This was once an interesting and very potential market to have partaken in; that is in the last two years. At the moment, the market for this specific technological advancement and invention has greatly dropped. However, Mark Cuban of Radical Moov has shown his interests by bringing into the market a device that he insists is not a hoverboard. However, it is a personal mobility device that is able to allow you to move from one place to another while auto balancing on it. Balancing requires shifting your body weight from one side to the other. According to him, it is better defined as an electronic rideable for different sporting activities.
Radical Moov Rideable
The manufacturers of this rideable device are about to start their campaign to advertise the rideable device. They claim that it is a unique device and are moving towards making it clear that it is not a hoverboard. They claim that they are not part of the hoverboard market and are aiming at creating their own. They are even using an advertising hashtag indicating #unhoverboard in their campaigns. This is the first rideable that utilizes the hoverboard technology that has been designed and developed in USA. Others that had plagued the American market in the past were made in China. In addition, their design involved a variation of the same hoverboard designs and even the same type of parts and technological designs or molds. This is one hundred percent US model in exception of the battery packs and the motor used.
Radical Moov Rideable: Differences
Many of the hoverboards have a different feel and design associated with their overall models. They feature aluminium frames that are quite solid and split right down the middle. Steering of the devices requires you to tap your foot forward and backward. The Moov Rideable, however, has sensors that allow you to control the rideable. Shift in your weight is sensed by the rideable allowing you to control your movements by shifting to one side or the other.
In addition, it has wide and stable wheels that ensure you remain grounded. These are larger compared to the others provided in the market. Its speed is also high and can go to around 15mph. If interested, you can also do different sporting tricks. At the moment, the company Radical Moov has several prototypes of the rideable and is now seeking certification.
Radical Moov Rideable: History
Mark Cuban developed the idea of a hoverboard and even presented it on the Shark Tank.it is said that his interest in the technology and the subject began in 2012. He is also rumored to have made a play for the Hovertax purchase from Shane Chen but failed at it. The failure did not discourage him and instead he moved to start his own company the radical moov with two other partners i.e. engineers Fragnito and EJ Williams. Fragnito is a co-founder of the company and EJ Williams runs it. to acquire the desired knowledge and expertise, Mark Cuban decided to end Fragnito to China to learn and develop experience in the making of hoverboards. At the moment, Cuban is only but a silent partner and has left the running and the development of the rideable to his partners.
Views Of The Radical Moov Rideable’s Future
Cuban indicates his joy in the production of his first hardware device since launching the Radical Moov. He views the future positively that indicates the possibility of reviving and restarting a rideable market. He says that the rideable is fun, has an amazing appearance, is durable and above all, works well for different sporting activities and transportation purposes. He is also realistic of the market; he says that selling millions of the rideables is not a must, he seems to think that making a difference using the rideable is much more rewarding and definitely makes the rideable development a great business.
According to Fragnito, the rideable is bound to make a difference and create a buzz in the market. He attributes this to the fact that the hoverboard market has survived the worst of its time and is still present and is felt in the market. He aims to position the Moov to compete with the markets major hoverboards such as One Wheel. In addition, his marketing is such that they are targeting individuals above eighteen years of age and below thirty-four years. They don’t aim to market to teenagers.
Radical Moov Rideable: Pricing
Definitely, the Moov is about to be launched. In fact, the set day is this Tuesday and the indicated price for the device is around dollars 1099. However, once it is released for retailing, the price is bound to increase to dollars 1, 499. This is a high price compared to the available hoverboards that sell at half that price. We are still to see how they will make it in the market.
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Conclusion
Riding the Moov is quite simple and interesting. Its controls are quite easy to meet and have reduced the risk involved while climbing and starting it. Furthermore, its sporting moves are so advanced. The Moov is definitely a must have device.
