Various powered mobility systems for users are described. The powered mobility system can include at least one powered skate. The powered skate can include a platform, a plurality of wheels, and a motor assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor. The motor can be powered by a power supply. A motor control can be implemented to determine when power is supplied to the motor from the power supply.

A snowless suspension ski configured for downhill use on rough terrain, the ski having a pair of wheels connected to compression triangles that are rotatably secured to a frame, and having shock absorbers configured to compress when weight is applied to the ski, thereby allowing the ski to move between an extended configuration and a compressed configuration to absorb the shock experienced during a ride.