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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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