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Fiik Skateboards' motorized off-roader has crazy range

By Rain Noe - March 9, 2011

in Object Culture

Your basic skateboard is limited by two things: The power comes from your legs, and the pavement that you're riding on.

A company called Fiik Skateboards addresses the first problem with their on-board motors, operated via a handheld wireless remote, and tackles the second with their Big Daddy offroad model, which has big-ass knobby tires. Fiik has been motorizing skateboards for more than a decade, starting off with bolted-on chainsaw motors and now using more elegant lithium-battery-powered electric motors; the Big Daddy sports a beefy 800-watt model, good for an astonishing 30 kilometers.

We wonder if those tires can handle NYC potholes -- we'd love to see legions of cityfolk commuting to work on these.

Nicely-produced video of the Big Daddy, by surf filmmaker Bali Strickland, after the jump.

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Douglas

13 years ago

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Due to worldwide demand Fusionskate will now deliver Fiik Electric Skateboards around the world, so you too can enjoy a little more of our great Australian Lifestyle. Check them out http://www.greatelectricskateboards.com.au/internationalshipping.html
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Fiik- Fusionskate

13 years ago

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Electric Skateboards are a great Buzz, and a different ride to your standard board. Air, Sand, Dirt, Grass, skatepark, almost nothing off limits. see fusionskate - great electric skateboards for the most information on Fiik Skateboards anywhere in the world. These boards rock - Ride safe Guys & Girls.... check out their great deals
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Joshua Chase

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Ok, that's pretty dope. I love radio controlled toys, and skateboards, what's not to love here right? I need one of these boards like yesterday.
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