Kickstick was a motorized device designed to propel a regular skateboard, rather than a complete electric skateboard you simply step onto. It may suit someone curious about powered riding, but the practical decision is to compare the board, motor setup, controls, charger, and local riding rules before spending money.
This is a desk-research guide. The Weather Channel’s Kickstick report described Rise Robotics’ device as a motorized attachment that could propel skateboarders at car-like speeds.
What was Kickstick?
Kickstick was presented as an external motorized device for a skateboard. That is a different idea from a purpose-built electric skateboard, where the battery, motor system, deck, wheels, and controls are designed as one package.
That distinction matters when you are shopping. With an add-on, you need to understand how it attaches, how it transfers power, how you control speed, how you stop, and whether the skateboard underneath is appropriate for the setup. A complete board keeps those questions within one product system.
How does an electric skateboard work?
An electric skateboard uses a battery to send power to an electric motor. The motor turns part of the drive system, which moves the wheels. You balance and steer by leaning, much like on a regular skateboard, while a control system handles acceleration and braking.
The basic buying questions are simple: What is the motor system? How is speed controlled? What braking method does it use? What charger comes with it? Is there a manual that explains setup and maintenance? Those answers matter more than a dramatic speed claim.
How fast can an electric skateboard go?
Speed depends on the particular board, rider, surface, battery condition, and drive system. Kickstick was described by The Weather Channel as capable of propelling a skateboarder at the speed of a car, but that description is not a speed specification for a product you can compare today.
For perspective, CNET’s report on a different powered ride, the Inmotion T3 scooterboard, discussed how handling and stopping can feel different at higher speeds. It also noted a projected $700 retail price and a 7.5- to 10-mile range for that separate vehicle. Read it as a reminder to compare complete specifications, not as a Kickstick specification.
How do you stop and ride safely?
Stopping needs to be clear before you ride. Learn the brake control at low speed in an open, dry area, leave extra room ahead of you, and make sure you can step off safely if needed. CNET noted that brake layout affects how a powered ride slows down and raised concerns about exposed charging components in wet conditions on the scooterboard it covered.
Start slowly. Get comfortable standing, turning, accelerating, and braking separately before you combine them. A product manual should explain its controls, charging procedure, weight limits, and riding restrictions.
Why can electric skateboards be illegal?
Rules can differ by city, state, trail, campus, and road type. The key issue is usually where a motorized board may be ridden, rather than whether the device exists. Before you order or ride, check the rules for your exact route and ask whether helmets, speed limits, lighting, or age restrictions apply.
Is an electric skateboard worth it?
It can be worth it if you want powered short-distance riding and are willing to learn the controls, charge the battery, and choose legal places to ride. It is less appealing if you want a device you can use anywhere without planning for storage, charging, surface conditions, and local rules.
A build-focused option may fit a different goal. Lectec markets an electric skateboard kit for ages 8–18, with parts, tools, assembly materials, video tutorials, riding modes beginning at 3 mph, and a stated 1.5- to 3-hour assembly process. That is a hands-on STEM kit, not a replacement listing for Kickstick.
How much does an electric skateboard cost?
Prices vary by design, motor output, battery, and whether you are buying a finished board or a kit. One retailer listed the MotoTec 1600W Dual Motor 36V Electric Powered Skateboard at $769.00, reduced from $999.95, and marked it sold out as of October 21, 2026. The listing also said shipping was free and that it could not ship to California.
| Option | What the listing says | Price shown |
|---|---|---|
| MotoTec 1600W Dual Motor 36V Electric Powered Skateboard | Sold out; free shipping stated; cannot ship to California | $769.00 |
| Inmotion T3 scooterboard | Different powered vehicle discussed by CNET | Projected $700 retail price |
Neither figure is a Kickstick price. For any current board, confirm the exact model, included charger, shipping destination, taxes, return window, and final checkout total.
Can you make your own electric skateboard?
You can choose a build kit when the learning project is part of the appeal. Lectec says its kit includes the parts, tools, and materials for assembly and offers tutorials. Building also means you are responsible for following the kit instructions and understanding every connection before riding.
If you would rather compare a finished board with a familiar electric-skateboard format, this site’s inboard m1 electric skateboard review is a useful next read. For the home-power side of charging devices, see Home Power, Solar and Energy Savings.
How do you pair the remote and lock the board?
Follow the manual for the exact model. Pairing steps vary by control system, and a remote that appears similar may not work with another board. For storage, use the product’s intended power-off and locking method; if the board has no built-in lock point, plan for secure indoor storage rather than improvising around moving parts or the battery.
Kickstick charger, manual, Amazon, and replacement parts
Before buying any older or unusual powered-skateboard setup, ask the seller for the exact model name, manual, charger specification, battery condition, and available replacement parts. Match the charger only to the battery system specified for that model. That small check can prevent you from buying a device you cannot set up or maintain properly.
Before you order
- Confirm whether you are buying a complete board, a build kit, or an add-on motor.
- Ask for the manual and charger specification before payment.
- Check the final price, shipping destination, return terms, and replacement-part availability at checkout.
- Check local rules for the places where you expect to ride.
- Practice acceleration and braking at low speed in a dry, open area.
By InfinitePowerSolutions.com Technology Desk
