# Water-Resistant Electric Boards The Boosted Board 2 Has Been Updated with New Capabilities By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boards References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/30/the-boosted-board-2-dual-is-more-exciting-and-water-resistant-than-the-original/?ncid=rss) These electric boards are an upgraded version of the 'Boosted Board.' The transportation devices were designed to be ideal for travelling distances that are not too long -- in cities, across university campuses and during commutes to work. Called the 'Boosted Board 2,' the upgraded version of this device has become water-resistant, making it more useful in cities where uneven roads and sidewalks with puddles tend to be commonplace. The new electric boards were designed to be more resilient, smoother and have a stronger Bluetooth connection than their predecessors. The transportation device also now comes with a port that can hold lights or charge phones if necessary. This electric board offers a [simple method of transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) that is faster and more convenient than walking or biking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-resistant Electric Boards:** The water-resistant feature of the Boosted Board 2 opens up opportunities for electric boards to be used in wet conditions, expanding their potential market. - **Improved Durability and Connectivity:** The Boosted Board 2's enhanced resilience, smoother ride, and stronger Bluetooth connection highlight the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric board industry by prioritizing durability and connectivity. - **Multi-functional Electric Boards:** The addition of a port for lights or phone charging on the Boosted Board 2 indicates a trend towards electric boards with multiple utility features, creating opportunities for innovative designs and functions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Electric Transportation:** The water-resistant and upgraded features of the Boosted Board 2 open up disruptive innovation opportunities within the personal electric transportation industry. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** The Boosted Board 2's ability to handle uneven roads and wet conditions presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the urban mobility solutions sector, addressing challenges faced in cities. - **Smart Device Accessories:** The addition of a port for lights or phone charging in the Boosted Board 2 suggests potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart device accessories industry to cater to the needs of electric board users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [High-Powered Hydrofoil Surf Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fliteboard-22.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md)