I believe backfire ships from from germany (hamburg?)
E: they did. Currently not available it seems.
Yea, doesn’t look like they have zealot stock in Germany, says it’s going to ship from the US.
I much prefer the specs and the quality of the zealot, but Tynee has stock in Germany right now, and a somewhat better looking board.
Tough choice. But I’m only considering these as a secondary board, for quick errands and for partner to ride along. Range is still a criteria though.
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Since completes got a significant quality and performance increase in 2021, I think it’s interesting to have ranking for the new gen boards.
For most people are the budget/upper budget boards between 1000-2000$/€ the most interesting and affordable solution.
So here is my top 10 based on own experiences, reviews and specs for the most interesting boards in 2021/2022.
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Exway Atlas AWD ~ 2000€/2200$
Pro: Unique AWD belt drive board, best acceleration in class, the build and finish is top notch, great support.
Con: Small battery, could be 200$ cheaper.
Exway Atlas Carbon-4WD -
Bound Flash 1800$
Pro: VESC, big battery, forged carbon fiber integrated deck.
Con: Could be 200$ cheaper, quality control is not the best, support questionable.
BOUNDMOTOR Flash - Belt Drive Electric Skateboard - BOUNDMOTOR -
Meepo Hurricane 1600$
Pro: It’s fast, great battery, good value
Con: It could have a little more range.
Meepo Hurricane Off-road All Terrain Electric Skateboard Black Friday Sale 2021 – Meepo Board -
Eovan GTS Carbon Super 1350$
Pro: VESC, big battery, many wheel options
Con: The 155mm tires look odd.
GTS Carbon Super - EOVAN -
B-One Carbon Hercules 1500$
Pro: Big battery, nice finish, 2in1 wheel option, 5A charger, integrated light
Con: Quite unknown brand
B-ONE Hercules Carbon 2WD Electric Skateboard – Boneeboard -
Ownboard Zeus 1600$
Pro: Huge battery, great integrated carbon deck, fast
Cons: It doesn’t come with AT wheels as standard
Ownboard ZEUS Carbon - All Terrain Electric Skateboard – ownboard -
Exway Atlas 2WD 1600$
Pro: Good build quality, nice tech features
Con: Small battery, could be 100$ cheaper
Exway Atlas Carbon-2WD -
Lycaon TRX 3.0 1200$
Pro: Looks nice, powerful battery, good value
Con: Small battery, AT wheels cost too much
Lycaon TRX 3.0 Electric Skateboard | Belt Drive All Terrain Board | Robust & Versatile -
Backfire Hammer 1200$
Pro: Good value, good finish, good service
Con: Small battery, nothing special but the expensive accessories
Backfire Hammer Belt Drive All Terrain Electric Skateboard ($200 Off C – Backfire Boards -
Verreal RS Pro 1250$
Pro: Quite large battery, good value
Con: No AT wheels, average fit and finish
Verreal RS Pro (Coupon Code: BLACKFRIDAY) – Verreal Boards
The most interesting question remains, is DIY still needed to get a decent board?
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DIY hasnt been needed to get a decent board since Ernesto and Alex set up their respective companies. Both offer DIY class performance with the support that goes along with a pre built board.
DIY however absolutely still has its own place, and we continue to see most innovations in this space. DIY gives you the option to have things how you want them and that’s exciting (for us)
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forgive the noob question but I don’t know which companies those are (also who the people are)
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kaly and lacroix
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I would like to add the B-One Carbon Hercules 1500$
Pro: Big battery, nice finish, 2in1 wheel option, 5A charger, integrated light
Con: Quite unknown brand
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Oh, and I totally forgot about the Eovan GTS Carbon Pro.
I edit it…
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I wouldn’t recommend that board currently. The top is adhered down somehow and I couldn’t manage to remove it without destroying the lid.
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con: firmware bugs that backfire cant fix with updates
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Meepo Hurricane is the thread ended here.
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Like expected, it performs great.
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