Hoverboards pose health and financal concerns
Marty McFly would be proud of the new gadget that has made the transition from a movie made in the 80’s about the future, to reality as a legitimate form of transportation.
At a price ranging from $300 to $600, the hoverboard is significantly more expensive than your average scooter. “Riding them is a fun experience, but I would never buy my own. It’s such a waste of 400 dollars,” Ashley Rosato, senior, said.
While some have made the conclusion that hoverboards are harmful to society in regard to people’s health and fitness, Cole Peterson, sophomore, disagrees. Although he owns a hoverboard, Peterson finds that his normal exercise routine has not changed.
“I work out every day. (People are) not going to be fat because they’re not walking (around all the time),” Peterson said.
Vaishnav Puri, senior, also feels that hoverboards will not be detrimental to one’s health, as their ability to travel long distances is limited.
“There are different models, but the one I have is the racer model, so it’s meant for going really fast on smooth surfaces, but not really long distances, pavement and sidewalks, so it’s more of an entertainment device,” Puri said.
