I thought about it a bit before writing the title of this post: I wasn't sure if “skateboard” was the right classification for this thing called Ungoverned Vendetta.
A snowboard with a “sole” made of tracks? That sounds bad, come on. Be satisfied: for me this is a tracked electric skateboard. How many did you know before now? Before seeing the vehicle designed by designer Dan Baldwin I thought this stuff was only found on tanks.
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Company Ungoverned, based in Repton, Australia, launched the Vendetta late last year, and the video below shows just how extreme the riding can be (warning: turn up the volume).
How is the Vendetta 'tracked' skateboard made?
Vendetta has a hinged center section and mountain bike suspension to help it climb and keep both tracks pressed to the ground in difficult terrain.
The increased surface area gives the Vendetta plenty of room to deploy its power: the company says it has four times the contact patch of a typical dirt bike. Considering the geometry of the tires compared to the tread of the tank, I'm inclined to believe it.
The fun 'crawler' has a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) and can travel on various terrains, from busy nature trails to wet sandy beaches. For use on snow or ice, there are interchangeable mounts at the front that can be replaced with skis or blades. The company claims that the battery lasts 40 minutes, with a slot that allows you to double its life by adding a second battery.
Curious, tracked as much as you want, but...
I'm sure Vendetta didn't just catch my attention. Many of you would jump on it, but we bet you'll get off when I tell you the price? Friends, this tracked thing that looks like it came straight out of “Mad Max: Fury Road” costs the beauty of 7000 euros. At that price I'll buy a tank, come on.
