The S2 is the mid-range board among the new Blinks, estimated at a four-figure-ducking retail of $999. So instead of just focusing on an all-out performance flagship, Acton is adding a couple other Blink family members, the Blink S and Blink S2, both of which feature maple wood and aluminum construction. Some just need an electric board for short, flat work commutes or cruising around the neighborhood. Not everyone needs to skateboard 22 miles at a clip or motor up the steep twists of San Francisco's Lombard Street. Regenerative braking helps riders get the most range out of the Panasonic lithium-ion battery pack, which charges in three hours. The remote secures to the board to double as a carry handle.
That build keeps weight down to 17 lb (7.7 kg), a respectable figure that becomes even more so when you remember that this board has four motors instead of one or two.Īnother distinguishing feature of the Qu4tro is its integrated lighting, which includes a red taillight and white LED running lights along the sides. Helping the 34-in (86 cm) Qu4tro achieve its impressive performance, Acton ditches the classic maple wood for a stretched octagonal carbon fiber deck supported by an aluminum chassis. Maybe next year – though don't count on it, the way this market moves. If the Blink Qu4tro had hit the market a little earlier, it would have been a shoe-in for our top e-boards for the holidays guide. When equipped with two batteries, the high-performance Revoll C1N we looked at earlier this year bests the Qu4tro with its 31+ mph (50+ km/h) top speed and 25-mile (40 km) range, but last we heard, that ~$3,300 board was starting at nearly double the Qu4tro's estimated retail, and that price included just a single battery and 12.5-mile (20 km) range. Compare it to the lighter, faster 2,000-watt Marbel board ($1,399), and while it doesn't quite reach the Marbel's 25 mph (40 km/h), it offers more range than Marbel's 16 miles (25 km). When compared to the 3,000-watt, 31-mile (50-km)-range Evolve Carbon GT Street, the Qu4tro climbs steeper grades (Carbon GT is good up to 25 percent), holds more weight (280 lb/127 kg vs 220 lb/100 kg), and has a $1,699 estimated retail price that's $260 less. However, the Qu4tro beats those in other categories. The 22-mile range is robust no matter how you cut it, but some other boards do top it. None of those numbers pop out as "world's best," but the combination is quite impressive. Those motors combine for 1,600 watts of power and a well-rounded performance spec sheet that includes a 22-mile (35-km) range, 23-mph (37-km/h) top speed and hill climbing capabilities up to 30 percent grades. Last year, Inboard Sports claimed to be the first to power two rear wheels with hub motors, and Acton takes it a step further with four hub motors.
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And Acton follows suit with the Qu4tro, using 4WD not for off-road/all-terrain prowess, like the Dominator Pro and BajaBoard, but to improve on-street performance.Īcton Blink Qu4tro construction breakdownĪcton takes the motors off the underside of the board, and places them inside the wheels. Not every automobile with 4WD is a jacked-up, off-road utility vehicle some high-performance sports cars, including the new Bugatti Chiron, make use of four driven wheels. Acton calls it the most advanced electric longboard ever, and while we wouldn't make the mistake of recognizing such a title in a market as fast-moving as the electric skateboard market lest tomorrow prove us wrong, the Blink Qua4tro does have a combination of design and components we haven't yet seen from the competition. Now Acton is growing the Blink family, and the new Qua4tro becomes the technological flagship. At 7.7 lb (3.5 kg), the Lite weighs about a pound (0.45 kg) less than others that have made "world's lightest" claims, including the Stary and Bolt.
It currently offers the US$399 Blink Lite and $499 Blink, calling the former the lightest electric skateboard on the market. You may recognize Acton from previous electric-powered solutions like Rocketskates and the M Scooter, and it isn't a completely new face in the electric skateboard market. And if you'd prefer something more affordable to shuttle you from A to B, Acton also has some new lower-tier models. That's no problem for Acton, which uses a 4WD hub motor system, distinct hexagonal deck, aluminum and carbon fiber construction, and integrated lighting to make its Blink Qu4tro stand out. New electric skateboards are hitting the street regularly, which is great for consumers but may be a little tough for new manufacturers looking to distinguish their boards from the pack.
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