Best Budget Option
Boosted Board Mini
$799-$899Half the price of the Plus with most of the quality—perfect for riders who want Boosted's durability and app in a portable package. Real owners praise its ease of carrying despite the stiffer ride.
what experts say
- >“If you want the quality of the Boosted longboard experience for a little less money in a package that's a little easier to lug around, the Mini is better than any other electric short board you'll find.”— The Verge
- >“The different versions of the Mini are the cheapest boards Boosted has ever sold, and yet they offer so many of the things I love about the bigger board — the durability, the app, the sure and speedy ride — for half or two-thirds the price.”— The Verge
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Seven-mile range for $799, or 14 miles with extended battery for $899—half the price of the Plus
- +Significantly lighter and smaller than the Plus, far easier to carry on public transit
- +Same durable composite deck and reliable app as the Plus
- +Boosted's excellent remote and four riding modes included
- +Extended range version available for those needing longer commutes
[-] what's not
- -Stiffer deck than the Plus means less comfortable ride on rough roads and bumps
- -Still weighs 15 pounds despite being smaller
- -Shorter wheelbase makes it less confident on rough NYC-style pavement
- -Smaller wheels and stiffer construction require more caution with cracks and obstacles
