# Weight-Sensing Electric Skateboards The ZBoard 2 is a Splash-Proof Accessory for Short Trips By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zboard-2 References: [bgr](https://bgr.com/2015/01/06/indiegogo-zboard-2-electric-skateboard/) & [zboardshop](http://www.zboardshop.com/) The ZBoard 2 is a new and improved version of the world's first [weight-sensing electric skateboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard), the ZBoard. The improved model changes its speed according to a user's movements. If wanting to move at walking speeds, users will lean slightly forward when on the board. When looking to accelerate, they will lean forward more sharply, ultimately enhancing their speed. Intuitive Motion's ZBoard2 is designed for trips that are too long to walk but too short to drive. When compared to its first generation model, the new product boasts a [lighter lithium battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro) that cuts charge time in half along with a splash-proof motor that doesn't stop avid skate fans from riding in rainy or damp weather conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weight-sensing Electric Skateboards:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced weight-sensing algorithms to improve speed and control on electric skateboards. - **Intuitive Motion Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Apply weight-sensing technology to other transportation devices, such as scooters or bicycles, for intuitive and efficient motion. - **Enhanced Battery Performance:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create batteries with even faster charge times and longer-lasting power for electric skateboards and other portable devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Skateboarding:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design electric skateboards with advanced features and improved functionality to attract a wider customer base. - **Micro-mobility:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop compact and efficient transportation options, like electric skateboards, for short-distance travel in urban areas. - **Battery Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invest in research and development of batteries with enhanced performance for various industries, including electric transportation. ## 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) - [Highly Portable Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetazs-knight-pro.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md) - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md)