Hollywood’s latest “it” toy has A-listers cruising at a standstill.
The PhunkeeDuck—a futuristic skateboard-Segway hybrid—allows users to wheel around at up to 12 miles per hour with little to no effort, making it the new go-to gadget among celebrities. The handy little device has attracted musicians, athletes, and models alike, from John Legend (who opted for the sunny yellow version):
...to Kendall Jenner (who got a bit too excited while riding hers):
Sporting an ultra-compact, hands-free frame, the 18-lb. portable transporter can support up to 300 pounds and last six to seven hours, or roughly 10 miles, on a single full charge (which requires two to three hours).
While only six basic colors are available online (red, white, blue, black, orange, and yellow), an exclusive golden Duck also appears to exist:
The pint-sized cruisers don't come cheap: Each retails for $1,499 (including a year-long warranty). Take into consideration the $250-off (plus free shipping) promotion currently going on, however, and it's a far better deal than competing brand IO Hawk's heavier $1,799 model (which has a top speed of six miles per hour and max load of 265 pounds).
Here's a roundup of stars who’ve already hopped on the “Phunkee” bandwagon:
