MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACTON, the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced, powerful and innovative electric skateboards, skates and scooters, today announces its most innovative board yet, BLINK QU4TRO, is now available for purchase in time for the holiday season. As the newest addition to the ACTON’s Blink Series of electric skateboards, QU4TRO equips experienced riders with leading engineering features to transform the way people commute and cruise around town.
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QU4TRO is the only eBoard that boasts four-wheel drive and electric hub motors for ultimate climbing power. QU4TRO’s four hub motor system allows for advanced regenerative braking and a powerful, torquey and smooth riding experience. Unique to QU4TRO is its unprecedented engineering– made of aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum. Most skateboards use wood and comparatively, QU4TRO is much stronger. It has amazing range of 22-miles per charge, which makes it ideal for urban commuters.
As one of the fastest and most powerful electric skateboards, other BLINK QU4TRO features include:
- 30 percent incline rate for uphill movement
- A top speed of 23 mph
- Max rider weight up to 280 lbs
- Integrated LED lighting for enhanced visibility at night
- Wireless remote controlled
- 3 ride modes
“There’s no limit to where the personal transportation market can go, so we’re equipping riders with a new board that combines superior design and advanced technical components that make the board faster and more capable to conquer hills than any of our competition,” said Peter Treadway, ACTON’s co-Founder and CTO. “With QU4TRO’s unique fiber materials, the board is rugged yet super strong and makes you feel secure on the ground. This ensures experienced riders, whether commuters or pros, feel the excitement of using QU4TRO as a means to get around.”
Using the ACTON App, riders have the ability to set one of the QU4TRO’s three speeds, snap their latest adventure, record their routes and check their board’s battery through wireless Bluetooth.
Riders can purchase BLINK QU4TRO for $1,699 on the ACTON website. ACTON will be demoing in SF, NYC and Miami in the upcoming months. Please follow ACTON’s Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/ACTONglobal
About ACTON
ACTON is the creator and purveyor of lightweight, wearable, and fun transportation devices that blend technology and fashion. Its passion for innovative technology and elegant designs makes it the cutting edge of the wearable transportation category. For more information, visit www.actonglobal.com.
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