Here is an idea for a relatively inexpensive custom deck.
A deck that uses a single chromoly steel tube as a spine should work pretty well. The Stooge SS uses one single tube. Here is a link SRB SuperSpine – Stooge Raceboards, LLC
The tube could be bent to allow for a pretty substantial drop down to help keep the deck height manageable. At the end of each tube, a truck mounting plate can be welded on.
You could even use as small enclosure on top of the deck to help simply things.
At the end of each tube, a truck mounting plate can be welded on.
I bet Moe at Stooge Racing could build something like this.
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So I have a video of it being ridden by me, but I want to throw a HUGE disclaimer out. This was mid build, before the stainless steel reinforcement of the deck, and before any of the bushings had been adjusted/swapped out and dialed in, and I have less than an hour total trying the set up at this point. This was back in November I think.
As soon as I get a chance to ride it and film again, I’ll post an updated video where I actually show how well it can perform.
It might look like I am off balance at points, and I am not, I am just trying to see what pumping the front truck does, and honestly, it generates ZERO speed once you are already going 20+kmh.
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This is an absolute beast of a build seriously impressive engineering and customization! The hybrid surfskate concept with that power and carveability is next-level. Given your background in speed sports, the performance focus makes total sense. Would love to see a full build breakdown and more pics this deserves the spotlight!
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Uploading some footage here of a recent chill street ride. Most of this is up a fairly steep hill (from downtown New Westminster up to Burnaby if you know the area). I’m not trying to test the limits of the board here, just showing something relaxed so people could see how it rides on a real street.
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Damn, she looks so nimble! What speeds have you hit on this?
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About 52 kmph (32.3 mph) is as fast as I have gone, at I would guess around 60 to 70 percent throttle.
Because it is 13000W, 150 kv, and the ESC is 145A (BMS is 160A), I have never tried to floor it, it can easily toss me off if I am not paying attention.
Based in the battery, and the 7 inch wheels, at full charge it should be capable of 68 to 70 kmph (it will do 70 kmph (43.5 mph) if I hold the board off of the ground at full charge, and full throttle) under ideal conditions. I am 250 lbs, so probably closer to 65 kmph is my guess.
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