5 things Meepo Hurricane owners should know - DIY Ricky

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[@MeepoElectricSkateboard]

Love the review! You guys have brought some interesting points to the table! Thanks for sharing!

[@rickyeverett]

Hi meepo just to clarify this video is not a review or is bashing your product it’s a great board with good specs for the price it was more to show people that you can upgrade this board in the future as there’s a lot of headroom with the battery that’s in it 👍🏼 I can’t really fault the board only thing I would change is the bushings but at this price point I wouldn’t exspect there to be the best bushing in it. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing what the hurricane 2.0 brings 👍🏼

[@rickyeverett]

@@hopeless2390 exactly dude that’s what I was talking about it’s a positive but so many people think I’m hating on the board which is not the case it’s a amazing board for the price and also upgradable which is a Brucie bonus 👌🏼

[@AKA_TY37]

@@rickyeverett “the board is slow and underpowered, and the bushings are trash” I don’t think I misread your comment tho Ricky. U good buddy?

[@rickyeverett]

@@AKA_TY37 yeah it is slow compared to a diy board it’s still good value for money and for the average rider it’s perfectly fine and the bushings are bad but I don’t exspect there to be amazing bushing in a board that costs what it does I was just say stick some different bushing in the board and it makes a big difference I don’t know why your are being such a drama queen 👸

[@AKA_TY37]

@@rickyeverett idk why u can't be real, it is not hard to state facts. And your own comments to different people are disproving each other.

[@user-pm2yq3wm9w]

Guys, hi. Thanks for review. Unrelated question - is it possible to upgrade battery pack and switch to vesc on exway atlas?

[@alexcrane2455]

What riptide bushing would you suggest for my hurricane

[@acekeianar]

Thinking of fluidly esc for my Zeus pro. What y'all think

[@JustNel]

Which smaller motors are better? Thanks

[@Kai-sl1lc]

question fo ricky. What is reccomended hub motors or belt and are there any others?

[@LORFCASTER]

Is there a chance that larger then needed motors were used for durability / longevity reasons ? I know from 2 years experience on a Stoke that evolve GTR motors ( example of small motors ) last about 1-ish year untill motor shaft wobble, bearing(s), and the 3 exterior retention screws holding the motor together loosening off, all become a serious problem preventing riding. Motor screws are so small, soft, and loose fitting ( with allen key ) that they cannot be re-tightened.

[@rickyeverett]

The motor are large because it makes the board look more powerful than it is, and to neewbies that sells boards even tho they are 6374 motors they aren’t very powerful ones and are probably very cheap a good quality motor even a 6354 motor will out perform this boards motors and will only get slightly warm to the touch it’s simply done to sell boards hope this helps

[@dannysuru]

Thanks mate from NZ -Great review! Can a third party VESC setup still keep push start function?

[@sebastian21zuky21]

Could you send me a link for wheels and pulleys that are usednin the video? I cannot find them online to buy with pulleys for hurricane

[@esk8nyc]

The bushings aren’t bad you know you could tighten them to your likening. Its more because they are double kingpin so beginners aren’t able to max out the speed on their boards due to speed wobble. Some actual flaws you could’ve pointed out are the tires, truck plate cover but overall the board is a beast. And also Focbox tenka is so outdated there are way better VESC on the market do your research pls.

[@rickyeverett]

Obviously 🙄 the bushings are bad and you obviously don’t know what your talking about as having loose trucks on double kingpins doesn’t mean you can’t max a board out speed wise, and if you think the board is a beast you are the rookie the board is slow and underpowered ie that’s why it could do with a VESC in it to actually give the board some grunt ! Oh and the tenka/ unity is a true and tried motor controller there is nothing wrong with it why would you be stupid enough to spend twice as much money on a motor controller that does the same thing 😂😂 think you need to do your research bud hope this video educated you abit on diy 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@esk8nyc]

@@rickyeverett So how am I able to go 35mph with a 6.5inch 55T gear setup with no issue? It’s called having skill. There’s also another key it’s called balance, sure the riptides definitely give the board better performance but if you don’t have the proper balance then you will obviously lack stability. And thank you for calling me a rookie I have been esk8ing for 3 years so definitely have been through it all. For the VESC esc the Focbox tenka has been known to have a lot of issues all throughout Reddit and esk8 forums so definitely recommend the updated ones. FYI The board is definitely not slow has a really good hill climb and the acceleration on the Hurricane(Tesla Plaid) is definitely more insane than the Hadean (Tesla model Y). And please don’t forget this is a production board. I understand DIYers don’t respect them however Meepo is production based and you really have to appreciate how great they started off for their first all terrain board. Also no need for the negativity it just brings you a bad impression. Positivity is key just remember that

[@rickyeverett]

@@esk8nyc 🥱 I’ve been playing football for 30 years doesn’t make me a professional tho and if you think the meepo is a fast board then this conversation isn’t going anywhere so let’s both appreciate or time we have on earth and not reply to each other anymore take care 👍🏼

[@esk8nyc]

@@rickyeverett I’m assuming your yawing because your feening for a debate. You could play football for 30 years and not be a professional either because you didn’t take it too seriously you just played football. We all do things in our life but when you actually put work and trial and error into something then you would call yourself a professional. Now I’m not here to claim I’m a professional however it’s about the experience and trial and error. And I don’t think it’s a fast board it is a fast board facts is what matters not opinion. Is it the fastest board on earth? No. But it is definitely a fast board especially for its price range and the competitors around it. Please I advise you to respect the facts and to your audience because at the end of the day your here to spread positivity not hate

[@Highlineheros]

If you roll your board cause of the crap bushings you will find out what the truck plates are for literally saves the board from major damage. The truck plates are bad ass.

[@danzroller]

What motors would you stick on for optimum performance from the hurricane Ricky?

[@rickyeverett]

Hey dude either 6368 or 6374 motor a good quality one like flip sky’s battle hardened motor will work like a dream 👍🏼

[@veroronjon6580]

Question for you, Ricky: you mentioned the Tenka would be a good VESC upgrade for the Hurricane, but I see that the Tenka can only handle 70A Continuous Motor Current per channel, whereas many of the 6374 motors max out at 85A. Is this an issue? I don't pretend to understand electronics very well, but I'd hate to buy something just to have it not be able to fully utilize my motors. Also, would a Tenka be compatible with the stock Hurricane motors? Or would I have to get aftermarket motors for that as well. Great review by the by, cheers :)

[@huskers1278]

It's still 20 more Amps than the original ESC will feed the motors continuous. So it's still going to be a decent upgrade

[@Pattower]

@@huskers1278 Meepo now sells a 100A ESC for the Hurricane.

[@huskers1278]

@@Pattower I know which is 50 Amps per motor. The Tenka is 70 per motor.

[@cnblaser5293]

Love it. Don’t even have the mepo but still entertaining

[@rickyeverett]

Cheers 😁

[@darrenmalone2026]

@@rickyeverett You & Chris back and giving us the real deal. Perfect. You're extraordinarily accurate especially on motor size... Didn't think anyone would go there with the truth...Exway uses smaller motors and squeezes plenty out of them...( * Exway just misses the importance of range?) Anyway glad to have you back. Ride safe and much success to both of you. Keep up the great work!

[@rickyeverett]

@@darrenmalone2026 cheers Darren Ino we love the controversy 😂 I’m not on yt to make videos to sell boards for company’s we are here to give people the right information regarding esk8 yes sometime we get things wrong but we are only human 😂 your right about exway such a shame as they should have at least out a 12s 4p in that board

[@darrenmalone2026]

@@rickyeverett Thanks again for the good vibes...How do ya feel about Ceramic Bearing? I am asking because there's a claim that switching to them can add up 5 mph without additional electric upgrade.... 🤔 Wondering if you have use them & experienced a 5 mph increase in speed. Thanks or as you say "Cheers!" Btw your definitely not a hater You've taught us all how to appreciate this thing we do by simply trying thing a little maybe outside of our mechanical range...Vesc has the the answers to unlocking massive performance so true. Bushing tips were extra good...I followed thru immediately for better performance as well.

[@rickyeverett]

@@darrenmalone2026 hmmm I doubt it mate I wish they did but unfortunately they won’t rele make any difference at all I have used them and normal bearing and don’t see any gain in terms of range and performance be good if they did tho 😂 don’t get caught up in the nitty gritty things these are electric skateboard not f1 cars they are very simple machines but I appreciate your comments and suggestions keep them coming 👍🏼

[@johntemplin7100]

Great video Ricky boy 👌

[@rickyeverett]

Cheers John 👍🏼

[@studiotherapy7448]

Where do u get a vesk

[@M0LHA]

I was considering swapping out the ESC for a VESC. Which Vesc did you go for? Was it a tight squeeze in th ebattery compartment?

[@markpoland4601]

I would also like to know this, so the Tenka is good, are there other options you think would be the go?

[@rickyeverett]

I would use tenka has enough power for 95%!of riders the only reason you would want a more powerful VESC is if you are building an off road board or something like the lacroix boards the tenka is really small and is perfect for upgrading a board 👍🏼

[@rickyeverett]

@@markpoland4601 there are other options but way more expensive and not as small as the tenka

[@M0LHA]

@@rickyeverett Cheers Ricky, I'll check it out. My other boards use the shitty Flipsky 4 VESC with the exception of the Trampa.

[@rickyeverett]

@@M0LHA no worries yeah I had one of those and it blew up straight away 😂 never again!

[@paulythebirdmanPaulManalatos]

hi thank you for this video ; ) I'm 240lbs will 98A Skateboard Trucks Bushing be good

[@XenoTravis]

I often wondered if the newer riders were the ones that gave it all the hype. Like the ones who didn't really know how to tell the flaws yet

[@rickyeverett]

That’s spot on dude your definitely right there 👌🏼

[@SteveHofsaess]

question from a newbie,, I just purchased my first board called a Caroma, having a blast each day. I am always concerned about hitting a small rock and going down. Is it better if I get the AT wheels and tires , like the hurricane or am I being too concerned about falling?

[@averageeskatereviews]

Regardless of your wheel set up l, you will fall. That’s all part of it. Saying that, AT is MUCH better at keeping you up right

[@SteveHofsaess]

@@averageeskatereviews thanks for the response, is the hurricane the best value for a nice AT board for an 85 kilo person?

[@fraz172]

Got the meepo, I know what you mean about the bushings, I am 95kg, Any advise on where too get new from? Tia.

[@rickyeverett]

Go ripetide bushings I’m doing a complete video on them explaining the different compounds and bushing sizes soon just waiting on a delivery 👍🏼

[@fraz172]

@@rickyeverett Thanks for the reply. Will look out for the video.

[@stereothrilla8374]

The motor size does matter especially when it comes to heat dissipation, the motor itself is acting as a heat sink. I’m rocking 200mm pneumatics and 66T pulley on my DKP belt driven Meepo Hurricane and it eats hills for breakfast, I never have a problem getting to 30mph and my motors are always running cool. 1000% agree on swapping the bushings (especially if your Hurricane is DKP) and swapping out to a VESC does wonders. Just make sure you have access to a person/computer to dial said VESC and know that with the cost of the VESC and new remote you’ll be spending an additional $250 which isn’t that bad given the insanely reasonable price you can buy a Hurricane. I don’t even see how they’re making money. Truly the most performance for your money in the eskate market. Ten outta ten, highly recommend!

[@jamaicaigot9335]

awesome vid! could you get the audio version of it on audea? I listen to most of my audio there would love to hear this on there

[@brandonbrodbeck6688]

My board came with the Alan wrenches for it. Hmmmmm

[@linaandersson5815]

Maybe not a VESC but Meepo calls it one, you can change acceleration and braking strength as far I know? The "cover" over the table to the motors offer almost no mechanical protection and nothing against water and dust. Also, not plugs to change the motors if needed.

[@2711tube]

So what would be the best motor with this board or even better what would you recommend in combination with another vesc

[@rickyeverett]

I would probably go 6368 motors with the VESC this setup would provide you more than enough power for a board of this type

[@ankieb3980]

@@rickyeverett wrong we need 80 pound motors with a 10s battery that will make it better

[@2711tube]

@@rickyeverett is this regardless of your weight. i weigh 16.3 stones and i dont feel that kick anymore . rolling on 175mm wheel 66t setup

[@rickyeverett]

@@ankieb3980 really and how’s that then explain please ?

[@rickyeverett]

@@2711tube ok that’s fair enough you will need some 6374 motors then and you will definitely feel the kick dude 👍🏼

[@Pattower]

​ @Ricky Everett I can't wait to see where you are going with this Hurricane on your channel.

[@jderek0007]

Great Review! and Great board.. but dealing with Meepo Electric Skateboard customer service is a nightmare. I'm still sitting with a $1,700 brick in my living room for over a month waiting on them to help me. Brand new out of the box was broken. I'm expected to do trouble shooting and help them solve. In hind sight living in America I would purchase from a company that can send a replacement board or help in a better manner. Thanks again for another great review Ricky.

[@rickyeverett]

Sorry to hear that dude hope it gets sorted asap for you 👍🏼

[@jderek0007]

@@rickyeverett Thanks Bro- I did send you an Instagram message with a random question hoping you can help. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@rickyeverett]

@@jderek0007 try sending it to my instagram it’s my name and 1 on the end can’t put the handle in here it will go to spam 👍🏼

[@milikdavis9700]

Same thing happened to me

[@MilosSrb420]

i had to replace a part i broke with meepo customer service, while the shipping did take way to fucking long the lady was emailing me back very quickly, make sure you're emailing the correct support line

[@linaandersson5815]

hello guys, you have been away for a fair while...

[@motographics]

would like to see this same take but on the Haden ! surely that could be improved too :)

[@averageeskatereviews]

Damn! Ricky would GO IN!!!!

[@rickyeverett]

I would dude but the hadean series of boards are so proprietary that it wouldn’t make sense to try upgrade this board as you would basically have to start again and cost you a lot of money, the meepo is good in this area as you can spend a couple hundred of pounds and have a beast of a board 👍🏼

[@motographics]

@@rickyeverett Thanks for the reply Ricky i know your into DIY boards but would like your take on this also ! .. in you personal opinion if you were limited to buying ONE of two AT boards, the Hadean or the Meepo (with mods). Which one would you pick, as both would be a very similar price at that point. id also be curios to see what Chris would take from the two.

[@gregorytruitt9944]

Wheres part 2 of that 4 wheel drive board you were building?

[@rickyeverett]

It’s coming I have changed a few things so waiting on a delivery 👍🏼

[@hemahopkins4257]

Love these Meepo Hurricane videos dude! I've had my hurricane for a month now. Would love to add some new bushings but struggling to find Riptide in stock. I have some orangatang nipples and knuckles which i might try. If you have any for sale, please let me know :)

[@rickyeverett]

Cheers dude where are you based ? And what’s your weight I have some that are to stiff for me that you could buy let me know 👍🏼

[@hemahopkins4257]

@@rickyeverett I'm just north of London in Hertfordshire, but go to London frequently. I weigh 85kg.

[@rickyeverett]

@@hemahopkins4257 hit me up on instagram dude

[@fujio001]

The Orangatang bushings are just not going to cut it for you weight. Get in touch with Ricky about the Riptide bushings. I ride the Hurricane almost daily and have experience with both the stock bushings and the Riptide Krank formula bushings. It’s hard to believe but with the Riptide Kranks, you get more lower speed maneuverability with high speed stability.

[@hemahopkins4257]

@@fujio001 thanks dude. I'd love to get some Riptide bushings but can't find stock. Are venom bushings any good?

[@orlandomartinez1069]

Can I buy any boards you don’t use anymore?

[@averageeskatereviews]

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[@Jo49166]

Hi Ricky could you send me a link for buying the tanka VSC please

[@rickyeverett]

Search for it on Google dude I can’t put the name or link in the description as it keeps thinking it’s spam or you you want to buy one I have some for sale 👍🏼

[@rickyeverett]

It’s focbox tenka

[@linaandersson5815]

Performance difference off the line Meepo Hurricane vs Eovan Super carbon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5nTf4p5pdp-r68

[@ShadxwKing1776]

The bushings issue is actually not the bushings… it’s the wheels… They SUCK. I got some racer wheels with my board that are off the charts

[@esk8unity]

good stuff guys. i actually think the bushings have a lot of stability.. . i put 29T and hit 40mph on its stock trucks/bushings.. i feel like it carves like a bigger board.. so if i do use riptides, i think it’ll wake it up more tho. question, if u use vesc, and turn up the power, then u will compromise with range then. correct? sorry im not much of a diy guy. but everytime i see diy guys talkin ab vesc and then companies dont use it, makes me wonder. IF it compromises range, then i understand. thats why i like the hadean, zeus, and the titan x so much. GREAT power, speed; and range all together. i think companies are now startn to really understand the BALANCE importance now: the balance of a all around good performance board.. i still love my hurricane too tho lol. they all have there place. i finally had one of my production boards beat the hurricane the other day too! lol. comin sooonn

[@fujio001]

Really depends on your weight. The stock bushings on the Meepo Hurricane are the stiffest stock bushings I have seen on DKPs. Also, when they are new they perform quite well and I am 80kgs. The primary weakness of the stock bushings is how quickly they degrade. After several hundred miles, the bushings don’t respond as well and are permanently compressed a few mm.

[@esk8unity]

@@fujio001 agreed

[@rickyeverett]

Hey dude the board is stable going up to top speed but when you release the trigger at high speed it’s wobbles a lot which shouldn’t happen or a least it did on the unit we had to review, I’m not pro evolve but jumping on that board feels amazing to ride but definitely has its flaws as well. Company’s tend not to use a VESC in there board because they are expensive the difference between them is like an apple phone and android phone they are both phones but android you can customise and change a lot more thing in the phone than you can on an iPhone hipe this makes sense

[@esk8unity]

@@rickyeverett ya i totally understand..my eovan carbon pro gts was like that and so is my new boundmotor flash. both of them using vesc. idk what it is about vesc, but its never smooth at all. and ur right, evolve has great power with smooth acceleration/deceleration 100%. thats another reason why there so well balanced. the eovan carbon and boundmotor flash both have very small minor cut outs in lower rpms. i hate it… yo btw, did chris tell ya i gave em a heads up of the rear trucks ? they have play in them after some wear n tear, then it snaps during mid ride. check that asap. i dont want anyone comin off

[@rickyeverett]

@@esk8unity it depends on how it has been setup mate I’ve never ridden a board with a VESC in it that isn’t smooth so I don’t understand why it’s like that on those boards if you wanna jump on a call one day and I walk you though programming the board let me know would be happy to help dude and yes mate he said about the trucks 👍🏼

[@johanandersson3952]

You guys went silent again. I hope you both are ok?

[@chobofo]

The grain on the grip-tape is too harsh and the red-paint of the logo is too bright hurts my eyes! 😂 Also, the wheels you use are too round!

[@nnnnperson]

Don't need to buy 3 Allen keys. It comes with board in a tool with 3 Allen keys built in

[@Pattower]

​ @Ricky Everett I have been on Esk8 for almost 1 year. I'm in my 40's and weigh 240 pounds. My top top is 34 mph. I have my rides logged and publicly shared on the app called "Skateboard GPS". I don't consider myself a highly skilled ESK8er so when you guys go off on the bushings in all of your videos it does seem to me that you are being unfair or biased. Like maybe its just not the type of bushings you are used to riding. Watching your last three Meepo videos was a bit of a let down. You have spent far more time covering the negatives than the positives. Seems weird.

[@rickyeverett]

Hey dude I’m sorry that you feel that way and I can assure you the videos are not meant to come across negative towards meepo at all maybe I should do a stand alone review of the board as I have so many positives about this board the only issue I had with the bushings is they are stable slow speeds for caving ect but when I hit top speed on the board and released the scroll wheel the board wobbled all over the place this is something that I have not experienced on any other boards that I have ridden or built this is actually quite dangerous again this could have just been the bushings on this particular unit we have but I can only go on my experience that I had on this board. The bushings play a major part of the way a boards feels and responds to your movements and riding experience and definitely shouldn’t be skimped out on this particular video wasn’t meant to be negative it was to actually show that if you own one going forward you have a real killer board that can be upgraded in the future again I’m sorry for your disappoint dude

[@jeromep5383]

Maybe you could make a video explaining bushing set ups for different riders of the Hurricane. I've searched utube and there's only a couple videos on e board bushings, they don't really tell u if or which trucks get harder or softer and for what reason , BTW thanks for an honest video

[@rickyeverett]

I’m working on a bushings video now just waiting on a delivery but it’s coming 👍🏼 it will exsplain different bushing setups the difference in compounds and what hardness to get for different weights ect

[@darrenmalone2026]

@@rickyeverett For sure that'll make things interesting...and much greater performance...you teach and we learn period.

[@michaelflying]

So it krap!.!!ü LOL

[@rickyeverett]

No it’s not crap a decent board for the money 👍🏼

[@evanchapman6339]

Careful of Your loose shoelace.......

[@rickyeverett]

Cheers dude 😂

[@neon10knights]

this is what they do, they trash other brands

[@AKA_TY37]

you are putting a tanka in that. Also, it is not a hot plug esc, u need to know the BMS specs...... SMH... Also, the stock hurricane bushings are decent enough to ride at max speed. U r not pointing out the actual cons of the board, instead, just throw in some random nitpicking.

[@AKA_TY37]

keep praising Premium Power and be average biased reviews lol🤣

[@averageeskatereviews]

@@AKA_TY37 Lol.. That’s what the full review is for which is a separate video 🙄. Where does this say it’s a review ? Attitudes like yours are exactly what’s wrong with SOME of the eskate community. Keep preventing your own sport from growing buddy… Imagine how much you’d achieve in life if you were positive and constructive instead of leaving unhelpful comments and trying negative !? Thanks for watching regardless. Every view counts. See you in the comments of our next upload, I know you’ll be watching 😘

[@kingesk8]

I wouldn't let that slide but that's just me personally

[@AKA_TY37]

@@averageeskatereviews buddy, u r pointing out not bad parts and pretending it to be bad. LIke i said. Your history already showed everything man. Sad to see such a decent channel fall apart into some biased ads. btw, ive been a follower since the beginning of 2020. So yes, all the BS yall did, i know about.

[@rickyeverett]

It’s not a video bashing meepo it’s just a few things I would personally change on the board as it’s a great candidate for being upgraded in the further I don’t personally care for what brand it is as I have no favourite due to the fact that I like building my own, so not sure why you seem to have such a bad attitude 🤷🏻‍♂️