Acton Blink S2 Electric Skateboard First Ride Review (4K)

Wow, this thing is fun! This is my first ride video, where I share my thoughts on the Acton Blink S2 electric skateboard. Let me know what you think and if you have any questions!
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[@ACTONAllDay]

very detailed review, nice job! To your suggestion on remote: 1. remote uses 2 AAA batteries, so it's very easy to get these batteries in gas stations or just pack couple in your backpack 2. if you ever lose the remote, you can order one from our online store and pair to the board 3. for your safety and your cellphone's safety, cell phone cant control the moving of board. Happy riding!

[@cooliipie]

ACTON not to mention you have buy rechargable batteries for it!!! and replace them whenever :) good choice with regular batteries

[@catlandry1808]

Acton.....are these suggestions (2 replacement AAA batteries & re-order from online store) mentioned in your documentation? Also, I agree with other reviewers that it would be nice to get some indication that your remote is dying before it actually conks out on you.

[@benjaminphilippe6743]

I bought one for a 1000 bucks, and i want to say DO NOT BUY IT, it's terrible quality, the customer service is terrible too. After only 5 months it was already destroyed, there was no lights, one motor left and all the screws were almost destroyed. Please save money and DO NOT BUY THIS, it was the worst decision to buy this crap.

[@catlandry1808]

Thanks thatsginter! This was a really good, really thorough review.

[@cooliipie]

great in-depth initial impressions. can't wait to make my own 😎

[@djimavicpro1388]

great review! one of the best i have ever watched about a electric skateboard

[@ACTONAllDay]

On Android App, we are working on a new version so it has "memory,' it will Auto-find your board and connect. So great point!

[@thatsginter]

+ACTON Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@Djgivemepwr]

Who is this paid sponsor responding?? Thats not awesome AT ALL!!! The only way to check your battery life is through a app that you have to struggle with to connect and Acton is "working on it" meaning 2year later it will improve. Even the cheap Chinese brands can check battery life on remote or board.

[@benjaminphilippe6743]

I bought one for a 1000 bucks, and i want to say DO NOT BUY IT, it's terrible quality, the customer service is terrible too. After only 5 months it was already destroyed, there was no lights, one motor left and all the screws were almost destroyed. Please save money and DO NOT BUY THIS, it was the worst decision to buy this crap.

[@AlexanderNovikov]

thanks for the detailed review! waiting for mine.

[@Evil_pinata]

Really cool room setup man. Board goes well with the room too.

[@thatsginter]

Thanks! It's my office / man cave / I'm not too old to have toys room 😜

[@jaredmelnik774]

great in-depth video. making me more excited for my s2

[@AndrewAviles]

Good review, thanks! I will buy one when I can catch a good sale. I have been waiting it out and I think the S2 meets my needs best out of all eboards.

[@DjRio0001]

About the turning radius; you can loosen your trucks and get much easier turning. Most boards come with trucks overly tight for transport in the box, but loosening them a little will make a huge difference. My longboard turns more than that.

[@thatsginter]

+Hugo Pereira thanks Hugo! Yes, I may loosen them up after they are broken in. Just worried about them speed wobbles!

[@scott_1314]

Brilliant review, can't wait to receive mine! Subbed

[@thatsginter]

Thanks!

[@jamesbernstein9882]

I just purchased this as my first e-board. I haven't used an e-board and am expecting to use this for work in NYC and will need to carry it with me inside office buildings from stop to stop. Not sure what the best way to carry it around with me throughout the day. Also concerned about if I should get caught in the rain and what could happen. I've done my homework and feel this will be an excellent choice but any feedback from others certainly is welcomed. I'll advise after I receive and try the board.

[@crocodilesings868]

This is nice very smooth yet fast

[@medinavictor85]

Hey man, could you please test the max range on this board? I'm still trying to review the pros and cons for this board. Thanks

[@kevin_maxwell_smith]

arent the trucks adjustable? would seem like an easy fix for the turning problems

[@Ro-12-21]

Great video! How's this board doing, now a year later? Anything to report?

[@sebastianalleyne1073]

loosin the trucks fam

[@thatsginter]

+Sebastian Alleyne yea, it actually broke in after a few weeks and is a bit easier now. That, or I got fatter lol.

[@joshuanilsson558]

If you make another video on this board can you please go over regeneritive braking?

[@PBAMVLOGS]

Nice review. How does it feel pushing on it like a normal skateboard? Do you feel a lot of torque? Or can you use it like regular skateboard? I have the Blink lite with one Hub motor wheel and it feels fairly normal when pushing with no power. One of the things I love about Acton. :)

[@thatsginter]

+P BAM VLOGS Thanks! I haven't had to manually push it much... You can tell there is some resistance, but not to the point that it's overbearing. I'd rather manually skate it, than have to carry it if the battery dies.

[@bobbyswanson6112]

great job

[@obedboardbags]

Hello! How are you? I have a quick question. What is the wheelbase measurement in inches? Great video by the way.

[@thatsginter]

Thanks! It's about 24 inches from center of wheel front to back.

[@DavidVogt]

GREAT video, thank you! Have you been able to go faster than 18mph on it? The weight is pretty significant at 15.lbs - have you found that to be a problem?

[@thatsginter]

+David Vogt I hit 19mph briefly, but think a slight breeze helped. But didn't have issues getting to 18mph in pro mode on smooth flat asphalt. Board weight is only an issue if you have to carry for long periods. Otherwise have no power problems myself. Can climb parking garage ramps at 15mph. I weigh just under 150 though, so that could be a factor.

[@DavidVogt]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[@adamgaribay]

Hey I noticed on the unboxing the tail lights were blinking, but in this video you have them solid. How do you make the tail lights solid instead of blinking?

[@sheawells]

Is it possible to brake gradually while going down a hill? If so, does it work well? Or is the only use of the brake for complete stops?

[@Aziiio]

I agree with the whole skateboard tail point. The tail should be wider

[@nicholasyiu]

The lanyard just popped off of mine when I was skating

[@thatsginter]

Ya, doesn't seem that strong... also mentioned it wasn't replaceable (easily) in my first look video..

[@theimmortal6604]

Love the review man, would love your thoughts on durability of the wheels...how often do you think they will need to be replaced?

[@thatsginter]

Hard to tell really. If you slide it, I'm sure it will wear out faster. Definitely a concern, but at least you can replace the rear motor wheels. Just going to cost your $50 a pop.

[@mikemiket]

Damn I still haven't even gotten a tracking number and I ordered it in November on indiegogo...

[@cooliipie]

Mike Skordynski same ​here !

[@camrusty]

Mike Skordynski same buddy November 2nd here and still waiting.. but omg I am in love

[@oren310]

Make sure you didn't miss the shipping verification email. I also ordered mine on Nov 3rd and haven't gotten it yet. thatsginter pointed out in another video that it went into his Promotions tab. I searched there and found that I got a verification email on May 16th. I just responded and they told me "It will be ready to ship to you by end of June or worst case early July". It's messed up if it go delayed because I didn't see the email. Acton should use a different account for verification so it doesn't get sorted as a Promotion by Google.

[@thatsginter]

oren310 -ya, it does suck. I barely caught it on time (last day to verify). Don't know why it got categorized differently by Gmail...

[@mikemiket]

oren310 I caught mine a couple days after and I still got the same response about late June early July. Just feels like I'm never going to get it

[@richardmg9]

About the turning radius, did you loosen the trucks? or maybe try softer bushings

[@thatsginter]

+richardmg9 naw. I just broke it in and learned to slow down more on sharp turns. (Or I just got fatter from not having to kick anymore lol).

[@TheWambat]

That couch is so grey.

[@britneycastaneda2784]

I don’t know how to charge my blink… it’s always red and I think it’s not charged. The instructions confuse me I need help I started school again, work door to door and I need it working 😭

[@JohnS-jc5mj]

Thanks for the video. It's the best while I wait :( How did you get yours so early?

[@thatsginter]

Thanks! Just an early bird order that got the first shipment I guess! (maybe a lot of wishing helped?) lol.

[@Dems411]

...y do u only have 200 subs i am very confused

[@thatsginter]

Lol, I guess I just don't post consistently enough... Thanks for dropping by though!

[@lukehindmarch9872]

congratulations you just earned a subscriber and do you think that the board is worth it for it's 999$ price

[@thatsginter]

Thanks! I don't think I'd personally pay full retail price...but my needs are less then what others may be. I think it's worth it if you are using it everyday as a primary commute vehicle, sure, but looking ahead, I believe electric boards will drop in price as more competition rolls in. If you look today, there are a lot of new electric board options out there springing up.

[@TheBolanat]

Have you tried sliding with it? Thanks for the review!

[@thatsginter]

Nope, not that confident lol. I did have it slide out from under me while in the dusty area of the parking garage. But ya, never was a real longboarder, more of a crappy street skater.

[@kennethshyle390]

Nice Review! You should also check out the lou board I heard it's not bad

[@thatsginter]

Kenneth Shyle ya, saw a few videos on it already, looks pretty sleek. Would be a perfect board for trips and city commuting since it's so tiny!

[@kennethshyle390]

Can I ask why you picked the Blink S2 Since I'm deciding what to get

[@thatsginter]

Great question. I liked the initial specs and cost compared to everything else that was available on the market at the time. When I was looking last year, any decent board with good range and power was well over $1k. The cheaper boards didn't have the best reviews at the time and didn't have the proven track record that Acton did. Specifically, I liked the distance, incline, and having a tail (as mentioned, most long boards don't, but ya...i see the lou does!). IMO, it will really depend on your needs. It's heavier then I thought, so I don't know if I'll travel with it, but if you want a really fun, long lasting board with power, the S2 is great. If you just need a small light board for that "last mile", or some nimble city manuevering, something like a Lou board is probably better.

[@rossfledderjohn]

Have you weighed the board at all? Curious to see how much it actually weighs considering Acton recently stated that the S2 would be heavier.

[@thatsginter]

ya, I weighed it in my last video, but was slightly off. It's actually pretty much what they now specify on their website: 15.5 lbs.

[@nico.fc1662]

if you want it to lean more just loosen the bearings

[@skanderfekir6400]

Lol

[@rodrigo747g]

Hey there, first of all nice review considering is your first electric skateboard and you covered everything I would have thought to include in a review. Other than the fact that is not removable the batterie (which is ok, just read it on other comments), but what I'm wondering is how stable / smooth to ride in rough roads. I would appreciate a lot if you tried it and tell me I'm planning on buying one and is a considerable factor for me. I'm not asking for the board to be able to go through rocks or anything, just like rough pavement/road or not a smooth road at least. Thanks in advance. Cheers

[@thatsginter]

+Rodrigo Guerrero Thanks! I wouldn't recommend it for rough roads, but I wouldn't recommend any skateboard that doesn't have mostly smooth terrain. Despite the large wheels, it's still not enough for rough, bumpy asphalt. I tried riding in an unfinished worn parking lot and it was not enjoyable.... even at high speeds. Your feet go numb from the vibrations lol. Better to stick to a bike.

[@rodrigo747g]

thatsginter thanks dude, it's good yo know

[@DENSUTUBE2008]

If you pull the brake fully will it throw you off the board? Cant wait to get mine.

[@thatsginter]

Ya, I havn't tried, but if you are going fast...probably will. I would suggest always easing into it.

[@Azreal911]

at least they fixed the brakes on this, with the blink S models the brakes are either OFF or ON! FULL! you can't just gradually apply the brakes so I have to be ready for it anytime I brake. I get used to the crazy braking at least but if it was gradual i could safely make it down long hills, instead of picking up too much speed and slap on the brakes to bring it down safely again. rinse and repeat.

[@thatsginter]

Azreal911 - ya, it has gradualness to it. I'm comfortable going down hills that I wouldn't do on a regular skateboard.

[@reecealeck8314]

‼️Can you please tell me what date you purchased your s2 so I can get an idea when mine is coming. Ands yes I do look at the blog updates ‼️

[@thatsginter]

I feel ya, I was refreshing that page too like crazy waiting for mine. I ordered mine October 24th, 2016. Order ID #30 and only ordered the Blinks S2.

[@reecealeck8314]

thatsginter - ya, I ordered mine on December 13 , 2016 and just ordered the s2 . So 20 days after you ordered. I live in the LA county in california, so I live close to were they say the s2s were dropped of. When do u think I will actually reserve mine

[@aldomoro9414]

Hello! How do you assess the agility on the turns?

[@thatsginter]

+Влад Кравченко it's comparable to most longboards, maybe need to break in the trucks a bit more (or loosen them). Just remember there is no flex, so might feel stiffer.

[@Hunter-pl1ym]

Footage looks great and so is review, but you would need to add some music and a little more product shots

[@thatsginter]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@YOUrDEAlerwiThHell]

an you drive it easily when the motor is off? or does it got a lot of resistance?

[@thatsginter]

I wouldn't say there's a ton of resistance, bit there is some. It's noticably harder to use as a normal skateboard when the motor is off/battery dies - mostly to the weight, but not as bad as a dead belt driven board, those skateboards have more resistance.

[@harrvey]

What's the water durability? Can you ride it in the rain or on a puddle?

[@thatsginter]

Supposedly water resistant, but living in a desert, I won't have much to worry about. Personally, I always avoid puddles and rain, even with a regular skateboard. Water gets absorbed into most wooden decks, and can ruin your bearings.

[@Hi11Zones]

How would you compare this to the new M1 Board and Lut Board, this would be my first electric board if i got i?. Thanks!

[@thatsginter]

Can't give an opinion on them since I haven't rode them. I'd be going off just specs...but ya, still favoring this board as far as specs go.

[@sv.internet]

how much kilograms support ths board?

[@Sulexar]

Where did you find that empty parking structure?

[@thatsginter]

It's my work parking garage. Just have to go up to the top levels where no cars park 😉

[@reecealeck8314]

Ur app isn't crashing in u? Cuz I can even go on the app even after deleting and redownloading the app

[@thatsginter]

+Reece Aleck just checked, not crashing for me. I'm on Android (Pixel XL).

[@noahdaniels6340]

what about if the board dies can you still push on it?

[@thatsginter]

+Noah Daniels There's a tiny bit of friction, but you can still push it after battery dies. Just a heavier push vs. a normal skateboard.

[@Phox7227]

Quick question. When your skateboard is fully charged does the app say 14mile range?

[@thatsginter]

Haven't seen it state that... usually it's an estimate, and not really sure how accurate it is as I imagine it fluctuates on how hard you are riding.

[@Phox7227]

I understand that its an estimate and range will vary. Just checking to see if the app just isn't updated to show different approximated ranges between the S and S2. since Blink S users probably see 7mi at full charge and so do Blink s2 users.

[@louiss.w1944]

@ThatsGinter I am seriously about to buy this board. Is the battery removable? How long is the warranty? Can this go on a plane or will I have to check it as baggage? Are there Any things you don't enjoy about this board? How long is the warranty? Thanks for taking the time to provide some insight. Peace from Canada

[@thatsginter]

+Louis S.W battery is not removable. Warranty is 6 months. Acton says it can be taken on planes, but I'd check each airline beforehand as they may have their own strict policies. I mention my "cons" in the video, but nothing that would make me return it...too much fun.

[@louiss.w1944]

+thatsginter ordered it an hour ago! Can't wait!

[@nocturnyl499]

lol your garage is called the batcave, nice

[@thatsginter]

+Kryptiz :)

[@CinetureStudio]

what is the range you can get? the actual 14miles?

[@thatsginter]

+CinetureStudio I still hasn't been able to run the battery down in one session... But estimates of my usage seem to put it around the actual marketed range.

[@zeemon1983]

Can the lights be turned off?

[@thatsginter]

Only the headlights and taillights. They can be turned off from the app. You cannot turn off the side bar lights though.

[@198746779838]

bro did you end up testing max range on it?

[@thatsginter]

Sorry, I have not yet. Been a bit busy and it's really hot here in Phoenix to be outside testing for more then an hour. But ya, usually after an hour of riding I still have more then 50% battery life and traveled around 10 miles. I'm sure it will depend on many factors, but I'm happy with the range for my needs thus far.

[@198746779838]

thatsginter sweet, as for your turning problem i can see how your foot may hit the wheel, a good trick is to bring your foot forward passed the wheel, still gives you good stability and better turning,

[@thatsginter]

Chevy Rangitakatu ya, trying to get used to a different stance and committing to the lean with speed (like snowboarding).

[@198746779838]

thatsginter its good to see you have the board tbh. im an early backer from NZ and still waiting on 2 blink s boards 1 of these and a quattro. The wait is killing me but your vids are good to see. keep em coming bro

[@actl786]

just got my S2, my app only says 7 miles when fully charged. Could somebody check their apps. Did i get the wrong batteries?

[@thatsginter]

+actl786 I don't think the range is accurate. Ride around first and get your estimates manually... I've found it to last much longer then it states. I tried to run it down for over an hour. Everyday, the app reported 0.3 miles left. The board felt a little slower too, so I know it was low, but still managed to ride around for way more then 0.3 miles (rode for another 40 minutes), and it didn't die lol.

[@actl786]

thatsginter thanks for replying. will test ride more.

[@vikmarquez]

How much do you weigh?

[@nypuno]

How long is the silver thing under the board?

[@thatsginter]

about 19.5 inches long, and you would need another 1.5 inches where the cables come out if you we thinking of transferring to another deck. it's also just under 6 inches wide.

[@nypuno]

Thanks man!!! :D Love the review btw!

[@Djgivemepwr]

wasn't blink s2 supposed to weigh 12 pounds? why is it 16.5

[@andymartinez1426]

Can i take this board on a plane ✈️

[@thatsginter]

According to their website, it's air travel approved!

[@wallgreeens420]

No airline will allow this on board. I've called and asked. They don't want that liability. The FAA will allow up to 160wh, but leave it up to the airlines discretion to allow it or not. All of them say no, I've asked the major companies. Youre best bet is a board under 99wh or under. Airlines like the concept of a removable battery as well. The linky or mellow would go on a plane, but the mellow is too expensive and who knows when the linky will come out.

[@wallgreeens420]

Dude looks like Vincent Chase from entourage.

[@thatsginter]

Loved that show!

[@colinwoith2714]

Nice review 👍man would you meet up and go ride I would like to try the blink check out my tempe lake vid we have a few peaple we ride with

[@thatsginter]

Aidan Woith ya, would love to some more cruising, especially trying out other boards. Just a bit warm out there lol.

[@sn8f1st]

Dude, wear a helmet please! You don't want your head bouncing on tarmac @ 20mph. All it takes is a stone or a crack in the road to ruin more than just your day buddy

[@thatsginter]

thanks, ya, I've had my fair share of spills growing up... I can't image the pain falling on this thing at full speed. Lots of rocks around here too!

[@benjaminphilippe6743]

I bought one for a 1000 bucks, and i want to say DO NOT BUY IT, it's terrible quality, the customer service is terrible too. After only 5 months it was already destroyed, there was no lights, one motor left and all the screws were almost destroyed. Please save money and DO NOT BUY THIS, it was the worst decision to buy this crap.

[@Edgar36000]

Your music intro is off pace + the microphone sound is terrible = after 34 sec I just stopped watching. So good luck to you

[@thatsginter]

+Claude Atcheba Thank you, I appreciate the honest critism. Still learning!

[@Edgar36000]

that is the right attitude. I didn't make the comment to heart your feeling but more about to think about every think you put on KZbin compte and if I spend 16 min watching your stuff it must be good otherwise you will have waste my 16 minutes and lost a viewer. I was not talking about the content I was just talking about how your video had been made. Again: best of luck!

[@MrBrechtje1997]

If this is the first electric skateboard that you've ridden you can't give a proper review. Electric skateboarding is awesome but people want to know how it comares to other electric skateboards on the market.

[@thatsginter]

+Brecht Vandenbroucke I agree, and that's why I mention that fact a few times. But it is a first ride review, and meets the expectations of the marketing (at least for me). So, it literally is a true, first time ride review of the product. I'm sure some comparison videos will emerge soon, and I too am curious to see what others with more experience think.

[@MrBrechtje1997]

thatsginter : go to reddit/r/ElectricSkateboarding People who just got their blink s2 will post a review soon

[@dragx8471]

Acton = serial liar I don't advise to buy

[@michaelrossi3707]

This dude is way to amateur to be reviewing any skateboard.