I’m so happy it’s back to the 0-5 degree range in my part of Canada.
West coast best coast.
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I don’t get it.
I do have my usual routes mapped out that I take but I need more variety, and it’s hard to pick places to esk8 without having a reason to go there.
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Make sure you allow your batteries to come up above freezing temperatures before you charge them.
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Yes, I heard they blow.
They don’t blow but their lifetime and performance will be drastically reduced.
Also I can’t confirm that it won’t make them unsafe
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It’s more about the adrenaline rush of riding than the destination. That is the secret young Skywalker.
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… my board gets treated like a pet in winter… right now its cuddled up next to my radiator on its own blanket 
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The dendrite growth resulting from cold charging could (rarely) eventually lead to thermal runaway and destruction of the cell. Odds are the cell will just self-discharge down to zero volts though but runaway is not an impossibility.
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How can the battery freeze when it is constantly working? I mean, they heat up.
I may put a small heater in my case then.
While discharging, they typically don’t go below freezing.
Better to not risk it though, I usually wait to plug it in, if it’s crazy cold outside.
Sit on them like a mother hen.
A. less weight to carry
2. shows the battery you care
C. gives you sense of purpose
D. environmentally friendly
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Later:
Used battery for sale. Works great. Smells like ass juice. Never been charged while frozen.
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On the real though, I’ve been riding in 10s and 20s °F, curious if you have any gear/clothing reccs. I’m a snowmaker, too, so im always outside overnight in winter, comfort is paramount.
There’s a deck and enclosure on AliExpress with a heater panel for the battery, could be a good idea.
Don’t ride fast. Go slow. Like 20mph (33km/h).
I dress in layers and put a glove on my remote hand, a thin cotton white glove.
But @Venom121212 (I think?) had this cool remote mitt thing I keep wanting to try
Wear a covid mask to keep your face warm if you don’t use fullface helmets.
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I use electrical clothing to keep me warm. It works like a charm.
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I typically average 14-16mph on backroads, mostly at night. I go with my spring ski gloves usually. Can be shifty at times but fair dexterity compared to my regular ski gloves. Been wanting to try Outdoor Research’s battery heated gloves but… “bitch mittens” lol
Balaclava and sometimes ski goggles too
Like Dewalt battery pack electrical?