Hoverboard's Black Friday sale offers up to £140 off its self-balancing scooters, with prices starting at £189.99 for the 6.5-inch Hoverboard Air. The two-wheeled boards feature LED lights, built-in Bluetooth speakers, and a range of colours, powered by Samsung motors reaching speeds of up to 12km/h with rechargeable batteries offering up to two hours of use.
Models and Discounts
The 10-inch Hoverboard Roller is reduced to £249.99 from £369.49, featuring chunkier air-filled multi-terrain tyres for off-road use. The 8.5-inch Hoverboard Ranger has the biggest discount at £249.99, down from as much as £389.99.
Shoppers can also add a Hoverkart from £69.99, which transforms the board into a powered go-kart with a seat and control levers.
Age and Usage Considerations
Hoverboard does not list a specific age range, stating 'it is more down to how confident the user is when it comes to balancing.' Parenting forums generally agree the starting age is between six and eight years. The boards cannot be used on public roads and are intended for private spaces such as the home or garden.
Alternative Options and Reviews
At Argos, the Hover-1 Rival Electric Hoverboard is priced at £150, described as 'perfect for ages 15 and over' with 6.5-inch solid wheels and speeds up to 7mph. On Amazon, the RCB 6.5-inch Hoverboard costs £139.99 with seven colours, earning an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars from over 1,000 reviews.
Hoverboard has a Trustpilot score of 4.8 out of five stars. One shopper said: "I bought my daughter a Hoverboard and a Hoverkart for Christmas. In her own words she said this is the best present ever." Another commented: "We got my eight-year-old son the Hoverboard Air Pro with flames for his birthday back in January and to say he loves it is an understatement!"
Some customers reported issues with their boards but noted the brand resolved them promptly. One said: "After three months the board started to malfunction but customer service dealt with my query helpfully, speedily and effectively." Another remarked: "The wheel on the front grinded down due to wear and tear but problem sorted the same day and a new wheel shipped out free of charge."
The Black Friday sale is currently running on the Hoverboard website.
