Self-balancing Scooters in India

Whether you call them self-balancing boards, hover boards, these two-wheeled Segway scooters aren’t going anywhere. Even though it has been modified over past few years and has its dangerous side, the self-balancing scooters never fail to catch attention and gain popularity with every new design. If you too want to invest in a hover board, here are certain things you must know before buying hover boards in India. 

What exactly is a self-balancing scooter?
This scooter uses two wheels that roll across the ground, and are more fun to ride on. They work and look like mini Segway (without the handle bars). Segway are often costlier and the Segway price in India range up to 20,000. They move forward when the riders lean forward, stops and reverses when they lean back. The rider needs to use subtle movement of their legs, feet, and torso to move along in different directions.

Safety concerns for hover boards

There are a few hazards of using skateboards that must be kept in mind; it can be due to traffic accidents, steep hills, weight limitations and falling off from the hover board and hurting yourself. Just like any other motor vehicle, riding a self-balancing scooter can sometime result in injuries. You have to be careful, engage your core and be cautious of the maximum speed and traffic around you.

What to do?

Most riders are advised to do safety gears while riding hover boards. You must put on the knee pads, a helmet, wrist guards, and elbow pads. This equipment will lower the risk of sprains, fractures and other injuries.

There are plenty of hover boards to choose from plenty of versions. Though these scooters can be expensive, but they are cheaper and few sizes smaller than the Segway, therefore they are more accessible to store, and use. Hover boards price in India range upward of 12,000 Rs.