Onewheel Brings A Revolutionary Electric Boardsport Experience To All Riders

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Jan. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- LAS VEGAS, NV (CES 2015), Jan. 5, 2015 – Onewheel (www.rideonewheel.com), the revolutionary electric boardsport that kicked off a crowd-funding campaign at CES2014, debuts its retail product available for order and launches its iPhone app at 2015 International CES. Inspired by the sensation of snowboarding on powder, Onewheel brings a completely new and exceptionally smooth riding experience on or off-road. Onewheel combines breakthrough hub motor technology with an advanced balance-augmentation control system to create a personal digital vehicle at the intersection of recreation and transportation.

In just ten months since the introduction of the prototype, the company turned the concept into reality and is currently shipping its pre-order units. While overwhelming demand means there is still a waiting list, Onewheel is now available for its next production run of orders to be delivered in February 2015.

The new companion app introduced today at CES2015 uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect Onewheel to the cloud. Riders can wirelessly monitor and customize their board handling using Digital Shaping, creating totally different handling based on riders’ preferences. Onewheel is on display today at the 2015 Digital Experience!, Pepcom’s global media event on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Personalized Ride Shaping and Cloud Connectivity with Onewheel iPhone App

Much like surfboards are shaped differently to create ideal riding experiences for different riders and conditions, Onewheel’s iPhone app uses Digital Shaping to create the perfect ride. Out-of-the-box Onewheel is set to Classic shaping, which brings tight responsive handling, good range and the added safety of 'push back' for speed regulation. For more adventurous riders, Extreme shaping has a higher top speed andlooser, more fluid feel that allows for deep carving. All this is accomplished by changingthe tuning of the software that controls Onewheel. In addition, the app can be used tomonitor battery levels, control the intelligent LED lighting, and connect via social media.

One of the most significant capabilities of the app is that Onewheel is also the first boardsport that enables riders to upgrade their board from the cloud. “One of Teslacar owners’ favorite features is the ability to upgrade their car through software. It’smagical. With Onewheel, we do the same. We can improve the ride experience andunlock new features with firmware upgrades deployed wirelessly via the app,” says Doerksen, Founder and CEO of Future Motion.

Advanced Technology and American Manufacturing

Made in America: Designed and manufactured in California

What’s inside: powerful custom-designed brushless hub motor and proprietary

balancing electronics propel riders up to 12 MPH

Recharging: Ultracharger recharges state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate

batteries charge in just 20 minutes to provide a range of 4-6 miles

Balancing: Solid-state inertial sensors and carefully tuned algorithms balance the

board to provide a hands-free experience

CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum frame and 5 ply Canadian maple footpads

create a responsive and durable board inspired by a combination of boardsports,

motorsports and aerospace design influences

Dynamic stabilization: riders simply lean forward to drive forward, lean back to

stop, and press their heels or toes to turn the board

Regenerative braking: recovers ~30 percent of total power output

Lighting: Intelligent LED head and tail lights guide the way for night rides and

switch as the rider reverses direction

The board’s single wheel is an Italian made go-kart racing slick, a scaled down

version of a Formula 1 racing tire

“Onewheel represents a huge shift in the typically stagnant, technology starved world of boardsports,” explained Doerksen. “The first thing you’ll notice when you get on Onewheel is that it’s simultaneously familiar and unlike anything you’ve ever ridden. The technology enables it to ride much more smoothly than a skateboard and carve turns like on snow or a surfboard. And then there’s a sprinkle of hoverboard thrown into the mix. Our first Onewheel owners are already pushing riding into new territory, riding tricks and terrain we never imagined were possible. We’re very excited to see where people will take it.”

The Onewheel and Ultra Charger can be ordered now with a $500 deposit and $999 balance due upon shipping (+ shipping, tax and duty).

About Kyle Doerksen

CEO of Future Motion and Onewheel inventor Kyle Doerksen spent 8 years designing consumer and technical products at IDEO, a global design and innovation firm. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Neuroengineering from Stanford University. The concept for Onewheel evolved as he needed to walk a mile from the train station to his design studio and dreamed of a better way to get there. He grew up in the Canadian Rockies as an avid snowboarder and wanted to use modern breakthroughs in sensing and electric propulsion to bring the feeling of snowboarding to pavement.

About Future Motion, Inc

Founded in 2013, Future Motion is a pioneering new entrant to the boardsports world. Future Motion is committed to designing and developing inspiring vehicles that include both elegant form and unprecedented function. Future Motion’s first product, Onewheel, exemplifies its dedication to crafting products that bridge recreation and transportation.

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