# Personal Hovercrafts The Air Board is like Skateboarding, But on Air By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-board References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Air_Board--Gadget--Gear.html) & [arbortech.au](http://www.arbortech.com.au/view/airboard-information/) You know what I am getting you for your birthday? A [hovercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6), but not a big one, one you can take downtown for a night out. I am getting you an Air Board. Reaching speeds of up to 15 mph, the Air Board can transport you over grass, asphalt, shallow wet area, and gravel. It runs on a gas engine, and is steered simply by [shifting your weight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modi). Don’t say I never get you anything! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Hovercrafts:** The increasing popularity of personal hovercrafts present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in transportation, recreation, and tourism industries. - **Gas-powered Personal Transportation:** The use of gas-powered engines in personal transportation devices such as the Air Board may prompt innovation in environmentally-friendly alternatives. - **Weight-shift Control Technology:** The unique weight-shift control technology of the Air Board may inspire innovation in other modes of transportation, such as aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The trend of personal hovercrafts may disrupt the transportation industry, providing opportunities for companies that produce and sell small-scale personal transportation devices. - **Recreation:** The Air Board and similar personal hovercrafts offer new ways to experience recreation and play, creating opportunities for companies in the tourism and entertainment industries. - **Technology:** The Air Board's innovative technology may lead to developments in the engineering and design fields of personal transportation devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Affordable Inflatable Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fliteboard-flite-air.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-scoot.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md)