Parents and grandparents can save up to £140 on Hoverboard's electric balance boards during the company's Black Friday sale, with discounts of up to 40% on selected models. The flagship 6.5" Hoverboard Air is now priced at £189.99, reduced from £304.99-£314.99.
The two-wheeled boards are designed to be ridden without handlebars, operating in a similar way to a Segway. Riders lean forward to move and lean to either side to turn. The Air model reaches speeds of up to 12km/h (approximately 7.5mph) and includes built-in Bluetooth speakers and LED lighting that changes colour during use.
Black Friday discounts across the range
Also featured in the promotion is the 10" Hoverboard Roller at £249.99, down from £369.49, a saving of £119.50. This model offers the same 12km/h top speed and two-hour battery life as the Air, but with larger 10" air-filled multi-terrain tyres for off-road use. It is available in designs including blue camo, blue galaxy and hip-hop.
The 8.5" Hoverboard Ranger is reduced by up to £140 at £249.99, down from £374.99-£384.99. It delivers the same features as the Air and Roller, with broad 8.5" multi-terrain wheels and a choice of eight designs such as cosmic, pink camo and ranger flame.
Customer reviews and alternatives
Powered by Samsung batteries, the boards provide up to two hours of riding per charge. They are intended for private spaces such as the home or garden and cannot be used on public roads. Each model comes with a complimentary carry bag.
Alternative balance boards are available elsewhere, including the Hover-1 Rival Electric Hoverboard for £150 at Argos, which has 6.5" solid wheels and reaches up to 7mph under ideal conditions. At Amazon, the Mega Motion Hoverboard Go Kart is £179.99, reduced from £199.99, and includes an attachment to convert it from a balance board to a go-kart.
Customers have posted positive reviews of the Hoverboard models. One purchaser of the Air said: "My kids love it and ride everywhere, it's definitely worth the money and kept them busy the whole afternoon." Another added: "My daughter loves this. In fact, it was the hit for all the kids during Christmas," while noting a minor drawback: "Speaker is as expected but I wish there was a protected Bluetooth connection so not everyone could share their music to it."
One parent commented on the Roller: "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 Ranger purchaser stated: "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."
