How to ride a hoverboard?

Remember when you didn't know how to ride a bike yet, it might have seemed very difficult to learn. Well it’s the same thing for the hoverboard . Except that here in less than 15 minutes you will be in total control of the machine and you will be able to ride with style and precision.

Simply follow the following explanations to quickly become a hoverboard expert.

Taking control of the Hoverboard

A hoverboard, sometimes called a "smartboard", is a type of electric skateboard with which you can move in all directions.

The hoverboard works according to the principle of the gyroscopic effect, that is to say that to make it move forward you just have to get on it and lean in the desired direction.

In short, you just have to place your feet on the platform to be able to steer the hoverboard by simple weight transfer.
Lean forward to move forward, to the left or right to turn, or slightly backward to go slower.

Using the hoverboard in practice

1. Hoverboard ignition

Before using your hoverboard for the first time you must fully recharge the battery. It is even strongly recommended to do this for the first 3 uses.

Once the hoverboard battery is 100% charged, you can turn it on by pressing the button.
The machine will then emit a sound and the LEDs will light up. Finally, check that the platform is straight before getting on it.

2. Riding the hoverboard

For a beginner the first step to master is to get on the device. You should never ride a hoverboard when it is turned off otherwise you are guaranteed to fall.
In fact, the gyroscopic stabilization system can only work if the smartboard is running.

Once the hoverboard skateboard is in tension, first place your first foot at the end of the platform. When your foot is well positioned, place the second at the other end.

Stand then as straight as possible and find your balance point. In fact, it is only once both feet are placed on the machine that the stabilization system can work correctly.

If you are apprehensive about getting on the electric skateboard, we advise you at the beginning to ask someone to stand behind you to prevent any risk of falling or tipping forward.

3. Move forward with the hoverboard

When you are well balanced on your hoverboard you just have to lean forward slightly > to move the machine forward.

Above all, remember to keep your legs straight and distribute your weight evenly on your two legs.
Indeed, as it is the weight of your body that makes the smartboard move, you must be stable on the platform.

Your presence on the device being measured with a sensor if you lean too much to one side, the electric skateboard risks stopping suddenly because the weight will not be well distributed.
The sensor will analyze that you want to get off the skateboard and it will then stop.

Once you begin to master driving forward, gently lean your body backwards to ride in reverse.

Easy, isn't it?

4. Turn with a hoverboard

In the same way that you move forward or backward, it is very easy to turn with your hoverboard.

Push lightly on the right leg to turn right or on the left leg to turn left. The machine turns thanks to the transfer of weight.
So if you keep the pressure of your leg on one side the hoverboard will go into full rotation.

We recommend that you stay at low speed to test these maneuvers.

Finally, you must get off from the hoverboard when stationary and always from the rear.

Safety of using a hoverboard

If you are a beginner in using the hoverboard, you are strongly advised to take certain usual precautions.

Start riding in a safe place away from cars and on smooth terrain. Generally speaking, it is not contraindicated to ride on public roads, especially if you are not wearing any protection.

The hoverboard is equipped with LEDs which indicate the direction you are going to take like the turn signals of a car. It's handy for showing people where you're going to ride.

It is also strongly recommended to use a hoverboard helmet as well as knee and elbow pads to avoid getting hurt in the event of a fall.