- Backed by 30 years of skateboarding innovation and 6 years R&D, the feature-laden dot board breaks the mould on product design constraints of the previous
- The dot electrical skateboard is powered by a patent-pending hub motor system and options modular, upgradeable elements enabling the dot board to alter and develop with individuals’s wants
- This future proof and environmentally conscious design units a brand new normal for deliberate sturdiness in the quickly rising gentle electrical automobile market
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globe International Limited, a world producer and distributor specializing in purpose-built attire, footwear and skateboards, at the moment introduced the launch of dot boards, a premium electrical skateboard model that provides individuals unprecedented freedom of selection in the electrical skateboard class.
The dot board has a most vary of 24 miles per cost, delivers best-in-class hill climbing functionality (as much as 30% grade), high velocity of 24 mph, customized journey modes and premium skateboard {hardware} backed by a one-year guarantee. The programmable dot clever distant management has a user-friendly grip with a smooth silicon set off and dependable sensor magnets to ship a extra responsive journey. The highly effective but discrete dot hub motor is hidden from view inside the wheel and is whisper quiet, standing in stark distinction to cumbersome, antiquated belt-driven motors which are generally utilized in the trade. Merging security, consolation, sturdiness and efficiency, the dot board’s future proof design is worthy of being positioned as the main electrical skateboard selection for the new decade.
With a singular modular building, individuals can select configure their board by deciding on the deck dimension, variety of motors, variety of batteries and even the wheel sort. Unlike many electrical skateboards, modifications may also be made after buy, permitting it to adapt as the rider’s wants change over time. With an extended product lifespan and components which are serviceable at a element degree these boards are anticipated to end in much less landfill and extra time on the street.
“As avid skateboarders since we were kids, we’ve always been obsessed with freedom and flexibility, and we’ve designed the board for the next decade that gives customers the ability to change their configuration as their skills and needs evolve,” stated Peter Hill, co-founder of Globe International. “Why make a product that is designed to give you more choices in your daily transport needs but then not offer any choice with regard to the set-up of the solution? We are putting the customer back in charge.”
Adoption of light-weight, electrical automobiles is rising quickly in the United States. In 2018, roughly 84 million rides have been taken by electrical bicycles, electrical scooters, electrical skateboards and shared bicycles changing many journeys beforehand made by a automotive.
“Building on our 30 year-history in developing skateboards, we’re on a mission to unlock new personal transport possibilities with the most advanced and enjoyable to ride electric boards,” stated Matt Hill, CEO of Globe International. “We are heavily investing in product engineering to create top of the line electric boards that solve last-mile commute problems and add new flexibility and fun in getting from place to place.”
Key Features
dot boards are propelled by the strongest hub motor on the market, the results of a few years of R&D, which offer distinct benefits that set it aside from opponents:
- High Torque Output: Delivers stable acceleration and highly effective hill-climb capabilities, and encompasses a regenerative braking system so that each time a rider applies the brakes the battery is recharged.
- Fully Customizable: Riders can select deck dimension for portability and storage, add motors for extra energy and batteries for extra vary. The journey really feel could be custom-made by swapping to bigger wheel sort for rougher surfaces and extra journey settings are supplied in the distant management comparable to brake and acceleration curves.
- dot Smart Sleep System is aware of when the board just isn’t in use and shuts down the energy routinely to preserve battery energy.
- The Snap Lock Magnetic Connection makes charging the battery easy, giving assurance the machine is straight away related to energy and cost course of is underway.
- The Ambidextrous dot Intelligent Remote Control feels pure to the arms and the self-illuminating OLED show mixed with haptic suggestions delivers efficiency info and journey tuning choices at your fingertips. Innovative options comparable to the cruise management possibility assist keep away from fatigue on lengthy rides.
- The proprietary dot battery administration system is protected for airline journey and has undergone rigorous operational testing overseen by SGS Laboratories, to supply a safer lithium battery possession expertise and ship peace of thoughts throughout charging, operation and storage.
Pricing and Availability
Available in three sizes, dot Compact, dot Cruiser and dot Transporter, please go to www.dotboards.com for extra info, or to position an order. Pricing begins at $1279 for the entry degree Compact mannequin.
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About dot boards
The dot board is the most superior electrical skateboard expertise ever created, that includes a singular modular design that unlocks a spread of customizations whereas delivering a brand new, dependable selection for individuals’s day by day transportation wants. dot affords 3 varieties of boards: dot compact, dot cruiser and dot transporter with a selection of as much as 4 batteries, 1 or 2 motors and a pair of wheel sorts.
About Globe International Limited
Globe International Limited is a world producer and distributor specializing in purpose-built attire, footwear and skateboard hardgoods (decks, wheels, vans, and many others.) for the boardsports, avenue vogue, outside and workwear markets with merchandise offered in additional than 100 international locations worldwide. Founded in 1985 by three Australian brothers, Globe International’s core enterprise is split between proprietary, licensed and distributed manufacturers.
Globe International is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and operates in Australasia, North America, South America and Europe with workplaces, distribution and manufacturing centres in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, Hossegor, London and Shenzhen. The firm is structured into 5 enterprise divisions: Globe, Salty Crew, Hardcore Distribution, 4Front and FXD. The firm additionally has various branded retail shops in numerous territories.
Media Contacts:
Jill Reed or Jessica Jaffe, Sift Communications, dot@siftpr.com
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