Skilled artisans from Venice take layers of solid hardwood and laminate them together, hand-sculpting them with a loving touch into a graceful and smooth skateboard. Then they slap on a 400-watt electric motor. Did we mention that this is Venice, California? The Skate Electric is all about taking skating to the next level. None of this 'foot-powered' business. We're talking speeds of up to 40 km/h, and a range of over 24 km. There's also a wide range to choose from, including the original Classic, the slim 44 Magnum and the twin-engined Dewey Weber Twin. And from AUD$895, you'll be skating to work without breaking a sweat.