Hoverboard's bestselling balance boards have been discounted by up to £140 in the brand's Black Friday sale, with parents praising them as the 'perfect' Christmas present.
The flagship 6.5” Hoverboard Air is now available at £189.99 (was £304.99-£314.99), a saving of up to £125. It comes in black, pink, red and purple colourways and includes a free carry bag.
How the Hoverboard works
The two-wheeled balance board operates similarly to a Segway but without handlebars. Its 6.5” wheels drive forward when the rider leans forward and turn to the side when they lean sideways. It can travel at up to 12km/h (roughly 7.5mph) and features built-in Bluetooth speakers for playing music while in use.
LED lights change colour while the board is in motion. Each model is powered by Samsung and can run for around two hours on a single charge. Parents say their children ride them 'everywhere', though the boards are only intended for use on private areas such as the home or garden and should not be used on public roads.
Other models in the sale
The 10” Hoverboard Roller is priced at £249.99 (was £369.49), a discount of £119.50. It offers the same 12km/h speed and two-hour battery life as the Air, but with larger 10” air-filled multi-terrain tyres suited to off-roading. It is available in patterns including blue galaxy, blue camo and hip-hop.
The 8.5” Hoverboard Ranger has up to £140 off at £249.99 (was £374.99-£384.99). It delivers the same speed and battery features with wide 8.5” multi-terrain wheels, and shoppers can choose from eight designs such as ranger flame, cosmic and pink camo.
Alternatively, Amazon has reduced the Mega Motion Hoverboard Go Kart to £179.99 (was £199.99), a £20 saving, with an attachment that converts the balance board into a go-kart. Hoverboard offers similar attachments for its Air, Roller and Ranger models.
What parents say
Hoverboard's line-up has received positive reviews from shoppers on the brand's website. Of the Hoverboard Air, one customer said: “My daughter loves this, it was a hit for all the kids during Christmas.”
Another added: “My kids love it and ride everywhere, it’s definitely worth the money and kept them busy the whole afternoon.” The same buyer, despite writing a five-star review, noted a downside: “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 of the Hoverboard 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.”
Of the Hoverboard Ranger, another customer 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.”
