The Rat: A little skateboard with disc brakes by Brakeboard.
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Introducing the Rat: a 30" mini cruiser fitted with revolutionary Brakeboard disc brakes.
Backers: 206
Average Pledge Per Backer: $272 AUD
Funded: $56,070 AUD of $50,000 AUD
Dates: May 1st -> May 31st (30 days)
Project By: Benjamin Newman
Backers: 206
Average Pledge Per Backer: $272 AUD
Funded: $56,070 AUD of $50,000 AUD
Dates: May 1st -> May 31st (30 days)
Project By: Benjamin Newman
$56,070 AUD
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 31 @ 05:45 -0400 GMT
112%
of goal
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Latest News
200 Backers! That's so awesome. 
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for pledging to get the Rat made. The process has begun. I can't wait to get my hands on the final product. We've got 3 days left of the campaign. So there's time to let your friends in on the bargains to be had. Thank you Ben... (Read More)
Starting the manufacturing process!
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I've informed my suppliers we are all good to go! This is my favourite part of the process. Yesterday I sent out a CAD file to make a new CNC test of the board shape. I also made the final inspection of the truck CAD files to prepare for tooling... (Read More)
Thank you RIDE MORE SAS of France!
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Ride More have been a supporter of Brakeboard for some years now. As a wholesaler of Brakeboard longboards in France. I greatly appreciated their dealer pack pledge. Ben (Read More)
Multi Packs of Rats!
May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been getting numerous requests for multiple Rats at the super special price of $130 AUD ($99 USD) ea. Saving on shipping, so I thought I give you guys first notice. 3 x Rats for $390! ($297 USD) one standard shipping charge only 5 x Rats for... (Read More)
First week done.
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The first week was a blast. Over 65% of our target. Though we now need to weather the middle slow stretch. Getting more media attention is our focus this week. We've teamed up with Unitty skateboard backpacks to help spread the word. Check out... (Read More)
WOW 52% in 4 DAYS!
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
It's a rollercoaster. A huge start... and a scary flat spell - then another big day! We are on track to getting our target, but nothing is assured. If everyone gets one friend to pledge then it's a done deal! Please tell your friends about the Rat!... (Read More)
50 more $130 completes!
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
So many of you missed out! So here are some more. For those of you who missed out and pledged for the Second chance you can change you pledge for the lower reward. This will be the last chance at this price. Ben (Read More)
Looking Good!
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
What a great start to the Rat Launch. 40% funded in under 48 hours! Now to everyone that got those super specials, let's ensure the Rat becomes a reality. Tell everyone you know about the Brakeboard Rat on Kickstarter. Thank you Ben (Read More)
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