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Re:Introducing Initialized Capital
on Monday October 24, 2016 @09:42PM (#12784567)
Sanjay here from Boosted S12. Garry and Alexis and team were one of our first investors and have been some of the best people we've worked with. I am so excited for them and for all the new founders who will get to work with them.
The Electric Skateboard Company That Would Take Over the World
Boosted (YC S12) is looking for an engineer to work on our next product
We're looking for an engineer to join the small team working on our next product.You'll be working on a mix of:- Electric vehicle hardware. Battery management, motor control systems, sensors and telemetry and radios, etc. - Low level embedded systems software - Android/iOS - Backend webPrior experience in all of these isn't necessary, but it gets much more fun if you're willing to learn how...
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @04:27PM (#11733512)
Agreed. But we've discovered from users of the board that in hilly or hot areas, having exercised on their way to work and arriving sweaty is a non-starter.
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @04:23PM (#11733480)
Exactly right. It's hard to arbitrarily pick the "gentle" braking point, and unexpected braking is not great.
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @12:41PM (#11731481)
Thanks! The problem with more compact designs is decreased wheelbase, which affects stability at speed. We've prototyped some, though.
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @12:40PM (#11731469)
Nope, just rode my 1st-gen board over to see him, dropped off a remote, and rode home.
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @12:38PM (#11731457)
Founder here.
Actually, we see people using it because they prefer it to a bike in certain situations. It's compatible with most public transit and ridesharing, and there's little to no risk of theft. Compared to a normal skateboard or bike, you also don't risk being sweaty when you arrive at work. Bikes also require more regular maintenance, which isn't expensive but can be time-consuming.
We've seen it enthusiastically adopted in many cities outside SF and NY.
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @11:08AM (#11730800)
Yup! He actually just asked where he could get one, and I was close enough that I dropped one off with him.
Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board
on Thursday May 19, 2016 @11:07AM (#11730791)
Hi - one of the founders here. I'd never skateboarded or longboarded before working on this project. I found I used a Boosted board very differently than I would use a longboard - for me it's replaced many car trips and many Uber/Lyft rides. This made up for the price quite quickly.
Boosted (YC S12) is hiring to build electric vehicles
Our mission is to make transportation simple, efficient, and fun.Our first electric vehicle is a longboard, and it's the highest rated consumer electronics product in Amazon's history. It enables the lowest door-to-door transit time of any vehicle or service for short distance transportation in dense campus or urban environments.We delight customers with incredible products that improve their...
Re:Kickstarter switches to Stripe
on Tuesday January 06, 2015 @12:34PM (#8845654)
Awesome. This fixes one of my least favorite things about Kickstarter both as a project creator and backer.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @09:08PM (#8647544)
The top model has the best performance, but the quality of all models is equally high. There's a floor to how cheaply this technology can be built today without compromising quality and long-term reliability.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @08:58PM (#8647521)
A very rare use-case (living at the top of a hill, pulling it off the charger and immediately riding downhill and braking) would result in overcharging and damaging the battery. Riders who have this use-case run the board briefly before heading downhill. In practice this extra step has not been a problem.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @08:42PM (#8647486)
Many boards have run over 1000 miles, and we have yet to replace wheels due to wear. Maintenance involves replacing bearings, and eventually wheels, but no grease port.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @01:08PM (#8646153)
One of the founders here. If anyone would like to try one, please email us at [email protected]!
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @01:06PM (#8646149)
These scooters are designed for a different use case - toys for kids. The power, reliability, and design reflect that.
If you longboard, you would LOVE the Boosted board.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @12:58PM (#8646133)
The power and top speed upgrade exceeds the original specifications, and we have quadrupled the warranty coverage. This would be similar to your car getting more acceleration, more braking, a higher top speed, and a longer warranty, all remotely and for free.
Firmware update capability should be the norm, and to our knowledge we are the first and only board that can do this.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @12:45PM (#8646107)
The power multiple between a Boosted board and others' technology is the same as between a Tesla Model S and a Nissan Leaf. Both cars can go at highway speeds. The extra power of a Boosted board is important for practical reasons, like hill-climbing and braking, and for fun.
Re:New Electric Skateboard Models
on Saturday November 22, 2014 @12:37PM (#8646081)
This law was written in the 70s for gas-powered skateboards. We and others are working to change this, possibly as soon as the upcoming legislative session.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @07:30PM (#8570654)
Interesting idea. I think you won't be able to dissipate enough heat this way, but I'm not sure.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @07:23PM (#8570632)
There are some excellent cells out there developed for KERS. One example:
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @07:17PM (#8570604)
Cool idea! I'm not sure about the conductivity or thermal properties of structural carbon fiber, but it may end up being a good option.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @07:16PM (#8570600)
I would find a friend, since it's not a timeline we have much control over right now, and getting the board earlier means more time to ride.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @06:33PM (#8570455)
European certifications are still in process for us to officially ship, but there are some boards in Europe either brought or re-shipped by customers.
The motors spin freely when unpowered. It will skate like a normal board, but with a bit more drag.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @06:09PM (#8570387)
We usually ride at the same speed as others in the bike lane. It works well around bikes and doesn't need any additional infrastructure. It was originally designed for a campus but we learned early on that users in dense cities love it in part because it's faster than any other mode of transport they've tried.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @06:00PM (#8570350)
Some things about them are great. I linked to some reliability reviews, which are not so great, above.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @05:57PM (#8570342)
If you would like to try a Boosted board, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the differences between the two.
Re:Feet-On With Boosted Boards’ New Faster And Cheaper Electric Skateb...
on Thursday November 06, 2014 @05:54PM (#8570329)
Their boards are quite fun. The specs they achieve are due in part to some of the compromises I discussed above. For example, these are some independent long-term reviews (that are of course from a self-selecting sample of Evolve riders).