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We will ship BoardUp when Campaign ends.
While traveling, Bin Lu (left) saw many passengers struggling with their longboard at airports, on the bus, and at coffee shops. He saw that longboards were used daily as people rode it to work and around town. But once they arrived to where their destination, there were few places to store it!
He wanted to solve this and, as a veteran engineer, figured out a way to make a portable, foldable, and sturdy solution. He wanted to make a board that won't pinch fingers, won't fold while doing tricks, and won't sacrifice the familiar longboarding feel. He then showed it to people at skateparks and they loved it! Encouraged by fans, he wanted to expand the team to create a market-ready product. He then met CJ Terral (right), an active athlete and traveler, who immediately loved the idea. CJ took to helping package the brand and market it to other boarding enthusiasts.
Fold and Go.
BoardUp is the world's first patented self-folding longboard, requiring no hands to fold. It's easy to fit in your backpack or locker, an airplane compartment, or by your desk. Now, you can longboard anywhere in the world with ease.
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Main Features:
Sturdy enough for all types of riding.
When it comes to riding, keeping that familiar feel is important to us. More than that, having a longboard made with quality materials creates a feeling of security when bombing down neighborhood hills and cruising on the streets.
Fits easily in your backpack and locker.
Easy to carry and safe on your hands.
Our ergonomic handle is designed to ensure your fingers won't be pinched while folding or unfolding the board. (note: caution is still recommended)
Dimensions (when unfolded): 8 1/4" X 33"
Dimensions (when folded): 8 1/2" X 16.5" X 3" (4 5/8" at far end)
Weight: less than 7.7 pounds
Wheel Size: 75mm X 50mm (standard for longboards)
Truck Length: Kingpin 6" Bearings: ABEC 9
Longboard Material: Canadian maple wood
Hinge Material: Aluminum alloy
Easy on trip:
Travel the world with BoardUp
Imaging that you pull out BoardUp from you backpack while you are visiting Yosemite national park. and rider next to the river, to the mountain.
Enjoy riding anywhere, anytime.
Pro skateboarder Aaron Kyro (over 2.8M followers on YouTube) tested BoardUp. Watch the video HERE.
"It's folds like origami, but sturdy like tree" - Kickstarter Backer
"It is a Game Changer" - BoardUp Fan on Facebook.com/GoBoardUp
"Bloody Brilliant" - BoardUp Fan on Facebook.com/GoBoardUp
"I would use that thing all the time to ride to school. I don't have a locker big enough for my board so my teachers yell at me if i bring my it to class" - Youtube Video Comments (click here to watch)
WHAT WE NEED AND WHAT YOU GET
Letting more folks to know about US patent granted BoardUp, and understand the unique benefit and fun with BoardUp. You will receive a special bag only for Indiegogo backers.
BoardUp can’t wait to meet you and make your daily commuting more fun.
If the goal is not met. We will refund you in full. Of course you are always welcome to order on our website here.
IMPACT
What's benefit to my son Alan Lu, I belive it can also be good to you too. together, let's make the world a little more fun. make commuters and college students life a little more easier.
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
SAFETY
Always wear a helmet and your personal protective gear in case of a fall. Do not ride the board out of your skills and be cautious of your surroundings. Although the hinge design is made with anti-pinch technology, use caution when folding the longboard.
LEGALITY
Laws and regulations regarding longboards vary by country, state, county, and municipality, so please check the local legal status of this product before you ride it.
RISKS & CHALLENGES
The BoardUp longboard is more sophisticated than your typical longboard. Getting this product into full scale production is not easy. However, we are working with amazing suppliers and partners to make it work.
Other Ways You Can Help
Any small things can be helpful to bring the benefit to more commuters and college students, please spread out the word by clicking the shared link.
How to contact us:
General inquiries: contact@goboardup.com
Creator: binlu@goboardup.com
FAQ:
1. Will this come pre-assembled with trucks, bearings, and wheels?
Each reward (except the "REPLACEMENT WHEELS AND BEARINGS" reward) are pre-assembled with high quality trucks, bearings, and wheels. Once you take it out of the box, it is ready to ride.
2. Can trucks, wheels, and bearings with BoardUp be replaced with parts we buy at a skate shop?
Yes. You can use standard wheels (75mm X 50mm) and bearings. While BoardUp's rear truck is standard, its front truck is unique to this longboard. The good news is that trucks normally last a long time.
3.I don't like the artwork on the back of the longboard. Can you ship me one without the artwork?
For a bolder presence, we refined the artwork to be more aesthetically simple. It was carefully designed by a talented artist we knew through friends in the in Bay Area who has a passion for boarding. Over 80% of the backside surface will be the original Canadian maple color. With the same passion and creativity we put into BoardUp, we think you'll love it as is.
4.The middle of the longboard where the hinge is seems to bow up. Could you change it to be flat like a normal longboard?
We designed it so that, as you ride on campus or through the streets, the hinge won't collide with bumps that you may come across. At 1 1/4" tall, if the board were flat, this may cause a disturbance in your ride as you run over something below the longboard. That's why we slightly bowed the middle. Friends of ours and professional longboarders have tried it out and they prefer how smooth of a ride it becomes with this feature.