Well, yes, in the wrong hands an electric skateboard can definitely be a risk to safety. Like normal skateboards, there are a number of ways you can do yourself some real damage if you’re not careful and properly protected. However, used right they’re incredibly fun, and a lightweight, economical and eco-friendly form of transport. So what can go wrong? Well, the most obvious risk is falling. Just like it’s non-electric cousin, the electric skateboard offers no protection at all from collisions and is very easy to fall off. To compound matters, just like inline-skating, road-cycling and longboarding, these things will only run on smooth hard surfaces. Which means if you do fall off, you’re landing hard on the concrete. Keeping your electric skateboard charged and having the battery in tip-top condition will also ensure that you avoid accidents or battery failure. The most common injuries reported whilst electric skateboarding are relatively minor, with cuts, abrasions and bruises topping the list. Not ideal, but to be expected. Slightly more serious injuries include those to the hand, wrist and arm, which normally occur as the rider attempts to break their fall.