1000 mile update
Its been a while since i posted an update here but were well into winter now and i noticed that i have crossed the 1000 mile mark on this board. I figured 1000 miles is a good point to look at what this board has been through so far. Its also a good excuse to open the board up and take a look how things are holding up.
What has happened over the last 1000 miles?
Many long rides in Dorset countryside back at the family home.
Rides along Bournemouth beach with @Brenternet and @GingerSteve
I swapped over to 8" inova Slick wheels to get a little more clearance and added some @ducktaperules stickers ready for ITS ELECTRIC in Paris
Had an epic weekend with @BigBen @Lee_Wright @Kug3lis @Kaly and all the other guys in Paris.
Been cruzing along the towpaths in bath with SouthWestEsk8
Found that an all terrain board is the best way to explore Festivals like WOMAD
THEN THE OTHER UNITY ARRIVED . . . suddenly there were 2
Weve been riding round Longleat house with the South West esk8 crew.
Untill we got kicked out . . .
Ive been riding in Wareham forest exploring nature
And riding on Studland beach exploring o’natural
I used it to film some amazing footage at Vintage car rallys, and even joined the tractor run
I visited @BigBen down in Weymouth and we crused along the beach to Portland
Some rides just end up just chilling in a pub garden with your bros.
THEN WE PACKED UP AND HEADED TO DEVON
who knew i could fit 2 boards and an e-bike in there?
We went to the Evlove Open and i tried out the AT track (i was not that fast).
And had an epic group ride at Powderham castle
Even got the girlfriend riding
After the evolve event i needed to be faster.
Every evening on my way home from work i have been putting in a few laps around the estate, avoiding manhole covers and trying to make things challenging.
Now that the winters here the adventures have slowed down but were still making time to go riding.
As i couldn’t make the trampa ride in wales we decided to have out own off-road fun, which resulted in the boards becoming the muddiest they have ever been
But it was a lot of fun
Then we had to clean them off ready for the recent Evolve event at a carting tack in maidenhead
Despire being the biggest guy there our boards were quick. Goes to show all the practice was worth it.
So Hows It Looking?
Honestly the bottom has seen better days
I think most of this damage was done on the table tops at the evolve AT track but its mostly superficial.
After removing the top it looks like there is still mud between the board and the battery pack.
I dont think this is a problem but im surprised its still moist in there.
Time to peek inside and check out how the seal and wiring is doing.
Honestly looks better than i expected. Everything is where it should be still and there is no signs of ware on any cables.
looks like the back edge of the seal has let some dust in but there is no signs of water ingress. I kind of expected this as i had to peel this open a few times during the build whilst setting things up.
Only concerning thing i found was that part of the enclosure was beginning to split at the side.
As a short term fix i have cleaned and sealed this with glue, however i think at some point i will add another screw point slightly further along to support the corner better.
All cleaned up and applied new tape so that i get a good seal ready for this winters riding.
Now its back together again and hopefully ready for another 1000 miles.