Is this really a motorized skateboard?

My buddy Paul just bought this odd $229 motorized skateboard – you know, for kids. It apparently runs at 12 miles an hour and can support an adult up to 250 pounds. I’ve never seen these – it seems like they’re the logical follow-up to the pocket bike craze. # This smooth-riding board can scramble to 12 miles per hour thanks to its 150 watt electric engine. # Travels approximately 12 miles (flat ground) on a single charge. # Two speeds – low gear uses 12 volts and then shifts to high gear and 24 volts. This is done automatically as the speed builds up. # Can support up to a 250 pound adult Have you guys seen these? Will we kill ourselves riding them? You can get them on eBay , which makes me think they might not be amazingly hight quality.
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