Hoverboard's bestselling electric balance boards are reduced by up to £185.71 in an early Black Friday sale, with the flagship 6.5" Hoverboard Air now priced at £189.99.
The 6.5" Hoverboard Air, which was £304.99-£314.99, is available in black, pink, red and purple, and each purchase comes with a complimentary carry bag. Suitable for both boys and girls, the two-wheeled balance boards are ridden without handlebars, functioning in a similar fashion to a Segway.
Speed, battery and design features
The Hoverboard Air can reach speeds of up to 12km/h (roughly 7.5mph) and has built-in Bluetooth speakers, allowing children to enjoy music while riding. LED lighting that shifts colour during use adds an extra dash of style, while Samsung batteries can deliver up to two hours of riding per charge.
The boards cannot be used on public roads and are intended strictly for private spaces such as the home or garden. The brand also advises that protective equipment, including helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and protective clothing, should be worn when operating the gadgets.
Other models in the sale
Also featured in the Black Friday sale is the 10" Hoverboard Roller at £249.99 (was £369.49), saving £119.50. This model has similar specifications to the Air, with a maximum speed of 12km/h and two-hour battery life, but with larger 10" air-filled multi-terrain tyres enabling it to tackle off-road terrain. The Roller comes in a range of designs including blue camo, blue galaxy and hip-hop.
The biggest discount is on the 8.5" Hoverboard Ranger, now reduced by up to £185.71 to £189.99 (was £374.99-£385.70). This model delivers the same capabilities as the Air and Roller boards, but with wide 8.5" multi-terrain wheels and a choice of eight designs such as cosmic, pink camo and ranger flame.
Shopper reviews and alternatives
Alternative balance boards are available elsewhere, including the Hover-1 Rival Electric Hoverboard, priced at £150 at Argos, built with 6.5" solid wheels and capable of reaching up to 7mph under 'ideal conditions'. At Amazon, the Mega Motion Hoverboard Go Kart is £169.99 (was £199.99) and includes an attachment to convert it from a standard balance board into a go-kart. These attachments are available with Hoverboard's range too, with the Air, Roller and Ranger models each offered with go-kart add-ons.
The various Hoverboard models have received strong ratings from shoppers, with numerous parents and grandparents leaving positive reviews online. Of the Hoverboard Air, one said: "My kids love it and ride everywhere; it's definitely worth the money and kept them busy the whole afternoon."
"My daughter loves this," another said. "In fact, it was the hit for all the kids during Christmas." Despite awarding the product five stars, the same reviewer pointed out a minor drawback, adding: "Speaker is as expected, but I wish there was a protected Bluetooth connection so not everyone could share their music to it."
One parent said their son 'really enjoys' the Hoverboard Roller, saying: "My son really enjoys using the Hoverboard. The seat design is so cool and is of much higher quality. The one his friend had seems like a cheaper design seat and doesn't look as good. The large wheels allow him to ride comfortably in the park; would recommend." A reviewer of the Hoverboard Ranger said: "I bought this for my eight-year-old grandson, absolutely perfect for him. He loves it as he can whiz around the park quite fast. Best purchase ever."
