Exway Flex Review and Comparison - Budget eBoard With Premium Features

[@eBoard3R]

*one of the most enjoyable Exway Flex reviews I've watched* 👏🏼👏🏼

[@eSkateHub]

Wow! Thanks, I appreciate that! 🙏

[@skisandcars]

Really great video dude. I'm all IN! Thanks.

[@gavinmurphy0417]

Wonderful review! I bought the exway flex back in april. The only problem I have with it is the BMS error. Exway is sending me a new battery soon. I also am making it a custom board soon adding vinyl wrap and dope grip on the top, stickers on the back, a new belt drive and finally cloud wheels

[@eSkateHub]

Oh what's the BMS error that you're getting? That sounds like some awesome mods. I'd love to see pictures when it's done.

[@gavinmurphy0417]

@@eSkateHub i believe it just means the battery communications port is having a hard time. because on the quick riot manual it says "please Check battery communications port" but yea every time i got over like 13 miles an hour i have to slow back down because if i continue to speed by it will disconnect flying me forward. and most definitely ill show you when its finished.

[@eSkateHub]

Oh man, that is so scary! They had an issue like this a while back. Hopefully the new battery fixes your problems.

[@Sir-Kay]

The issue with certain reviews is, we never get to watch a follow up 1000miles or a few years down the line. In other words, what do you feel about the same board now. Has the love for it died now 3 year later? if so, what rides & feel the same but, maybe with a little more range & still low budget like the Flex today? I weigh 230lbs by the way, I cherish range more than I do speed although I must admit I live in a hilly area so, a lil bit of power won't hurt.

[@raymondhaley5223]

What about adding cloud wheel to the flex hub? Just the cloud sleeves

[@TLCampbell24]

Great review. the Exway Flex more flex than the Backfire G3? Does the Exway Flex (with hub motors) wobble less or more than the Backfire when riding between 20-22 MPH? Does one have better bushings than the other? I'm looking to buy my first board. No experience. Want a board that minimizes wobbling at those speeds.

[@alxshots]

Haven’t reviewed the zealot! Great video man loved it enjoying my flex everyday :)

[@eSkateHub]

Thanks man! Glad to hear you're loving the Flex. Have you got Hubs or the Riot kit?

[@WatchDoggyDog]

@@eSkateHub he seems like a RIOT kinda guy to me...I may be too...probably but hmmm comes down to which is more waterproof perhaps

[@briancunningham_21]

It would be nice to know the difference in sound. I really don't want it to be super loud.

[@jasons81]

Hay mate my x1 hub has poo itself would you know were I could get a new one Jason.

[@yesdavidstevens]

Your videos are awesome and it's apparent how much work gets put into them. Great job.

[@eSkateHub]

Thanks David. I appreciate it!

[@eddielolivares3952]

How did you get ''more'' range with the belts?

[@whoswoo9070]

Nice review of the flex. I plan to get one for use on my university campus. The board that you haven’t review is the backfire zealot.

[@eSkateHub]

Thanks! I think the Flex would be prefect for cruising around campus.

[@Ntzgt]

I sold my onewheel pint x planning to buy an eboard. Should i get the exway flex or exway wave mini 2?

[@SonerBaysal]

Another underrated channel. I have been checking your reviews to figure out which eskate to buy. I am a beginner and I would like to get in hobby with my first eskateboard. Which board would you recommend? I need around 30km range with belt motor and something comfortable since I am a beginner. Roads are pretty good in Finland and there is cycle path everywhere so wheels are not so big issue only size i have no clue with? Keep up the good work. Your hard work will payoff for sure! Note: at the end of the reviews on final thoughts it would be helpful if you mention which user lvl it fits the best. Ex: beginer or advanced

[@MooseKnuckleWarrior]

Really good Exway. You guys deserve a huge round of applause. One guy - Single clap* 🤭 Seriously though, great, in depth, review. I've watched a bunch from well established KZbin creators and yours seemed to have covered the necessary specs that has me reaching for my wallet to finally get into e-skating as this seems to be a great place to start. Keep up the great work my dude!

[@sangokudbz79]

Picked the riot last summer, just ordered the hub. It's a realllly great board, but I can't stand having to remove rocks every ride. And by every ride I mean about every ride doing just normal street riding. Didn't happen on my boosted as often.

[@esk8jaimes]

"The battery is self-aware!" This is what led to Skynet and Terminators...

[@eSkateHub]

Hahaha!! Let's hope our electric skateboards don't start riding us in the future! 😂

[@eBoard3R]

😂😂 now im scared 😱

[@tristan3456]

@@eSkateHub 😳

[@skisandcars]

You've not reviewed the blue one?

[@o0ace0o]

how do they perform when suddenly it rains?

[@darthmemeious9526]

i've ordered this baby up and am really exicted for it, especially since i saved up using black friday... tho because czech roads are like they are... gonna get the clouds because any other way would be suicide (got the riot of course) nice vid btw, thx helped me decide.

[@MichaelHurdleStudio]

Really good review. I want one now.

[@kemckelv]

Great review bro

[@eSkateHub]

I appreciate it

[@lotus12301]

Backfire zealot! Nice review man! Got my exway flex last week!

[@eSkateHub]

Thanks!! How are you liking it so far?

[@lotus12301]

@@eSkateHub its awesomethe concave makes you feel so locked in! i got the hub version cause in my country its still illegal to eskate.

[@eSkateHub]

Haha! Riding stealth, I love it!

[@tomasstanford9277]

Cool review!

[@eSkateHub]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! 🙏

[@kemckelv]

Does the zealot destroy the flex or is it close?

[@eSkateHub]

It's pretty close. I prefer the ride feel of the Flex over the Zealot, but the Zealot is a tad faster. Range is comparable.

[@reapz4655]

best reviw video ive seen in a while

[@eSkateHub]

Thanks! Can I ask what did you like about it? And if there was anything you didn't like? (Trying to make my videos better each time)

[@reapz4655]

@@eSkateHub i like the way you split things up and keep the interest But maybe not as loud music Overall great guide man👍

[@DRCIbiza]

Well done with this review

[@esk8jaimes]

Kinda sad this only has a 6ah battery, was hoping for a 8ah battery options too.

[@eSkateHub]

Yeah, fingers crossed the offer something bigger in the future, but knowing Exway, they like to keep things fairly simple.

[@eBoard3R]

100% agree, feel like most boards should now rock 8Ah (288Wh) as minimum

[@nightwingsurfer]

Great review. Thanks. What if you run out of battery, can you use it like a normal skateboard?

[@eSkateHub]

If you're using the hub motors, you can easily use it like a regular skateboard. However, if you're using the Riot kit, it's a lot harder to kick push and isn't really recommended.

[@pico_sandoval]

Nathan this was a GREAT review- thank you so much for the time/effort you put into this. Curious about how much you weigh? I'm thinking about an Exway and wanted a realistic idea of the range which I know has several factors but weight is a big factor.

[@jochemscheffel3133]

Does anyone know if this board has a free mode

[@blindboygrunt7711]

Yes

[@eSkateHub]

Do you mean like the Boosted Board reverse function? It does. You can turn it on and off in the Exway app.

[@victorbesnoux5734]

Can you try and review the Exway wave?

[@eSkateHub]

I sure can! I've got one on the way 😁

[@victorbesnoux5734]

@@eSkateHub cool thks! you're the best!

[@esk8jaimes]

I too want to see a review on the Exway Wave! 🙏

[@victorbesnoux5734]

@@eSkateHub If after a wave review, you could do a comparison between the flex and wave, that would be greatly appreciated

[@eSkateHub]

Yeah, I can do a Flex and Wave comparison. What kind of specs or features would you be most interested in?

[@TURIECFOTO]

how u hit 49kmh? my max is 44 (i have 70kg)

[@eSkateHub]

Yeah I think you could definitely get faster. Have you used the Exway app? You might need to turn off Safe mode, increase your acceleration and turn on Turbo. All can be done in the app. I have a video outlining everything in the App too. Let me know how you go.

[@TURIECFOTO]

@@eSkateHub jesus.. im not a noob. safe mode is off, turbo on, everyday i check my motors, belts, bearings, wheels.. top speed was 44.95kmh max:)

[@eSkateHub]

I'm just trying to help here mate. Not everyone is aware of the App. Have you tried calibrating the remote?

[@davidgiraud74]

Awesome video! Very complete! Thank you, any idea what’s the life time of those battery’s how many charge it would handle before getting less perf please?

[@eSkateHub]

Generally, a Li-Ion battery will get between 300-1000 cycles before you starting seeing a performance decline. I know that's a huge range, but it all depends on the quality of the cells. For Exway specifically, I'd like to believe they use better quality components, but with batteries, you just never know. I gave my Miles Dual to a friend who rode it almost everyday and the battery lasted about a year.

[@eSkateHub]

I'd actually love to hear other peoples experiences with battery cycles and longevity.

[@markanthony6638]

Appreciate the review I’m buying this for my partner for christmas

[@simonb3280]

The zealot is not reviewed yet. Can't wait to see more reviews!

[@eSkateHub]

Nice one man!

[@fnoffer]

Awesome video ! Answer to your Question is the Backfire Zealot =)

[@eSkateHub]

Bang on!

[@aladdin8860]

Are you able to review Zetazs knight cross skateboard too?

[@eSkateHub]

Oh geez... What is that thing..? It looks really dangerous.

[@marlousacote6045]

The Zealot 😊. Nice video. Btw exway wheels has 12 elliptical holes kegel has 10.

[@eSkateHub]

Ahh thanks man. I made a mistake there. I'll update it in the description.

[@nicholasalexander1644]

Would u say that there's kind of a breaking in process to the board? My dad kind of hopped on it (he's around 190) and it made a kind of unnerving crack sound if you know what I'm saying. Just want to make sure it's not anything major. Thanks!

[@KevinKamto]

that sounds totally major

[@eyeheisenberg2278]

Hi. Just wanted to say this was a very helpful video covering some great points. I would have liked to hear how well the wheels do with small stones you get on the road. They are so annoying. And i was a little dissapointed at the end as would have like some real time footage of the riding. Listening to how you feel about it or narrated over. I dunno as i dont make vids :) Anyway. Good video

[@eSkateHub]

Hey thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate that. I'm always looking to improve my videos. I am starting to do more live riding footage and talking about the riding feel in my newer videos. I have another Flex video coming up which I'll be sure to include the riding footage in. As for the small stones, they're always going to be a little bit of a problem with street wheels. On the Flex in particular, riding over them at a slower speed is fine but as soon as you go to turn too hard on them, the back wheels slide out. This is where Cloudwheels would be great.

[@PsychicMedicine94]

Really fantastic review! I've watched all the KZbin reviews and this is the best. Very thorough and clear. I would love to see a Backfire Zealot review! Also I would love to win a pair of orangutan wheels! That blue colour would suit my longboard perfectly! Btw, 'm planning to get a zealot soon, just waiting on your review now. For a while I've been stuck between the flex Vs zealot. Have u done a video on maintenance tips for eboards and how they differ from maintenance of regular longboards?

[@eSkateHub]

Hey thanks for the compliments 😀 I'm so glad the reviews helped you.😊 The Backfire Zealot review is coming really soon. It has taken me so long to organise it, I'm sorry. I'll also do a comparison of the Flex vs Zealot to try and make your decision easier. I haven't done a video on maintenance for electric skateboards but that is a great idea. I'll put one together!

[@kemckelv]

@@eSkateHub 👀👀

[@vigneshgandham3782]

Pretty good review man. I was looking at this board but got discouraged due to its lack of "water resistance" and shorter warranty period. How is the freewheeling capability of the hub drives? is it doable when you are out of battery? Back to waterproofing- Although this is rated IP55, what do you think about it when compared to maxfind 4 pro? I am in need for some advice between the two!

[@eSkateHub]

Freewheeling on the hub motors is pretty good. Obviously not as easy as on a traditional skateboard but you can definitely get away with it. It's waaaay better than on belt drives. Even though the Maxfind Max4 Pro has a higher water resistance rating, I really doubt that it is that good, because of the way the 'quick swap' battery system is designed. I'd say they are both comparable in terms of water resistance. The more important thing to know when riding in wet weather is the type of wheels. With the slick street wheels, you are going to slide all over the place with even a slight turn and could be very dangerous. If you think you're going to be riding in the wet a lot (I saw your other comment), you might want to consider something with AT wheels or Cloudwheels.

[@Zo3nator]

Great video

[@Photo_Cyclist]

Hey man, watching this now. Reddit has been inundated recently with this serious riding security issue with many Exway boards where the board just decides to switch to reverse mode while you're accelerating and cruising at 30 km/h. Apart from this, did you ever manage to make a Zealot review? Cause you said in the comments it was coming soon, but I can't find it 😅 Thank you for your work!

[@shenvega6688]

Ok my man. You can only get one board. You don't have a car and you normally skate 5 miles to work everyday on your regular longboard. You like to skate hard and fast. The weather is incredibly temperamental, so water resistance is a must. Portability is always great. I have skate bag that just barely fits my 37" longboard. If need be, I will want to be able to take the E-board on the bus or the train. I like the portability of the X1 Pro, but I love the range of the Flex. What's your opinion? Which board would you choose? X1 Pro or the Flex?

[@eSkateHub]

Hmmm... Personally, I'd probably got with a Flex Riot with 105mm cloudwheels. I prefer the Flex because I like to carve a little but I don't really do any sliding. The flexibility of the deck will be really comfortable for commuting. And the concave and deck flares give it a better turning circle. The only thing is the water resistance, I wouldn't really want to ride if it was too wet. Definitely not if it's raining. But that kind of goes for both the Flex and X1 Pro. Portability might be a tad better with the X1 Pro, but there's not too much of a difference. Is your skate bag a backpack? Or like a slim shoulder case? I'm just wondering if the Flex would fit in your bag.

[@shenvega6688]

@@eSkateHubTrue. Honestly, I think I will just keep my push deck for the portability and go with the Flex. I've got this old vans backpack that I've had for like 15 years. It's made for skate boards but my 37" push deck straps to it. Just barely, but securely enough for plane and train travel. It's my main "long distance" travel backpack because it's generous in size and It's got the waist strap support as well which helps takes the weight off your shoulders. I don't travel enough to get X1 Pro, and with the Flex, I can make my journey to and from work on one charge if need be. Maybe I can just remove the battery and then strap the deck if I need to travel or if I get caught in the rain.

[@shenvega6688]

@@eSkateHub thanks for the reply and the sweet video! I really feel good about the Flex, which is a load off my mind!

[@pedromorais3082]

You haven’t reviewed the backfire zealot!

[@eSkateHub]

Spot on!! 😀

[@adiep662]

They don't have orangatang kegel cores they have their own 12 hole core. I prefer the riot drivetrain over the hubs and instead on buying an essay flex soon. Aside from that nice review!

[@eSkateHub]

Oh man, thanks for the heads up! That's really good to know!

[@hunterberg2189]

the tiniest rock messed up my riot belt after 2 rides. Very dissapointed with the product, wish I knew how to fix it.

[@4evrEpic]

It's just a belt. They're like the skateboard version of shoe laces. Snapping one doesn't mean the shoe is unusable, you know? Just order a new belt and you're fine. They tale about 10 mins for a newbie to install so don't fret. You're totally ok!

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

So what you're saying is unless you want a board that is quieter then there's absolutely no reason that you should be purchasing the board with the hub motors. Now I know he mentioned this but there's a reason why I didn't just list this As a reason for picking the hub setup over the riot setup And that is because $50 is not enough money to cause an individual to choose to purchase the cheaper model over the more expensive. I mean if you're looking at a product that has a value of $100 and then there's a secondary competing consumer product at a close to equal value that is $50 less than of course that's going to be a no-brainer. But we're talking about budget boards cost anywhere from 650 to $850 on average and $50 at that cost is really just irrelevant. So in conclusion I don't really see any reason as to why somebody would choose to not opt for the riots set up outside of wanting a quieter board or a motor that has less moving parts in some of which are exposed comparative to the other.

[@ryanrivera7217]

hey , i saw you in the new Star Wars game!

[@WatchDoggyDog]

This is so awesome!! Hub is tempting but so is the riot...either one will do :))

[@hueyh5637]

Been an evolve guy for years, was considering upgrade, but the Hadean is a whopping $3000!!! I’ll pass this time Just purchased a exway riot flex, for the price, seems like good value, hopefully it’s a quality ride and product.

[@christophermelton6857]

Hey can u sell me one of your enorad please with a belt with gud too speed

[@johnguluarte6803]

The flex is a step up

[@eSkateHub]

It sure is my man!

[@johnguluarte6803]

@@eSkateHub I got a question for you my friend so I just got my new backfire zealot and I was wondering if you know of any aftermarket tire suppliers where I can buy some off brand off-roading type wheels like the cloud wheels but not have to pay such an extreme price for tires?

[@johnguluarte6803]

By the way I got to say the zealot is just a step up from the G3 for sure the only thing I don't like about it doesn't have really good freewheel at all and it's really loud in comparison to the hub motors

[@eSkateHub]

The only other brand I know of who are doing these types of wheels is MBS. You could potentially get some 6" pneumatics on there, but that would require new pulleys and belts too. Plus you might get some wheel bite with the bigger wheels. I haven't tried it to be honest.

[@FrancisLoma]

great review, but your music is too loud specially when you transition.

[@kdee5802]

im getting one...... woopy

[@semka777]

спасибо!

[@imasilol]

Backfire Zealot :D

[@eSkateHub]

Good eye!! 😉

[@jameschristensen1658]

i think it’s the zealout

[@eSkateHub]

Yeeehh boooy!!

[@nickohhlie9468]

Backfire Zealot!

[@eSkateHub]

Bingo!

[@SauceyTycoon]

im gona take a guess and say the Zealot lol

[@eSkateHub]

Good guess ;)

[@tonytipit]

The zealot i think 🤔

[@eSkateHub]

Nice one! 😀

[@contorta960]

Definitely. My flex riot just arrived and the wheel flares are so uncomfortable. Too much wheel flare paired with the concave.. the concave would be ok if it wasn't for the wheel flares. My GTR has concave and that is still uncomfortable for me. This would be hell so straight for sale on Facebook. I'm thinking Zealot or BKB Duo for my no.2

[@contorta960]

Epileptic folks, we have same banding going on! Electronic shutter? Shutter speed is too low me thinks. Hope no one is flopping around on the floor like a fish after this! The riot motors are 750 watts each, so that's 1 X 1500 or 2 x 750, not 2 x 1500, lol what? Can't just double the specs like that! 😂 That's evolve that has 2 X 1500. Anyway my flex riot just arrived (after 3 months) and the wheel flares are so uncomfortable. Too much wheel flare, that paired with the concave is too much.. the concave would be ok if it wasn't for the wheel flares. My GTR has concave and even that is still uncomfortable for me. This would be hell so going straight for sale on Facebook. I'm thinking Zealot or BKB Duo for my no.2, this Flex Riot was an impulsive buy when my GTR was getting it's motor controller replaced.

[@eSkateHub]

Yeah, sorry about that small bit of light stuttering. I'll sort that out in future videos. The _rated power_ of the motors are Hub 2x600W / Riot 2x750W and the _max power_ is Hub 2x1200W / Riot 2x1500W. The motors will run at the rated power for pretty much the majority of the time and bump to the max power only when necessary, like climbing really steep hills. Yeah those deck flares aren't everyone's cup of tea. I really like them because it makes turning so easy and I always know exactly where my feet are without looking down. But it's not for everyone.

[@ThrottleShortz]

Loved this review I dropped an exway flex review as well if anyone is looking for it:)

[@JacobHorvitz]

its just a copy of boosted board

[@gustygraphics]

Zealot!

[@eSkateHub]

Nailed it!