Easy DIY ESK8? The Maxfind M5 Conversion Kit!

DIY for Electric Skateboards is daunting! I know...I had to go with Godster Amps to do my recent DIY. But what if you could convert almost any skateboard to ESK8, and actually do so yourself? How about if it was pretty much plug n play? Well, the M5 DIY Kit from Maxfind might be your answer!
Check out the M5 kit and other boards here, and use code: TONYB for a small discount on the site:
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Godster Amps did my battery pack and most of the build. Find Godster Amps (Don Juan the builder), who can do a complete build, battery packs, repairs...whatever you need, on Instagram:
/ godsteramps
Some great links from previous reviews:
You can find the Meepo Racing wheels featured in a recent video on the Meepo site, here, and use code TB10 for a discount:
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Interested in Omni ESK8 parts, like the deck and trucks on this DIY? Use the link below, and my code: "VAPORTRAIL" for an extra 5% off:
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MBoards has you covered with most of your DIY supplies, and they sell kick ass full boards too! Check them out here:
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And find MadESK8 here:
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Don't forget you can hit that THANKS button below the video to support the channel!
Here are some links to previous stuff I've reviewed on the channel that may be of interest, and most have discount codes:
Interested in Beyond Riders (the armored cargos in this video)? Follow the link below, and use code: TonyB for 10% off on the site:
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For the killer gloves and the armored jacked I wore in this video, check out XBoard. Use code XTONY for 5% off:
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Check out the website, and use code TonyBP for a discount on any Exway product on the site here: bit.ly/3xovrtu
If you're interested in airless rubber AT wheels, or the other cool stuff Shaboardz has in store for you, check em out here, and code "vaportrail" will get you a little added discount: bit.ly/ShabWheelsAT
Interested in the Pilot from Vok Board? Check them out at this link, and use code TonyB to get an extra $20 off:
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Check out the Meepo Hurricane, and the other boards / accessories they offer. It is an affiliate link, and a small percentage of purchases will go to support this channel, but you won't pay any extra, plus code: TB10 will get you a little discount:
Meepo Hurricane
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Interested in the Exway Atlas Carbon 4wd? Find out more, and use code TonyBP for a discount on any Exway product on the site here: bit.ly/3xovrtu
Check out the MAXFIND FF Belt and their other boards here, and use code: TONYB for a small discount on the site: www.maxfind.com?sca_ref=2335303.5CR2D7Wioa
If you're interested in the helmet and pads I wear, you can click the link below. Code TonyB will get you and extra 5% off:
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If you're in the market for killer lights for your bike, or other activities (estate, helmet, backpack...anything!), check out ShredLights here (Use my code for 10% off: TONYB10):
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RiderBag is a great backpack for high visibility and functionality for riders! Code "TonyB" will get you a 12% discount (should show up automatically if you use my link below, or use the code if it doesn't). You can find more info here:
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Many thanks for watching the channel! I'm very humbled by your support over the years, and I hope you enjoy the addition of this content to the channel. Growth is always good!
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[@Maxfind]

Thanks, Tony😘

[@VaporTrailChannel]

Keep the good stuff comin!

[@esk8jaimes]

I always go with 1/2'' risers from D-Street; usually they're a hard plastic but theirs is more a hard rubber compound.

[@VaporTrailChannel]

Nice, I’ll look into that!

[@eBoard3R]

@@VaporTrailChannel agreed, rubberised risers are the way to go 👌🏽👌🏽 Think I got 1 or 2 from D street too

[@imoldgregg8]

You should def make a new video adding risers and redoing it

[@VaporTrailChannel]

You know, if I were to do that, I would probably just do a new board altogether. One of my family members is interested in taking this one and working on it, so I may just let them do that. Thank you so much for watching.

[@pierro91370]

That's interesting but personally I'd prefer to see some direct drive or belt drive trucks with this. It permits to put almost any esk8 urethane wheels

[@VaporTrailChannel]

Yea, totally! If they had a belt option, I’d be all over that 💯 Thank you for watching!

[@esk8jaimes]

I'm struggling to get a response from Yecoo about a replacement MT/S model enclosure, thankfully I have one of these so that's what I'll be using instead. Really like the idea of a quick-release cover for swapping battery packs!

[@VaporTrailChannel]

The battery thing is really something they could all do. Wish it was more standard. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

[@nathanratermann9204]

Dude!! I live in Mt. Airy, and we have a place right outside Southport! If you know it, it’s the Mayberry of the coast 😂. Anyway, I love to ride my Eskate through these areas. Being tourist hell, me and my wife never have to park!

[@VaporTrailChannel]

lol 😂 exactly! And the roads are often less crowded. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

[@Phrancis5]

Wow! KDH. I grew up near there in EC, but have been living in PDX for decades now. So when I turned 50 a few yrs ago and bought a Yocaher pintail longboard that ended up collecting dust, cause I'm old and outta shape. I thought about electrifying it and this Maxfind seems like the perfect kit. However, the highly rated Wowgo 3E (belt drive) complete e-board is actually cheaper than this kit, so I'll likely just do that. Never did the esk8 thing, but it looks like a blast.

[@VaporTrailChannel]

It’s so much fun! Wowgo is a decent brand…not the best but good. Belt drive is much preferred for me, so not a bad option. Just looked at it, and that’s a good price too! If you ever make down my way, hit me up and we’ll go for a ride! And, I’m about to turn 56 on Tuesday, so you’re never too old 😜 Check out some of my other ESK8 vids for some good tips, and I have some on riding gear like helmets, armored clothes, etc. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

[@Phrancis5]

@@VaporTrailChannel Ah, you're a gemini GenX'r too! Just watched your Jking jupiter vid and the AT route does look tempting. That ESC throttle does sound concerning. I was into the FPV drone building hobby for awhile and know hobbywing ESCs are smoother and apparently used in esk8. I live so far away now, but still have family in EC. I'll hit you up next time I visit - although it looks like you can't fly with these esk8 boards...

[@VaporTrailChannel]

@@Phrancis5 Sorry for the late reply! Yea, the JKING you watched might have been the first version. That one had some jerkiness for the throttle. Check out the new version (later on my channel) as that one has all of those kinks worked out. Thanks again!

[@biddle444]

Perfect kit for putting on a deck and cruisin around😎😎 That’s the exact same deck I used for eskate con that I put my voyager and dbl KPs on to race. I luv the deck and definitely was low. A half inch riser works good with that deck. Great video. 😎😎

[@VaporTrailChannel]

Hey man! Thanks for the view / comment. I didn’t realize that this is the same deck. That’s cool, and I guess I don’t make a bad choice, just need to get them risers on there. Look forward to seeing you again sometime bro!

[@eBoard3R]

*Not a back deck choice* 👌🏽⚡️🤟🏽⚡️👌🏽 A couple of small mods and it'll be great

[@VaporTrailChannel]

Exactly! I dig the deck