Can I Ride This Thing Outside?
It depends where you live. The U.K. says you can't ride your hands-free scooter
on sidewalks or the road, so feel free to wheel around indoors or directly in
front of your driveway. They are also—maybe—not allowed in New York City,
depending on how fast yours can go. If it can go faster than 15 mph (and not
that many can), leave it at home. In California, a new law that passes at the
start of the year will make it perfectly OK to ride your board in bike lanes and
pathways (helmets required!). Still, some individual malls, schools, and other
spaces are taking measures to ban these from their hallways and premises, so
be aware that the rules may not always be on your side.
OK, So If I Can Ride This Outside, Which One's Best
for Outdoors?
If you're taking this thing out on concrete or pavement, then most of the major
brands will work fine. If you're looking for something to take on rougher
terrain, the Solowheel Extreme from Hovertrax is a good option. In general, the
original Hovertrax board is a fantastic choice for all-around rideability—check
out this video breaking down some of the other major brands and comparing
their strengths (and weaknesses). One thing to consider: These are electric, so
riding them around in the rain isn't the best idea ever. A little water on the
road won't cause an explosion, but that's as much as you should risk.