DIY Shortboard: Building a Better Riptide R1

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[@boburkc]

hope you have a list for the parts you used

[@joshuamacari1918]

this deserves so much more viewership

[@mirko5250]

Great job. Looking forward to building such a thing myself

[@cristianconstantin6496]

This build is killer. For future videos of built boards, can you guys also put a list of all the parts? P. S.: I am currently looking into installing some li-po's on my wowgo 2, but I'm not sure of the esc would handle them. Any advice?

[@skatemetric627]

Sure. We'll try to update the description with parts links, but keep in mind that this is not a very complete build. And you'll need a new ESC if you want to utilize the higher output lipo batteries can provide because the WowGo's is programmed with current limits that (as far as we know) can't be easily altered.

[@cristianconstantin6496]

Also another suggestion. I think it would be useful to test the brakes of boards the same way you test acceleration. Let's say from 20mph how long it takes to come to a complete stop. It is an important feature to be able to stop in time

[@TheJetguy1]

SkateMetric what vesc’s did you use for this board?

[@tuan.hoang_]

*Thank you for making this video!!* I know I've made the right choice when I ordered the exact same kit from DIYeboard. I'm planning to add the 2 VESCs too

[@cristianconstantin6496]

as far as I know, you can make your own motor mounts that will be able to adjust the belt tension (so you don't wear belts very fast). I am looking for a cheap good dual vesc, but I guess I just have to shell out 200$ for 2 vesc's

[@tuan.hoang_]

I have neither tools nor skills to make one myself :( Cheap does not usually go along with good sadly. Most VESCs are around $100/each

[@cristianconstantin6496]

For $17 you can get 2 adjustable motor mounts hobbyking.com/en_us/motor-mount-5.html?___store=en_us

[@tuan.hoang_]

Cristian Constantin yea I've looked into that. It seems that HK's motor mount is the cheapest option

[@goodkillerkai]

Part list?

[@astersarte1282]

Cool vid! Anybody know where I can get the belt drive replacement for the Riptide R1? Thx and Aloha!

[@PaFe94]

Nice video! Thump up deserved. But could you make more in depth video about this cool board? Like how you connected everything, how you configured your vesc's, how you handled the two vescs etc :) Keep up the good work!

[@yourguardianangel4714]

Hi I got a question for you?..... Now can u used 1 remote control two control 2 motherboard all they got too be separate thank you

[@digitaldion]

Amazing! I wish I had the technical skills to build my own board. Super! If ever you decide to sell these, let us know!

[@bubbert]

@SkateMetric I’d like to make an electric shortboard and use 2 6s lipos for a 12s board. What esc would be appropriate for this?

[@kylemarcolla-gattasse8724]

How much was the total build cost? I am very interested in building and how could I make it more affordable? on a budget.

[@asyrafproductions4679]

Can u in the future show how to put a bms in the build and charging and ( where does Meepo, ownboard and Wowgo and backfire get there battery’s from the 2P10S 18650 4400 - 5200 - 6400 mah battery’s where I can just buy and not have to make a battery pack.

[@danielbridges1543]

I love you guys’ videos!! I need some help. I have a Riptide R1 elite and I would like to make it fast and have higher torque but I am not sure what I can do can you please help?

[@bharathnagarajan1013]

would 6374 motors be too large for a dual drive on a 30 cruiser like this one?

[@ardystalgysr]

sick blue wheels! can I get a link to them?

[@viddotcoach]

Great work! Any updates on this - parts list u ended up with?

[@DiefullahMotoVlogs]

Can you please post a link to that deck?! Thanks. Nice video.

[@lampree]

Looks like a 30" Globe Sun City

[@GalPavlin]

Try riding a constant steep slope with that motors. They will melt.

[@leeburrow3671]

@SkateMetric love the content btw. Please more.

[@asyrafproductions4679]

Also could u use a hover board new battery in a diy electric longboard

[@tylerbeastgarrett]

Damn I’ve tried to find a better deck with as good of a wheelbase as the one you used but I’m pretty sure that is the best deck for this type of build

[@TechnicallyaNomad]

How do the VESCs perform long term? I already had two burn out on me

[@adrian2275]

good work keep it up

[@cryye8569]

Hey! How is the board holding up? thinking of building one

[@gle4178]

Now I wanna make one! How heavy is it?

[@moto1594]

whats the range im leaning towards the diyeboard kit

[@jakedaniels7896]

FYI, For the lack of a belt tensioner, you can just add an idler and use a longer belt

[@azdownhillbeast]

You have any pics or links on how to do this?

[@ConsumerEX]

Can you list your DIY Eboard kit please,,,

[@nonenone6410]

Please do an update and finush this board like ( the foisted

[@worachart111]

nice ..i like it

[@xpolentaedgex]

cool review, but the comparision between DIY vs RIPTIDE has one crucial spec that wasn´t mentioned. riptide has 6s voltage battery and the diy has 10s voltage, so the diy will be more fast.

[@skatemetric627]

They're both 6S

[@xpolentaedgex]

SkateMetric i am sorry, i commented the wrong video hahaha , i was talking about the meepo vs riptide x diy video. but anyway, this video make me think. why has this kit has more kick than , let´s say, riptide since both has the same dual motor specs (this is what a think). is it because lipos vs "standard low quality" lithium batteries that comes with riptide or the VESC vs "standard low quality" ESC that comes with riptide?

[@skatemetric627]

@@xpolentaedgex the batteries are much higher discharge and the ESC is configured to utilize them.

[@fuckkmyballs]

Guys, you need to sell your custom e-boards, I will definetely buy it

[@frgmnt7313]

What's the range on that?

[@roveism]

The board is hideous, but everything else looks smick. I need one

[@Scotttarlow]

Look at arcboards. My Alieron v1 is only 9.5 lbs and i've gotten to 25mph on flat ground. It's only 1 drive, but its a powerful drive

[@skatemetric627]

Scott Tarlow ArcBoards did not reply to our request for a test unit, unfortunately.

[@Scotttarlow]

Yeah - I doubt they would send one. They along with metroboard are probably the top short production boards on the market. (the new boosted too, if you dont mind going only 18-20mph).

[@skatemetric627]

Scott Tarlow Good thing we had extra parts lying around then.

[@ATLracing]

Scott Tarlow I don't really mind going only 18-20 MPH on a 30" board. I like having the option to go a little faster, but then I have to step up my safety gear, and that kinda defeats the purpose of a smaller board. Torque is a bigger concern for me. I'd really like to get my hands on an Arc board at some point though.

[@Scotttarlow]

thats a really good point, I don't know if you have ridden an inboard since the update, but the torque on the alieron is better than that, but probably not as good as most dual belt setups. The riptide's torque is trash though, mostly because of its battery.

[@yanzodadon]

Test an evolve board

[@shilezi]

nice

[@chino916]

Doesnt this video sound like its sped up a little

[@moto1594]

I'm doing the same thing but with the entire kit from diy boards here www.diyeboard.com/10s5p-360wh-battery-esc-dual-motor-belt-drive-power-truck-kit-p-590.html

[@jakedaniels7896]

What deck did you use?

[@lampree]

Looks like a 30" Globe Sun City

[@temporarymomentary]

It's a big no if the board is not waterproofed.

[@calebsherman886]

I mean, it's DIY After all... Do it yourself!

[@CaptainBBS]

try kicking a belt motor hub motor (replace after 2 year) diy esk8 a wowgo mini with sanyo battery

[@nerdgold3535]

Riptide R1 on steroids?

[@huyphan1996]

Hub motors > belt motors

[@skatemetric627]

Huy Phan We disagree.

[@huyphan1996]

You should ask my friend who changed 3 belts for this Boosted last year lol

[@yourusernamehere]

I prefer hub motors by a lot. Belts might be more comfortable to ride, but they are insanely loud and can't be pushed as easily as a regular board. Hub motors are quiet and can be pushed very easily.

[@ATLracing]

Huy Phan Three belts in a year? That doesn't seem too bad to me.

[@rustler08]

Sure, if you ride in an area with no hills. I'll take the torque of the belt motor any day, because 80% of my commute is hills, all of them in excess of 15 degrees.