Originally Posted by bronco67

Something that hovers shouldn't be making contact with the ground. I can't believe people are getting suckered into buying what is essentially a powered skateboard with the wheels re-oriented, just because its been named "hoverboard". That new orientation is also what is causing all of these people to fall on their backs like a rug was pulled out from under them.

and on top of the shitty ergonomics, they also tend to explode and catch fire.

I'd be really shocked if that company doesn't get sued for broken tailbones, cracked skulls and burns.