I Tried Commuting on an Electric Skateboard for 7 Days

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0:00 - The Challenge
01:50 - Unboxing & Specs
03:45 - Start of the Challenge
04:38 - Day 1
06:23 - Day 2
09:02 - Day 3
09:32 - Day 4
10:19 - Day 5
10:54 - Day 6
12:24 - Day 7
13:34 - Conclusion
In this video I find out what happens if you use an electric skateboard as your main mode of transport. I swapped my bicycle for an electric skateboard and found out about the pros and cons of using this device. I challenged myself to use an electric skateboard over the course of 7 days.
This video is sponsored by Backfire Boards.
Thanks to Backfire, we were able to create this comprehensive video. Check out the link at the top to buy the backfire G2T.
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[@kimathihalley]

:"here in amsterdam some of our roads are paved in cobblestone" me:here in antigua our roads are paved with potholes

[@dashd0t]

Haha

[@ieatsheets7235]

Same it sucks

[@MrRyanocerous]

The same as Ireland

[@pretzl9554]

Kimathi Halley Same in Michigan

[@starstencahl8985]

Here in germany our roads are paved with roadworks

[@vengisma4662]

Guys I think he's using his eletric skateboard as his main mode of transportation

[@RVDL]

what gave it away....

[@buttyz9913]

rvdlaar thanks for letting us know that that was sarcasm

[@elliotpunchios4066]

*m8* you never know my guy there are way to many woooshers on yt

[@AV-zh6tq]

@@elliotpunchios4066 woosh

[@fitnessabdul6811]

@@RVDL r/wooooooooosh

[@ronswanson8141]

I'm going to college and it's either a skateboard or an e-scooter. You sold me on the skateboard.

[@tokin_alien4132]

Ron Swanson good choice

[@earthing3696]

@@EazyRed imagine being salty and a bitch at people who want an electric skateboard.

[@Olorile]

@@earthing3696 No no no, not an electric skateboard. An electric scooter

[@zborek99]

@@Olorile CEO of missing the joke

[@Olorile]

@@zborek99 He fucked up the subject in his sentence idiot. The joke is irrelevant

[@maddocmucmaddocmuc5341]

I see at least 3 skateboards in the room and beer cases almost stacked up to the ceiling. He is prepared for everything.

[@mclera8566]

No helmet. That's just stupid going up to 38km/h.

[@mclera8566]

@cat What not really? Of course it´s stupid to go that fast with no safety. If he falls, he falls directly onto his head.

[@CarolinaRealEstateGuide]

Takes electric board to the gym to run on a treadmill...

[@kitteaux1773]

Rides the skateboard on the treadmill to test the speed

[@Jesusislord.405]

It don't have to be electric

[@twinleaf3076]

@@Jesusislord.405 0:31

[@nemezote]

Yeah, some people want to spend their time running on the treadmill, not walking to the gym, or riding a bus. Smh...

[@narutohokage20]

@@nemezote or learn how to ldp on a cruiser or longboard 😒

[@scottcooper7097]

I commute to and from work on my WowGo 2 and it’s working great! It’s only a mile each way but since I work at an airport, half of that mile is through the terminal, on a floor that’s smooth as silk, so the ride is fun and fantastic!!! I get a lot of looks from people (probably because I’m a 57 yr old on an electric longboard) and lots of positive comments: “Nice board!”, “I need one of those”, “Now THAT’S the way to go!”, “Can I borrow that?”, etc.

[@OriqinLCinema]

are you allowed

[@richguev]

Are you still doing it? I want to do it for a year or so.

[@javonwilliams2616]

"Can I borrow that"?!???

[@gogo.1997]

I became Casey Neistat for a week.

[@rememberme1731]

I did it for a year before I took it out and it started hailing and raining and storming in general needless to say it wasn't water proof to begin with lol

[@moet1114]

Your bank account wouldn’t like that.

[@mistamaog]

Ew

[@aaronlai4082]

More like John hill

[@JayPlays792]

He died along with boosted jmo good ridden's .

[@sleeping8164]

It’s all fun in games until you look at the price tag 2020 edit: that price tag tho 🏷 2021: yeah still cant afford it 2022: i can like almost afford that bro 2023: I bought a 370z 2024: I am a sophomore in high school now

[@Ibrahim-lo1id]

Gaming Rice how much ?

[@zomeiro]

@@Ibrahim-lo1id 699 dollars

[@oliverbass2462]

Bjørn Adam still wayyyyy cheaper than most bikes lol

[@Mayoforme]

You can diy for half the price or less

[@spyne.98]

Moonzin how?

[@bryanjohnson8162]

Why not bring a charger with you and charge it when you're at the coffee shop or the library they have plugins?

[@spaghettigum]

You dont have to wait till its fully charged

[@adama5711]

@BigFatCone Certain boards have regenerative braking, I find it really useful to maintain your battery on a slightly longer commute

[@jimsuarez4302]

30mins is enough, and buying a second battery might be useful.. its not rocket science but it may be for many of you

[@bryanjohnson8162]

@BigFatCone you must have missed the coffee shop part coffee shops let you hang out as long as you want just maybe buy a cup of coffee here and there

[@bryanjohnson8162]

@BigFatCone Sorry you live in a country where you're not allowed to sit at the coffee shop and sit on a laptop or conversate with a friend...

[@Ziobroo23123]

Your editing skills are improving from video to video, nice as always!

[@lil4335]

Yeah

[@miller9426]

Facts just look at the delivery videos he did like 2-3 years ago

[@KieranEboard]

Fantastic video. For more than 2 years already, I commute with an electric skateboard. 7000 km roughly, depends on a 10 km commute each day. Hope this video inspires more people to commute with electric skateboards.

[@TheValbunnys]

Hey can I ask you what mantainance do you do regularly for that miles ? Thank you

[@jerryflames2937]

wow...the CEO of meepo seamlessly making a wholesome comment on a video that doesn't even advertise his company! ❤I'm currently waiting on replacement parts covered under the free 6month warranty since one of my motors stopped working at exactly 300 miles. this made me happy to be a supporter of meepo❤

[@sagew7377]

I'm looking to buy some extra batteries to make my 49 mile roundtrip commute at least a few times per week. I figure the batteries will pay for themselves in no time with 91 octane fuel prices and Mercedes wear and tear costs... not to mention I won't have to sit in traffic and I love my Meepo V3 that I could easily plug in outside of my office.

[@nikoszy2805]

thanks for putting work into this, amazing editing and also getting a bigger youtube into this hobby. nice!

[@tl7653]

What an awesome advertising opportunity for Backfire skateboards. You gave them some awesome exposure in a really professional and well-executed video. I hope other companies see this and choose to sponsor some of your future videos. Your honest and realistic review reminds me of the channel Seth's Bike Hacks, whose channel blew up following a few high-quality videos like this one! All the best dude, hope you continue to improve.

[@ranvids]

It wasn't that great tbh

[@ziya9274]

I'm getting a skateboard now! Thanks for inspiring people!

[@thomasjepsen6750]

Are you getting a normal skateboard or eboard?

[@ziya9274]

A normal one.

[@ayesp6188]

Did you get it yet

[@Nico-yy1fj]

Zackarus that’s awesome man. good luck !

[@clokogames4978]

Zackarus You probably not going to respond, but.... You got it?

[@skateboardbruh]

Getting the board through this link supports the channel: www.backfireboards.com/?ref=PWiuoE3AFjbs

[@nicolasgalvez6691]

Hey Bruno i just wanna thank you, you inspired me to get of my bed and buy a skateboard, now i really suck but im trying my hardest, i said this before but THANK U .

[@natek1993]

Yo man keep pushing dude. We all sucked when we first started. You just gotta stick to it and try and try and try and fall and get back up and try and try again. Never give up and keep pushing dude.

[@BLAZE-1001]

These are the comments I love seeing. I just ordered my electric longboard. I am already pretty good at normal longboards though, so it will be easier for me. Good luck, and keep practicing!

[@adddddhxhcuuc772]

Nice pfp

[@evanfrueh3789]

I love the quality of the content!!!!!! Keep it up man!

[@Maebbie]

taking an electric skateboard to use a treadmill, now thats next level

[@skateboardbruh]

These are the ideas I'm searching the comments for.

[@waqasahmed939]

People already do it with cars tbh. They park and then use the gym

[@waqasahmed939]

People already do it with cars tbh. They park and then use the gym

[@peepoos]

i just skate for an hour on a regular board for cardio

[@crispy2495]

your edits have drasticly improved, keep it up!

[@facundomouzowilliams6996]

That editing brhu! Really great video man. Peace and Love from Argentina

[@EazyJTV]

Wow your video editing got 100x more amazing. Good job bruh🤘

[@claysullivan5347]

10:29 that woman really cut you off

[@colvinau1403]

It’s called a woman on a bike

[@hbhill7563]

Thank you for uploading! I love your new room.

[@Montrosion]

Just bought one of these because of your video, thanks for introducing me to this. Cant wait until it arrives

[@dominiccsantos]

I’m gonna use that guitar holder trick for my board in my room now

[@boramiNYC]

Had G2T for a few months, it's a great board. I had to use support and they fixed the problem quickly and competently. Recent favorite feature is cruise. At 6 mph I can just cruise around with little worries or for videos with two free hands. Look forward to using it more for commute and fun. Solid investment at just $600. From a 3yr Boosted rider.

[@6ftvnderrr]

This editing is on point! Nice vid!

[@Keepingupwithkingp]

This was a fun video to watch, with all the facts you need to know. I’m. Planning on trying one myself so very handy. Thank you great recording and editing style too

[@OH5EDP]

Damn. That was a cool video. I am quite surprised how short a range a factory board has. I commute 30+ kilometres a day on my self made monster. It does come at the cost of it being quite heavy

[@erickdaly6337]

What kind of battery do you use?

[@Coptah]

gonna talk about the pro's and cons, doesn't really mention any cons. Fair enough

[@GL0BETREKKER]

The range seems to be a pretty big con IMO.. But yeah, sponsored vid..

[@jimsuarez4302]

money in his pocket is enough to forget the topic entirely. the 7 days was probably just one day, his editor just divided it up. convincing enough for yt population

[@ultra_exists]

Sponsored videos dont always ask for a positive review

[@hovik8033]

@@jimsuarez4302 doubt that tbh, it wouldnt really make sense because he really enjoys skating and electric skateboarding in his daily life would help him

[@angelimpat5273]

Love this! Awesome editing!

[@wingsdesire1]

LOVE THE DRAMATIC ROLL-IN 😂🤣😂

[@Nicki5]

Please make Uber Eats again! I Love your Vids !

[@opolyk9231]

u deserve so much more fame bruh

[@cartigayvamps8105]

Great video , very entertaining love from the PH

[@gian8152]

Awesome love your content man!

[@jimijackson]

It actually comes in handy. No need to deal with parking..but theres a risk of falling lol but still fun.

[@slinkycues]

10:54 "whats up my cheese"

[@GingerOnWheels]

Nice job with the video! I can tell a ton of work went into editing the front half and it looks great. FYI They also make wall mounts specifically for skateboards, but the guitar mount works too!

[@xyzsourav]

Awesome video 😍😍and fabulous editing 😍😍😇😇☺☺

[@jellybox9649]

Happy national skateboarding day you guys!!!🛹👌🍕

[@baybaygottemmad9464]

Its actually international 😀

[@karlfonner7589]

When is international skateboard day? What is the date?

[@mr.walkemdown8397]

@@karlfonner7589 go/og/leit

[@mikeprzyszlak5242]

I've been doing this on my Riptide R1X with a surf-skate adapter. It's been almost a year now. 8-10 miles a day. Going to the hospital at night for emergencies (when I'm on call). If you're able to skate you should seriously think about it. And if you really know how to skate, you need the Waterborne Surf Kit / Surf Adapter. It's incredibly smooth, super-sharp carves yet unbelievably stable. Unreal. It's great for maximising the fun factor, but also for safety. Avoiding obstacles last minute is much easier when you can quickly turn. I'd recommend the ABEC 11 Refly wheels (74A) which make riding really fast much safer (I switched to other wheels and I crashed on a nasty road patch that wasn't even noticeable on the ABECs). I haven't tried the Boosted 105s (seem amazing) or the evolve 6" All-terrain wheels. I really like the Riptide R1X because it's shorter and has a kicktail. It allows me to carve better.

[@rytterl]

Bought a board for black friday last year. Still in great condition! The battery had some issues for a while, but after getting some advice from the manufacturer, luckily it worked itself out without having to exchange the battery. Best buy I have ever made.

[@prodbymj1983]

Nice man love the new content

[@Sam-wx2xz]

Quality 👌

[@Thezedword12]

There are so many nice little paths to skate. I really wish the U.S. had more dedicated bike paths and bike racks. Most of ours dont go anywhere useful

[@esk8jaimes]

Keep the faith, things can change for the better! Heck, electric skateboards weren't even that good ten years ago! #Believe

[@Dr1MaR]

getting a G3 in spring time once rain slows down in my city. Thanks to you sir, I feel confident purchasing it

[@LilynAround]

You’re the only KZbind I enjoy watching GoPro footage on

[@lovethewicked1367]

Me: looks up how much these are to get one Also me: wth is this it's 600$ I wants this much money

[@middayfatigue]

Happy go skate day 😃

[@rhythmmania6407]

Video is incredibly well done. I'll be riding e-skateboard soon so it is super exciting for me!

[@lostintransit3359]

As someone who came from a regular cruising style of skating, I recently started commuting the 5.5 miles to my job on my new Blitzart Hurricane Electric Longboard and absolutely loving it. Having been paying for Lyft rides for the past month, which are anywhere from $10-$20 dollars per ride, its so much cheaper to ride my board to work and back. Its freeing and fun getting to work now.

[@victorlee705]

More electric skareboard videos and try get a boosted mini x or mellow drive or a video on the smallest electric skateboard

[@annajewel5445]

The meepo mini is the smallest and most fastest e board I've heard of

[@louishook]

This is TV quality and NOT love island level!!! GOOD TV

[@AbdulazizKoleilat]

That guitar holder buy was the most brilliant thing I found in this video lol

[@purplespeckledappleeater8738]

This video is awesome. I learned so much

[@SpringLeafWolf]

Would be so sick to recharge the board when you skate on naturally.

[@JustHereForPopcorn]

I've been using my electric longboard as my main method of commuting for several months now. Really fun and handy since I live in a city where everything is reasonably close by. In Belgium btw.

[@crashtestdummy87]

waar in belgie? kdenk dat ge ook wel veel bekeken word aangezien er praktisch niemand hier mee rijd? (ik ben zelf aant twijfelen tussen een elektrische fiets of skateboard...)

[@JustHereForPopcorn]

@@crashtestdummy87 Sint-Truiden en overal waar ik kom kijkt iedereen wel maar de politie zegt er niets op dus op dat vlak heb ik er nog geen problemen mee ondervonden.

[@tuur9210]

@@JustHereForPopcorn Ik wou net vragen naar je ervaring met de politie. Ondertussen nog problemen gehad? de vage reglementering en de onopvallendheid van een board helpen misschien wel. Ik ben ook niet van plan 39km/u te knallen op de baan.

[@JustHereForPopcorn]

@@tuur9210 Bij droog weer gebruik ik het nog steeds voor alle korte verplaatsingen en nog geen enkele keer gestopt geweest.

[@griizzlerhops633]

Awesome video skateboard bruh! Made me want to get a cruiser now

[@Jonathan-L]

At last! A skateboard video with nice music!

[@robloxgamesalsorealliferol5213]

I committed on a electric skateboard for half a year my friend though it was weird but it was fun

[@Mantorp86]

And then it rained...back to the bike xD

[@itsatanner7739]

Great video! I need one to commute a couple miles to school but I need to save up! Subd, and liked!

[@ihateguac5267]

Awesome video dude👌

[@Toaster_76]

I'm buying my first skateboard soon

[@quedgeleyshredders7061]

Very wise decision!

[@bobelserr5441]

I'm buying my first skateboard at Walmart. It cost $12

[@user-kz1kk4kr2k]

3:40 Start

[@SindreEide93]

I ordered my G2T in february and got it 2 days ago. Today I let one of the employees at my work take the board home and use it untill tomorrow because he really liked it and had a normal crouser board to go home on and I got so much work to do that I do not have time to use it now. I used it a couple of times and for a guy never been on a skateboard before I learned it fast. Already cruse at 15km/h. Will keep riding and improving.

[@cncncnsys7542]

currently on week 2 of commuting daily to and from work in sofia and i love it. my commute is 20km round trip and i use an electric mountain board (due to the conditions of the roads) so far takes me the same time as it took me with a car sitting in traffic.

[@vintagesixties]

Did you have to recharge during those 14.2 km on Day 6?

[@skateboardbruh]

Nope! Didn't charge it during any of the days. (only overnight) I think the battery died on day 2 a lot faster because my bearings were tightened too much.

[@tianyinshen3377]

Hey what shoes are those they look amazing

[@henrydenimdanger]

Nice vid! I've logged over 1500 miles on Boosted Boards, such a crazy rush every time I ride

[@SJNatale]

What sneakers were you wearing while riding these?

[@creamsoduh6392]

I also want to know! If anyone does please post here

[@marcusmaxwell9191]

Matthew Shumate timestamp?

[@creamsoduh6392]

@@marcusmaxwell9191 you can get a good look at them at 2:21

[@ExtReMLapin]

2:16 "We got a good knife" I literally had this knife in 2014. It's a shit knife.

[@brallantp.2812]

This is a really welled made video!

[@kingamvs1224]

I'm glad I could find this considering that my job is about 4 miles away and I use it as a basically a daily commute so it's good to know that there are other options as well.

[@fazer12779]

The Evolve Bamboo GTX (Like I have 🇬🇧) has the best range out of all the electric skateboards (30 miles 50km) or something like the boosted mini will fit in a gym locker.

[@beelzebobtheinnocent1659]

it appears you need more fingers and toes to do your math on, the Lacroix Nazare has a conservative range of 60 miles . If your going to make silly claims about your mid level board try to get the facts right

[@gghdjekrkk7711]

@@beelzebobtheinnocent1659 the kaly XL 50+ has the also a range of 60 mies But the gtx is defenetely a high performance board

[@sibyllebaier6565]

Amazing video bro. Like if this guy deserves more subs.

[@SouthPokey]

FINNER don’t try to get likes

[@khnumio3536]

I would rather like the video since you are a beggar and liking the video would actually help him get subs

[@marcstegewans4899]

Awesome work!

[@geangarcia2673]

Nice video mate

[@kei3300]

If it rains then its a no go...from experience :(

[@zioxei]

i guess thats if you have normal slick wheels but should be no problem with terrain tyres

[@doctornobody611]

I've lived in America all my life but I've neve once said "beautiful amarica"

[@jbplayz6161]

doctor nobody facts

[@CockatooDude]

To be fair that does depend on where in the US you live. A lot of the US does look pretty terrible (especially small towns) but some places like the Pacific Northwest can be really beautiful.

[@nitsua8143]

Get out.

[@xyvbzz1856]

I wish i lived in the us

[@CockatooDude]

@Hell's favorite Salty Masshole Dude you really are a salty masshole lol.

[@gloworldyt9036]

this video is so chill

[@Civodul]

Good job bro 👊

[@juanserrano8777]

Friendly reminder that this video is an ad!!!!! Lol

[@colinphotovideo]

Dude great video but why don't you wear a helmet!

[@payt01]

We're Dutch.. we don't do helmets :)

[@decc0484]

he doesn't want to...

[@fatoye]

He doesn't fear death.

[@samandcolbyxplrpatd4915]

Payt Laros yup

[@julianwalcott5022]

Ever went to Amsterdam? Them dutch people crazy

[@donaldbelobraydic9996]

No nonsense. Thank you.

[@phillipsmusic3871]

As a guitaris i have a lot of those string swing guitar hooks, and when you showed they can hold boards i was so happy!

[@moza2209]

I’ve always wanted a electric skateboard but I’ve saved money for 3 years to buy it

[@teryyrakoo5925]

Yeah me too, I'm saving about 1 year now 😂😂

[@moza2209]

Arts by King ...... I mean u have to work hard to get what u want

[@teryyrakoo5925]

I totally agree with ur opinion

[@kylequatier4408]

I just bought mine with credit card

[@moza2209]

Kyle Quatier I bought it today :-)

[@MrCholo-zv2vk]

I did it for over a Year. Using Bart. Here in the Bay. Now I bought me a new Wrx 👌😎

[@lorenzobarrett8232]

Kevin Salazar Ayy I’m in the east bay and I just ordered a boosted plus. 🤟

[@ricklarondelle5017]

holland till I die ❤️ serieus leuke kanaal man! keep it up

[@zackardoo445]

I saw this video a bit over a year ago, I had just recently broken my old cheap electric longboard and got curious about this brand backfire. Now just over a year later I have a backfire g3 in the mail on the way and absolutely can’t wait to try it!!

[@natalijautvic7350]

so....how many electric skateboards do you own?

[@johnkisaragi5920]

I dont have many

[@peter_parkour]

Video starts at 5:02

[@iKn-ft2bc]

Nice editing ma dude

[@StephanieHermosa]

I have the Backfire G2S Galaxy and use mine as my main form of transport to and from work in Denmark (7.8km each way) and I looooove it. Committing has never been more fun! Just get some good music playing and it's amazing. Can't wait to ride it around my old routes in Amsterdam too 😎

[@JF-qc6po]

Dude rides skateboard to the gym to run on the treadmill. Could have just went for a run...

[@esk8duo855]

I run at the gym cause the pavement hurts my knees.

[@marcusmaxwell9191]

esk8 duo run in the forest

[@esk8duo855]

@@marcusmaxwell9191 i would love to do that if i didnt have to drive an hour away to get to the closes mountain

[@marcusmaxwell9191]

esk8 duo rip, i live in norway, the closest forest is like 4 min away

[@JamesPond-cd3tp]

wear a helmet buddy

[@danielbernal8948]

rogue p4cket Lol no one wears helmets in holland. If u see a guy with a helmet here it’s like seeing someone with a bright pink bike with unicorns on it when they’re a 40 year old guy

[@celynamez]

I’ve used my regular skateboard to commute around OC and the only downside I’ve had is getting run over and my legs feeling weak after a long day or my feet hurting from cracks and cobblestone, I can’t wait to get my first electric ⚡️ 🛹 thanks for the vid!

[@3DJapan]

2:20 I've learned from doing a lot of unboxings that the easiest method here is to open one end, then put the open end on the floor. Then just lift the outer box off.

[@nemezote]

Come on dude...wear a helmet. If not for you, for the impressionable kids that surely watch your channel and don't know any better.