Exway Trist trucks are 45°, not 50°! Sorry, messed up there! • If you're interested in any of these boards, I have discount info in the video description.
For the Exway flex, I’m a size 13 US, would the board not really fit me too well? It seems like my heel would almost be hanging off or so on the wheel well flares? The deck seems so narrow, just wondering what you think?
Battery life accuracy is a huge deal. My backfire remote told me I had 2 out of 5 bars of battery left, and it just died on me on my way back home. Now I just keep it charged because I don't trust the battery indicator.
Thank you, Daniel! This is exactly the video I was waiting for, a month ago. Finally, we get a comparison & perspective on these boards from an Eskate expert. At the end of March, I was trying to decide between the Backfire Zealot & Exway Flex, a hard decision but thought the Flex was a little more polished + love the variety of wheels, 120mm cloud wheels + the ability for software updates. So pulled the trigger on the Flex-Riot pre-order in April for my first E-board.
@@luculucu879 I have really been enjoying the Flex-Riot thus far, plenty of speed & Torque. The board is a few inches shorter in length than the Zealot and weighs less so it is a little easier to carry around at the end of your ride. The board carves nicely, love the concave that helps with carving and foot placement. My usual carve speed is between 15-20mph and got up to 28 in Central Park, but I think once you get near 30mph it is a little sketchy. I have had no issues, no problems with the board, rides like a champ :-) so far.
@@ammarfatehi9707 My Exway Flex 💪 Riot after 700 miles is holding up very well 👍 My board is working flawlessly, I still get about the same range very little battery degradation. I am loving it! The speed has dropped a little, max speed now on a flat straight is between 24-26 mph, before I could get 27+ downhill was hitting over 30mph. I had to change the belts, and get Pebbles out of wheels & belt gaurd but that’s about it.
@@ammarfatehi9707 I did have to change the belts though. One of my original belts flew off at max speed about 26mph, board started swerving sideways, not sure how I managed to not fly off. I have Momentum’s belts now, should hold up well.
Hey Daniel, thanks for the reviews! I’d love to see a review that compares the performance between these three a little more directly. Even though acceleration, speed, braking, uphill performance, etc. are all comparable as you said, would still be nice to see the boards to head-to-head in those performance categories. It’s like buying a car - will anyone actually notice that a BMW does 0-60 .2s faster than a Mercedes? Probably not. But do we want to see them drag race and know the times? Hell yeah.
@@luculucu879 some tips: look at warranty length. Most are 6-1yr unless you buy evolve or higher end.. The extra 6 months is worth an extra $50-100. DONT GET HUB MOTORS. Get all 4 wheels as legit wheels, not 2 motors with sleeves and 2 wheels. Not comfy. Not actually cost effective. Makes the ride lame AF Imo.
@@morsumbra9692 wtf you on, hub makes less noise, requires less maintenance and the board can free roll. You can kick to extend range and also ride if your battery dies or overheats. A slightly more bumpy ride is a small trade off.
@@billss889 its noticeable more bumpy, they also don't have the option of different gear ratios and a lot of other wheels like the cloud wheels, if you have an 13+ mile range you probably wont be kicking, and maintenance shouldn't be a concern because there isn't much for electric skateboards to begin with.
@@Jan-gj8bm I'm going with the belts despite less waterproofness. Probably going with the flex :) next month, very excited for my late Christmqs gift to myself :))
Never skated a day in my life.This video made it really easy to choose the right board for me.I bought the Zealot.Thanks for the video and discount code!
@@bids2895 it was pretty easy.i started off with the slowest setting and cruised around for a few days to get the hang of it and went to sport mode from there.
Good video. I was speaking with a few people about my Flex and the wires I am running 93a double barrel in the back. I don’t have any issues. But like you said lower durometers may be problematic. I can’t wait to learn more about the Zelaot. It’s stuck in customs😞😞😞 Pray for me.
I tried the final bushings recently. They’re quite hard for me with the precision washers. I have to really throw my weight to carve on them, which can be fun too but I don’t wanna do that all the time. Maybe they’ll be just right with flat washers.
Would love to see this comparison with the current gen boards. Voyer X vs. Flex Pro vs. Zealot S. Those boards are such a leap from the originals that I think it would be super helpful.
I ordered a Flex Riot. Wheel options were a big seller for me and the smart battery. I won some wheels from your last give away so been wanting to try them out. As far as the shorter deck goes I think it will be fine for me clocking in at 5’1” 😆
Finally!!! I've been waiting for this quality & informative comparison of Exway Flex and its fair competitors. Thanks Daniel Kwan! Time to buy the Flex 👌🏻
Hey Daniel, according to Exway, the Flex bulk production has fixed the motor wires issue by increasing the riser pad thickness as well as a higher PU bushings! :)
thank you for this awesome review. I loved the editing. you deserve a lot more likes/views/subscriptions & you will get there! stoked to have ordered my first ever eBoard last week & I went with the Zealot! CANT WAIT!
I feel like there should be another category. "Cost of Maintenance". A lot of people are looking into budget boards because.. they are on a budget. The remote is easily loseable, the wheels can easily get chips and cuts if you go through a rough terrain a couple of times or have the luck to run over broken glass like i once did, the belts need changing, the motors might fail.. These things go for a lot of money and are relatively common to replace, but given their high price, it might mean that some people have to stop using their board for a month or two, just to be able to afford a spare controller, which might cost like.. 100$ which is a lot.
Wow. Your videos are really informative. 🤯 I just decided to go for BackFire for my first board. Now I am stuck between G3 and Zealot. Only thing that is making me confused which one to pick is because of the belts being exposed.
To dumb it down if your going for a light commute from a place go wowgo if your going for a reliable and customizable board for tuning to your feel go exway flex if you got the money and if you're just a speed demon go backfire
Thanks for the review. I would like to add and stress the importance of after sales support for anyone considering these boards. I recently bought the Exway flex and there seems to be an issue with other buyers where the board throws a bms error and drops the battery % to 0 (a quick search online will provide hits). I’ve reached out to Exway support since the board is under warranty and have not had a good experience with them troubleshooting my issue. Since I have lost complete confidence in the board I have gone ahead and purchased the Zealot which should be arriving in a few weeks. From all other reviews and comments online I feel that going with Backfire to begin with would have been the best option due to their support. Once again thanks for the review and for the discount codes.
@@AbdullahKhan-se1xz I have not had the chance to work with Backfire support as my Zealot has had no issues since I got it last year. At the time of purchase there were no boards in stock in the US so I had to wait a few months but it was worth the wait. The board is great and I have full confidence in it which makes the riding experience so much better than the Flex Hub. If you're interested here is an old video of a test ride on the Zealot. th-cam.com/video/_X-lGPIldwg/w-d-xo.html The Zealot has a bigger battery so I get much more range, battery sag happens much quicker on the Flex (especially now that they have a reduced battery shipping with the newer models) and I actually prefer the torque and sound of the belt drive (Flex does have the Riot but online forums also mention similar issues that I saw on my Flex Hub). Bikers can hear me passing on the road/trails. If you want more range and a stiffer board they also have the Zealot S.
I somehow managed to find a brand new boosted mini x with blue caguamas on it for only 600 on facebook about a week before boosted went out of business. Needless to say, Iv'e been riding it 24/7 and I'm very happy with the purchase so far
I think the important feature is that ONLY Exway Flex provides IP55 making it the actually only one splash proof board, which is important for people living in rainy areas - IE, UK
Just ordered the zealot with air shipping came out to $794 with your discount code! Super Freaking stoked!! hopefully it comes in the time it says (2 weeks)🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great vid dkwan. I have the nls pro. But now I realize hub motors are not nearly as good as belt drive. If I could go back I would definitely get the wowgo. I love carving, and don't even go over 20 mph.
hub not nearly as good as belt drive? I am deciding between the g3 for 600 or the zealot with bamboo deck for 650. Don't belt drives make a lot of noise? Is it the torque that is so much better?
I get the potential benefits of having an app with firmware update capability, and customization, but honestly, one of the reasons I went with my Wowgo 3 was because it didn't have that. I want my board to be good, out of the box. I don't want to be tinkering and obsessing over if I made something worse or better, I just want care free riding, on a board I know will work and stay relatively consistent. I had a onewheel which was constantly having updates implemented, and it regularly changed my ride characteristics...I found this very frustrating, and it has made me weary of ever having a bored that can go through after market changes without my knowledge. Just look at what is happening with everyone still using the Boosted app...
Okay, sorry for the dumb question as I'm a total 40+ year old e-board noob... but I've been eyeballing the Backfire Zealot and it's obviously belt driven. I don't see replacement belts on their site? I'm also looking at the Meepo NLS Pro. Undecided at this point. Help!
SUMMARY OF POINTS MADE IN VIDEO PRICE Zealot is cheapest w/affiliate code at $694 Flex is cheapest at base price at $700 for the Riot package 3X is $705 w/ Affiliate discount POWER Zealot is fastest with 29mph claimed top speed Flex and 3X have very similar top speeds at 25 and 24mph respectively *speeds not accounting for custom gears/wheels DECK Zealot has the largest and flexiest deck with slightly recessed flares compared to Flex Flex has the smallest and stiffest deck with larger flares on side of board 3X is most suitable for slower speed maneuvering on deck TRUCKS Zealot uses Caliber II trucks with 89A bushings in front and rear Caliber clone trucks with 95A bushings, best at high speeds Flex uses Trist forged trucks front and rear with 92A bushings, very reputable trucks used 3X uses Paris V2 front trucks and Paris clone rear trucks with Paris Barrel 90A bushings, best with carving RANGE Zealot has the largest battery at 311 Wh with 21700 cells, 69kg will receive 31km of range Flex and 3X have 259 Wh batteries with 18650 cells, 69kg will receive 26 km of range APPEARANCE Zealot is largely unchanged from G3 in terms of looks Flex is most refined in terms of looks 3X is most akin to Boosted Board in terms of looks FEATURES OUT OF BOX Zealot has a dedicated "Turbo" button that improves acceleration and includes ambient lighting as well as a USB port on the battery Flex comes with firmware updates and phone connectivity for tuning and stats as well as a smart battery that auto-discharges in storage with accurate battery reader 3X comes with a built-in bash guard FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Zealot has headlights available for purchase that are brighter than Shredlights as well as Cloudwheels coming soon Flex has a very quick charger that drastically reduces charge time available for purchase as well as Cloudwheels 3X has rear taillights available for purchase CUSTOMER SERVICE RECEPTION Backfire is most consistent in terms of customer service with mostly positive feedback and quicker response in the US Exway does have brand ambassadors in a few countries WowGo is very mixed with plans to improve customer service capabilities *Brakes are noted in Daniel Kwan's reply Please reply with any points I missed/got wrong
Woah good job. There is a discernible difference in brake strength but they’re all good and have to do with the wheels too. Exway brakes the strongest and Backfire the least strong, which makes sense considering their stock wheels.
Daniel Kwan sweet! I just ordered the Flex Riot to replace my Meepo V3, so hopefully I can see similar results to what I’ve gathered because I’ve grown to absolutely love electric skateboards
Awesome video, great work and lessons learned to make the best purchase decision. If I may suggest something for the future, a video about fine tuning the Exway Flex via its app would be greatly appreciated. Please like this comment if you love the idea and to help Daniel. All the best.
I am a lifelong skater, surfer, snowboard. I am about 275-280 pounds. Which of the boards you have tested are best for large riders? I like the backfire but am afraid I may bottom it out.
Nice review. i have the wowgo 3x Im debating on the zelot or flex but now Im leaning towards more power like an Evolve or the new Wowgo AT2. decisions. btw, i kow your favorite is EXway.
Great and relevant review, glad you did not start your favorite. One thing about range is that hills is what killes batteries, you if you have no steep and long hills you will get the numbers you state.
I'm going with the g3 to compliment my meepo mini. Soo much value at that price point. Either that or the zealot if it becomes available soon...not springing for the S.
Ex-Flex is the best bcs of the smart battery .... the only problem I have with eboards is that I always break battery bcs I literally don't care when I don't use it.. (winter times) ... also is in the middle of everything else which means the best for me... thx Dan
Daniel, I just used your affiliate code to buy cloudwheeles so thank you! I was wondering if I could swap my Zealot wheeles for Wowgo wheels? Will the belts need to be changed or will it fit?
I have a boosted board V2. So sad it broke and the company is out of business for good. Now, I need desperately a e-board replacement! But after years with a boosted board Im picky. Need the same inicial acceleration , speed, breaks response and smoothness and of course the bamboo flexible deck. HELP!
i just managed to sell my boosted v2 for 600 before it broke on me. closest thing i could find was the backfire zealot, i just bought it for 700, they have a sale they usually go for 900. i say go for the zealot. i dont know why this guy didnt just say the zealot was the better option.
Great Video Daniel* , Thank~You!! Wow, more food for thought... haha.. I am so near to ordering the Exway Flex. Been trying to decide between the Hub & the Riot, as my starting option, to get me going as a new eskater, and new skater, as it's been years since I rode as a kid. Really like the sound of the carving of the Wowgo, and the slightly longer flatter board. However, feels like there is more scope and options with the Flex. Hopefully my feet will be happy on the slightly shorter board, with the angles and cuves. I am around the same weight, between 69/70 kilo depending on training days : ) Big Thanks!!
Do you know if you can purchase the Exway with their Cloudwheels or are they an add-on? I believe Backfire was going to make offer the Cloudwheel set-up. Thanks (poor road quality in Salt Lake City )
Thanks Daniel for the great videos, Very informative! Only wish I would’ve seen them before I bought the Evolve GTR LOL! I bought the Ownboard carbon GT based on your review! Bought both before I heard about the Atlas. Do you any idea when the X Way wave might be available? Thank you again for production Quality!
Can you use the exway kegel pulleys on the backfire? Their belts should be very similar Nice comparison btw, just ordered my backfire zealot last week and hope it arrives soon (:
My aftersales with Wowgo was trash, took 3 months to get a replacement battery for my wowgo3x + 99USD, either though it had a faulty BMS out of the box. I was 1 week off filing a refund through paypal.
I loved all the "di-ecks" .
Haha
Mid way through the video I was getting pissed off lmao
This is the next level of editing! Not to mention how informative it was! Good job Daniel and thank you :)
straight up. fucking awesome editing.
Exway Trist trucks are 45°, not 50°! Sorry, messed up there! • If you're interested in any of these boards, I have discount info in the video description.
I was convinced you were going to feature Ownboard here, are they out the window?
Would you recommend the Zealot for a 82kg rider? Will it ber too flexy so it touches the ground or is it ok?
Carl Whinnery Compared to these three the Ownboard W2 is kind of ugly, and the acceleration and brakes aren’t as strong. Still a good board tho.
Haroon Jamil Your weight is fine for this board.
For the Exway flex, I’m a size 13 US, would the board not really fit me too well? It seems like my heel would almost be hanging off or so on the wheel well flares? The deck seems so narrow, just wondering what you think?
*Exway* : Fine tunable board for you're needs
*Wowgo* : best carving commuter for cities
*Backfire* : speed demons living on the edge
Battery life accuracy is a huge deal. My backfire remote told me I had 2 out of 5 bars of battery left, and it just died on me on my way back home. Now I just keep it charged because I don't trust the battery indicator.
Thank you, Daniel! This is exactly the video I was waiting for, a month ago. Finally, we get a comparison & perspective on these boards from an Eskate expert. At the end of March, I was trying to decide between the Backfire Zealot & Exway Flex, a hard decision but thought the Flex was a little more polished + love the variety of wheels, 120mm cloud wheels + the ability for software updates. So pulled the trigger on the Flex-Riot pre-order in April for my first E-board.
Is the board good, because I am also interested in buying a e-board
@@luculucu879 I have really been enjoying the Flex-Riot thus far, plenty of speed & Torque. The board is a few inches shorter in length than the Zealot and weighs less so it is a little easier to carry around at the end of your ride. The board carves nicely, love the concave that helps with carving and foot placement. My usual carve speed is between 15-20mph and got up to 28 in Central Park, but I think once you get near 30mph it is a little sketchy. I have had no issues, no problems with the board, rides like a champ :-) so far.
@@christopheradeler Hey, hows the board holding up after a year?
@@ammarfatehi9707 My Exway Flex 💪 Riot after 700 miles is holding up very well 👍 My board is working flawlessly, I still get about the same range very little battery degradation. I am loving it!
The speed has dropped a little, max speed now on a flat straight is between 24-26 mph, before I could get 27+ downhill was hitting over 30mph. I had to change the belts, and get Pebbles out of wheels & belt gaurd but that’s about it.
@@ammarfatehi9707 I did have to change the belts though. One of my original belts flew off at max speed about 26mph, board started swerving sideways, not sure how I managed to not fly off. I have Momentum’s belts now, should hold up well.
Great video, you and Ronnie really making moves on YT.
Hey Daniel, thanks for the reviews! I’d love to see a review that compares the performance between these three a little more directly. Even though acceleration, speed, braking, uphill performance, etc. are all comparable as you said, would still be nice to see the boards to head-to-head in those performance categories.
It’s like buying a car - will anyone actually notice that a BMW does 0-60 .2s faster than a Mercedes? Probably not. But do we want to see them drag race and know the times? Hell yeah.
At first the "dieck" annoyed me, then I got it. lmao
Anyways, bought a Zealot! Let's see if I get the stickers or the board first haha
Is the board good, because I am also interested in buying a e-board
@@luculucu879 some tips: look at warranty length. Most are 6-1yr unless you buy evolve or higher end.. The extra 6 months is worth an extra $50-100. DONT GET HUB MOTORS. Get all 4 wheels as legit wheels, not 2 motors with sleeves and 2 wheels. Not comfy. Not actually cost effective. Makes the ride lame AF Imo.
@@morsumbra9692 wtf you on, hub makes less noise, requires less maintenance and the board can free roll. You can kick to extend range and also ride if your battery dies or overheats. A slightly more bumpy ride is a small trade off.
@@billss889 its noticeable more bumpy, they also don't have the option of different gear ratios and a lot of other wheels like the cloud wheels, if you have an 13+ mile range you probably wont be kicking, and maintenance shouldn't be a concern because there isn't much for electric skateboards to begin with.
@@Jan-gj8bm I'm going with the belts despite less waterproofness. Probably going with the flex :) next month, very excited for my late Christmqs gift to myself :))
I'm searching for a Video Wowgo 3X vs Exway flex riot for weeks and now you just uploaded one. Thank GOD
Never skated a day in my life.This video made it really easy to choose the right board for me.I bought the Zealot.Thanks for the video and discount code!
How hard was it for u without ever skating for the first time on ur boatd
@@bids2895 it was pretty easy.i started off with the slowest setting and cruised around for a few days to get the hang of it and went to sport mode from there.
@@cminbust6 fair enough u still use it or does it get boring after a while
Hey mate, im 2 years in the future and wanting to get the zealot too! What are you thoughts on it now?
I've been learning a lot more about the time and effort it takes to edit videos. Starting to appreciate your videos a lot more. QUALITY
This is the exact video I've been searching for! Thanks for making this.
Also, can you make a Exway X1 Pro vs Flex video comparison? Thanks.
I just played the last second in reverse, it sounds like Loaded Tesseract, but if I read your lips it looks like Exway Flex.
Now it looks like Wogo 3X
Peerless funny, I hear Backfire Zealot
Bao-Ky Nguyen Dinh maybe he said them all combined
I did the same thing. I slowed the video down and in reverse he says “Tesseract”.
Why did he cut out the naming of his favorite?
Good video. I was speaking with a few people about my Flex and the wires I am running 93a double barrel in the back. I don’t have any issues. But like you said lower durometers may be problematic. I can’t wait to learn more about the Zelaot. It’s stuck in customs😞😞😞 Pray for me.
I tried the final bushings recently. They’re quite hard for me with the precision washers. I have to really throw my weight to carve on them, which can be fun too but I don’t wanna do that all the time. Maybe they’ll be just right with flat washers.
Oh and good luck with customs. 😁 Look forward to your thoughts on zealot
Daniel Kwan those rear bushings on the Zealot seem rigid I was going to change them when I got the board but may not need to. We will see. Stay safe💪
I guess that even with a softer durometer, Exways deck guards should be enough of a solution and with their price, it seems like a no brainer.
@@DanielKwan Are there big difference with the washers? I'm wondering if i need to buy some with my flex
Would love to see this comparison with the current gen boards. Voyer X vs. Flex Pro vs. Zealot S. Those boards are such a leap from the originals that I think it would be super helpful.
I ordered a Flex Riot. Wheel options were a big seller for me and the smart battery. I won some wheels from your last give away so been wanting to try them out. As far as the shorter deck goes I think it will be fine for me clocking in at 5’1” 😆
Haha yay finally!
I highly suggest Torqueboard's 110mm 74a blue wheels and a kegel core pulley from Exway. Some of the nicest wheels I've even ridden
@@langcheng5443 or the 100mm Boas, those things are great
Finally!!! I've been waiting for this quality & informative comparison of Exway Flex and its fair competitors. Thanks Daniel Kwan! Time to buy the Flex 👌🏻
did you buy the flex? how long was shipping and how was the experience? are you satsfied? thanks
Hey Daniel, according to Exway, the Flex bulk production has fixed the motor wires issue by increasing the riser pad thickness as well as a higher PU bushings! :)
Oh ok good to know
Mmmmh Backfire boards
I love how you're having fun with different intros
Love the vid very professional and informative. Can't believe you only have sub 20k subscribers. Keep up the content!
This is an amazing vid the editing is sick and u just convinced me to buy a backfire zealot
I just got my zealot and it’s amazing. Great choice dude, I definitely think it’s the best out of the three
thank you for this awesome review. I loved the editing. you deserve a lot more likes/views/subscriptions & you will get there! stoked to have ordered my first ever eBoard last week & I went with the Zealot! CANT WAIT!
how is it??
lmao. epic intro. you're the effin man
You make such incredible polished videos. I love these. Thanks for the in depth reviews.
Finally! What we have all been waiting for during this quarantine! Thank you dKwan!
Awesome review! A really informative and well constructed video, great to watch!
When he says “Deck”, I just get Paul Rudd in Wanderlust 😂 - awesome video your my guy thanks for all your reviews
I feel like there should be another category. "Cost of Maintenance". A lot of people are looking into budget boards because.. they are on a budget. The remote is easily loseable, the wheels can easily get chips and cuts if you go through a rough terrain a couple of times or have the luck to run over broken glass like i once did, the belts need changing, the motors might fail.. These things go for a lot of money and are relatively common to replace, but given their high price, it might mean that some people have to stop using their board for a month or two, just to be able to afford a spare controller, which might cost like.. 100$ which is a lot.
Wow. Your videos are really informative. 🤯 I just decided to go for BackFire for my first board. Now I am stuck between G3 and Zealot. Only thing that is making me confused which one to pick is because of the belts being exposed.
Get the Zelaot. More range more wheel options for comfort and better brakes.
I love your videos, it’s obvious you put a lot of time making/editing, etc. thanks!👍
To dumb it down if your going for a light commute from a place go wowgo if your going for a reliable and customizable board for tuning to your feel go exway flex if you got the money and if you're just a speed demon go backfire
The Backfire can take Cloud wheels as well and I believe they made a set of wheels in partnership with Cloudwheel for 105 mms.
But can they fit the 120mm size cloudwheels without hitting the deck when carving ?
Thanks for the review. I would like to add and stress the importance of after sales support for anyone considering these boards. I recently bought the Exway flex and there seems to be an issue with other buyers where the board throws a bms error and drops the battery % to 0 (a quick search online will provide hits). I’ve reached out to Exway support since the board is under warranty and have not had a good experience with them troubleshooting my issue. Since I have lost complete confidence in the board I have gone ahead and purchased the Zealot which should be arriving in a few weeks. From all other reviews and comments online I feel that going with Backfire to begin with would have been the best option due to their support. Once again thanks for the review and for the discount codes.
How was your experience with backfire if you don’t mind me asking?
@@AbdullahKhan-se1xz I have not had the chance to work with Backfire support as my Zealot has had no issues since I got it last year. At the time of purchase there were no boards in stock in the US so I had to wait a few months but it was worth the wait. The board is great and I have full confidence in it which makes the riding experience so much better than the Flex Hub.
If you're interested here is an old video of a test ride on the Zealot. th-cam.com/video/_X-lGPIldwg/w-d-xo.html
The Zealot has a bigger battery so I get much more range, battery sag happens much quicker on the Flex (especially now that they have a reduced battery shipping with the newer models) and I actually prefer the torque and sound of the belt drive (Flex does have the Riot but online forums also mention similar issues that I saw on my Flex Hub). Bikers can hear me passing on the road/trails. If you want more range and a stiffer board they also have the Zealot S.
I somehow managed to find a brand new boosted mini x with blue caguamas on it for only 600 on facebook about a week before boosted went out of business. Needless to say, Iv'e been riding it 24/7 and I'm very happy with the purchase so far
I think the important feature is that ONLY Exway Flex provides IP55 making it the actually only one splash proof board, which is important for people living in rainy areas - IE, UK
Don't ride in rain, it will just rust your parts and ruin your range.
The Zealot is also IP55 rated
Nice dieck
Very annoying lol XD
Wth
Just ordered the zealot with air shipping came out to $794 with your discount code! Super Freaking stoked!! hopefully it comes in the time it says (2 weeks)🙏🏽🙏🏽
Danny Liu i ended up canceling my order they kept telling me one more week. it ended up being pointless for fast shipping
Great vid dkwan. I have the nls pro. But now I realize hub motors are not nearly as good as belt drive. If I could go back I would definitely get the wowgo. I love carving, and don't even go over 20 mph.
hub not nearly as good as belt drive? I am deciding between the g3 for 600 or the zealot with bamboo deck for 650. Don't belt drives make a lot of noise? Is it the torque that is so much better?
I love my WowGo 3x. Next up for me is the Meepo 4WD Pro.
i was considering buying one do you think its the best ? whats the best and worst about it? do you need to buy any extras with it ?
the fact that he says dieck every time drives me up the wall XD
Happy I found your page, I'm learning so much!
Thank you for focusing trucks, aesthetics, and customer service 'cause not enough TH-camrs do
I am now hooked on this channel
you are a unique soul and great video maker
cheers !!!
Dude, your videos 😳🔥🔥🔥
I get the potential benefits of having an app with firmware update capability, and customization, but honestly, one of the reasons I went with my Wowgo 3 was because it didn't have that. I want my board to be good, out of the box. I don't want to be tinkering and obsessing over if I made something worse or better, I just want care free riding, on a board I know will work and stay relatively consistent. I had a onewheel which was constantly having updates implemented, and it regularly changed my ride characteristics...I found this very frustrating, and it has made me weary of ever having a bored that can go through after market changes without my knowledge. Just look at what is happening with everyone still using the Boosted app...
Exway will soon be available in the U.K. with U.K. support. Great review!
Okay, sorry for the dumb question as I'm a total 40+ year old e-board noob... but I've been eyeballing the Backfire Zealot and it's obviously belt driven. I don't see replacement belts on their site? I'm also looking at the Meepo NLS Pro. Undecided at this point. Help!
SUMMARY OF POINTS MADE IN VIDEO
PRICE
Zealot is cheapest w/affiliate code at $694
Flex is cheapest at base price at $700 for the Riot package
3X is $705 w/ Affiliate discount
POWER
Zealot is fastest with 29mph claimed top speed
Flex and 3X have very similar top speeds at 25 and 24mph respectively
*speeds not accounting for custom gears/wheels
DECK
Zealot has the largest and flexiest deck with slightly recessed flares compared to Flex
Flex has the smallest and stiffest deck with larger flares on side of board
3X is most suitable for slower speed maneuvering on deck
TRUCKS
Zealot uses Caliber II trucks with 89A bushings in front and rear Caliber clone trucks with 95A bushings, best at high speeds
Flex uses Trist forged trucks front and rear with 92A bushings, very reputable trucks used
3X uses Paris V2 front trucks and Paris clone rear trucks with Paris Barrel 90A bushings, best with carving
RANGE
Zealot has the largest battery at 311 Wh with 21700 cells, 69kg will receive 31km of range
Flex and 3X have 259 Wh batteries with 18650 cells, 69kg will receive 26 km of range
APPEARANCE
Zealot is largely unchanged from G3 in terms of looks
Flex is most refined in terms of looks
3X is most akin to Boosted Board in terms of looks
FEATURES OUT OF BOX
Zealot has a dedicated "Turbo" button that improves acceleration and includes ambient lighting as well as a USB port on the battery
Flex comes with firmware updates and phone connectivity for tuning and stats as well as a smart battery that auto-discharges in storage with accurate battery reader
3X comes with a built-in bash guard
FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Zealot has headlights available for purchase that are brighter than Shredlights as well as Cloudwheels coming soon
Flex has a very quick charger that drastically reduces charge time available for purchase as well as Cloudwheels
3X has rear taillights available for purchase
CUSTOMER SERVICE RECEPTION
Backfire is most consistent in terms of customer service with mostly positive feedback and quicker response in the US
Exway does have brand ambassadors in a few countries
WowGo is very mixed with plans to improve customer service capabilities
*Brakes are noted in Daniel Kwan's reply
Please reply with any points I missed/got wrong
Woah good job. There is a discernible difference in brake strength but they’re all good and have to do with the wheels too. Exway brakes the strongest and Backfire the least strong, which makes sense considering their stock wheels.
Daniel Kwan sweet! I just ordered the Flex Riot to replace my Meepo V3, so hopefully I can see similar results to what I’ve gathered because I’ve grown to absolutely love electric skateboards
"loaded tesseract" backwards at the very end
Awesome video, great work and lessons learned to make the best purchase decision. If I may suggest something for the future, a video about fine tuning the Exway Flex via its app would be greatly appreciated.
Please like this comment if you love the idea and to help Daniel. All the best.
tomando nota para hacer mejores reviews ehh xD
Videos are getting better and better. Happy esk8ing guys
I am a lifelong skater, surfer, snowboard. I am about 275-280 pounds. Which of the boards you have tested are best for large riders? I like the backfire but am afraid I may bottom it out.
Am i the only one getting a weird vibes that daniel looks like making love on the boards at 3:15 - 4:15 or is it just me?🤣
Find someone who touches you like how Daniel touches these decks.
I like riding my board sometimes better then wifey
@@sparetot were to find one my friend? 🤔
@@Dave-ci5qd lol🤣 dont tell that to your wife. 😅
Shut up pervert
Can they make a video about where you let the boards compete in the race? You know, like speed and acceleration and stuff
Loved the video. Just made me more anxious while Im waiting on my Flex lol
Same ! Still waiting so badly..
Same! Tha Truth 😵
Same and still watching reviews. Exway is still the best the firmware updates are a no-brainer
I'm leaning towards the
Exway X1 Pro Riot
Exway Flex
Blackfire Zealot
What do you guys think? Having a hard time >.
Get Zealot or a flex better battery and more range than X1 also way not comfort
I just ordered a zealot and two tornadoe 2 for my kids
Still the best reviews! Also....di-eck.
Nice review. i have the wowgo 3x Im debating on the zelot or flex but now Im leaning towards more power like an Evolve or the new Wowgo AT2. decisions. btw, i kow your favorite is EXway.
Great and relevant review, glad you did not start your favorite. One thing about range is that hills is what killes batteries, you if you have no steep and long hills you will get the numbers you state.
Can’t figure which board to get. Backfire Zealot or Exway Flex!
having the same issue
which did you gety
Every company:
2015-2019: "oMg BoOsTeD kIlLer"
2020: Boosted alternatives *wink*
Nice Video thanks, the main reason I won't go for Backfire is that they charge 100USD more to ship to Canada :(
Hello, I live in Montreal, I want to buy one but I don't know how long it will take to get to Canada. What was your choice?
why aren't you saying anything about Exway battery problem they have?
I'm 235lbs longtime snowboarder surfer and skateboarder.out of these 3.which best fits me??? Just want to cruise my boardwalk and carve
Is one of them noticeably louder than the others
All about the same to me
Finally decided on a Flex after lots of deliberating, thanks for the discounts Daniel
did you regret it?? thinking about going with flex
yo wtf ?! xD the ending
I'm going with the g3 to compliment my meepo mini. Soo much value at that price point. Either that or the zealot if it becomes available soon...not springing for the S.
Ex-Flex is the best bcs of the smart battery .... the only problem I have with eboards is that I always break battery bcs I literally don't care when I don't use it.. (winter times) ... also is in the middle of everything else which means the best for me... thx Dan
Daniel, I just used your affiliate code to buy cloudwheeles so thank you! I was wondering if I could swap my Zealot wheeles for Wowgo wheels? Will the belts need to be changed or will it fit?
I believe Backfire and WowGo wheels both use Abec clone cores so you should be able to swap them without changing anything else.
your videos are mad bro keep up the good work👍🏽
How does the editing level up every video? I thought the brand name supercut was sick last time but you one up your own stuff
we need the 2021 version XD
Always a pleasure to see your explications, nice description, thank
Want same video for hub motor ! It would be much appreciated ! Nd by the way love ur videos always on point
I don’t know if this is true or not but people say that on the exway the motor starts to overheat when it’s at 50% battery
Is this true?
I have a boosted board V2. So sad it broke and the company is out of business for good.
Now, I need desperately a e-board replacement! But after years with a boosted board Im picky. Need the same inicial acceleration , speed, breaks response and smoothness and of course the bamboo flexible deck.
HELP!
i just managed to sell my boosted v2 for 600 before it broke on me. closest thing i could find was the backfire zealot, i just bought it for 700, they have a sale they usually go for 900. i say go for the zealot. i dont know why this guy didnt just say the zealot was the better option.
The Video that i was waiting for
I love how u say "deck", DYECK
For night skating, just hold a torch or put a light on your helmet.
Great Vid Daniel 👊👊
Boosted Just had a heart attack 💔
Hahaha 😆😆
Yep it's true , boosted was already on ventilator 🤣🤣
@@kunalguleria9617 covid19 got them permanently
Boosted is already out of business
Great Video Daniel* , Thank~You!! Wow, more food for thought... haha.. I am so near to ordering the Exway Flex. Been trying to decide between the Hub & the Riot, as my starting option, to get me going as a new eskater, and new skater, as it's been years since I rode as a kid. Really like the sound of the carving of the Wowgo, and the slightly longer flatter board. However, feels like there is more scope and options with the Flex. Hopefully my feet will be happy on the slightly shorter board, with the angles and cuves. I am around the same weight, between 69/70 kilo depending on training days : ) Big Thanks!!
Wait why Didn't you make an independent review for the zealot?
Do you know if you can purchase the Exway with their Cloudwheels or are they an add-on? I believe Backfire was going to make offer the Cloudwheel set-up. Thanks (poor road quality in Salt Lake City )
Thanks Daniel for the great videos, Very informative! Only wish I would’ve seen them before I bought the Evolve GTR LOL! I bought the Ownboard carbon GT based on your review! Bought both before I heard about the Atlas. Do you any idea when the X Way wave might be available? Thank you again for production Quality!
Can you use the exway kegel pulleys on the backfire? Their belts should be very similar
Nice comparison btw, just ordered my backfire zealot last week and hope it arrives soon (:
Possibly. Probably. I’ll try when I get a chance.
Thanks for telling me about all these amazing decks
I hope Exway sponsors another road trip. I'm enjoying the road trip videos to Thailand and China right now.
Stan I think it was Backfire.
That intro, Hooked!
My aftersales with Wowgo was trash, took 3 months to get a replacement battery for my wowgo3x + 99USD, either though it had a faulty BMS out of the box. I was 1 week off filing a refund through paypal.
My Backfire G2T battery died after only 500km.. 😥
Verreal rs?? What opinions?
interesting video your video quality increases with every video!
Just ordered the exway flex, great video..
Is the board good, because I am also interested in buying a e-board
at about 20 000 km on the wowgo mini. most practical board of them all
What are the headlights called that you put on your backfire zealot?
Cannon lights 2
THANKK YOUUU. Definitely buying one for college.
Exway has really upped the price since this video was uploaded