Summerboard review from a real summerboard customer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2019
- So I've had my summerboard almost a month and I'm absolutely in love with this thing!!! Did a review because I have been getting a ton of comments on social media asking about my summerboard. It was really tough getting a hang of it the first couple days. I was super frustrated and thought about giving up on several occasions. Have patience, dont give up, watch videos, keep practicing. I'm telling you, I promise it will finally click and you will start to feel just how much like snowboarding this summerboard really is!! Keep at it...gain confidence, and go shred the world!!!!
Great review bro! As a fellow snowboarding Michigander, I REALLY WANT one of these. It was cool how much you compared it to snowboarding because that’s kind of the point of the thing. I think the part about the learning curve is analogous too (NOBODY is good or even decent at snowboarding the first couple times out). Also, Go Blue!
Thank you for the video. Nice to see another Grunt out there rippin !!!
Great review , looks like a blast!
As an avid snowboarder I enjoyed your vid immensely. All very practical information covering everything one would want to know. I am seriously considering a purchase, thank you for helping me move forward in that decision making process.
Hell ya bro that's awesome!! It's legit the closest thing to snowboarding on pavement!!! Im obsessed with snowboarding and am so addicted to this thing. Well pull the trigger quickly...with the pandemic stock is flying off the shelves so quickly I've heard from the summerboard guys.
Thanks for the great review. I been hearing great feedback about this product and a lot of people love it. But I want it to know more about it. That was helpful! 🤘🏻
You're absolutely welcome. I remember when I was considering my summerboard purchase i loved watching all the vids i could come across.
awesome review! Great advice for new beginners too!
Mine just came today! And naturally it's freaking rainy. I have an e board but it's so an stiff. Looking forward to the summerboard
Just ordered mine! also from Michigan, looking forward to shredding year round as well
Awesome!! Where at in Michigan?!
Cool. I'm from the Mitten too. Motor City area. I just got mine in the mail today. I'm excited and definitely expecting to fall a whole bunch. :)
RIP you have been fooled the sommer board is a POS and this guy is fake
Thanks’ you l’for a very detailed and comprehensive review… as a snowboarder for over 20years myself, I am thinking about getting one … :-D
Pull the trigger!! Get some carves practice in before snow starts falling
u have a calm voice
They really upset many initial customers so much with the incomplete boards. Seems to have come around much better as a complete product.
Nice vid dude 🤙
Now you gotta get your switch riding as good as your regular 😎
You picked it up fast!
Did you say you have been snowboarding for 15 years?
Ya I agree...I definitely dont PRACTICE it enough. Ya since I was 15 yrs old....really got serious into the last 5 yrs.
I got a pint and xr next is this 🤙
Hey man great vid. I got a freebord and love it, Im looking to get one but I do have a few questions I hope you can answer for me
1. Do the wheels have a free spinning feeling when not engaging the throttle? Say I am riding downhill and for argument sake I don't have the remote. Will it go? Do the middle caster wheels feel like they are holding back? Is there a "neutral" setting?
2) I can push on my freebord flatland. Its tough to learn but possible. With the "regen" braking, if I am holding brake but physically push with my leg forward, would that "regen/recharge" it?
3. How much do you weigh? What is your personal top speed really pushing the motor? I'm about 240 lbs(over time I sure the workout of riding would get me down to about 215) but I am well aware that the faster, the better and easier to balance, and would probably be looking to ride at around the 20 - 25 mph zone.
Thanks in advance.
Again, really good carving there near the end you make it look easy. ( I know it's not, freebord was probably the most difficult thing I ever learned
I totally agree with you, the free board was the most difficult thing I ever learned. I think the summer board is easier for most folks because you don't have to commit to a hill and you can go as slow as you like. I had a head start bc I knew how to FB so I can't speak for Bryan, but I can help you with your questions:
1) yes you free wheel in neutral - when we ride steep hills we mob up with the motors and then just stick the remote in our back pockets on the way down 😁
2) technically yes, but you'd probably have to push for 1000 miles to charge a battery
3) I'm 185 And I do notice that the lighter guys get a little bit better range. The heaviest rider I've ever seen is 300 lbs
@@AaronAders dude thank you for your answers. U got me really wanting one now. My biggest worry was downhill riding being restricted by the motor gears.
@@AaronAders i absolutely love freebording but the worst part is having no really good long stretches of downhill where I am, and having to turn back around to walk up the hills, a consequence of having nobody to do it with
Thanks for the review man! Do you ever catch an edge like in snowboarding?
Every once i do. Easy to bail when i does happen tho
What kind of wheels do you use and do they last any longer than the stock ones?
Great overview.
While riding fast, what happens if your battery suddenly dies (Like does the board cruise freely to a stop, or does it brake and stop suddenly and potentially throw the rider forward)?
Thanks
Board rolls out. If you're on a downslope you can keep riding with no issues until gravity finally catches up with you
Let’s go Michigan! I love snowboarding and am totally thinking of getting the summer board. What would you say, if any, is the main deterrent or issue about the summer board? And is it possible to carve on the summer board (like the pencil thin carve you can leave on a snowboard when your edge locks in)?
Have you had any issues with the board after a year? July is coming up again in Michigan along with that snowboarding itch I usually get. I hope that this can be a fix. Thank you so much. Your video has already been so helpful. I know it’s been a while but I hope that you can respond.
Subbed!
Can you not see the product in action with your own eyes?
Their quality control is horrible. My board with less than 50 miles already needs a bunch of work
How's this thing holding up? Any issues? Also do you hop up and down curbs with it?
What size wheels are your replacements?
I have a hard time finding the 75 x 52 size as the standard ones
Any wheel under 76mm in diameter will work, or buy the ones from SB, usually cheaper than most longboard shops
Great review so much better then alote out there.. my one question is should u go straight to the freashies ??
Thanks. Well the freshies definitely make it easier especially over rough surfaces. The freshies are a game changer!
Could you navigate through a semi busy sidewalk at a low speed or is it too spiney?
At first you'll find it hard to go at slow speeds without sliding but once you get comfortable it's super easy to navigate at slow speeds in tight areas
So it can be used for commuting around town?great review by the way .thank you
These look fun as sh*t! I have over 9000 miles on onewheels and although I know that the summerboard can't offroad like the onewheel, it looks like it may be even more fun on pavement. I'm ordering one right now (while my wife is out of town).
It's definitely on a whole other level! If you love shredding the summerboard is a must!!
@@bryanbelcher689 I just order one about 2 hours ago! Now I will be just dying for it to get here. By the way good video Bryan.
@@donnyh3497 hell ya!!! Thanks.
@@donnyh3497 update?
@@no1up I have over 200 miles on it now and the damned thing just keeps getting more fun. I think developing a crack habit might take over your life less than this. I was out until 2 in the morning last night riding it all over downtown Denver carving through the crowds and whipping out 180s and 360s and just having a blast. People constantly going "Whoa! What is that!??".
Can you bail with the foot straps
Good video.
subbed!
How fast do you ruin the wheels tho ? looks like they would be ruined fast
I am a beginner boarder with about 3 years experience, do you recommend the summer board for off season practice?
I'm an avid snowboarder and this is as close to it as you can get in the summer months. Definitely a must have to practice your boarding during the off-season!
I'm the opposite. I've snowboarded once in my entire life.
Is this a good way to learn, akin to riding a tricycle, or is this more of an intermediate/expert item?
@@ALee-if6ld It's a great way to learn but you're going to have to be patient. You will struggle a bit in the beginning.
So I am a pretty broad experienced boarder on snow and spend at least 45 min a day on my pint. Will that create a good foundation to learn a abc quickly
I also snowboard and have a onewheel...the summerboard was closer to snowboarding. On the summerboard you use your back foot a lot more than the onewheel so that took a bit to get use to. But your snowboarding experience will help tremendously
I bet it hurts worse tripping with that thing attached to your feet, than it does on a skateboard where you can put some distance between yourself and the board. Is there an increased risk for broken ankles with this device, over the skate board?
It's not attached to your feet. The bindings are kind of like open hooks. So if you bail you can slide your feet out pretty easily and run it out. But if you're going 15 mph or more, you're probably going to eat shit regardless because you can't run that fast lol
How much ride time do you really get out of a one battery charge? Do you think I should order an extra battery initially?
Hello, I own a SummerBoard SBX (Premium Model). It really depends on how much riding you will be doing. If this is purely for recreation and fun then just stick with the one. If you plan to commute or ride your board for longer than 3 hours then you should buy a spare. I rode my board for roughly 3 hours before the remote indicated it was almost dead. However, my board was not fully charged when i started and i did limit the speed via the Companion app they offer.
At first when you're learning it'll last for hours. Once you get good and if you like to ride fast and do lots of slides you're lucky if you get an hour
I'm gonna need a banana-to-battery scale action, good vid though
How do you like this compared to Onewheel? Which do you like better? And why?
I love both, both snowboarding is my favorite thing so that being said I'd give the edge to the summerboard because its the closest thing to snowboarding.
do they cover lets say the caster if you do a jump and it breaks?
I was worried about that too...but, after talking with the summerboard guys they explained to me that when you land from a jump the force of the landing is absorbed into the deck rather than the casters and the electronics are separated from the deck so there shouldn't be an issue with jumping the board. Now as far as them covering any damages I'm not sure.
bryan belcher
so they didn’t give a direct YEs or NO they kind of went around it lol
What’s it like high siding or like catching an edge with bindings...on pavement
It's easy to bail with or without the bindings on. The only hard bail is if you catch an edge while sliding backside..in that case you better be good at running backwards and better be wearing a helmet haha.
Onewheel is the way to go
i noticed yours had designs on it. How do you customize it like that?
You can change out the griptape and wheels to add a custom look
Weird, i'm thinking about buying one but i don't see anyone riding switch on yt. Is it at least possible? Cause as for me it would be the major attraction about the stuff :)
its very possible, I own one and I can tell you the reason you don't see switch a lot is because most people aren't comfortable with riding switch on the snow let alone riding switch on this harder to balance on summerboard. One of the reasons I bought the summerboard was to be able to practice my switch so come winter ill be feeling confident on the snow. If you can master switch on this board the snow will be a breeze! So much fun!
^ I own one too and this is all true ^
How long does it take to fully charge?
Couple hours
Where did you get those wheels and that griptape?! I want to customize mine.
The wheels are Nine balls and the griptape is the original I just panted it with a marker
That looks so sick. Did you buy those wheels on the website? Or can you buy any longboard wheels? And where did you get the blue shoe holding pads?
@@piano_russian1566 I bought them on Amazon. I spray painted the footholds myself
Do you know if you can put any longboard wheels on the summerboard? Do any kind of longboard wheels fit?
@@piano_russian1566 any size from 72mm-76mm should work. I believe theirs are 74mm if im not mistaken.
@ 9:31
360 degee lol
can it go up hills? like other e skateboards usually go up 30% hill grade
Yes it sure does!
How did you get the custom setup?
Painted the stars on my griptape by hand and used spray paint. Bought some aftermarket wheels.
This looks the nuts but I can't find on youtube anyone really SHREDDING it properly... I wanna butter my way to work ya know? Front side nose presses pretzeling out, some big steezy back ones and that you know? Please oh please tell me it's doable!! 🤞😂🤙
Absolutely they are 100% doable!! I'm not that experienced just yet...there are a few guys that are tho and I see their vids all the time and they do all sorts of fun snowboarding tricks. Heres a link to a vid with some butters
instagram.com/p/B-NwYogJzLz/?igshid=zwo923fded4s
You can press, slide, butter, spin, jump, grab, boardslide and you can haul ass!!!
I feel like you had a lot of last things you wanted to discuss in this video
It's this or a onewheel for me. I can't decide which one to get
I have both!!! I love my onewheel just as much. The big difference Is the offroad capabilities of the onewheel....but I have had 5 serious falls on the onewheel and haven't fallen once on the summerboard. It's so much easier to bail and you never have to worry about the dreaded nosedives
@@bryanbelcher689 You are definitely the man to ask some questions to then. From what I've read people compare the Summerboard to being on a packed piste and the Onewheel to being in powder - you reckon thats a good comparison? I'm after the all year round snowboard effect but have to bare in mind that here in the UK the roads/pavements aren't that smooth. You should definitely do a video comparing the two - what you like/dislike, different feel/styles etc. as there isn't anything like that on youtube
@@gregreh I will say the onewheel doesn't carve near as much as the summerboard. The summerboard is really where you get that snowboarding feel. To me the onewheel feels more like surfing. There are several times on the onewheel that I want to do some quick carves and 180s but it's just too sketchy. I thought the onewheel was gonna be the closest thing to snowboarding until I tried the summerboard!!! You have to try it. I agree I think making a comparison video of the two would be great. I have a bunch of onewheel buddy's that are always asking the comparison of the two.
@@bryanbelcher689 I have a Freeboard so I know roughly what the Summerboard will be like, just don't live in the hilliest area, so being able to go on the flat with the SB is tempting. I dunno man the appeal of the Onewheel offroad and on the beach... its a tough call. Thanks for taking the time to reply and fingers crossed you can make a video of the two. Keep up the good work man
@@gregreh ya the electric capabilities of the summerboard make it leaps and bounds above the freeboard that's for sure. I hear ya lol. I go back and forth on both boards!! Its a tough choice which one to ride haha. Ya keep your eyes peeled I'll make a video comparing the 2 in the next couple days!
What wheels are they using mine are wearing down
If the start to wear down just flip them around...I bought some aftermarket 8 ball wheels that I use as well as the summerboard wheels
What are the spec on your wheels?
They are eightball wheels I think if I can remember off the top of my head that they are 73mm
That snowboard in the background looks so wide lol
158 wide!
I got pretty decent my forst week, but my dumbass didnt wear a helmet but had all the other padding on. So i feel and smacked my head on the road really hard. Hurt like a bitch, this thing is no toy but aint giving up. I can tell ya ill never not wear a helmet again. Please wear a helmet yall
for being a real customer the intro sure did sound scripted lmao
I'm an excellent speaker perhaps. Not to mention the 30 takes you dont see
How is the off road riding
I actually haven't taken it off road yet' but I does flow through snow slush and leaves like a champ
bryan belcher is it good on road cracks
@@TheshawnJames1234 ya there are several cracks on my road and it handles them very well
An electric freeboard
how did u loose ur finger
Ambushed in Afghanistan...had a RPG hit the door of my humvee
didn't even notice that. Damn dude lucky you only lost a finger
Are you from Pittsburgh?
Nope I'm in Michigan
bryan belcher nice I’m from Pittsburgh area and I seen you shredding on the Facebook SB owners group I’m waiting for my board still I feel it’s going to be a long time. I ordered it a week ago. Haha
For 2000$ 12 miles range is Horrible ngl. Basically putting Extra Wheels under a budget Board 😂
I thought the summerboard was cool but then realized it is just an electric freeboard
And how is that not cool? lol
it just costs way to much haha
It’s a good board but the remote control is terrible ~~ top button is useless pointless and bottom power is terrible never know if ur pressing hard enough or not also few times remote turned off
Yeah as opposed to all those fake summerboard videos... 😆🤦♂️
Musics annoying bro
You're pretty annoying bro
Boards trash! I honestly don’t believe this guy after my experience with them. 2 months and still no ride time really. I sent it back for repair and they just say it works fine and want me to pay to send It back.
Sounds like perhaps you haven't had a great time, but I most certainly have. Maybe you just dont know how to shred if the board is fine 😁
bryan belcher I can ride it fine it keeps it keeps dyeing. Apparently your one of the people who know them that defend their jumk
@@jeremywatson6900 just giving ya shit calm down lol. I'm defending it because I haven't had any issues and have had excellent customer service experience with them. Not gonna bash a product I absolutely love just sayin
Weird that we don't see you directly on the board during all the video, for a "real" customer... And your speech really sounds fake, it more looks like an ad for the brand, masked as review.
If you pay attention, you can see the guy looking at the prompter on the side ahah
Haha you're too funny...perhaps check out my Instagram and see for yourself if I'm a real rider haha. Insta- 12bravo06
Hey B. This guy is delusional bro. So many haters out there. I bet he is just jealous of you bro. Hahahahaha. What an idiot!
@@rsomers0684 Hey Aaron ? How is it going ?? I'm still waiting to receive all the parts you promised me, because all parts on this board break after few hours of using.... Just for people who don't understand, Aaron is the founder of Summerboard (old name Leiftech), and he has a lot of fake account to cheat people about his bad bad product...
@@gregoryjakubowicz145 Hey, good im reading that, had serious problems with another electric longboard from other company, would you recommend this board, how is the quality etc? customer service? I considered to buy one but I'm not sure to trust in that, thank you
Tom Dre._ bad product, bad quality, bad support. Don’t buy trust me, I spent thousands euros on it and every pieces on this shit will break after few hours
USED TO BE LEIFTECH, they had to change the name because of how horrible the product is and the lack of any support, THEY KNOW IT WILL BREAK WITHIN A YEAR. They warranty will show it. Do not get this board. I have one that I haven’t been able to ride for a year. THEY WILL NOT SUPPORT YOU WHEN YOUR BOARD BREAKS DOWN. IT WILL BREAK DOWN! 3 MOTHERBOARDS IN 6 MONTHS
Woah using caps lock...this must be truthful and the same for everbody. 🤦♂️ sounds like you had a bad experience, doesn't mean everyone will. I wouldn't go out of my way to create a vid to entice people for something I wasn't myself extremely pleased with. Honestly it's the best customer support I've ever dealt with.