Movepak Is An All-In-One Electric-Skateboard And Backpack
http://www.canadianreviewer.com/cr/2014/9/2/wishlist-movpak-is-a-backpack-an-electric-vehicle-and-all-ki.html WishList: Movpak is a backpack, an electric vehicle, and all kinds of awesome September 2, 2014 [video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vh4R0noT0k Movpak Trailer MOVPAK Sep 2, 2014 CROWDFUNDING NOW! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/234551142/movpak-the-worlds-first-backpack-electric-vehicle Movpak is the first backpack that can carry your laptop, your books and you at the same time. It unfolds in one movement into an electric vehicle that goes up to 15 mph with a wireless remote Check it out on: www.movpak.com ] Students, commuters, sassy travelers and anyone who has gotten bored with walking, should check out Movpak which is a backpack that integrates a skateboard, which is also an electric vehicle that runs at a top speed of 15 miles per hour with a range of 9 miles. Not bad for a 17 pound backpack that also charges your devices. Expected to ship next year for $1,999, this may be a better way to spend your Google Glass money. The Kickstarter started today a lot of backers are already onboard. [© 2014 The Canadian Reviewer and Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla] http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/02/the-movpak-is-an-electric-skateboard-that-folds-into-a-backpack/ The Movpak Is An Electric Skateboard That Folds Into A Backpack [2014/09/02] by Kyle Russell [images http://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/movpak.gif (animated gif shows how its used) - movpak backpack skateboard https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-09-02-at-10-40-10-am.png Movpak video flash Movpak Electric Backpack Skateboard ] For those with a long commute to work, the hardest part can be the last mile between getting off of the subway or train and walking to the office. The Movpak is an electric skateboard built into a full-size backpack, designed to make that final stretch a bit less of a hassle without making you pay for a ride through a car-sharing service. Launching today on Kickstarter, the Movpak doesn’t come cheap: the early-bird special gets you a board from the first production run for $999. After that tier, the price goes up to $1,190 for the first batch, and $1,299 gets you a board from the second run. When the Movpak is available through more traditional retail channels early next year, its creators say the price will go up to $1,999, about the same as previous electric skateboards originally funded through Kickstarter. We tested it near our offices in San Francisco, and for the most part it made getting around a lot more fun. It has a top speed of 15 miles per hour with a range of 9 miles, more than enough for most walks to work; in fact, it could probably replace a bicycle for commutes of a couple of miles, as long as you’re sure you can find somewhere to plug it in for two hours to top off the battery. While the backpack kind of looks weird sitting at the back of the skateboard, I found that it’s actually really useful as a stabilizer for novice riders. You don’t have to kick to get the Movpack going, as there’s a wireless controller included, so all you have to do is lean slightly into the bag with your rear leg for a smooth ride. While the Movpak is fun when you’re on it, the backpack (which contains the battery) and the skateboard together weigh 17 pounds. In a pinch, it’s convenient to only have to carry one thing (as opposed to having a separate backpack and skateboard), but you wouldn’t want to go hiking with this thing — except for the fact that the giant battery can be used to charge other devices, like your phone. The backpack has a handle that extends to let you roll the bag around using the skateboard’s wheels, but it kind of detracts from the “cool” factor. [© 2014 AOL] ... https://www.facebook.com/movpak https://www.yahoo.com/tech/it-was-around-the-time-that-i-cut-between-two-96463533784.html WATCH: This Electric Skateboard Also Folds Up into Its Own Backpack Daniel Howley Sep 4, 2014 [images https://s.yimg.com/cd/resizer/2.0/FIT_TO_WIDTH-w500/867534a227c679fd03122df09920a1fb69bf97ff.jpg https://s1.yimg.com/cd/resizer/2.0/FIT_TO_WIDTH-w500/488bf3be4e326a72c8a5062f095dadb32e4e3f51.jpg Movpak skateboard in a bike lane https://s.yimg.com/cd/resizer/2.0/FIT_TO_WIDTH-w500/d662143ed4bea2fdfa3931c6519335b07d03c5ef.jpg Close-up of Movpak skateboard wheel https://s.yimg.com/cd/resizer/2.0/FIT_TO_WIDTH-w500/0224312aa2c597ee15be9dd4a4f939f4cb9ee638.jpg Close-up of Movpak skateboard deck ] It was around the time that I cut between two taxis while rushing down Seventh Avenue that I realized how well the Movpak handled. As I carved across the bike lane, crowds of people stopped to stare. Then again, it’s hard not to draw some interested looks when you’re riding the closest thing to a hoverboard this side of Back to the Future. This is the Movpak, a combination electric skateboard and backpack. Hitting Kickstarter today, the Movpak comes strapped with an electric motor and battery that let you cruise at a top speed of 15 mph for nine miles before calling it quits. First things first, though. If you’ve never ridden a skateboard, riding the Movpak might be a little tough. Sure, you don’t have to kick and push like a normal skateboard, but it does require you to maintain your balance and be able to turn at relatively fast speeds. You don’t exactly have to be Tony Hawk to cruise on this board, but you’ll need some practice before you get the hang of it. So how is riding an electric skateboard? Based on the fact that I couldn’t keep from giggling like a little kid while flying across 40th Street, I’d say it’s pretty fantastic. Then again, I used to skate. A handheld Bluetooth controller lets you adjust the throttle speed, but you need to keep it relatively close to the battery pack, which is a bit odd since Bluetooth has an effective range of about 30 feet. I was riding a prototype device and using an early version of the controller, so this will likely be resolved by the time the Movpak is released commercially. When you’re not riding the skateboard, it conveniently folds up into its backpack. And, yes, the backpack can still hold your books, gadgets, and anything else you can think to bring with you. Of course, there’s a catch to the Movpak: its price. When the electric skateboard goes on sale in March 2015, it will cost a whopping $2,000. That’s a lot of cash for a souped-up skateboard. Early-bird Kickstarter backers, though, can get the board for $999 and could receive it up to two months early, though Movpak is still working out the logistics on that. Standard Kickstarter contributors can get the board for $1,400. In case you’re wondering, the Movpak does have a roughly 200-pound weight limit, though the company’s co-founder, Ivo Machado, told me larger people have used the skateboard without issue. Speaking of weight, at 17 pounds, the Movpak is relatively heavy. Toss a laptop and a few books into the backpack, and you could be pushing 30 pounds. Though it has straps, Mochado said he recommends that most people pull the Movpak behind them by its extendable, luggage-style handle. So should you get the Movpak? Well, if you’re an experienced skater or an adventure seeker looking for a new way to get around, you might want to check out this electric skateboard. For everyone else, there’s always walking. 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