Backfire Boards to launch NALU e-skateboard campaign soon

The NALU e-skateboard presents itself as the bridge between surf and snowboarding season by offering a unique set of characteristics to replicate the fluid experience in other boarding sports. The NALU incorporates hidden dual hub motors that Backfire claims will offer the agility and responsiveness needed to replicate the feeling of surfing. The surfing-oriented feeling of the board is enhanced by the "Surf-Skate" concave shape of the fiberglass and maple deck. Backfire will also manufacture custom trucks for the NALU that, along with the 80 mm PU wheels, will help riders achieve a maximum turning radius of 60 degrees.

The board will include four ride modes to make the NALU more beginner-friendly. Eco mode will restrict the rider's speed to 6 mph, Sport mode will go up to 12 mph, and Turbo will unlock the board's max speed of 16 mph. Cruise mode is also available for riders who would like to ride at a steady speed. All ride modes are selected with the included remote control. Also controlled by the remote is the LED light strip that wraps entirely around the edge of the board, giving riders the ability to change the color of their board. 

The NALU is powered by a 99 Wh airline-safe battery with an estimated 12.5 miles of range. GaN fast charge is also a welcome addition to the board's features. Other quality-of-life features include a relatively light weight of 12.5 lbs and anti-collision pads to keep the board's LED light strip safe. 

Backfire Boards will launch the Kickstarter campaign for the NALU at the end of September, but interested riders can reserve a NALU on the Backfire Boards site.