
It’s equipped with treaded, air-filled, 10-inch tires which smooth out the ride on most surfaces. So if you’re planning to leave the flat and dry world of pavement, you’ll want a model like the Swagtron T6 Off-Road. Most hoverboards can handle pavement without a problem, but some run into trouble on more demanding terrain like dirt, grass and gravel - either the tires aren’t grippy enough or the motor isn’t up to the task. Top Speed: 12 mph | Range: 12 miles | Weight: 31 pounds | Max Load: 420 pounds

Affordable model suited for beginners and experienced riders.And although the Hovertrax 2.0 is more geared towards kids and teens with its 176-pound weight limit, it comes in a deluxe model that can accommodate riders up to 220 pounds. Hovertrax includes a training mode that takes it easy on beginning riders, too, making this a great option all-around. If safety is a concern (and it should be), it’s worth pointing out that Razor was the first US company to receive the UL-2272 safety certification created in the wake of the hoverboard battery fires. If you keep a second battery topped off, you can quickly replace the battery at a moment’s notice and keep riding. It also boasts a somewhat more powerful set of motors than usual while most hoverboards use a pair of 250-watt motors or smaller, Razor uses 350-watt motors instead, which gives it a max capacity of 220 pounds and a maximum range of 60 minutes (about 8 miles, give or take).īut here’s what sets this hoverboard apart from the rest: the Hovertrax uses a 36-volt lithium-ion pack that’s easy to swap out. Along with Swagtron, Razor is perhaps the best known maker of scooters (both hovering and non-hovering varieties).

The Razor Hovertrax 2.0 has one important thing going for it: The brand name. Top Speed: 8 mph | Range: 8 miles | Weight: 20 pounds | Max Load: 176 pounds
