TOP 5 REASONS TO GET A BOOSTED BOARD MINI X: From a College Student's Perspective || REVIEW

[@carsonmtech]

If you ever encounter any issues with your board (like I already have) :/, I just made another video about my experience with Boosted Board Support! Go watch it here if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3XQYWOwid11f9U

[@MiguelSanchez-bv5st]

Carson Miller Do you start to shake when going full speed or no ? Or does the board shake ?

[@carsonmtech]

Nope, I’ve never encountered that with my board. However, it can be common, and if it does occur for you, then go and tighten up your trucks some and you should be good!

[@matthewcorbett582]

Carson Miller there is a built in speedometer if you open the boosted app on an Apple Watch it tells you the battery and speed 🙃🙂

[@carsonmtech]

Yep! I know that. It’s just not everyone has an Apple Watch and it would just make sense to open up the option for everyone!

[@matthewcorbett582]

Carson Miller you’re the most wholesome and generally nice KZbinrs I’ve found keep up the great works😉🤗

[@leenasfar3028]

what youre actualy looking for starts at 7:39

[@SFire1]

Thanks

[@jacklazarus1930]

🤙

[@ModelMaker305]

As an owner of a Phantom 3 Standard, I have watched your videos and you have explained everything so that a 72 year old guy could understand and I am now flying my drone again. Good Luck in college I am sure that you will do well!

[@carsonmtech]

Thanks so much! I’m happy I’ve been able to help you out over time. Keep flying safely!

[@carsonmtech]

Hope you guys enjoy this one! If you watch far enough, there are a couple of drone shots :). If you're in school, how's your year going thus far? Let me know in the comments!

[@christianreynolds2427]

Carson Miller so you wouldn’t recommend a longboard ? I’m gonna be starting school in the fall hopefully and Im battling between a mini or a longboard . I like the stability of higher speeds with a longboard but ik minis have maneuvering . Plz lmk!

[@LazySmurf]

Thanks for the info! I work about 2km from my house and thought this would be a perfect way to get there and back without a bike. We have a problem with bicycle theft in the area I work in so being able to have a tiny EV I can bring inside is a fantastic idea! I’m definitely considering especially after hearing you talk about it.

[@yohebs]

Love to see fellow small film makers making it out here ✌

[@CaliKim29]

Great video, as always. Cool shots and very informative! Those things jam! CG

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you! Also, yes they absolutely do - they’re lots of fun on top of just being super useful :)

[@swanzeysearcher7331]

Love the review dude. Good luck on your college experience! Great to see you videoing again.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm]

Just got mine today. Haven’t ridden it around campus just yet but there’s a guy who rides his onewheel around lol

[@carsonmtech]

Same here lol...my biggest suggestion if you haven’t ridden a Boosted Board before is that you NEED to wear a helmet! Seriously, this is so much more powerful than you’re expecting so it’s smart to wear one. You’re bound to fall off. Even I have, I took a really nasty fall this past Sunday and if I hadn’t had my helmet on the time I fell, I may have not been able to post this video! The fall was due to a rut in the ground I was riding on, not the board itself, but still. Also, practice in a space (such as a vacant parking lot) that you don’t have to worry about running into people! Ride safe my man, have a good one!

[@kjones3212]

Onewheels are awesome. I ride mine to commute everyday. I also like the Boosted mini X for its nimbleness and speed. A dude pulled up next to me on a mini X in a bike lane at a traffic light, asked me how I’m liking my onewheel then sped off so fast. Awesome little board.

[@ethanevans7035]

onewheels are the best

[@foam27]

Mten3 is the best.

[@rumbusplumbus8288]

Several points.. Does the app track the board in case it gets stolen? Also, this video is edited very well and it's just an overall great video. You've earned my sub, keep it up.

[@solorider-gq2pl]

Hey im in the process of buying my first boosted 2nd G. Its so exiteing. Good to see you. Great video 😎👍

[@WhyBuy]

Hey Carson, great in-depth review of the Boosted Mini. I was just wondering if you can still buy parts or get customer support now that boosted is out of business. Thanks man.

[@bernadettecastro1319]

Thanks for the info!!!! I will be getting one by the end of this month 😁

[@gswpower7098]

Woah it's been a while since I've watched your videos and wowwww we see you with the glow up

[@carsonmtech]

😂 I’m not sure whether to take that as a compliment or an insult, maybe partially both but thank you for still being around on the channel!

[@gswpower7098]

@@carsonmtech no I would never insult you I meant it as a compliment lol sorry if it came off wrong

[@carsonmtech]

Haha it’s cool! No harsh feelings here - even if that were supposed to be an insult, believe me, I’ve received far worse🙃

[@chris-liu]

5:44 was that a horse drawn carriage in the back

[@carsonmtech]

It was indeed, lol! I live in Indiana where those are very common due to the Amish :-)

[@jimmythegent9190]

Save cash and get a MEEPO MINI 2 .. Its a BEAST

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

I agree, the biggest downside about getting a meepo is waiting for it to arrive like 3 years later.

[@shilpshah8147]

Great production. Great info. Thanks for the video

[@Aydiinz]

As a kid who doesn’t take the bus and has a boosted board it’s pretty efficient I like the mini x it’s pretty good

[@carsonmtech]

Yep!

[@Girtquake]

still using your board much amigo?

[@jerrysifuentes5012]

Good to see you Carson. I was sold at #4

[@carsonmtech]

Ayeee long time no seeing you in the comments section of videos! I definitely think #4 is one of the biggest selling points for most people...including myself :)!

[@scottbates5099]

Glad to see you back. Keep it up man.

[@Eric-1701]

Miss your videos! Hope you are doing well in school. Looking forward to the next video!

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you! It’s been nearly a month now and I think it’s going alright :-)

[@RoccoGermani]

Great review, I'm not really a skateboard kinda guy. (I'm scared of falling off 😂) Nothing beats a good ol' bike for me.

[@huszartony4362]

Awesome! Also, cool Lokai bracelet over there. I have the classic one currently ).

[@carsonmtech]

Nice!!

[@canadainboy24-graeme91]

Oh man I'm late??? I haven't watched your videos in a while you finally got a boosted board mini x that's awesome I got a mini S :) there so much fun!:)

[@samt6021]

Damn, I still remember those phantom 3 videos back in the day xD

[@skippyfpvexperimentalrc6755]

Great video like always keep it up I’ve been a subscriber since 6k

[@carsonmtech]

Dang! You’ve been around for a whileeee - I really do appreciate it!

[@SamRickerd]

Looks like you go to IU! I’m from the Fort Wayne, IN area and I go to Purdue! Looking at getting one of these to get around campus!

[@carsonmtech]

Nice! For a larger campus like Purdue, this would be awesome.

[@nolanhasting]

He’s back! 🙌🏽

[@flannelphotos6162]

Anyone else see the horse-drawn carriage at 5:46 ??

[@PeterKornum]

Get the 77a turquoise caguama wheels... that’s all the softness you want, and far less road noise.... bonus the 85mm wheels ad a bit of top speed.....

[@ChiefEIi]

Great review!! Best out there⭐️

[@frederikpaustian]

I wouldn't recommend starting from 0 mph without a kick-start (literally). You put a lot of strain on the motors :S - friendly tip, enjoy

[@myprofilenameisreallylongl5956]

The battery might take a strain but it won’t hurt the motor

[@frederikpaustian]

@Anoniem Honestly no. I know what I'm talking about, since it actually happened to me, with two different belts... And also, try to keep a nice tone on YT. Be different from all the toxic 7-year-olds. cheers

[@frederikpaustian]

@@myprofilenameisreallylongl5956 The belt is the one who takes the strain. Snapped on me once because of it

[@alexcoblenz3748]

This doesn’t relate to the video whatsoever, but I’ve always really liked your backyard. I’d kill to have space like that!

[@carsonmtech]

Thanks!!

[@barryhuizing2804]

Hey Carson hope you do great at school! Do yourself a favor and wear your helmet all the time!

[@Nate.mp4]

Can you explain how a college student can manage the $999 price tag please and thank you

[@FromtheSpinetotheMind]

Nate the mini S is $750 which is still really expensive but they have other really good skateboards for cheaper

[@carsonmtech]

Nate, as mentioned above, the Mini S is a cheaper option out there. Also, the student discount is very, very helpful! Also, to help justify the pricing of $999 ($799 student discount), purchasing a new bike can cost $500-$1000 for a good bike. Maintenance on such bike typically costs anywhere between $100-$300 per year (insurance, registering a bike on campus, replacing tires, repairing breaks, buying new bike locks, etc.). So, let’s say we are going with the minimum in both of those cases - for 4 years of having a bike on a college campus, that’ll cost you on average $900. That doesn’t even take into account the fact that bikes are stolen on a daily basis. There is possibility that you will need to purchase a new bike sometime in those 4 years if yours gets stolen. With a Boosted Board, maintenance is a minimum cost as you really only need to get new belts replaced every 4-6 months or so (depending on usage). That costing $11/ every 6 months ($88 for 4 years) for two belts. In total, the price of owning a Boosted Mini X is only ~$187 more for a 4 year span compared to owning a bike if not using a student discount. However, if you utilize the student discount, it actually would SAVE YOU $13 in the long run. Now, I have to say that they aren’t exactly apples to apples in comparison, but as anyone looking to get a Boosted Board is likely considering it or a bike, I believe it makes a close comparison. I don’t want to sound like I’m defending Boosted’s pricing, as I find it a bit high myself. However, I feel it is slightly justified. Sources: (Price of owning a bike): www.bicycling.com/rides/a20024531/how-much-do-you-spend-on-cycling-gear-every-year/ (Price of belts): momentum-boards.com/products/boosted-board-belt?variant=15961906774116&currency=USD&

[@Nate.mp4]

@@carsonmtech Thank you very much for the in-depth reply. Very enlightening.

[@FuslieNTR]

Omg, I thought the birds chirping outside was from outside my window 😲

[@carsonmtech]

Haha I suppose not!

[@eastender74]

Two questions: How does it fair when encountering small stones? This could be pretty dangerous at 20 mph. I have a similar size non electric and if I hit one around the size of a pea or a lima bean the wheel either kicks it out or in some cases stops the board on a dime. Sending me forward! Lastly is the board constantly in gear or will it allow you to roll down a hill without any power consumption?

[@markstoll4795]

The Mini boards are still pretty stable besides not having flex. You should still try to avoid rocks but because of the weight it isnt as bad as with a normal skateboard. As for riding downhill boosted boards have regenerative brakes that recharge the battery when you ride downhill and/or apply the brakes.

[@TheNorthRemebers]

Could you use this year long? Is it water proof or anything? And could you fit it in a backpack

[@henrynicholson7574]

Love from New Zealand!

[@carsonmtech]

Thank's for watching man!

[@elijahappiah2781]

cant cap

[@loganmattingly8450]

Dude, do you go to IUPUI too?!?

[@whyurlapsmellsgood69]

Safety IS important. People think helmets make you look dumb. In the eskate community, you look dumb WITHOUT protection

[@kiansk8143]

Im sorry but you can get yourself a lot better and cheaper board. Like the merpo mini and wowgo mini 2s. They cost hundreds of dollars less and they are lighter faster and they have much more range.

[@amobi6637]

I love the videos

[@andrewtemme4471]

what was 2?

[@stathisfragoulis6040]

What about riding in rain? Planning on getting it for my commute incAmsterdam and it rains quite often here . Would love to hear your thoughts on that.

[@shayanawan673]

Stathis Fragoulis understand your legs will get wet, so wear a water proof jacket and ride slower because it will skid when doing hard braking and acceleration

[@justinzay]

Lancaster?

[@Andrew-uh4wf]

I saw a guy riding a one wheel today while I was getting mail from the mail box

[@robluker1599]

Can you drive it on main roads?

[@malcomwelch7721]

Can buy one

[@BlyaCyka]

Get a meepo mini 2

[@jessesmithalibertarianputt4332]

Meepo mini 2 is better and goes up to 29 mph for a fraction of the cost

[@jaspervalino8732]

Purchased mine yesterday lol.

[@carsonmtech]

That’s awesome! You’ll love it.

[@philipw7058]

Too much components under this board that will get damaged and lead to repair cost not worth the money either

[@joshuasteen7262]

where'd you get the longboard stand from?

[@carsonmtech]

Built it myself!

[@joshtaylor8762]

Can you send a full picture of the stand? Fancy building one myself! Cheers

[@carsonmtech]

Josh, sure thing! Email my email [e-mail] saying you’re Josh and I’ll send pictures with dimensions your way!

[@sethamoto9061]

Just dropped $1,200 on the Mini X, not a dime wasted...

[@carsonmtech]

$1,200? Where did the extra $200 come from? Taxes is like $70 sooo yeah but super happy for you! I love mine and use it daily

[@TokyosArc]

Cool electric penny board

[@Skibbehify]

Meepo mini!

[@Yu-pf6eo]

How long does the battery last?

[@carsonmtech]

00:08:16

[@George-ns3jv]

or if you were looking to save money just dont get a boosted board and just get a plan average commuter / cruiser skateboard

[@hurilux41]

George that logics doesn’t work for everyone.

[@markstoll4795]

have fun riding your cruiser board uphill. I have a cruiser board, and I've riden it for many years now, but I love my Boosted Mini to pieces, especially since I live in hilly terrain

[@George-ns3jv]

@@markstoll4795 dummbass just dont live somewhere here its hilly its just basic logic bro

[@thomasmurphy3570]

RIP to the homie boosted *presses f

[@samadams8207]

The Onewheel pint is superior in every way

[@donovanfuentes5384]

to be fair for the price boosted is horrible

[@Dakinestuff]

It's not fast enough

[@carsonmtech]

lol

[@elijahappiah2781]

meepo is way way better

[@xxBBBproductionsxx]

Virgin