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One more counterpoint to the "no brakes" argument: Power and braking, even on hills We can electronically limit the top speed without sacrificing

One more counterpoint to the "no brakes" argument: Power and braking, even on hills We can electronically limit the top speed without sacrificing the power you need to tackle hills. Steep San Francisco hills become easy to climb. And on top of that, we've added regenerative braking, accomplished using the motors. That means it's easy to learn, easy to maneuver, and easy to control your speed, all while recharging the battery. ... How it works You start with a handheld remote with throttle and braking control and a battery gauge readout

001sky 14y ago
The "inadvertant" breaking is still a problem--From the post you are replying to: It might be conceivable to overlook this failing if it weren't for the fact that tiny unsuspended wheels have almost no capacity to absorb bumps and road defects. Anyone who skated as a teenager will remember being thrown to the ground by a small piece of gravel stopping the wheel. Or a crack in tarmac/leaf/stick/drug needle, etc on a hill, etc