Indiegogo's $300,000 Skateboard Almost Didn't Exist

[@s0r3n_t]

Never heard about freebord before and I cannot believe how few views this has, it feels like such a professional video !

[@easy_riders]

Really appreciate comments like these, they mean a lot! 🏂

[@justalpha9138]

Its such a shame how Freebord has become so unnoticed nowadays! Its SUCH a fun board to ride once you get used to it, and I'm glad you enjoy his content! Its really really good! :D

[@jemery3]

freeboard has been around A LONG time I had one the early 2000's, they were kind of shit back then though, the slightest pebble on the road would send you flying if you were sliding, seems like they have improved a lot over the years

[@justalpha9138]

@@jemery3 They really have! The 5x I have is a JOY to ride! 😁

[@Yogoniogi]

@@justalpha9138 looks cool to me until i saw the price

[@justalpha9138]

I managed to get a Freebord 5x with the IndieGoGo deck in 85 CM a couple of months ago. While it cost me $670 for everything, and my stepdad was beyond unhappy with me about it, it's the best thing I've spent my money on in a long time. The 5x has now become an extension of my legs, and I genuinely feel like I'm playing Sonic Riders in real life every time I ride down hills with this board! So while the person on Ebay that sold me the board paid for the campaign and may have their name on the board, the deck may as well have my name on it because I bought the board and have used it relentlessly ever since. There may be longboard riders that I occasionally run into here, but there's only one Freebord rider here in Portland, Oregon, and you're looking at him. 😊

[@MatschinHandstand]

Lets goooo Sir Alpha. Sounds Amazing. I got my first 5x now and assembled it today with my custom grip tape. Only used a g3 until know and i wonder how it will feel but i guess it will be awesome! Keep going with your awesome 5xIndiegogo deck!

[@easy_riders]

Always love the references to Sonic riders amd it's awesome to hear how much use you're getting from thw 5X! 🦔

[@justalpha9138]

@@MatschinHandstand It's an UNBELIEVABLE experience. I will say, I'm really not a fan of the black springs that they originally come in, and I currently use the blue springs on mine. If you do go the blue springs route, it's gonna feel a little bit odd at first because the older boards don't have that more relaxed transition from edge to edge that the 5x has, but after a few days, you'll be just fine, and it'll feel like a dream. My 5x journey was essentially: I hated the black springs despite the effort I put into getting used to them, so I then tried the red ones. I really enjoyed that for a while, but then after a month or two of that I tried the blue springs because I really wanted the ability to do S turns. Now I only use the blue springs. 😁

[@justalpha9138]

@@easy_riders It really is an AMAZING piece of engineering. Especially now that I know how to comfortably ride in switch, I feel almost unstoppable (which is not the best thing since it could lead to me biting more than I can chew!)! 😁

[@MatschinHandstand]

@@justalpha9138 Oh thanks for the tip. I got the blue springs on my board and i guess this will work really good because of a Pro Tip i got :) And yeah if you not heavy enough the blakc and red springs are not optimal. iam excited how it will feel :)

[@Olivier_NGR]

That 5X is really a massive improvement for downhill cruising: transitions are so smooth that you can almost feel the powder! 🤩🤙

[@easy_riders]

Absolutely, it's a shame the trucks are more durable for freestlyle (jumping really). Definitely a board to have, I think with a G3R/5 you'd be set for all usecases 👌

[@lankyjames88]

I had a freebord back in 2006, a year of riding it, i went on a snowboarding vacation and after about an hour of getting used to the changes, jumped through like 3 groups of snowboard lesson groups/ levels. Catching an edge on concrete while not very fun at all, teaches you very quickly how important your edges are, and to always be on one!

[@maximiliand2180]

I love Skateboarding and Snowboarding. I´ve heard about Freebords and thought "another gimmicky Funsport vehicle" but this review made me really interested. Thanks for that

[@easy_riders]

I thought they might be gimmicky at first too but with the worldwide events, how much fun it is and how it works in conjunction with snowboarding completely changed my mind 👌

[@TRAVIESO_NA]

@@easy_riders where are the trucks manufactured? and how long did they take to engineer? very interesting. I do product design and have worked with some big company's in regular skateboarding and I used to design long boards and long board products trucks and wheels.

[@easy_riders]

@@TRAVIESO_NA Im not too sure about how long they took to make, I guess the most difficult part might be supply chains? The tough design problems are a durable and light realigning swivel castor and split trucks which can take a lot of sheer force. (At least that's my understanding!)

[@justalpha9138]

It is the very opposite of a gimmick my friend, and now you bear witness to our incredible world. :D

[@alexkanchev7745]

Very inspirational video bro! Keep it up. It's really nice to see so many people commenting on your videos and getting inspired to give Freeboarding a try. It's truly amazing and unique sport with a community like no other ❤

[@easy_riders]

Thanks a lot man! Its always nice to hear when people try it after 👌🔥

[@MatschinHandstand]

Nice Video. Really interesting what the Freeboard Company and Crew went trough until now and nice to the Freeboard still exists! Now i wanna even more support you and the Freeboard People and Company! And sry i am not that new on this Channel oO. But still super nice to be here :)

[@MatschinHandstand]

Yessir! thanks xD

[@easy_riders]

Glad you enjoyed it! And your support means a lot 👌🔥

[@DevonFrohne]

I designed and built the website for Freebord circa 2010-11. I was skateboarding by their office, saw the logo and just walked into the factory. Starting talking up the folks inside. One thing led to another and I ended up getting the gig to do the website hahah.

[@DevonFrohne]

Whats wild is that the website is almost the exact same today as I made it 10+ years ago hahaha

[@easy_riders]

That's pretty cool! Yeah they've just updated it and I think it looks pretty good 👌

[@J-np5lf]

I do websites and I'm looking forward to my first freebord in two weeks or so. Close to the end on saving up. This hits home hearing about how you became their website designer/builder.

[@franka7691]

Thanks for explaining the board's history. I can't wait to try one.

[@geniusofhate]

freeboard has been around since the early 2000s, I had one even back then with the caster wheels. the spring trucks are new design element.

[@justalpha9138]

The 5x and the 5 are the newest boards, and I love the 5x I use. 😊

[@aerobladee]

been skating and snowboarding since i was a kid, this looks real fun to me you really started my interest inn freeboarding :D

[@dirtboarder100]

I ride an off-road 4wd electric mountainboard. This video popped up in my feed today a got me curious. I snowboard as well and I would love to try one of these freeboards someday. Great vi

[@easy_riders]

Nice! Always glad to hear when my videos spark an interest. If you like snowboarding then starting to freebord is a no brainer!

[@lucastaliberti]

Hey Easy! Nice video, as always! I've been following you for a while, and you were the main influence on me getting my 5X board! One question is that I don't see free borders traversing too much like you would when snowboarding; most go straight down and carve more like speed checks. Is it possible to carve side to side like you would on a snowboard? Cheers!

[@justalpha9138]

It is, but that comes with a ton of practice. You can't dig as deep with your heels and toes like you can with a snowboard, but the 5x is as good as it gets (and possibly may EVER get) in this sense. Doing s turns with a blue springs 5x is a dream. 😁

[@easy_riders]

I've never tried carving at high speed with the freebord like snowboarders do, you might find a similarity in feathering on the freebord though? (Holding light toe/heelside and going as straight as possible to go fast, I covered this in The Art of Bombing video) Glad to hear you've been following for a while and I'm glad you decided to try the 5X! 👊

[@FreebordStore]

Well done 🤙🤩😎

[@NoodleFlame]

Is that Sydney Gardens in Bath? I grew up in Bathampton, skating down the warminster road and then into the park and bombing down the hill manualing all the way round past the musuem, toilets and out the gates. My daily commute, I miss that so much!

[@NoodleFlame]

It is 100% Sydney Gardens, lovely park with a few cool skate spots!

[@easy_riders]

It is!

[@Snowy.y.y]

Hey, ive watched your video about the Summerboard. And i wanna know how you like the Bindings on the Freeboard. Like how standing on the board with those thingies on the left and right side and how turning and jumping is with them. (Btw that was a really good video and very helpful!)

[@easy_riders]

It definitely take some getting use to but once you're used to it theyre great. They feel secure but also easy to jump out of. I mostly Freebord, Summerboarding is sick too but I dont really get the buzz of jumping on those (they cost $2000, Id hate to break it doing freestyle). Are you thinking of getting a 5X or an SBX?

[@Snowy.y.y]

@@easy_riders Thanks! I’m gonna start with the 5x bc‘s its way cheaper and i have enough hills around here. (I wouldn’t want to break a $2000 board, i would feel better on a not so expensive board.) Thank you again btw!

[@easy_riders]

@@Snowy.y.y Thats the best way to do it I think, if you do get a 5X new then check out the affiliate link! It'd help the channel and show to Freebord that I'm encouraging new riders the sport 😎👌 Either way tho, feel free to ask me any questions once you get it :)

[@PaguroGhiliottino]

im skateboarder ...when i take the snow the first time i just feel easy...you dont need expensive skateboard you need to drop in ramps ,some carving and do some kikflips!

[@dafffodil]

I have a V2 Freebord, seeing how they've iterated on the trucks is very cool

[@easy_riders]

Interesting, are those the alpha or g3 trucks? Hopefully theyll keep improving them over time too, a more durable 5X type truck for freestyle would be coo 👌

[@dafffodil]

@@easy_riders Looking at the timeline in the video, I have the exact model labelled alpha, same graphic and trucks and all that

[@easy_riders]

@@dafffodil Wow, so yeah quite an early board! You skipped G3R as well, the 5X trucks must seem crazy in comparison. You still riding?

[@dafffodil]

@@easy_riders Not the Freebord that much these days. I was trying to sell it at one point because I barely used it but still have it in my closet. Unicycling is what Im spending most of my time doing these days, doing street / urban trials kinda stuff on that.

[@bencrystalofficial]

Some day I’ll live somewhere with freeboard friendly roads but for now I’m sticking to my Onewheel 🙆‍♀️

[@easy_riders]

One wheels are pretty cool too, hopefully by then Freebord will be even bigger! 🏂

[@DeePunter]

U got me with the 300,000$ skateboard

[@Santiago_MX]

sick video

[@easy_riders]

Thanks man 😎

[@paulpetersen6539]

Let me skate it. Queensland, Au.

[@easy_riders]

That's pretty far away sadly, perhaps someone has one near you though!

[@renegadewolfhound8786]

You did a 360 on your first weekend! You shaved more like a year or two off your progression.

[@easy_riders]

Thanks a lot, Freebording at the skatepark definitely helped a lot. The snowboard is a lot longer so it took some getting used to 👌🏂

[@MrFlyingguy]

i am interested having seen this. thanks

[@romchompa6858]

the best part about snowboarding is that when you catch an edge, your body hits snow. this is the opposite.

[@easy_riders]

Any Freeborder will tell you that's it's a small price to pay. You don't fall off all that often doing downhill, its mostly on Freestyle 👌

[@romchompa6858]

@@easy_riders im already a skateboarder and i snowboard so im satisfied with doin it that way.

[@easy_riders]

@@romchompa6858 That's all good dude, it's not for everyone! I appreciate the comment nonetheless 👊🔥

[@Kx0195]

Would be so sick if Redbull picked up on this and created some sick downhill sets around the world.

[@TonalRay]

Do you need a downhill to freebord? Will it ride ok on flat ground. Thinking of getting one but there are not many “safe” hills here. If I already know ripstik and skating, will it be easier to learn?

[@easy_riders]

I mean ideally you'd need some slope, I learnt in a small slopped skatepark. It definitely doesnt need to be a big hill but I wouldn't advise learning if it's completely flat near you!

[@azspoke]

great vid, keep charging!

[@easy_riders]

Thanks a lot dude 👊🏂

[@PropaneWP]

Not gonna lie, as a snow/skateboarder, catching an edge on a board like this sounds gnarly as hell.

[@easy_riders]

Yeah I mean it’s definitely not ideal but it doesn’t happen often once you know the basics 👌

[@justalpha9138]

It ain't fun, but that's what my pads and helmet are for! Longboard gloves come in clutch too!

[@SimonfromAus]

I skate and snowboard and all I could think of is " that thing isn't going to stop when I want it to"

[@easy_riders]

Definitely a misunderstanding, you really can stop whenever you want! If you skate and snowboard you'd love it for sure 👌

[@jawadarif5676]

Was planning on buying it but 2 off puttong the price and catching the edge; it no fund landing flat face on concrete

[@easy_riders]

Dude don't let catching the edge put you off, just wear wrist guards and stuff while you learn 🤙

[@Santiago_MX]

I wanna see someone boardslisde on a board like this

[@easy_riders]

Been done a fair amount, probably within one of the Quentin Streum montages or Jordi Puig ones! 🔥

[@ingsting8]

Why is this board so damn short…

[@easy_riders]

Did you get a short deck? Maybe you need an 87cm one.

[@Leo-eb8vp]

300k?

[@easy_riders]

Yep! It raised $300,000 to be realised 👌

[@kvfleckenstein]

Wasn’t this made in the mid 90’s? I swear these existed then 🤔

[@easy_riders]

I think the first design was 1997 or something? But yeah, absolutely!

[@kvfleckenstein]

Ok. No new mandella effects!! 🙏🏼

[@justalpha9138]

Yup! The 5x and 5 are the newest boards from them, and I use a 5x. 😊

[@QuentinMestre]

1st 🎉

[@easy_riders]

The #1 Subscriber returns😂

[@henriks5008]

I got a pair of old skateboards worth 50 billion $ each! They are worth that much cause that is what i sell them for. I also just made an epoxy table build from scarp wood and pallets. That table is worth maybe 150 trillion $ cause my You Tube video title says so, and that is the number I chose cause I like how the individual digits look combined.

[@easy_riders]

I can feel my brain melting reading this... Here's the campaign if you want more info 👍 www.indiegogo.com/projects/freebord-5-x-the-latest-in-skateboard-technology#/

[@shuzzbot]

At the price, no thanks

[@easy_riders]

Definitely too expensive for a lot of people, hence why I tend to stress how cheap second hand older gen boards are the best option for most people! ($100 G3R Freebord)

[@Money-sack-isaac]

How does this compare to a regular skateboard? Because I'm a beginner skateboarder and I would like to have insight on how they compare so I can ride comfortably