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Alura Intelligent Products, Inc. 2001 Palmer Avenue, LL-1 Larchmont, New York, USA Tel: 1-914 630-1732 Fax: 1-914 630-1733 [email protected] New York, December 12, 2009 HOVER ING SKATEBOARD! G EN ER A L IN FO R M A T IO N The world’s first and only single rider Personal Hovercraft Scooter. Transports a standing rider on a cushion of air!

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Page 1: New York, December 12, 2009 HOVERINGSKATEBOARD! · 2016. 6. 26. · Alura Intelligent Products, Inc. 2001 Palmer Avenue, LL-1 Larchmont, New York, USA Tel: 1-914 630-1732 Fax: 1-914

Alura Intelligent Products, Inc.2001 Palmer Avenue, LL-1

Larchmont, New York, USATel: 1-914 630-1732Fax: 1-914 [email protected]

New York, December 12, 2009

HOVERING SKATEBOARD!G EN ER A L IN FO R M A TIO N

The world’s first and only single riderPersonal Hovercraft Scooter.

Transports a standing rider on a cushion of air!

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The Airboard is the world’s only personal hovercraft scooter, transporting asingle, standing rider on a cushion of air. It ranks amongst one of the latestand most exciting recreational vehicles!

If used to promote your business, t his ground-level aircraft is guaranteed to turnheads and draw lots of attention at Sponsored Events, Corporate Events,Advertising and Promotional Tours, Raffles, Parades, etc. Add your Brand Name,Logo or Graphics to this amazing aircraft and watch your target audience respondin a very positive way, especially if you also choose to raffle the craft as a part ofyour event strategies. Take this impressive looking tool to parades, sporting &other sponsored events where the hovercraft can attract the attention of many. Ifyou are in the Advertising business, you can sell ad space on the surface of theAirboard or the optionally attached flags.

MORE INFORMATION : Advertising, Marketing and Promotional executives willLove this big attention-getter. Large volumes of spectators gathered into the

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streets when NBC’s The Today Show featured the Airboard in New York City, withShow Host Matt Lauer flew the Airboard in front of millions of viewers. Matt evenreferenced the Airboard to the Segway Human Transporter and called it, “amuch cooler vehicle”. The Personal Hovercraft was also launched at the ConsumerElectronics Show in Las Vegas and was featured once again on The Today Show,as well as CNN, CNBC, The Discovery Channel, and countless other syndicatedshows worldwide. The Airboard was even listed in the Guinness Book of WorldRecords!

PURCHASE: Hovering Scooter can be purchased from Alura Intelligent Products,or our partner retailers at Hammacher Schlemmer, and FAO Schwarz. For quantitypurchases or Dealership inquiries, please contact our New York City office.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1) How easy is it to ride?Amazingly; the 5' diameter of the Airboard means that it is stable enough for you to fly itsuccessfully in just minutes, and without having to develop the kinds of skills required to ride aSkateboard! Just stand at the center of your Airboard, squeeze the two levers on the handlebar infront of you, and you're off to having loads of fun, as well as turning lots of heads!!!

2) How does the Hovering Scooter work?The exciting and new Hovering Scooter uses Hovercraft air cushion principles to glidejust above the ground. The air cushion is generated from a uniquely designed engineand fan which are suspended below the Hovering Scooter shell. In addition toproviding an air cushion for the Hovering Scooter to ride on the fan also provides afast stream of air exiting from the rear of the craft to provide forward thrust - justlike a hovercraft. To help provide better acceleration the Hovering Scooter alsoincludes a unique friction drive wheel at the rear of the craft. When the rider wishesto accelerate forward, weight transfer of the body towards the rear of the craft isused to bring the friction drive into contact with the ground. By engaging the frictiondrive clutch in this manner, the Hovering Scooter can be accelerated forwardwithout losing the feel of hovering above the ground. The control of the HoveringScooter is provided by weight transfer of the rider, similar to surfboards, skate boardsand snow boards. In operation the Hovering Scooter can be started, stopped andsteered in a controlled manner and this means that riders can perform stunts, trickmaneuvers and race around tight tracks against each other. In this unique way theHovering Scooter is the first ever vehicle to deliver the advantages of hovercraftvehicle without the disadvantages of poor acceleration and handling.

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3) How safe is the Hovering Scooter?When the Hovering Scooter is used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations,it is very safe to use and ride. The recommended practices are detailed fully in the Operations andMaintenance Manual, which is delivered with each Hovering Scooter. These recommendationsinclude the following:

The Hovering Scooter must be used on Private Property, it is not designed for public roads The Hovering Scooter must be used on level ground which is free from loose material such

as sand, stones, sticks, leaves, refuse, raised bumps, etc. The Hovering Scooter must be used on open ground free of obstacles, which pose a

collision risk, such as trees, walls, curbs, spectators, etc. The Hovering Scooter rider must wear protective clothing, elbow and knee-pads, helmet

and eye protection. Spectators must stay a safe distance from operating Hovering Scooters, and riders must

refrain from riding close to where spectators are standi ng or walking. The Hovering Scooter’s center of gravity is so low it is virtually impossible to tip over, and

in addition, the Hovering Scooter handlebars provide a positive hold point for the rider. The handle includes levers that control the engine speed and the friction drive clutch. Both

of these levers are spring return to neutral so that the Hovering Scooter will automaticallystop when the rider lets go of the handlebars. The handle also includes a engine stopswitch (kill switch) for extra safety, similar to those used on water-jet recreationalvehicles.

As with any moving craft or device, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be usedsuch as helmet, safe fully enclosed shoes, long sleeve shirts or tops and safety eyeprotection, knee and elbow pads.

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4) What are the specs for a Hovering Scooter?

Dimensions:Diameter: 1600 mm (6 ft 3ins)Height incl. handle: 1200 mm (4 ft 0 ins)Deck height: (without handle) 300 mm (1ft 0 ins)

Control & Performance Top speed: Asphalt surface 25km/h (15mph) subject to conditions Incline/ascent: Up to 5% Maximum obstacle height: 40mm (1-1/2 ins) Steering: By weight shift Braking: By weight shift & throttle release Hand Controls: Throttle, clutch Safety cut off: Deadman engine idle Emergency cut off: safety lanyard to engine kill switch.

General: Total payload, incl. rider: 100kg (220 lb) Operating time: 1 hour on full tank of fuel Construction: Fiberglass/High-impact plastic shell, aluminum frame; rubber skirt Finish color: Available in Red or Black; custom colors available upon request Starting: Electric key-start, Battery included Engine: Briggs & Stratton 9 HP 4-stroke Fuel tank capacity: 5 liter (1.3 US gal) Fuel type: 85 Octane unleaded Approximate shipping weight: (TBC) 150kg (330 lb) incl. shipping package Approximate shipping package size (TBC): 800mm H x 1800mm W x 1800mm L (32 ins H

x 6 ft W x 6ft L) Assembly required: 1) Install/bolt handle, 2) Attach battery lead & fill with electrolyte, 3)

Add fuel

The Hovering Scooter is a new and exciting recreational vehicle, which has long been awaited bysports enthusiasts all over the world. It is totally unique in terms of its design and construction,and in the way you operate it. The sensation of standing on the Scooter, grabbing the controls,then feel the vehicle suddenly rise on a cushion of air, is comparable to no other recreationalvehicle in the world. It is certain to deliver years of recreational fun.

5) Where and how is the Airboard Hovering Scooter made?The Hovering Scooter is made for Alura Intelligent Products in a manufacturing plant in Australia,where each of the specially designed components are prepared and assembled by hand. Each andevery Hovering Scooter is individually tested before it is delivered to you, so that we know it isoperating correctly.

6) How fast will the Hovering Scooter go and how do you stop?Because the Hovering Scooter is used on flat ground your speed is limited by the wind resistancethat the rider and board present compared to the combined air and friction-wheel thrust. Inaddition different riding surfaces have different resistance factors (for example grass compared toconcrete). For an average rider in still air conditions (no wind), riding on smooth surfaces, theHovering Scooter speed is limited to approx 15 miles per hour (25 Kilometers per hour). Wherethere is a slight wind, the Hovering Scooter speed upwind will be slower and downwind will be

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faster. It is virtually impossible for the Hovering Scooter to travel faster than 18 mph (30 km) perhour, which is a similar speed to some electric stand-on scooters. The speeds at which theHovering Scooter travels at is a safe speed; however Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) muststill be worn in case you were to ever fall off the board when attempting fast cornering or trickmaneuvers or were stopped abruptly by an obstacle. Stopping the Hovering Scooter is easy - justrelease the levers on the handle bar and it will quickly slide to a halt. From top speed, it willusually take just a few yards (meters) to stop in a straight line however skilled riders prefer tostop faster in a sliding turn - just like in snow skiing and snow boarding.

7) How is the Hovering Scooter Controlled?The Hovering Scooter handlebars include two control levers - one forthe engine/fan speed and the second for the friction drive clutch. Inaddition to using these two levers, the Hovering Scooter rider usesweight transfer (shifting one’s body weight), to steer the board to theleft or right ± very similar to a skateboard or snowboard.

By using differing degrees of weight transfer, the Hovering Scooter canbe made to respond in different ways - sharp or slow turns, fast 360degree turns and sliding turns are all possible. As the riders’ skillsincrease, so does the range of exciting maneuvers that can beperformed.

8) What kind of fuel does the Hovering Scooter use and howlong will on tank last?The Hovering Scooter uses standard grade gasoline (85 Octane rating) and holds approximately1.3 US Gallons (5 liters), which should last around one hour of normal riding.

9) How old must you be to ride and Hovering Scooter?Because the Hovering Scooter is so easy to ride almost anybody can ride in simple traverse style.As each rider gains experience, Freestyle and Race-style skills will be learned. However, it is ouropinion that the Hovering Scooter should only be ridden by people aged 14 and above since theyhave sufficient weight to transfer and steer the machine and also the basic understanding of howto use and maintain powered sports equipment. Riders also need to be at least 5 feet (1.3 meters)tall, so that they can comfortably reach and use the control levers.

10) Where can you ride the Hovering Scooter?The Hovering Scooter should be ridden on level ground and private property for maximum safetyof both rider and spectators. Suitable surfaces for the Hovering Scooter include grass, concrete,asphalt or packed dense materials. It is essential that the surface is not loose or littered withmaterial that could be lifted by the airstream of the Hovering Scooter. In addition the surfacemust be able to withstand the combined Hovering Scooter and rider weight in the stationary (nonoperating) condition. The Hovering Scooter should NEVER be used on water or surfaces, which areunable to support the rider and machine. In some areas, groups of riders may choose to approachtheir local Town regulators to set aside an area suitable for Hovering Scooter use. Unused parkinglots, grassy open areas and old golf courses could all be used for Hovering Scooters. Where aHovering Scooter can be used is limited only by your imagination and your local regulations andordinances. Above all, make your safety and that of other riders, spectators, and surroundingproperty, your first priority. Never allow yourself to ride in areas where the Hovering Scootercould glide into object, obstacles or people. When you arrive at your riding area, create a

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demarcation, which will clearly define the areas where the Scooters will ride, and the areas wherenon-riders and spectators or other elements will have to remain during the riding process. Never

allow yourself to break that rule, and always give yourself plenty of time and space to come to astop. When unsure about something, either stop immediately, or do not ride, until the situationhas been cleared. Also, always wear protective headgear, knee and elbow protection, and gloves.Such is the norm for any such sport, which involves physical activity and movement throughspace at the speeds your Hovering Scooter, is capable of achieving. Riding the Hovering Scooter istremendous fun, can be very simple, safe and enjoyable when practiced according to all the abovestandard safety rules. Breaking those rules can possibly result in harm to you, others, and tosurrounding objects or property.

11) Is the Hovering Scooter patented?The Hovering Scooter has been protected with both Patents and Design Registrations; which willhelp in the continued funding of research and development towards more innovative and excitingproducts. Without using this patented Intellectual Property cheap imitations of the HoveringScooter will not be able to perform the speed and control maneuvers that make the HoveringScooter so exclusive and so much fun to ride.

12) How big is an Hovering Scooter and how much does itweigh?The Hovering Scooter is about 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 meters) in diameter and weighs just under200Lbs (85 Kgs). The rider platform on the Hovering Scooter is only 12 inches (300 mm) from theground, which makes the Hovering Scooter so safe and easy to use because of its extremely lowcenter of gravity.

13) How many people can the Hovering Scooter carry?The Hovering Scooter is not recommended to carry more than one person since its performanceand speed may be less than optimal with the extra weight. In addition an extra person can makethe control and steering more difficult than with a single rider.

14) Is the Hovering Scooter easy to maintain?When you purchase a Hovering Scooter you also get a comprehensive maintenance manual andtool kit containing essential tools for maintaining the board. The largest component of theHovering Scooter is the engine, which needs periodic servicing by an authorized service agent.Fortunately the Hovering Scooter engine is made by one of the worlds biggest manufacturers andthere are many thousands of service centers around the world. Finding a service agent near yourhome will not be difficult. Apart from the engine there are only a few small parts that needperiodic replacement. We call these components' consumable parts and these are available fromus for a very modest sum. If you have accidentally caused some damage to y our Hovering Scooterand/or are unable to repair or replace a part on your own, you can always ship the Scooter to ourNorth American Repair and Maintenance Center in Battle Creek Michigan.

15) Does the Hovering Scooter go on water?No! The Hovering Scooter is not designed to be used on water. It can be used on wet or softsurfaces provided they can support the total weight of board and rider. For more information onwhere the Hovering Scooter can be used please return to the answers to question # 9.

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16) What colors does the Hovering Scooter come in?The new Airboard Hovering Scooter is available in Redor Black as standard colors. For larger quantities(e.g. Corporate promotions) a wider range of colorscan be requested along with special graphics appliedduring manufacture. What a great way to entertainyour staff and clients at your next retreat! Ifrequired the Hovering Scooter can be supplied withspecial purpose flag-poles and corporate emblemsthat will really impress your clients and visitors.

17) Do you need lessons to learn how to ride?You do not require formal training before riding the Hovering Scooter other than carefully readingand following the instructions provided. Most people can learn to ride competently within half anhour of use. Best of all, the Hovering Scooter is suitable for those people who may have difficultywith sports such as skateboarding and snowboarding. The Hovering Scooter provides a newexperience and sensation at a much higher level of safety than alternatives. Make sure youmaster the basic control skills before attempting more adventurous riding or trick maneuvers. Aswith any other recreational concept involving physical activity and movement through any space,you should always take things slowly at first, ensuring your safety and that of others. Progress atyour own pace, always making sure that you are competent enough to make a particularmaneuver or achieve a particular direction or speed. Soon, you will find yourself enjoying theHovering Scooter to the amazement and enjoyment of many onlookers.

18) Do you need a license to ride a Hovering Scooter?Because the Hovering Scooter should only be ridden on private property there is no need for thecraft or rider to be licensed in any way. See also comments to question 9. Remember that theHovering Scooter is not permitted or approved as a conventional transportation device for publicroads and highways. Of course, you should not ride the Hovering Scooter on sidewalks or in otherpublic areas. Always choose a wide open area or field, free of obstacles which might block orhinder your path. Inspect your riding area carefully at first to make sure it is free of suchobstacles. Your safety and that of others and surrounding property should always be your numberone priority. When in doubt, simply don’t ride until you are 100% sure.

19) What tricks can I do on a Hovering Scooter?Once the basic control skills are mastered the number of tricks you can perform is limited by yourown imagination. Many maneuvers are possible some of which are, 360 degree spins, sliding stopsand turns, zigzag movements, obstacle negotiation etc. It is fun to set up some Road Marks orlightweight objects on your hovering terrain to define a track to follow. Race a friend on theirHovering Scooter or simply do time trials to improve your speed and handling skills. Don’t beafraid to use the Hovering Scooter on wet surfaces as new tricks and handling skills can belearned. Riding through shallow puddles can be a real buzz!

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20) How does the Hovering Scooter differ from a standardHovercraft?The Hovering Scooter differs from hovercraft in that it has a drive wheel able to be selectivelyemployed for acceleration and directional control. The Hovering Scooter also has friction devicesthat can be used for steering and stopping. Using these features in combination is part of the thrilland pleasure of riding the Hovering Scooter.

21) What must I wear when I am riding a Hovering Scooter?As with all recreational riding sports, you should wear head protection, eye and ear protection,elbow and knee protection, as well as footwear with friction soles. It is also strongly advised thatyou wear a long sleeved sh irt and long trousers in case you should fall off your Hovering Scooter.

22) What must spectators d o when watching aHovering?Scooter?Spectators should stand well away from an operating Hovering Scooter. They are strongly advisedto wear eye protection in case of flying dust and grit from the Hovering Scooter. Normal safetystandard should be applied when operating moveable machinery in proximity to spectators.

23) Where can I buy a Hovering Scooter?If you do not have a dealer in your area, you may contact us directly at Alura Intelligent Productsat the address below, or email us at [email protected]. We will direct you to your nearestdealer if there is one in your area, or you will be able to order the Hovering Scooter directly fromAlura.

24/ Can I become a Dealer of the Hovering Scooter?Yes, but there are limited Dealerships available, so please contact Alura Intelligent Products to seeif there are any Dealerships available in your area. Only serious inquiries please. Dealers arerequired to purchase a stock of Hovering Scooters to establish their Dealership rights, based onthe geographic area where they will operate.

The reputed upscale gadget stores Hammacher Schlemmer are Dealers of the AirboardHovering Scooter

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25/ Can I rent a Hovering Scooter for Special Promotions, Filmor TV, as well as Photo Shoots for Magazines?

At this point, we are not rentingAirboards for short term use, althoughwe do offer a special DemonstrationProgram for your next event throughone of our agents. It is possible toestablish a long term leasing programas well. We are presently interviewingseveral Dealers and Distributorsthroughout the world, and it may bepossible for you to rent a unit from onesuch Dealer in your area sometimebetween now and the end of 2010. Fornow, we will gladly assist you forpub l i c i t y , magazine , fashionshoots, or with documentation, highresolution photos and video clips forpublication in magazines, newspapers,TV shows, etc. The Hovering Scooter isalso a great business to get into, eitheras a Dealership, or to open a HoveringScooter Park, or to add to your existingretail business! Imagine floating asponsored Hovering Scooter in yournext Parade, at special events, sportsevents, or on promotional tours!

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The Hovering Scooter being flown at a Skateboard Park

A ride around the park!

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The Hovering Scooter is a great new recreational business!

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Even Santa could not resist giving his reindeers a bit of rest!

The Hovering Scooter at the famous Harrods store in London, and an entrepreneurpromoting his business in Colorado!

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Hovercraft Scooter being flown on the deck of The Intrepid Aircraft-Carrier inNew York City for German TV, and in front of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for

NBC’s The Today Show.

26) Who is AIP?Alura Intelligent Products is a US company dedicated to the development and/or marketing oftruly cutting-edge technologies. The Airboard Hovering Scooter fits perfectly into the company’sprofile. Other products offered by AIP are the Body Cart Scooter, the Sun-Ice handheld personalcooling/warming device, the Oscillating Flashlight, the new Oxygen Electric Scooter, theNeonCLICK user- programmable Neon Sign technology, the Voice Activated T-Shirt, the Holo-Fan, andour new user programmable Scrolling Message Jackets .

Do you have a question that isn’t answered here - then please email us at

[email protected] or write to Alura Intelligent Products, 2001 Palmer

Avenue. Suite LL-1. Larchmont, New York, 10538. Tel: 1-914 630-1732

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