# Hybrid Skateboard Segways IO Hawk Makes the Convenience of Powered Boarding Accessible to Many By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-segway References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/sciencetech/video-1148832/IO-Hawk-Segway-meets-skateboard-revealed-CES-2015.html) & [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/01/06/io-hawk/) If you find the appearance of of the standard segway a little bit dorky, you may instead be interested in taking this [skateboard segway hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro) for a spin. Inspired by one manual and one motorized means of transportation, this [compact vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modi) makes the convenience of both separate vehicles much more accessible. Not everybody has the coordination and the leg strength to get around by a wooden board on wheels, and nor can many consumers afford the price tag for a [powered two-wheeler with handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters). The IO Hawk's hourglass shape integrates a pair of rollers that have foot pads on either side. With unexpected ease, the user can simply balance on the compact 22-pound conveyance, using subtle movements with his or her toes to steer the skateboard segway. You could give it a test drive at CES 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Skateboard Segways:** Hybrid skateboard segways provide the convenience of both skateboards and segways in one compact vehicle. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating more accessible and user-friendly powered vehicles. - **Recreational Equipment:** The recreational equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid skateboard segways by developing innovative and affordable products for consumers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can incorporate the concept of hybrid skateboard segways to create advanced and efficient personal transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Senior-Supporting Mobility Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-skateboard.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md)