In 1989, Back to the Future Part II looked ahead 26 years to give us a vision of what the now-past future might be like. The movie was surprisingly accurate on a number of predictions, including video calls, smart glasses, voice-activated smart homes, and biometric authentication. But, of all the predictions, these are hardly the most exciting. Where are the flying cars and hoverboards? That’s what we really want!
In the case of hoverboards, Colin Furze is trying to make them a reality (sort of). His hoverboard may not actually hover, but to the rider, the experience will be virtually indistinguishable. By adding magnetic suspension to a custom skateboard with dual decks, riders can shred on a cushion of air.
Testing it out (📷: Colin Furze)
Furze’s build is based on…