Recently, we had a chance to review a new Hover 1 Rebel ride-on – and I say “we” here because this is definitely not a serious, last mile e-mobility solution for commuters and urban professionals.
When the Hover 1 Rebel first arrived, however, it caused a bit of a stir among the second graders in our suburban neighborhood. That was a surprise, since most of these kids had seen “hoverboard” style ride-on toys before. I’m not positive, but I think the word “Hover” on the box is what did it.
“It’s a real hoverboard,” my young daughter told her friends, emphatically, as the weekend approached and she knew she’d get a chance to unbox and ride it. “It’s not a toy!”
She’s right about that. The Hover 1 Rebel isn’t a toy – at least, not a toy for the youngest kids. The $119 Rebel is targeted at tweens and teens, with relatively powerful 220W motors, a 6 MPH top speed (sort of a “speed-walking” pace), and a 130 lb. weight rating.
While not quite a tween, my daughter is well versed in the ways of e-mobility, with plenty of time on Honda and Radio Flyer/Tesla‘s pint-sized EVs. And, by the time the hoverboard was out of the box, charged up and ready to ride, I think everyone under the age of ten within a four block radius was expecting something out of Back to the Future.
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My daughter, at least, was not disappointed.
That said, the unboxing itself was straightforward enough, with no surprises or confusing steps. Pull it out, charge it up, and read the manual while you wait the three to five hours it takes to charge up.
The manual does have some useful tips for getting on and off the thing. That’s critical, because stepping on incorrectly will land you in a YouTube fail compilation video in no time flat. Beyond that, though, getting on the board and getting it to do what you wants seems intuitive enough. After a few nervous starts and about sixty seconds of hand-holding, the little Lady Borras was zipping down the block, and not looking back.
Which, you know, is kind of what you want as a parent.
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Is the hover-1 a good board for kids?
The Hover-1 is quite a bit heavier than other boards, but that will only really matter if your child will have to pick it up and carry it long distances. It also doesn’t have flashy extras like bluetooth or colored LED wheel lights, which you might expect for the price. 6. Best Hoverboard For Going Fast
How good is a hoverboard?
Every hoverboard we feature has an average customer rating of at least 4 stars, and we judged each for safety and overall design, plus nice-to-have extras as mentioned above. We also highlighted the most important specs for each, like top speed, weight, and capacity.
Which hoverboard has the least power?
The Hover-1 Rebel also has the least powerful motor of any hoverboard we tested – just 220 W vs the GoTrax Edge’s 400 W. Additionally, the Hover-1 Rebel has only a 130 pound weight capacity vs the GoTrax’s 220 pounds! 4. Offroad Hoverboard
Which hoverboard is best for kids?
Budget Pick: Best Cheap Hoverboard for Kids If you’re looking for a hoverboard under $100, the GoTrax Edge is our top choice. Fun, quick, and responsive, our older and more experienced testers found the Glide to offer a better riding experience – even compared to other more expensive models.