Well probably the major difference is the Velar has its battery underneath while the Z1 is up top, and the Velar is very sleek too. Deck in Velar is stiff while Z1 might be more flexy. Z1 probably more of a true mountainboard.
Have you ever tried the Propel Endeavor2 GT? I am debating that vs the Velar. The only reasons I like the Endeavor2 slightly more is that it has independent suspension, and built-in lighting. The Evolve Renegade will also have native lighting, but that's not out just yet. I guess my question is - did it feel very comfortable riding this off-road or was this harder on your feet? I'm looking for a nice long board that is super comfortable to ride.
Would love to try the Endeavor2 some day. Its probably much more comfy offroading. The Velar has nice big wheels, but it doesnt have a suspension like the Endeavor. And since the deck is stiff on the Velar, you feel it rock your feet when the terrain gets bumpy. So... I would probably consider the Endeavour if you plan to offroad alot. Velar seems to be more of a hybrid of street and offroad.
I've tried the Endeavor2 GT. The suspensions on the GT is a lot better but the drawback is that you are going to be stuck going to Propel should anything happen with the springs, since no one else makes anything like it. The ESC and remote on the Velar is also more predictable and linear compared to what is on the GT. It's much easier to control speed and acceleration on the Velar, but you can get used to the FOC on the GT over time I'm sure, it's just not as responsive and instantaneous as the ESC on the Velar.
I've bought the Velar and really did not like the deck shape. Unlike other mountainboard style, the deck is completely stiff and doesn't flex when you get on it. Maybe it's just me but the outer edges of my feet were hurting after about an hour of riding due to the weird angle that it forces my feet to be in. With the convex design, you pretty much have to put your feet in those 2 valleys most of the time and can't really ride any other way. I'm not a tall dude, 5'8" and this forces my stance to be a lot wider than I'm used to. Yes, the channel trucks can corner quite well but you have to move your feet to the edge that you want to turn into or else the bushings will try to fight you, making it difficult to maintain a long corner.
I hate the deck shape it hurts my rear ankle so I peeled back the grip tape and layered a bunch of gorilla tape to make it flat. The front I’m leaving alone for now.
Yeah its definitely gonna be close. Onsra did a demo with their 115 rubber wheels and it seems like not much clearance. Would like to see those tarmax wheels on it.
@@chargencarve yes, i seen it but nothing like someone putting street wheels and showing in details. I'll still wait until then if someone will do that
Great review thanks
Cool board but I can't think of a single reason to buy over an acedeck Z1 except maybe the remote
Well probably the major difference is the Velar has its battery underneath while the Z1 is up top, and the Velar is very sleek too. Deck in Velar is stiff while Z1 might be more flexy. Z1 probably more of a true mountainboard.
Have you ever tried the Propel Endeavor2 GT? I am debating that vs the Velar. The only reasons I like the Endeavor2 slightly more is that it has independent suspension, and built-in lighting. The Evolve Renegade will also have native lighting, but that's not out just yet. I guess my question is - did it feel very comfortable riding this off-road or was this harder on your feet? I'm looking for a nice long board that is super comfortable to ride.
Would love to try the Endeavor2 some day. Its probably much more comfy offroading. The Velar has nice big wheels, but it doesnt have a suspension like the Endeavor. And since the deck is stiff on the Velar, you feel it rock your feet when the terrain gets bumpy. So... I would probably consider the Endeavour if you plan to offroad alot. Velar seems to be more of a hybrid of street and offroad.
I've tried the Endeavor2 GT. The suspensions on the GT is a lot better but the drawback is that you are going to be stuck going to Propel should anything happen with the springs, since no one else makes anything like it. The ESC and remote on the Velar is also more predictable and linear compared to what is on the GT. It's much easier to control speed and acceleration on the Velar, but you can get used to the FOC on the GT over time I'm sure, it's just not as responsive and instantaneous as the ESC on the Velar.
I've bought the Velar and really did not like the deck shape. Unlike other mountainboard style, the deck is completely stiff and doesn't flex when you get on it. Maybe it's just me but the outer edges of my feet were hurting after about an hour of riding due to the weird angle that it forces my feet to be in. With the convex design, you pretty much have to put your feet in those 2 valleys most of the time and can't really ride any other way. I'm not a tall dude, 5'8" and this forces my stance to be a lot wider than I'm used to. Yes, the channel trucks can corner quite well but you have to move your feet to the edge that you want to turn into or else the bushings will try to fight you, making it difficult to maintain a long corner.
Yeah the deck is so big I have to reposition my feet often for sharp turns.
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compared to Nomad N1, it's not heavy at all with longer range, knobby tires and wider trucks n deck. 😘
What is need to do 43mph ? 56t pulley ?
I would assume something like that as well as making a gear ratio change in the remote. As stock it seems to cap at 40mph.
How's the board doing 4 months on?
I actually want to do a video on just that. Its mostly holding up well, with a few small issues I want to talk about.
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I hate the deck shape it hurts my rear ankle so I peeled back the grip tape and layered a bunch of gorilla tape to make it flat. The front I’m leaving alone for now.
Yeah, the deck shape definitely takes some getting used to.
They probably removed the ref because it looks identical to a Kaly board
First😀. So want this board but i am still to see any reviews using street wheels (105mm and over) to have a good feedback on clearance.
Yeah its definitely gonna be close. Onsra did a demo with their 115 rubber wheels and it seems like not much clearance. Would like to see those tarmax wheels on it.
Actually, I forgot, Onsra did do a video with the Velar using their 100mm tarmax wheels.
@@chargencarve yes, i seen it but nothing like someone putting street wheels and showing in details. I'll still wait until then if someone will do that
60 km seems a bit too far fetched
Belt drive instead of gear is a big letdown for this type of board and price in 2023.
I do agree, Onsra should consider offering a gear drive option in the future.
No lights, or light mounts …can’t ride at night …unless the lights are mounted on a helmet…
You can mount the lights onto the trucks easily. Shredlights..
Well…can you show how to mount the lights “shredlights” and the type of mounts needed …😉