I Feel like such a Poser....

So if you don't know what this is...

Its a BOOSTED BOARD 2 www.boostedboards.com

Now...
What is a 6'6 240lbs Black man doing on a electric skateboard?

Good question.

I don't have that much riding experience on a skateboard, so why am I paying $1,600 for one?  Well I have been looking at electric skateboards(Hybrids) for a couple of years now.  But the market didn't have many that were well reviewed and had the power and versatility that I needed as a Last mile vehicle.

Last mile vehicle?

For years I was tired of visiting a new city and never having transportation to travel around in the city. I didn't want to rent a car because I was only traveling around in the city(5-7mile radius)then looking/paying for parking? Fuck that!
 They have those new City bikes where u can rent a bike for the day. But I wanted something that I can basically carry with Me.  Not having to lock it up outside and hope/pray your bike is still there and wasn't stolen.  Jumping on the train is a hassle with a bike and takes up too much room. 
And most importantly, I can Fly with it. I needed something I was able to travel with and with a Boosted board you can fly without a problem.

Now why a Boosted Board?

I looked at several models before settling on the Boosted board.

I looked at the Evolve Carbon GT www.evolveskateboardsusa.com

Now at first, this was my choice of board.  Something about the Carbon fiber board and the range and power this board has.  Only problem with the board, you can't fly with it due the power wattage of the board. The batteries of this monster is not TSA approved for commercial Flights...
Game changer, that put me in a Funk. Why am I going to spend so much money and cant travel with the board?  Strike one

Then I looked at the Enertion Board www.enertionboards.com

Now this board is a monster,but yet again

You can't travel with this board due to the batteries having too much wattage.  It fucking sucks!  I mean I had to do the research and go to the TSA site for clarification on what skateboards and batteries can board planes.  And this board was Strike two...

I even looked at this thing called the URB-E

Now its an electric Scooter, now I was looking at this REAL quick.  At first it had my attention then upon closer studying. The scooter folds to the size of a Carry on bag and I thought to myself.  I'm going to tour around a city carrying this?
Firstly it doesn't look cool. Secondly having to carry around this thing like a carry on bag felt like It would be a pain in the ass. The Boosted board weighs 15lbs, and this Scooter is at about 30lbs.  The Boosted Board gets a top speed of 22-25mph, and this Scooter gives you a top speed of 15mph so the Boosted board is lighter and goes faster.

Plus More importantly having a Long Board is HELLA COOLER...than having some punkass Scooter.  I'm sorry I have to be real and call it like I see it.

Now as far as being a Poser...

For months I have been preparing for the arrival of the Board.  I even started buying skateboard clothing and THAT is where I feel like I'm a Poser.  Why I am buying Skateboard clothing when I don't know how to ride?  That is some real POSER SHIT...

I will admit I always had a crush on those Skater boys, you see them running through the city on their skateboards doing tricks and just being a Badass.  Now I'm having thoughts about chasing more skateboarders, they are just so fucking cute.  But lets be real, Skaters are cute but not the cleanliest bunch of boys around.  The raggedy pants and clothes and every skater boy has bruises and marks and road rash on their bodies.  Again if you can stand the smell of Funk, JUMP IN.  Its a safer bet to get one of those Hipster Skateboarders, they have a lot more style and flare to Me. 

Just my opinion is all.


Anyway I'm waiting on my Boosted Board to be shipped.  I have waited 5 months for this board and its all I think about at the moment.  The wait is killing me...

Come on Boosted Board GET HERE GET HERE...

Since the wait is killing me, I thought I would blog about it just to vent out my feelings...

I feel much better...

I will keep you updated when the Boosted board comes..

For the past couple of months I have watched nothing but Unboxing Vids on Youtube...

Like these:








Ugh......

I take it day by day, waiting on my board to come...

ITS DRIVING ME INSANE(I was already crazy, just impatient is all)