SPECTRA: the Portable & Smart Electric Skateboard

Skateboarding is a special culture. Some perceive it in a not-so-good light, while others swear by it.

Me, I remember having tons of fun with it as a kid – and teenager. Sad to say, I haven’t really been on one recently. To be honest, I get rather anxious at the thought. Maybe I don’t have it anymore…

With this new toy in the works, though, everyone just might want to give skateboarding a chance.

Meet SPECTRA, the portable and smart electric skateboard.

Maybe think something like the hoverboard but not quite, since SPECTRA has wheels. It also has all the bells and whistles one can expect from a hi-tech piece of equipment – and more.

This smart electric skateboard is not just a toy, but can serve as you personal mode of transportation. An alternative to your bike.

It’s got a “3D Posture Control System (3D Step), the smallest electromagnetic ABS braking module available (MagBrake), and a Supercar-grade carbon fiber and magnesium unibody.”

A mouthful for sure, but it means anyone – and that means anyone – can use the SPECTRA. The technology makes sure it works and is safe even for people who don’t know how to use a skateboard.

It’s simple: Lean forward to accelerate. Lean backward to decelerate and break. It also has built-in features which allow you to turn quickly and safely. And when you go up an incline, it has auto powers up so you don’t roll back, and going downhill, it also controls the speed automatically.

Of course, it has an accompanying app.

It’s currently on Indiegogo with 24 days left to go.Its goal has already been smashed like the Hulk smashes puny gods, but you can still back it. For $299, you can get a SPECTRA Mini.

Now, take a look at the world’s first smart electric skateboard in action.