# Exhilarating Gas Snowboards These Gas-Powered Snowboards Will Make Shredding Powder Even More Fun By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaspowered-snowboard References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2014/01/gas-powered-snowboard/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/11376?promo=search) A gas-powered snowboard is ideal for you if you're into the sport of [snowboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace), yet hate the after effects of getting sick from sweating in the cold. This unexpected snowboard from Hammacher gets its power from its four-cycle [gasoline engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowmobile-lineups), and can accelerate up to 18 mph. The motor runs for two hours with only a three-quarter tank of gasoline while the foot pads provide secure stability while riding. This snowboard gives you the exhilaration of [whipping through the snow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox) while also providing you with the freedom and control of a snowboard. Snowy days at the slopes will no longer result in you taking a sick week off of work. Enjoy the weather and all its glory and play all day without exhaustion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gas-powered Sports Equipment:** The creation of gas-powered sports equipment for previously human-powered activities opens up possibilities for new extreme sports. - **Alternative Power Sources for Sports Equipment:** Exploring alternative sources of power such as gasoline for sports equipment could lead to innovative solutions and new products. - **Hybrid Sports Equipment:** Incorporating gas-powered and traditional power sources into sports equipment could result in hybrid products with unique benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Winter Sports:** The winter sports industry could benefit from incorporating gas-powered snowboards as an alternative to traditional snowboards. - **Extreme Sports:** The creation of gas-powered sports equipment could lead to the development of new extreme sports and activities. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Gas-powered sports equipment could expand the possibilities for outdoor recreation activities beyond what is currently available with solely human-powered equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snow-Faring Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-mountain-bike.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md) - [Emissions-Free Winter Exploration Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbike.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Multifunctional Electric Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowmobiles.md) - [Performance Electric Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt-sseries.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md)