Backfire Zealot: REAL Range And Speed Test

This is my initial review of the new Backfire Zealot Electric Skateboard. This includes a speed test in all modes: Eco, Sport, And Turbo mode along with a real world range test. Get the Backfire Zealot here: (www.backfirebo...) and use the code RNZEALOT to get $205 off.
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[@RonnieSarmiento]

A little late, but backfire gave an even discount code: www.backfireboards.com/?ref=61) and use the code RNZEALOT to get $205 off.

[@acidkhmer]

Ronnie what is the weight of the board?? No indication no where?''

[@RonnieSarmiento]

Bro I love you and the support you give but this info is literally on their website. Hit compare and all specs are listed for all boards.

[@acidkhmer]

@@RonnieSarmiento oh sorry then, I was on the main backfire zealot page, saw all types of characteristics but not the weight!

[@RonnieSarmiento]

No problem, hope that info helps!

[@dROCKETLIFEANDTIMES]

Ronnie Sarmiento check out Bustin board bro

[@RonnieSarmiento]

It baffles me that people think I make up or inflate any of my speed or range tests when I literally show it live during the ride. I use a time stamp camera with a speedometer to record my audio and use ride app to track my range. I take a screen shot at the end of my range test as soon as I feel the boards “usable range” is done.

[@acidkhmer]

The issue is YOU! You have to much skills, when you're only at 10mph, your carving look like it was at Mach one speed 😱

[@rootforce2013]

Zealot or nls pro bro?

[@davidlinscheid2321]

@@rootforce2013 You probably won't be disappointed with either, but I sure do like my NLS Pro.

[@garrettallain9343]

Its probably jealousy / disbelief because they're stuck riding an Ancheer or something lol

[@streetsurfer00710]

I got 24 mile range on my G3 on all 4 times from full charge. I weigh 145 pounds and ride mostly on smooth asphalt with minimal hills. Average speed 10-15 mph.

[@shy9909758]

I like your reviews because you actually test the boards out full; not afraid to go fast, try street riding, sidewalk riding, like most eskaters actually use their boards for. This was fun to watch and I'm looking forward to mine showing up next month. Keep up the good content man!

[@dtx7462]

I’ll never get tired of tears streaming down my face. It reminds me of how lucky I am to own an electric board. Sometimes it’s easy to take things for granted. Great video man!

[@deez5683]

Man, I just got my zealot and I absolutely love it. If it weren’t for your amazing reviews on all the different boards, I would have no clue what board to get. Thank bro, your a real one.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@T92Sam]

I'm pretty new to e skate however, ever since i rode one, i felt in love with it. I ordered a zealot!! very excited! and thanks for the awesome info Ronnie!

[@RonnieSarmiento]

"Should I get board A or board B?" That decision is up to you. There is enough info on my channel, and throughout the internet to make an informed decision. YOU will be riding the board, so you have to go with one that fits your needs, wants, and budget.

[@indianaeuc7617]

Ronnie which one do you think has more torque g3 or zealot

[@RonnieSarmiento]

I don’t have a g3, but probably the zealot

[@kevinbrs7211]

Ronnie can you make a comparison of this board vs exway pro riot?

[@indianaeuc7617]

I thought you had the g3 plus

[@RonnieSarmiento]

I do

[@benjaminwhite6684]

Thanks Ronnie for all your in depth reviews. I have been riding an off brand board that max speeds out at 12-14 mph as i am new to skateboard riding. I always wanted to learn to ride and am so addicted ESK8 now. I am 38 years old Father of 7 and my 14 year old has taught me to ride well enough and am ready to upgrade. I was about to get this board and then I came across the G3 that seemed to be great all around buy at just $549 as it fit my budget. Love your content. Just wanted you to know that I have watched pretty much everyone of your videos and you have eased my entrance into ESK8 immensely. Much Love Brother. God Bless!

[@bobbyonasis]

Did you get your board?

[@philipdouglas842]

I want to ride where you were. You make it look so easy and fun.

[@ArizonaJewell]

Thanks for this review! You convinced me to pick up a zealot, mine arrives today! Super excited!

[@cashew5723]

Yo Ronnie, "I'd say" you get enough stupid questions so I just shoot you some praise, I think you do a great job I'm glad you got w Daniel Qwan , I really dig his s **t too..I've been sk8in for my whole life and I'm just too old to push n fall anymore and u taught me a lot and helped me make a lot of decisions especially when ur spending hundreds "well now my new one 1,500 " of dollars.. keep up the good work ur truly enertaining for sure... btw u should try one of Fabi's boards I'd like an honest review from someone other than himself 🤔 Be easy, Matt

[@Razorfish]

I just bought this yesterday with the discount. It looks terrifyingly fast. I can't wait until it arrives.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

I’m stoked for you! I’m happy when anyone gets on board!

[@akalia_07]

Backfire is capable of making awesome belt driven boards and Zealot is my second favourite so far while first being Flex Riot. They did great job with the Zealot. Great work, Backfire!

[@EMPSOG]

Just got my Backfire G3 on Monday, July 6th. It has an AWESOME Bamboo Deck and I am having SOOO MUCH FUN WITH IT. Now I am thinking about the Zealot because its Belt Driven and I want to try that as well. Your video has swayed me to GET THAT BABY AS WELL. ORDER PLACED. I will let you guys know when it arrives.

[@bobbyonasis]

How is the deck 🤔

[@elsimdrifting]

Finally~ Thank you for the review!

[@OhNoDarkFilipino]

Thanks for the informative videos! I started watching a couple days ago to do some research on buying my first electric skateboard, and the quality here is some of the best I've seen. Decided to go with the Backfire Zealot after hearing from you and DKwan. Keep up the great content brotha!

[@nicholasgianoplus3904]

I'd love to try one, looks very nice. 29-30 mph is no joke. Looks like I am going to have to upgrade my 10s DIY to 12s so I don't get out sped by a prebuilt! Ride safe Ronnie!

[@edegg8854]

i just ordered the zealot s i can not wait until it comes in this being my first electric board

[@chandlerreyes53]

I just got mine yesterday n boyyy fun. Although i ate some today from breaking hard on a turn. Very fun to ride!

[@6kidds81]

What dfd I'd u get

[@6kidds81]

What dfd I'd u get

[@chandlerreyes53]

@@6kidds81 backfire zealot

[@davidtrumbo4184]

how’s the board holding up?

[@chandlerreyes53]

@@davidtrumbo4184 been riding it everyday, about 3 miles commute to work. Its holding up pretty well. Turbo mode is Insane!

[@laksjdfhghfhdkskdjfh]

I have been waiting for this video for days man. I kept rewatching old videos hoping to refresh and see a new one. Thanks for the review!

[@danbuac1156]

I enjoyed the little rant at the end Ronnie. Love the work and keep producing more great content like this :)

[@rarespice9406]

mine is coming in the mail. can't wait!!!

[@MaseFade]

Your video sold me. For sure going to buy this. My first electric board was the boosted mini. This looks like a HUGE upgrade

[@Kim-en9gp]

When Ronnie’s top speed test was better than the claimed u know its good :D

[@christopheradeler]

Well done Ronnie! I Always enjoy the personality you put in your reviews. I was debating on either the Zealot or Flex-Riot for a couple of months but ended up pre-ordering the Flex-Riot. The Flex weighs a few lbs less and is a little smaller and just looks a bit more polished & sharp. I need something I can swiftly pick up and carve around the city with I think the Flex was a correct choice. But that Zealot is nice too, a Beast with a lot of power.

[@jonny727272]

I love bombing that path behind the target and 4 mile run underneath it. I only have a scooter right now but you're making me want to get an electric board realllllly bad!

[@DivineAV]

Just ordered one after watching your video. Thanks bro. Let us know if you need the hook up on any home theater stuff.

[@BCG415]

Do a Backfire Zealot vs Exway Flex comparison 💪🏽

[@christopherschweighofer9045]

I've been riding my backfire G2T for nearly a year now with about 580 miles on it and I have only had one problem with it which was it dropped almost a mile of range over the past year but most likely thats my fault for not storing it properly during the winter and also always riding it crazy hard from 100 to 0 full throttle. I love the brand and your channel, this board only seems like a big improvement over mine and I'm a big fan! Keep up the good work Ronnie, the vids have been dope.

[@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent]

Christopher Schweighofer yeah the G3 and this board are a step up. I have the G2t, G3

[@someolderguy8060]

I bought my Bamboo Zealot late last month and I love it sooo much would definitely recommend to any riders under 200 lbs. 48 miles in and take it every where I can in my little town.

[@Chriselchingon23]

What about if you're over 200

[@someolderguy8060]

@@Chriselchingon23 I peak 200 lbs so I don't know but maybe something with a maple deck.

[@Austinaf55]

How did you record this? The perspective is really cool! Great job on the review and thank you, I've been waiting for a Z review

[@RonnieSarmiento]

360 camera. Made a ton of vids on how I do it if you’re interested

[@socaltypes7670]

Thanks for making a video on the BF zealot. I was on the fence about getting the exway flex after seeing the results from yours and DKWAN videos. Seeing as they’re all basically identical at that price pt and that rumored app coming in later this would be a nice budget board to add to my quiver.

[@dazewithadrian]

What did you end up getting?/ like more?

[@yeahbuddy1365]

11:23 Thanks for the shoutout!!! 😂

[@yanswann7253]

awesome vids! just bought myself a board! could you review the teamgee h8?

[@RonnieSarmiento]

Tell teamgee to hit ya boy up

[@davidlinscheid2321]

You have (almost) convinced me to purchase another belt drive board:) This was a great real world riding review.

[@wr1tick]

Hey so do you have to be careful about curbs or scratching the battery packs or are they really strong?

[@MrAashithShetty]

The turbo mode footage reminded me of this show call street hawk.

[@TheBruceAllen]

All i learned was Ronnie weighs 200 pounds. Quarantine going crazy! lol jk man awesome video as always.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

Woah who said 200 😳

[@marsbase3729]

200?! No way! 🤣

[@Devdidthat]

I could have sworn he said he weighs 165 in another video

[@MichaelRandonLam]

iirc, backfire 1st board was a single motor belt drive board.

[@kahmylion2]

This Thing is fast! I suggest that if you're a beginner like me use it at the lowest setting until you become really comfortable on the board, it can get squirrelly at higher speeds. Also be sure to wear a helmet, gloves and stiff ankle footwear minimum! I had to bail bail off mine the second day I rode it and rolled my ankle bad 🤦🏽‍♂️🥴

[@coltonmullins4980]

Cloud wheels making 105mm? Dope!

[@118jef]

funny how you said its there first belt board but the really furst one i still have is also belt but just on one wheel in the back but yea that was my first backfire board, i still have it if you wanna see😂

[@b-mansworld9101]

Awesome video, laid back and relaxed. Hands down best vlog riding I've ever seen!! Beautiful footage !! 😁😁

[@oliverascher213]

Your channel is like if Jimmy Fallon did eskate reviews

[@Terminus_Virtus]

just grabbed one on sale for 700 dollars i cant believe how sweet the deal was, hoping its better thank my boosted v2 dual extended

[@DrDoinks]

Same man. It'll smoke the boosted in speed and range. Just hope the deck and trucks are as good and it'll be awesome

[@Terminus_Virtus]

@@DrDoinks super excited for the new gen of e boards!! If the stock goes public I'm buying backfire stocks

[@DrDoinks]

PUNK_N_ROCK absolutely, id say that that have most of the budget board market out of all of the competitors.... good support too

[@grant4d1]

Hey Ronnie I’ve been watching all of your videos since the first Meepo review, and I finally decided to buy some merch. Keep it up!

[@cminbust6]

Just ordered mine with air shipping.thanks Ronnie for the discount code.My first E board.EXCITED!

[@pinkbean9806]

I LOVE your videos Ronnie!! I almost in middle school, but watching your videos inspired me to get my own electric skateboard, and I have one budget board from amazon, but I’m saving up for a boosted mini!

[@RonnieSarmiento]

That is awesome!

[@Darksagan]

Gawd damn that looked fun.

[@LeonCamero]

I saw someone with this board and we had a little speed test. That backfire is fast, but my DIY hub motor board was faster. I was at a lower voltage (30%) and had to let go of my trigger (because it was going too fast...max speed was near 40mph of course.) than his board (80%) but we both were going 30+mph. It was fun to see how fast it can go. I definitely recommend the board to those who wants to try out for their first esk8 ever. You won't be disappointed.

[@gadirlgadirk]

My top speed on turbo mode was 33.9 mph. I was going up a hill. Scary fun

[@WorldwideDarts]

I just bought one!!!! Got the new composite deck as well. I'm a bit heavier. So excited!

[@bboylorettoEight08]

Looks like a pretty decent board the only thing I don’t like about the longboards is the turning radius

[@bakersw0rld847]

Your camera makes it look like your going faster then you really are.

[@bayramalibostanc9812]

I love your 360 camera angles.

[@poopohead2070]

Would you say the composite or bamboo deck is better. Don’t know what to order. Whats your opinion?

[@stephenhuddleston4481]

Dude just ordered my zealot!!!! I'm so freaking excited!!!

[@kemckelv]

How do you like it??

[@jakoblacher2313]

I love the way you film your vids. The camera is awesome!!

[@Alexander-cu6bd]

“Sport Mode a little nutty” classic

[@SauceyTycoon]

Dont be a baby, push! 😂

[@RonnieSarmiento]

I’m sayin!!! Some people never struggled pushing a street board with 50mm wheels on rough roads for miles to find skate spots. I’ll take a dead aboard over that any day.

[@zeroplustv1052]

Yo that thing is fast! I got the G3 on the way tho as my first e-board! Greetings from belgium :)

[@TheValbunnys]

Yours didn’t got delay ? I ordered one a week ago and they are out of stock they say i will have to wait 4 weeks maybe 5 with delivery can’t wait too G3 🦾

[@zeroplustv1052]

@@TheValbunnys I have not recieved a mail yet that it shipped. On the website it said that the G3 was still in stock so thats what im expecting.

[@TheValbunnys]

ZeroPlusTV 😬. They didn’t email me either I contact them to check the progress and the say they are out of stock they offer refund but I say I was happy to wait

[@zeroplustv1052]

@@TheValbunnys wow. They could have atleast mailed with back order or something. Thanks for the info. Im not sure if I wanna wait that long xD

[@TheValbunnys]

ZeroPlusTV contact them man maybe you are lucky and your board was ordered before mine and will arrived soon good luck 👍

[@renaldocathright3110]

Wow that's pretty fast plus nice review. You should review the meepo board V3

[@turtlelife5546]

Ronnie's coupon code still works as of today. I just used it. I added it to Honey so hopefully that sends something good your way, Ronnie.

[@angelohernandez6074]

How you liking the board?

[@benjamincounter418]

The backfire boards come perfectly tensioned now by the way

[@kyleharvey7622]

I love your channel Ronnie, keep up the good work bro!🤙🤙

[@Joshua-zk6wk]

Yo great vid as always dude! The zealot actually looks pretty sick. It might be late to the game but has wicked features for the price. Also, you tried the revel kit on the loaded icarus you’ve got (instead of the unlimited kit)? Even if you don’t make a vid, could be an interesting ride. Would have to top mount rather than drop through though

[@chillin8777]

Can't wait to get mine and travel faster then ever

[@paulprice2703]

Dude, this board is AMAZING!!!! 🤙🏽

[@LaMereACaniche]

Do you mention the brakes anywhere? Just got done watching and I don't think I've heard anything about them. Nice vid as always, I love your ride footage!

[@RonnieSarmiento]

I talk about how I like them a few times in the ride footage

[@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent]

LaMereACaniche I was wondering the same thing. I really want to know about the brakes.

[@LeonCamero]

The breaks are powerful. I've raced someone with the backfire and I seen how the break is. Nice and smooth, just like my diy board.

[@akalia_07]

I love all belt drive boards but some companies needs to make LED wheels for those e-boards! :) That'd be cool!!!

[@Kevin-hn6ox]

It looks like it would feel similar to my Boosted Stealth

[@vasperknight]

Dope, I order one. Love belts and love rang! Thanks!

[@demonetizedhistory5806]

Why does the area you live in look like a fantasy dream like place.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

Near DC

[@rossgreen6115]

Ronnie you should review a surf adapter on an electric skateboard

[@JD-co4hx]

One area to nitpick and possibly improve is to make some softer wheels. After the app gets released the margin of benefits between the flex and zealot will be very small.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

You can swap the wheels

[@JD-co4hx]

Ronnie Sarmiento agreed just thinking it would be cool if it was included or even some kegel based pulleys to installed some caguamas or some boas

[@seongilpark2501]

Great video MAN! Everyone stay safe out there in this unpredictable world

[@lukasrichter6021]

Ronnie which board has more torque, exway flex or backfire zealot?

[@RonnieSarmiento]

If there’s any difference, it’s negligible. They all feel similar.

[@DrDoinks]

Lmao, I loved your comment on double kingping trucks. I've always heard people love the carving on them, but I see videos and people seem to be carving at low speeds anyways. I'll take reverse king pin with the stability on high speeds for a bit of reduced carving any day. I think there are lots of people who just don't have the skill or commitment to put enough of their weight into their carves.... I'm sure they're still great but I only have one board, it's gonna be reverse kingpin first (=

[@NitroNTV]

Ronnie not knowing his history, One of Backfire's first electric longboard was beltdriven.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

Oops, had no idea. Still tho.

[@andrewarmes665]

Well they don't sell it no mo so

[@bungomungo5782]

Thanks for tips

[@onegridmusic]

Awesome review Ronnie 🤓👍

[@davidmunoz9844]

I just used your code to buy a zealot! thanks Ronnie!

[@asimlatif5829]

Hi mate been watching you video alot as wanting to get back in to skateboarding but have put on quite a lot of weight. I went on to the backfire board link to see if I could find somthing that could hold my weight and still do about 30mph I even stated the live chat with the backfire team but no one responded. Is there any electric skateboard that could hold the weight of 19stones.

[@samuelmurillo9296]

I’ve been skateboarding for a long time and I just used an electric longboard for the first time last week and I fell in love with it I need to get one ASAP. I also like your videos keep posting

[@JT-xf9sw]

Don't make the same mistake I made. Go for a high-end board right away. I spent money on a Backfire G2t for $600. 2 months later I ordered a $2,700 Metroboardx, which I should have done from the beginning.

[@davidmunoz9844]

Joe Tavarez Not everyone can buy a 2k+ skateboard

[@itsyaboyali]

Great review bro. Can’t wait till my zealot comes in! First eBoard ever!

[@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent]

Ali Mirza me too been sitting in customs for over a week.

[@itsyaboyali]

MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent oh no, hope mine doesn’t get stuck& i paid for the air shipping !

[@cs6658]

I ordered i think 4/29, w/ air shipping- Fed ex tracking updated today to in transit (to be delivered 5/18), this past week had only said shipping info received.. good luck to all who bought early to play "the esk8 wait"

[@itsyaboyali]

speed ofLife I ordered 5/11 with airship & I was told it would be shipped today 5/15. I emailed them to check if they shipped it, now they are saying they are going to have to refund my $100 because they “couldn’t airship” for whatever reason ... very inconvenient because the sea shipping is going to take forever!

[@cs6658]

Ali Mirza that's rough, I had started to wonder about my shipment as well, and checked with Backfire to find out what was up too. I will say, the customer service lives up to what I'd heard. Covid has global shipping in total disarray, hopefully logistics and shipping pricing returns to normal once all this is over. At least they issued a refund on the air part.. Maybe they'll hook up a deal on the cloudwheels for your trouble? (Or at least discount air shipment on a set)

[@simenandreasknudsen9272]

You should check out the Onsra black carve board! Super strong

[@melissamoonshot9458]

6:30 where is this? and how could you cruise on the sidewalks and main road? isn't it illegal?.. and the road is flawlessly smooth.

[@Weezonator]

Would love to hear what you think about the Halo Board Beast. For a much heavier board with comparable specs, I find it hard to believe it is the “best eboard of 2020”.

[@RonnieSarmiento]

It looks decent from what I see at least the beast

[@FoolinTvv]

Do you thing the $1000 carbon fiber one is worth the money?

[@imoldgregg8]

Bro looks like a demon in the thumbnail 💀

[@juanpaandrade1026]

Hi Ronnie try the teamgee H20t electric skateboard

[@bilsonFPV]

Dunno. The most enthusiastic part of the review was the part where you bombed the street going straight fast.... . Any board can do that.... Looks like a solid board tho.

[@bjed21]

Got myne today its a beast.

[@samduarte918]

Is this board gonna survive if I ride it in the rain ? Not that I want to, but just in case! What do you guys think ?

[@bakersw0rld847]

You might get by if the roads are damp. But I wouldn’t ride it while it’s raining or threw puddles.

[@Alcaster0]

What is that helmet ? It's not that listed on your amazon i think. Great video as always.

[@JasonVallicott]

Out of the box goes 29! at less than $1K that seems like some pretty great performance!

[@skatinpeyton7212]

Great video man! I'm trying to save up for my first electric Longboard haha, hopefully I'll be able to get one soon! Also I know it's kinda off topic but do you have any tips for the old school kickflip? I saw your old tutorial and I'm able to get the rotation every single time, but I can only get one of my feet on there and it always lands near the back of the board. Any suggestions on how to correct it?

[@something4479]

my wheels turned green after the first time i took it through grass and they are still green and it look terrible im looking at new wheels now less than a week into owning it

[@bjct5002]

Personally: not being compatible with cloud wheels is a deal breaker. Especially coz I live in an area with poor roads. That’s the only reason I’m choosing the exway flex riot over this

[@Mikey_Anthony]

It does have cloud wheel options. Both 105 & 120. Maybe they didn’t when you posted this but they do now

[@davidsouza1479]

What’s up man how do you like the backfire helmets?

[@xboxmaster555]

Hey bro j got this board ordered pumped I'll do a review too