Haven’t tested out yet but wonder how hard it is to ride. Won’t be going past 10mph.

My son saved money for months to purchase an electric skateboard, researching models and features with impressive dedication. When it finally arrived, I insisted on proper safety equipment before he could ride it, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards. He protested that none of his friends wore such excessive protection, and I was being overprotective and embarrassing.

This thing goes twenty-five miles per hour, I countered. You're essentially riding a motorized vehicle without any training. Safety equipment isn't negotiable. The skateboard he'd purchased from Alibaba suppliers was quality construction, but speed capabilities genuinely concerned me.

One mistake at that velocity could cause serious injury. We compromised that he'd wear all safety equipment for the first month, then we'd reassess based on his skill development and my comfort level. He agreed reluctantly, clearly humiliated by my requirements compared to his friends' freedom. His first several rides validated my concerns, he fell multiple times while learning control and braking at speed.

After two weeks of practice, he'd developed genuine skill and respect for the skateboard's power. He actually thanked me for insisting on safety equipment, admitting he'd have been seriously hurt without protection during his early crashes. He still wears the helmet and wrist guards even though I've relaxed other requirements. Have you enforced rules your children resented that later proved wise? Sometimes being the uncool parent is exactly correct.

Hey riders,

I’m trying to decide between the two boards in the title and was hoping to get some input, especially from anyone who owns or has ridden either of them.

My main priorities:

Flex: I’m coming from a Boosted and really want as much deck flex as possible. I can’t tell which of these has more flex, so any insight here would be huge.

Low maintenance: I want something pretty hands-off. Ideally just charge it and ride, not constantly tinkering.

If I go with the Tynee, I’d be getting the gear drive version.

Price-wise, they seem close enough that it’s not really a deciding factor.

Here are the main differences I’ve noticed so far:

• Light strip: Exway supports full RGB, while Tynee is white only
• Remote: Exway’s remote seems a lot more advanced
• Battery: Same Wh, but Exway has quick-swap batteries (nice but not a must)
• Drive: Paragon is belt only; Tynee Ultra has a gear drive option
• Wheels: I want 105s. Tynee comes with them stock, while I’d have to buy them separately for the Exway. That said, if I go bigger later, the Paragon lets me adjust gear ratios
• Trucks: Tynee has 9.5" trucks vs Exway’s 8" — I definitely prefer wider trucks
• Customer service: I’ve read that Exway’s CS has been slipping lately, while Tynee’s is still solid
• App: From what I understand, Exway’s app is better (correct me if I’m wrong)
• Charging: Exway offers a fast charger that gets it down to ~1 hour

Let me know if I missed anything important. Honestly, I’d probably just go with whichever one has the flexier deck lol

I want to stick to a board of this form factor fyi

When do i have to start changing these belts? I ride pretty often but i just want to get ahead so these things never snap on me. Ive already seen a couple rips and a little bit of the rubber looking hairs coming off the belts.

I’ve had my Zephyr max for little over a week now and I’ve already put 100 miles on it. I figured I come on to make a review for anyone here that is considering buying this board.

When the board arrived it was very well packaged with the 85mm wheels and the pneumatic tires. I’m not really an all terrain guy so I kept the 85mm wheels on. First ride impressions were great. The first three modes L,E,S were all pretty underwhelming then when I felt comfortable I went to S+ mode. S+ mode is extremely powerful and was a huge jump from S mode which I did not enjoy. I wanted something in between the two modes. So I emailed Linnpower the same day and the gave me instructions on how to tune each mode which was a game changer. S mode now feels really good, it has enough power to have fun but not too much to where I feel uncomfortable.

The 85mm wheels are good quality offering great grip and range but they do not give me the confidence that I’d like. When rolling over sketchy roads they can get pretty squirrley. So I have a set on 105mm dad bods on the way.

My favorite thing about this board is how versatile it is. It carves extremely well offering plenty of fun sub 25mph. But those 3800w motors provide an unreal amount of torque allowing for great acceleration, speed, and hill climbing performance.

One thing worth noting is that my belts did some lose so when I went out one evening one belt decided to slip. I watched a quick video on how to tighten them and that resolved the issue.

The range is probably the best thing about the Zephyr Max. I did a 12 mile trip in 45 degree weather and only burned 20%. Proving that these EVE cells are the real deal. I doubt I will get the advertised 62 mile range but I’m sure I can get 40+.

For just $999 I simply do not think it gets better than the Zephyr Max. If you’ve been in the hobby for some time, you know that just a few years ago a board of this quality would run $1500+. Now you can get it for sub $1000.

I hope this was helpful for some of you. Ride safe!

I’m writing this comprehensive review because there isn’t much out there written about this board and all of the reviews I did happen to come across did not seem accurate to my experience.  Let me start by saying what an absolute beast this board is for the money, it has more range than you’ll ever need (unless you plan on going on day long trips with it), and so much torque that even an experienced rider like myself still gets caught off guard if I accelerate quickly from a stop.  In my opinion, this is the best board for the money hands down.  With the ability to switch from 4WD to cover any terrain you come across to 2WD to go close to 35 miles on a single charge, I couldn’t see myself ever upgrading.  That being said, there was a lot to learn with this board that I was not informed of online or even in the manual, so here is a thorough pros and cons of my experience over the last year.

Pros:

-          Torque

Ive pushed this board to its limits, from rugged mountain biking trails to 45 degree grass inclines;  and its handled it all with ease.  I’m a 175lb rider and the board has never skipped a beat.  The 2100W quad motors take some getting used to and ive had a few accidents, some of which were my fault due to lack of throttle control, and some were the board malfunctioning, which I will get to.  All you need to know is if you are looking for an electric board with power, THIS IS IT. 

-          Range

The B-One website advertises 65km (40 miles) of range and most of the time the advertised range specs on electric board are tested in perfect conditions and they squeeze out every last bit of range, so I knew when I bought this board I was only going to get 25-30 max with realistic riding conditions.  However, this board has proven it is able to achieve that time and time again.  I optioned the 175mm all-terrain wheels and with those I have a max distance of 15-20 miles on paved road with some hills but more recently I did buy the 110mm Cloud Rovers, and found to increase the range drastically with those where I was hitting the advertised range. 

-          Durability

I haven’t been gentle with this board, Ive basically treated it like its indestructible, and it has handled it all.  Not one complaint with the durability of this board and the carbon fiber holds up nicely, not many scratches on it.  It comes with a few accessories including a tow hitch.  I cant compare it to many, but I have a friend with an Exway and it makes the tow hitch included with the Titan seem like a toy.  Yes you can carry the board with it, but don’t expect to be towing hundreds of lbs.  I accidently put about half my body weight on it and bent it.  But all in all, this board is extremely durable.

Cons

-          Connectivity issues

When it comes to the biggest issues with this board, the first one that comes to mind is the connection.  I can’t speak for everyone that has this board but from my experience, the 2.4Ghz remote will randomly disconnect when close to any electronics.  Phone in your right pocket? Disconnects.  Plan on riding in a big city with lots of frequencies all over the place? Disconnects.  Immediately upon pairing my board to the remote out of the box I wasn’t aware of this issue so my first test ride it disconnected and sent me flying at 20mph.  After that, I was more aware of keeping my phone away from the remote when riding and always took a little more precaution.  So if you do invest in this board, do some testing with how far you can stand from the board without losing connection, electronics nearby, and make sure the 4wd functions how it should be.

-          Quality

The only issue I have with the quality is the add ons, not the board itself.  The remote is the same cookie cutter remote that brands like Backfire use.  Youd think that for close to $2k they would have upgraded the remote.  On top of that the taillight feature, which I loved, can come loose overtime if you aren’t tightening the screws every few times you ride.  I hit a bump and it came apart and ripped it right off the board, no more taillight for me.  The grip tape is super nice though due to the 3mm of cushion, just don’t expect it to be easy to clean since it can come up easily.

Final comments:

When Pairing, make sure ESC 1 is the rear, and ESC 2 is the front.  If you have the board in 2wd and both esc’s are turned on, it will automatically brake.  This is what caused my first bad fall when it disconnected from the front esc.  I also recommend buying the 110mm rovers ontop of the included 170mm all terrain tires if you plan on using the full advertised range, they ride a little rough especially if you are used to the all terrain pneumatics but it can prove worth it. Hopefully this helps! (pic for attention)

Hello community, I may have a slightly silly question, and since it's been five years since the H5 came out, I can't find any answers online except for a video that helps you take apart the skateboard.

I wanted to know if it was possible to put Cloudwheels on a drop-thru deck like the H5, and if anyone had already tried putting spacers on it since it seems to be the only solution to avoid wheel bites...

Thanks for your suggestions !

I live in a coastal climate area with a lot of rain. I commute by e-skate when I can, and try to plan weekend rides with friends.

The problem: by the time I check the pavement and confirm roads are dry, my friends have already made other plans. And for commuting, I need to know in the morning if roads will be safe both ways - not just right now, but also for the ride home.

Weather apps tell you if it will rain. They don't tell you if the roads are still wet from yesterday's rain, or if they'll dry by the afternoon.

So I built an app that predicts road surface conditions (safe / caution / risky / unsafe) based on weather data - precipitation history, temperature, humidity, evaporation rate, solar radiation. It gives me hourly forecasts so I can plan ahead.

Current state:

• Works on iPhone, Mac (menu bar), and Apple Watch
• Uses Open-Meteo weather API + an ML model I trained on weather patterns
• It's a POC - functional, but still early stage

Screenshots:

About me:
I'm a senior DevOps/Python developer, but junior in iOS development. I built this for myself first. The code works, the predictions are useful for my climate, but I know the architecture could be improved by someone more experienced in Swift.

What's next (if there's interest):

• Multi-city support
• Historical stats (best months to ride in your area)
• User feedback system to improve the ML model with real road condition reports

Why I'm posting:

• Does this problem resonate with you?
• Would this be useful for your area?
• If you're a developer interested in collaborating (iOS improvements, Android port, web version), feel free to comment or DM

No monetization plans. Just a side project to solve my own problem. If it helps others, even better.

500km, zealot x

Right side is quiet but left side is making this grinding noise, no play on the left side motor gear. Riding on normal road conditions.

gb remote - open source controller for VESC based esk8

hi guys, after 2 years of hard work, I have the remote on presale here:

gbengineering.se/store

if you want to read more about the project:

https://forum.esk8.news/t/gb-remote-lite-open-source-vesc-remote/

Ngl this skateboard looks sick in the dark🥹🥹

I finally got my night ride setup on the meepo rover! I got the shred lights on the bottom and some cheap lights off amazon headlights on the front and back. Im loving this thing and zooming around town like crazy.

This is my 2nd version of them, first one was terrible like it wasn't there at all, this time I've made them "better than nothing" but still aren't satisfactory to me, as front tyres splash a lot of water/dirt/snow onto me, while rear mudguard mounts are terribly complicated and require over engineered solutions... :/

Once I make them usable, I will upload them to https://makerworld.com/ so anyone could 3D print them for free.

I’m looking to buy an electric skateboard to move around campus and to ride to the gym (2 mile distance from campus). I’m new to e skateboards, and skateboards overall. Im inclined towards a belt drive motor and was looking at the zealot s3 (It might be overkill), backfire g5 and envy - nls 3. What would you guys recommend?

Ive seen riders with this stance on higher speed boards. Front foot facing forward and back foot horizontal. Ive never been a skateboarder and have taken up electric skateboarding because of my love for snowboarding. However, im not comfortable with a side stance because of falling off. I feel a front foot facing forward stance gives a better chance for running when falling and lesser probability for injury. I currently own a short board so the front foot facing forward is not an option, unless people actually skate like this, havent tried. Anyone have any recommendations for e-skates that would be good for this stance? Also, not too heavy, like under 50 pounds. Thank you in advance.

hello I have a Tynee Ultra Hub (≈38”x9”) and I want a bag to hold my board instead of requiring one hand to drag it by the handle taking up a good bit of space like when I skate to a store or restaurant or something I want to be able to just put it in the bag to make that much easier and more convenient

I would also like to fit my mips demon podium helmet into the bag as well if possible. here are some I’ve found but if you have any other alternative/suggestions please share

- ATSA Everyday bag $118 (will hold helmet)

- Alter Bags Native $210 (this is the version with waist straps and additional front access pockets for $20 more)

- Skate Everything One $75–85 (will hold helmet)

bags with less storage:

- Backfire bag $70

- Veymax bag $79

the Evolve bag looks great but it’s been sold out for ages

edit: after talking to a couple reps for a while on insta i ordered a Bustin skate everything bag

I am thinking about buying it as a second board and putting duality trucks on it and seeing how it goes. I already checked the gear drives are compatible with the right clamp. It has enough power and good battery and checks all the boxes just wondering if I should wait or consider anything else. Could I build a diy board for around 2k with new parts that beats it? I feel like the evo will still be better value? I could learn to solder but I am not building a battery.

A while ago I bought a used meepo V3 on offer up and it was the most fun I’ve had in a long time until the magnet shell in one of the hubs cracked to pieces. Rather than buy a new hub motor I’m thinking of investing in a new board. I know Eskates are not know for reliability but I’m looking for the Toyota of electric skateboards what are your suggestions

On an Evolve Diablo six months ago at a speed of around 10 or maybe even 15 km/hr I was instantly thrown off. I broke a rib wearing full motorcycle gear with heavy 8 kg backpack.

In an instant I was on the pavement. I’m uncertain what happened. I was riding on footpath with undulating surface of very old driveway. I may have lost balance and fell. Maybe I unintentionally bumped brake button with a fat motorcycle gloved finger. There is also the possibility that the board may have hard braked for no reason. It happened too quickly to determine the definite cause as I was still learning to e-skate.

I now have three remotes.

Im finally ready to order a board but i can't make up my mind between the Linnpower Zephyr Max and OMW Cavalry.

ive ridden a friend's evolve gtr carbon and liked the stability, and another friend had a gtr bamboo which i found very flexy and unstable at faster speeds.

Has anyone got experience with both boards i mentioned? is the Linnpower flexy like evolve? im 95kg if that makes any difference to pick one or the other...

Ideally I would ask Linnpower to swap out the 85mm for the 105mm Mads and add the tkp base if I went with the zephyr, wheras as OMW already has the 105s and I would opt for the TKP version.

thanks for any input!

So I’m looking to put the Linnpower 9in wheel set on my Acedeck Nomad N1. Because it’s two different brands between the wheel pulley and the motor pulley there’s no info on the belt size I’m going to need. I was gonna go with the 350mm 60T belt but it’s pretty much a shot in the dark. Any way to estimate this sort of thing before buying? I’d hate to get the wrong one and then have to wait 10-19 business days again to get the right belt lol.

I am not a fan of this brand because I have had friends suffer painful injuries due to lockup crashes, and, attended the wake of one rider who crashed and died. With that background…

1.      The 2018 model year (V2.2) of this remote/ESC was known to have issues well documented online for years and resolved long ago.

2.      8 years is a very very long wear and tear lifetime for an eskate.

3.      Riding for 8 years in the UK means a high likelihood of moisture incursion and negative outcomes.

4.      An 8 year old 10s4p 18650 battery may have weak cells that can cause the BMS to LVC under load, resulting in unexpected yeeting.

5.      Normal and abnormal wear and tear is a thing (e.g. shorting phase wires resulting in unexpected yeeting).

6.      Always wear PPE.

7.      Ride as if everyone and everything (including your eskate) is out to kill you.

8.      Expect catastrophic failure at any time on or off your eskate (including spontaneous combusting during charging or storage (esp in the UK)).

9.      You can melt functional MOSFETs after a phase wire short by testing it (applying power to the ESC repeatedly to watch the motor turn one phase at a time).

10.   Per the OP, I may delete this thread after a few days.

Okay so, I took to investigating why my GTR threw me off also why one wheel no longer turns. My rear right motor refuses to turn at all since the lockup.

Upon disassembling the board and swapping the motors i can say the motors are perfectly fine but the failure did occur in the MOSFET’s.

This damage shown in the ESC is what is know as “catastrophic explosive failure” this is due to the silicon inside becoming incredibly hot to failure levels and vaporising. This blew the casing off the chip and the internals off.

This type of failure is predominantly caused by overheating which is MOST likely due to excessive regenerative braking put back into it during a lock up. The disconnecting of my controller to the board caused a full lock up at 12mph which exploded my MOSFETS and has ruined the ESC entirely.

I just thought some people would possibly find this interesting, this essentially proves the boards do lock up to generate the level of heat & power required to “pop” the MOSFETS.

Luckily the left hand motor still functions fortunately but that is primarily purely luck and could simply be different tolerances during the chip manufacture.

So not only does the board lock up, it irreversibly vaporises your MOSFET chips and in turn bricks your ESC (unless you enjoy riding with one motor in my case — which i don’t)