Everyone Wants a
HOVERBOARD BY DYLAN HUNTER, KENWOOD ACADEMY
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ou might have heard of Hoverboards from the Back to the Future movies, but now they actually exist. Just about everyone has one—Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Stephen Curry included. Hoverboards were even featured on “Good Morning America.” Now don’t get too excited because they don’t actually fly. They are just segways without the handle. They are popular partly because of how expensive they are. Antwon Howard, 12, is a fan of Hoverboards. “I think Hoverboards are creative and colorful,” Howard said. “I would buy one because I’m too lazy to walk, and I want to see why there is a lot of excitement.”
Hoverboards. This website also shows how different brands have different max speeds and which ones have a one-year warranty. IO Hawk has a 6 MPH speed and it doesn’t offer a warranty, but it has the highest priced.
Lydia Wordlaw likes the idea of getting a Hoverboard. “Yes, I would purchase a Hoverboard. I think that they are innovative and inspiring to technology,” the 12-year-old said. “They also make life more interesting and futuristic.”
Before making the purchase of these boards, you should take these things into consideration.
Companies such as Io Hawk, Phunkee Duck, Monorover, and Skywalker U.S.A. are selling Hoverboards ranging from $800 to $2,000. What is so special about them? The Hoverboard does not come with life insurance, so why are they so expensive? If you are trying to find a Hoverboard at a reasonable price, you should check out swagway.com, and amazon.com. There is a price chart on hov-board.com that shows the cheapest and most expensive brands of
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Fires Fires More Fires Explosions Broken bones
There have been recent encounters with Hoverboards and fires. As of February 29, 2016, Oswego area schools (district 305) banned Hoverboards. They say that the boards were banned for the excessive fires. The fires are happening because of the lithium batteries. The lithium combined with heat causes explosions and fires. So, if you want to purchase a Hoverboard, take all these things into consideration first, the good and the bad. TRUE STAR JR. 17