I am not sure, currently asking about the course.
I was think about running 170kv front, 190kv rear.
I still need to balance the wheels.
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Isnât there a whole debate that bring lower kv above there speed or something is bad? I canât remember thoughâŚ
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Well the 170kv motors are actually like 175kv last I tested and the 190kv are actually 183kv so theres not much of a difference.
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Ahh that makes more sense, that should be fine then.
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Go to any race, in any discipline and you will find that its 99% standing around and 1% doing the actual activity.
For that reason alone racing sucks to participate in.
The winners always spend way too much money.
The authorative bodies always become corrupted.
In the end the only real winners are the people selling sugary drinks to the kids.
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In my opinion you donât really need to change anything. A familiar board would be better than something built right before youâre going to go zoom zoom to the best of your ability. Iâm sure thereâs other whoâd argue for you to font the cash and add a couple more drivetrains and that ainât a bad option all things considered lol. Who wouldnât want to upgrade something? Itâs just preference!
All things considered perhaps binding(s) or foot hook(s) are my my recommendation. If itâs a tight track they can really help you get leverage and stay locked in when leaning into a corner.
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I want too stick with the board as it is now, but the events postponed for awhile and I have the time to build, tinker, and tweak. I have the majority of the parts for 4wd so its wonât be too difficult to try it out either.
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Am I missing something or are you trying to run different kv motors on different wheels with the same battery?
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For uphill racing. It is all about power and reliability.
Bottlenecks:
letâs start with the battery. Your pack needs to over deliver Amps and Volts. Buss work need to carry without resistance from the cell to the esc.
Switches and BMS systems often are problematic and unnecessary . Keep your power delivery simple with antispark connectors and a charge only BMS.
Pushing your motor and Esc to their limits is bottlenecking and eventually will end badly. 60% of esc/motor capability in sustained climb & with desired speed is your target for your load. Short burst load spiking should be the only time you exceed 60%. If you are lacking power for what you are doing you will need more or failure will be your reality. Test tune and data log till you find system balance.
Board setup. For open road racing I would suggest a rear steer very close to zero or set to make the tightest turn on the course. Dewedging the front and rear increases your foots leverage and control over the forces happening on the hangers.
Grip is King. You are only as good as your contact patch.
Find a good wheel and tire combo.
Target Speed? . How many max watts to push the load at that speed. add 40%. Eliminate bottlenecks and failure points. Board setup. GRIP.
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Success in the uphill races seems determined most by a willingness to fly to 60mph standing on a board. Building a board capable isnât hard.
Hoping some Esk8 racing gets started in the Bay Area with events decided a lot more by athleticism and not how dangerous youâre willing to be. Something the masses can enjoy without the risks.
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The parking lot races we have done in So-Call and the dry lake bed (fucking figure 8 dawg) have all been very approachable and low risk unless you happen to be standing in front of @Arzamenable cruise missile when it decides to launchâŚ
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This seems like a big understatement?
Why is everyone not rocking 60mph murder boards if it wasnât hard
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I get what both of you guys are sayinâ, but a 60mph board is really just a formula that anyone can follow. Being able to ride the thing anywhere near that speed is a whole nother story.
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Iâll put it this way:
When I went to my first race in Denver, I was shocked how many people were there but didnât race. Iâd guess there were probably ~40 riders, only maybe 15 raced. I was assuming everyone was there to race but itâs not for everyone.
Not to mention cost and usage. Most people here are casually riding or commuting. They donât necessarily need a straight shooting rocket board.
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Not many people want to do 60mph. A lot of people want torque but the torque needed for the short time period of these races⌠u can put together a board that would win for pretty cheap with standard parts
I was hoping the figure 8 would be a standard event as it can be done anywhere with almost nothing. Long ago I remember seeing times for the 8 and those numbers are still good today.
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True, my board is faster than I am
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Would be happy to have you at the hill. Would like you to elaborate on how you would accomplish this.
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I think a pair of 80mm motors n some lipos n high amp escs would get me to 60 quickly.
Ooor 4 hub motors. And some horse jockey
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