Power system for skateboards

A power system for a skateboard, the skateboard having a deck, the skateboard having a front truck operably connected to the deck, the skateboard having a rear truck operably connected to the deck, the power system comprising:

• a drive unit;
• a set of straps connected to the drive unit;
• the set of straps including a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap;
• wherein the first strap is configured to wrap around the deck of the skateboard;
• wherein the second strap is configured to wrap around the front truck of the skateboard;
• wherein the third strap is configured to wrap around the rear truck of the skateboard;
• wherein when the drive unit is attached to the skateboard, the drive unit is configured to provide powered movement to the skateboard.

A power system for a skateboard, the skateboard having a deck, the skateboard having a front truck operably connected to the deck, the front truck having a set of front wheels, the skateboard having a rear truck operably connected to the deck, the rear truck having a set of rear wheels, the power system comprising:

• a drive unit;
• a single wheel;
• the single wheel operably connected to the drive unit;
• wherein when the power system is operably connected to the skateboard, the single wheel lifts the set of front wheels off the ground;
• wherein when the skateboard turns sharply, the front wheels contact the ground which increases stability of the skateboard;
• and
• wherein when the drive unit is attached to the skateboard, the drive unit is configured to power the skateboard.

A power system for a skateboard, the skateboard having a deck, the skateboard having a front truck operably connected to the deck, the skateboard having a rear truck operably connected to the deck, the power system comprising:

• a drive unit;
• at least one wheel assembly operably connected to the drive unit;
• wherein the at least one wheel assembly is positioned behind the front truck;
• wherein the at least one wheel assembly is configured to be centered about a first side of the skateboard and a second side of the skateboard;
• wherein when the drive unit is attached to the skateboard, the drive unit is configured to provide powered movement to the skateboard.