You recently bought a hoverboard and it is important to have the right maintenance to keep it in good condition for a long time!

 

Like a bike or a scooter , it is necessary to have the right reflexes for your hoverboard to last as long as possible. Do not panic, nothing more simple, some good gestures are enough. These small details will allow you to cherish your beautiful hoverboar d and we advise you to share these instructions with your children - who are certainly the main users of these small electric vehicles.

Tip # 1: Remember to recharge after each use

The batteries are capricious, even those with Lithium. A good reflex to have is to reload after each use. Simple, all stupid but to do because the batteries do not like to stay too busy.

Tip # 2: realize when you can a full charge cycle

It is also advisable to go to the end of the battery charge , says otherwise, to use the hoverboard until you are hungry, until it is completely exhausted. Then recharge the battery. Full charge cycles extend the battery life of the hoverboard, even for branded batteries like Samsung, LG or Panasonic

Tip # 3: Store your hoverboard dry

Even though your model can run in puddles, it is important to store it after use in a place protected from rain, moisture and dust. A good closet will do the trick!

Tip # 4: Do not cascade, it's not shatterproof!

We want to do it so much. But this remains a breakable object, so do not try to break the record of the longest jump of the district on a springboard, it will necessarily damage it. Neither to go down a sidewalk at full speed, it may break his plastic shell.

Tip # 5: Do not use an abrasive solvent to clean the device

It may just discolor it. And you spent so much time choosing the right color, right? So use soapy water and everything will be fine.

Tip # 6: Do not bounce to see what it does!

As you understand, dropping the hoverboard even from a small height is simply not recommended because it will damage the electronic circuits that control the device.

Tip # 7: Use only the charger provided in the box to charge the battery

Each charger is adpated to its battery. It is set to the correct level of volts and amperes. If you connect another charger that is not suitable for the battery, even if it charges, it will be damaged and will be very quickly damaged.

Tip # 8: Do not connect the hoverboard or battery directly to the cigarette lighter of a car

Again, it is strongly recommended to use only the charger supplied with the hoverboard. Charging it on another system, even on a car cigarette lighter, will shorten the life of the battery.


If you apply these 8 tips, your hoverboard will be kept much longer in good condition. A word!

8 tips for maintaining your hoverboard





Criteria 1: Autonomy

This is an important feature to consider. The battery of a hoverboard takes on average 20km (about 2h30) for a classic adult model.

You have to think about where you're going and how long you'll use your hoverboard so you do not have to wear it because hoverboards can weigh up to 15kg.

However, the big advantage is that the battery takes only 2 hours to recharge .


Criterion 2: The motherboard and the battery

When choosing your hoverboard , you must pay close attention to the motherboard and the battery .

The price variations of the product depend mainly on the origin , the capacity, and the quality of these two elements: prefer a big mark (Samsung, LG) for the battery .

At the motherboard , the red ones are of less good quality than the blue ones or the green ones.


Criterion 3: The chassis



The quality of the chassis is another criterion to take into account  : the hoverboard is suitable for everyone , child and adult, and it can support an average load of 100kg for an adult model and about 60kg for a child model .

Depending on your weight, check the quality of the frame to prevent it from breaking in the center for the top models.

Criterion 4: Wheel size


A further criterion to consider when your choice is the size of the wheels . Prefer models with wheels 6.5 to 7 inches which provide ease of movement and a good balance . This equipment gives more security to the user but also to people nearby.

Versions with 4.5-inch wheels are recommended for children.



Criteria 5: Options


Several options are available to you: the inclusion of bluetooth technology to listen to music , the color of the LEDs that will adorn it, or a  remote control ignition .


The hoverboard weighs an average of ten kilos , a storage bag and transport you will be very useful to wear it, especially if your battery has dropped.

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