Electric skateboard conversion kit: Build, review, and a kickflip

[@nichenry5220]

Thanks for watching!! Holler at me with any questions.

[@emgeemann]

Yo Nic! Thanks for making this review. To (hopefully) help a bit with the truck mounting confusion: the manual displays Reverse Kingpin (RKP) trucks; not Traditional Kinpin (TKP) trucks mounted backwards. They *look* backwards because they are the opposite of normal truck geometry, but you are never supposed to mount TKP or RKP trucks in the opposite orientation of how they are built to be used. Otherwise, they just countersteer (like you experienced) and are basically un-rideable. If you mount your Indy trucks in their normal orientation, and preferably with some tall risers, the whole setup would function much better. That still doesn't mean it's for everyone, but it would be a major improvement (and something their user manual should have definitely clarified)!

[@nichenry5220]

Mike Girard thanks for the info! I didnt think they would work when I mounted them but was just following the pictures in the instructions. I dont know much about longboard stuff or “rkps” but now know for next time 😂.

[@emgeemann]

@@nichenry5220 My pleasure! I can definitely understand the confusion. Hopefully the next ride is more straightforward :)

[@JamiePlumley]

What size was that deck ???

[@nichenry5220]

@@JamiePlumley 8.5

[@noontide2149]

I've said it once and I'll say it again, this guy Nic is the future of CNET.

[@G7ennx]

Skateboard trucks are basically a hinge that makes them turn around a line between the pivot cup and the middle of the bushings. "Reverse kingpin" trucks aren't on backwards, they're just a different design that moves the axle to the other side of the bushings

[@MH-yr4zl]

I’m glad an actual skater made a vid about this and dude is funny af

[@dr.eskateboard3381]

900 bucks for single hub? you can buy the parts for around 200.

[@lainiwakura2495]

It's the only hub motor on the market that mounts on every truck. It's better to pay more and ride on your own trucks than the garbage ones.

[@dr.eskateboard3381]

@@lainiwakura2495 you can buy a hub motor truck and hub motor for about 100 dollars. esc and battery additional 100-200 depending on where you get it.

[@lainiwakura2495]

@@dr.eskateboard3381 I don't want a garbage motor and a garbage truck. Im going to take unlimited motor and custom battery, esc and remote.

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

@@lainiwakura2495 grab dual belt motors for 100, vesc for 160, good batteries for 200, still 460 and 35mph top speed, great hill climbing, about 20 times more powerful than this board u watching. Do the math and save.

[@mafty_x]

@@lainiwakura2495 brands like backfire sell there hub motor but they cost $200/300

[@marcosmacielcalleros8321]

First time here. Nice vid,nice feeling to watch. You guys are formidable

[@Des_Zee]

Trial and error is a beautiful thing. It's dope. 800 bucks is steep but if the board breaks you can just get a new one.

[@ddtalk]

I think I would just buy a boosted board since this kit is so expensive. ..and the boosted goes a lot farther on a single charge..just sayin...cool video though!!

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

David Talkington company dead now

[@ddtalk]

David Lee Ashkenazi ..😮. Wow! I didn't know! I will check for the story....that was a great product! I never rode one but you could tell through customers etc.. I'm in a wheelchair so even though I can't ride I like the tech! Thanks for letting me know!!

[@TheSparkart]

Ofcourse its dead... it cost way more than an electric skateboard... bad business model.

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

@@TheSparkart it's boosted boards that's dead. Boosted is bankrupt and no longer producing new boards, one guy bought their entire back stock and is selling them off and I've had both a boosted and the race version of this and the loaded one kills it hands down. Batteries are swappable so you can extent the range to as many batteries you can carry

[@quinnfoster4671]

you mean a lacroix

[@ourcore]

Cool video, but dude, you're gonna get wheel bite with wheels that big on a deck like that with no wheel wells or cutouts. As for RKP trucks, they're not proprietary to Loaded, they're just standard on general longboards, which is the kinda deck that's recommended for the kit. You're spot-on in saying that eboards aren't meant to replace regular boards, they're just meant for commuting and bombing streets at hill speeds. Enjoy!

[@nichenry5220]

Ah, got it, thanks for the info! I haven't got wheel bite yet. I used two sets of risers and tightened the trucks way more than I would on my normal board. Also the kits are supposed to work with just about any board so I think most won't have wheel wells.

[@ourcore]

@@nichenry5220 Yeah, the extra risers and over-tightened trucks tend to compromise the ride-it starts to feel too high and stiff. Personally, I love carving, so I can't sacrifice that haha. The kit will theoretically work with basically any board and you won't see wheel wells on symmetrical/pool decks, but it's geared towards longboards. If you ever wanna test any other eboards or join a group ride, check out nyceboarding.com

[@contorta960]

Look at Bustin Yoface board... Some eboards are trick skateboards

[@ourcore]

@@contorta960 I'm familiar with it. I don't really like it, it's still heavy for popping. I like kicktails and short decks on eboards, but I wouldn't take it to a park

[@contorta960]

@@ourcore so you can't ride it, so that means eboards aren't for tricks period all because you can't do it? You have your preferences, good, we all do. But don't tell the world what something is or isn't for based on what you do. I'm not a pro downhill rider, but I'm not going to say a caster board can't bomb a hill just because I can't do it. Eskates are epic I'm bowls, absolutely epic! And the weight you speak of is only partially true. You can save weight with hollow trucks and in Bustins case they're running a very small battery. Yes the wheels are too big of you ask me. There is a void in the market with wheels below 80mm. But that void will be filled.

[@pasha_houston]

I do MTB, same for me in regards to ebikes.. lol.. I ain't getting one, no way! However I am interested in getting an electric skateboard ..lol.. that I don't mind.

[@bryanjohnson8162]

The one wheel drive skateboards are always more squrrly. You could have got a direct drive, two wheel drive, revell kit for the same price or less. Top speed of 27mph with a range of 6 to 10 miles.

[@nichenry5220]

Right on, maybe I'll try that one next

[@bryanjohnson8162]

Ronnie Sarmiento channel has a review on that kit plus the four wheel drive version adding a second kit

[@edmaluf]

Waaaaay overpriced. You're better off buying a proper electric board and keeping your old school skate board intact.

[@jarule275]

This one might be overpriced but buying a full e-deck isn't a good option for people who like actual two tail skating.

[@neilblanchard1268]

Have you tried unlimited mode yet, needs a software update apparently, but could suit a normal skaters riding style better than relying on the remote so much. Be interested to hear what you make of it.

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

Having skated for 20 minutes, I fear pushing.

[@zenmoto369]

2:40 is when I left with the speed of light!

[@joaquinninoortega156]

Hes so fun to watch :D.

[@georgehennen]

Wondering why it's so expensive compared to just getting an electric skateboard

[@normjohnson9176]

batteries. the batteries cost a small fortune.

[@capcom4eva]

@@normjohnson9176 not any more, batteries have dropped dramatically in price, since this 1st launched. Unfortunately, their pricing never reflected that price drop. You can buy a Backfire g2 for about $400, complete with deck and double the range for what they charge over $700 for. Since it’s half the range & no deck this kit, if fairly priced, should be between $169-$250 for the single kit. The mark up is too high.

[@DavidBanner10]

Great work fellas, keep up the work 😁

[@joefoley4358]

Aye awesome video an we'll said on most stuff in video besides u can build a powerful one fo less than $200 if u try a lil to look fo real

[@salmonline]

How many comments about that mustache will it take for you to get rid of the thing?

[@nichenry5220]

N/A

[@semarugaijin9451]

SEND ONE TO BRAILLE ARMY NOW ! ! ! ! !

[@ponypowerperformance7185]

My 120 dolar board does the same exact thing sir u got ripped for 770

[@remymartin15]

After the skateboard dies can you treat it like a regular skateboard by using your feet?

[@nichenry5220]

Remy P yeah but it’s crazy heavy if you want to do anything other than push around

[@BKHD8]

Feels weird seeing Mccaren in a KZbin video.

[@eddorvil586]

Same. Used to play soccer here for my high school varsity league like 6 years ago

[@fathanaziz0746]

I dreams like testing skateboard electric First time.

[@Peizxcv]

Way too expensive. It is just Chinese ODM product with an American label.

[@rfv618]

It's designed in Spain, Unlimited owns all the patents, there's nothing like it in the market.

[@Peizxcv]

RFV Like HMD Nokia is “Finnish”

[@Osman-fx4ll]

Bruh, a boosted mini costs $750. This is definitely not worth it...

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

Boosted is bankrupt and no longer producing new boards, one guy bought their entire back stock and is selling them off and I've had both a boosted and the race version of this and the loaded one kills it hands down.

[@Osman-fx4ll]

@@MuMBlzTOKES024 alright ig, its been a year since my comment so i don’t know much about where boosted is rn in the electric skateboard market. I’m more into motorcycles now tho 😏

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

@@Osman-fx4ll yeah sorry I noticed that time difference after I posted that forgot to make the comments newest first 😔

[@iReima]

Seven hundred and you still need to assemble it?

[@_365x]

Reima i mean it's just a attachment to make ur current board electric

[@quinnfoster4671]

@Rocky Mountain Way those 700 boards have garbage thane sleeves on the hubs and no putting these good otang ones on

[@knoopx]

lol for $769 you can actually buy a couple of dual-motor electric skateboards with +150W/h battery xD

[@johnsweda2999]

Yeah it would be better if they drove both wheels simultaneously, if you had a long motor with a worm gear you could use a standard wheels plus you're driving both wheels and having a gearing. nobody makes a version like that

[@nichenry5220]

The top tier model of this kit drives both back wheels. Also after riding around for like 5 minutes I realized that if I had used this with my standard wheels, every crack would send me flying

[@johnsweda2999]

@@nichenry5220 ok

[@quinnfoster4671]

worm gear no, they suck for anything but a slow slow moving arm. Boardnamics M1 drive, is the best option.

[@LucciGucci-q1o]

this is so funny he says hes been skating for 20 years and then he proceeds to put the trucks on backwards causing them to turn the opposite direction. then he says they are design for proprietary reverse truck yet that's not the case the installation was just based on reverse king pin trucks which are common with any longboard or cruiser so they are not proprietary they are actually a standard and thee standard for eskates. i wonder how someone goes around getting a job at CNET because it would be much more constructive if i got a job there instead of always correcting their hosts in the comments of their videos

[@josephantenucci]

Still waiting for this conversion to be seamless..someone needs to build the battery into the truck and get that damn wheel size down

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

You don't want the batteries in the truck the way they are in this set up you can own multiple batteries and swap them out when they run out of juice. I have the race edition with the double wheel motors and batteries. I have 4 extra batteries so I have tripled my range on it from around 12-18 miles to around 30

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

And when you are mobbing at 28 miles an hour the wheel size is almost required for the unseen gaps and cracks to not throw you off the board.

[@quinnfoster4671]

it exists but is nearly vaporware. a single drive gearbox and bolt on battery is good enough.

[@alpha_ray_burst]

I like this guy. lol

[@andymartinez1426]

Boosted board is dead 💀 now a new company

[@danielwalker26]

Well yeah it's made for longboard. Longboards are made for travel not tricks.

[@SirSoloSoul]

Unless you can slide like a real longboarder.

[@quinnfoster4671]

@@SirSoloSoul who you called a weeborder

[@противживотного-гуманизм]

Superfun

[@inquieto56]

$900 no thanks

[@willowunleash4590]

Cool...:D

[@esk8jaimes]

Electric skateboard needs a kickstart? Ew, that's no good for hill-starts...

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

It actually works fine for hill starts once you get used to the weight distribution of your body with the acceleration. It only takes a very short kickstart.

[@BadC0]

The revel kit is a much better conversion kit than this and for half the price!

[@MH-yr4zl]

Dog town, dog town baby 😭

[@JohnPaul-zc8ge]

😀

[@PauloHenrique-j9u]

Yo wassup I’m broke from Africa but I have a skateboard can you send me one conversion kit so I can set it up on my sb to go to my work instead of going walking I can send you payment hit me up with answer so I can send you my address

[@jasonhunter6125]

I'm from the good old days with 90 and 92 wheels and this stupid kit will not do it for me

[@TaknikiZone]

First 👍🏻

[@hanzovaliantbattosai5438]

cewek kok berkumis??

[@jimenezsplaylist4618]

You got scammed

[@zolotech1372]

Dude plait your hair

[@nichenry5220]

I don't even know what that means and no I will NOT even google it!

[@xxxmarcoxxx]

Mounted both trucks wrong 😂😅

[@nichenry5220]

I thought I gave a proper disclaimer in the video but yes I went against my better judgment and mounted them backwards cuz I was following the pictures in the instructions 😅

[@xxxmarcoxxx]

@@nichenry5220 on the picture are reverse kingpin trucks... So the picture is actually right ^^

[@lucasplassmeyer3941]

Reverse kingpin trucks and traditional kingpin trucks (Indys) are two different styles of trucks. Both will still have the pivot cup towards the ends of the board. Kinda had the idea down, just not all the hardware.

[@Ib2damnhigh_]

7 miles ain’t enough life time lol

[@MuMBlzTOKES024]

Batteries are swappable so you can extend the range to as many batteries you can carry