Trekker from Israel

[sk8norcal]

http://www.trekker-israel.co.il

About Arik Yehuda – Trekker Developer
Trekker is developed, designed and manufactured by Arik Yehuda (42), an Industrial Engineer by profession.
Excluding the time he spent studying for his Engineering Degree in the United States, Arik spent most of his life in Tel-Aviv. From a young age he became involved in several branches of extreme sports, including surfing, skateboarding and off-road vehicles.

Life and transportation in big cities combined with his great love of mobility and achieving a sense of flight, led Arik to create innovations and different tools for personal mobility.

At first, Arik began installing different engines onto scooters available in the market for his own personal use. In addition, he began searching the world for alternative tools of personal transportation.

Over the last decade, personal transportation has developed worldwide, and even so, it is still difficult to find durable and efficient vehicles for personal mobility on a daily basis for adult riders. Arik, after giving up his search, decided to build his own personal electric transportation device.

more...

[sk8norcal]

more pics here,
made in Holland

http://www.motion-innovation.com/

ABOUT US
"Trekker" - stylish personal electric transportation solution that enables
a fast paced, young and environmentally friendly life style.

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Fully electric , zero emission & environmentally friendly
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Plug in - can be easily recharged using any household socket
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Foldable
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Quiet and quick
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Practical and safe
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No helmet requirement *
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Durable & reliable
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Dutch product warranty
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Road Legal - RDW fully approved (according to EU directive L1E )
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Can be personally customized, Accessories
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Low maintenance cost
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Suitable for urban use, public transport travel and commuting

* Depending on local regulations in each country

The "Trekker" is manufactured and assembled in Holland by Motion Innovation Holland B.V .

Motion Innovation creates products that serve the rapidly growing need for Accessible, affordable, eco-friendly urban transportation, freeing individuals & empowering them to take a personal role in reducing carbon emissions.

[Dave-s]

Not made in Holland, made in Israel ...

[sk8norcal]

so why does the 2nd site says made in Holland? marketing ?

[Dave-s]

I don't know.
Maybe they have a 2nd manufacturing facility in Holland for the European community for tax purposes.
Maybe because many people around the world do not buy Israeli made products because they are misinformed or Arabs/Muslims or both ...
But I can assure you that it was originally designed and manufactured in Israel.
I own a Trekker for over 6 years, and I know the guy who designed it.

[sk8norcal]

so did they sell many of them?
do you see many standup scooters in israel?

I haven't seen them in the downtown area here.. (except one e-goped)

I am afraid if these get popular, they might get banned...
but so far cops haven't bothered me...

one ranger at a local park just told me to keep it at 5mph on the walking paths..

[Dave-s]

Yes, many Trekkers are sold in Israel.
E-scooters are very popular here in Israel, especially in Tel-Aviv but also in other "flat" cities.
Trekker used to be the most popular, but now I see more "Koopers" than "Trekkers" even though the Kooper is twice as expensive.
You can also see a few Chinese scooters (Xtreme etc.) and Go-peds (the I-Ped model) but the majority are Trekkers and Koopers.
I myself own a Trekker, and I would like to upgrade to a Kooper, but I spent so much time upgrading it that I am attached emotionally to it.
It is worth a lot more than what I will get for it if I sell it, so I'll wait until it dies.

[sk8norcal]

that's cool,
I hope it gets more popular here,

these scooter needs to be lighter, 45lb max...

and stronger for jumping curbs and tricks... for the younger crowd..

[Dave-s]

I jump curbs with my Trekker, and I'm a big guy (220 lbs).

[sk8norcal]

nice! up and down ?

I want it light for jumping up curbs and strong enough for jumping off...

the site lists the Trekker at 80 lbs !

some stunting here,

[Dave-s]

That's probably with SLA batteries. With LiFePo its about 50.

[sk8norcal]

a big wheel version,
http://www.youtube.com/user/TrekkerTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/trekkeronline

[sk8norcal]