Electric skateboards aren’t exactly all that new, but this one from Altered is definitely top of the line.  Capable of achieving 19 MPH in 4 seconds, it has a 600 Watt motor that can carry riders weighing up to 225 pounds.

The board itself weighs 40 pounds and is powered by a 36 volt battery.  Priced at $600, this longboard of electricity is quite the real deal.  The board even has a wireless trigger for you to control your speed with.  This whole product looks really engaging with some spectacular wipeouts just waiting to happen.  On sale now.

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