Head to toe protection for me all day long all TSG nice quality protection couldnt give a crap what anyone thinks ! Im out skating for me not for fashion thumbs up Actually think it looks cool full kit on 👌
59 years old formerly a onewheel XR rider, just got an eovan silo, great tips - especially about people and the unexpected- that was the only time i ate it on the trail with a couple of elderly ladies on a walk that did not know to go, stop or back away, i came off the board on the concrete to avoid crashing into them, hit the sidewalk messed up my left shoulder (nothing broken) but it took a couple years to be back to 100%. Next brilliant idea is to try electric skateboarding 😅
I've just recently got myself a bamboo board which has been a new experience comming from electric scooters and electric unicycles. You have some really good tips here. I especially like the one where you are talking about predicting all types of scenarios to mentally prepare yourself for when things do go wrong. It has helped me so many times in the past. Great video
Solid tips and advice. Those ixs elbow pads are really comfortable. I’m waiting for the knee pad to become available. The Evolve GTR series 2 looks fantastic!!
I appreciate this man. I just started a few weeks ago... nice and slow. I've been riding motorcycles for almost eight years. So many of the tips you're offering are also aplicable to bikes - rightfully so. Thank you for making the time... gotta work on my foot break (don't do that on a motor bike, haha).
Look forward to your comparison of series 1 to the series 2. Got a series 1 GTR bamboo and series 2 stoke can feel some difference in power, but the series 2 just sounds better 👌. Thanks for the vid dude
Was waiting for a review of the new GTR from you man, hope you make it! I just got a call back today from Evolve where I asked for a new GTR Bamboo deck.. 3-4 months ago, they finally had one in stock for 240EUR. Tbh I think im done with Bamboo boards. Im a 90-100KG rider all year round and I broke 2 GTR Bamboo decks from the back coming off a small curb, feels like the boards get brittle during winter storage imo, they really need to look into it as my 5-6 year old Meepo v2 still has never had an issue with a deck break running same routes.. Also they finally found the reason I was killing 1 motor per 1 week.. killed about 5-6 motors and usually wasn´t a big deal for me until the last ones started to literally die within a week of riding in the summer on street setup. Finally had enough so my local store sent it over to Germany.. where they found my motor controller was causing this (hopefully as I havent got the board back). All of this back and fourth has meant I have not been able to ride almost at all the entire 2022 season... which really sucked. Now they released a new s2 GTR but im pretty sure im just gonna get the Hadean Carbon instead as the price difference is minimal but the performance difference should be still noticable even with the new motors and battery the GTR s2 has. Got to test the Hadean a month ago for a few minutes and I was sold almost instantly.. the acceleration on the old GTR was imo insanely fun.. the Hadean is like 4x that LOL.. fucking bananas :D and then there is that huge range.. better motors so they dont heat up and so on.
Sage advice! Pad up! The tripple eight exoskin pads are great, been wearing them for several rides now, break in well, comfortable, range of motion, already saved me from elbow swell and rash. Helmet, elbow, knee, hand gear, lights a must. Take it slow in a parking lot, not out on the road first day. You'll wish u had pads; not if you crash but when. Also working on an esk8 board CAD collapsible workbench, basically two verticals that are used to hold the board vertical or horizontal (from the side axis) Vertical slot ~3in wide and horizontal plane ~10in. wide. Let me know if interested and can send CAD, you'll have to find a CNC shop though unless lucky enough to have one :-) Thank you btw!
Thanks for the video! One thing you should know - when I click the links in the description the part of the link with the ref code isn't clickable. It means I just open links without it.
I just got a Eovan GTO Silo. 1st E-board. I've used regular boards for almost 40 years. Used to skate vert in the late 80's. I'm lucky I already have motocross gear so thats what I wear on E board. Might be overkill but when you're over 50, you don't heal very fast. I won't get on my board without my gear on. Same with motorcycles.
It depends on how you're riding when it comes to riding with protection... If you're cruising around and just carving it up, a helmet might but more than enough.... If you're commuting to work or school on one of these and riding at 30kp/h (20mp/h) or higher, get some gear on and when you do inevitably crash, sliding out of a crash is way better then anything else
5:00 couldn't agree more. always anticipate that someone (or a car) is just gonna walk out. Because they see you coming and think "its just a guy riding a skateboard=going slow" but they dont realize that you're going pretty quick. So yeah, just be ready to slow down or stop. Hoping for the GTRB series 2 review? Will it be worth upgrading my tired GTRB? Doesn't look like it?
Lol that’s crazy I use timberlines too I get made fun and people talking crap on Reddit when I post pictures!! Always get “ nice work boots noob!” Lol I use my timberlines for normal longboarding and downhill riding aswell I think there very underrated skate shoe!!
I always ask this, and I never get a response.. going from a wheel for throttle and brake... how is it with a separate trigger and button for throttle and brake? and why is it like that? thanks.
Very important tip you missed is always bring the tools with you on a ride. God forbid the battery dies, you won't be able to ride the board with it shut off if you can't remove the belts
Why do u not like vans ? I tryed them personally i thought they were way to gripy i couldnt move my feet the way i wanted or reposition without lifting my foot
Even 6 or 7 years ago there were very cool helmets, so that excuse doesn’t wash lol For any new riders looking for a cool helmet, don’t search for “skateboard helmet” instead search for “Snowboard helmet”
Timberlands, Really? If I ride with my RedWings on and I feel less secure. My work boots are stiff so the contact points are really just heels and toes. Wearing my Vans allowa the midsole to flex and make contact with the concave and I'm locked in.
One of my friends is in the market for his first board. My advice was to stay well clear of avoid evolve as they're unsafe and downright dangerous. That's before Evolves history of not honouring warranties and putting profit before rider safety. I told him to not cheap out on safety equipment, full face and open face hemlets and if he's not comfortable with using elbow and knee pads. Get motorbike kevlar armour clothing. I'll be teaching him to ride at night on quiet streets when he's ready so he can learn how to ride safely and handle a rig.
Didn't you make a whole poscast with Rickey explaining how the Evolve relationship went down the drain due to issues with affiliate links? Yet now you have one once again? Seems a bit shady from the outside looking in...
@@olegsdog1857 please stop stalking my videos. I’m confused, if you aren’t a fan, why do you comment of all my videos 🧐. Thanks for the +1 view either way
@@averageeskatereviews aslong as evolve were accepting of their part in the "tiff" then carry on regardless! If there was no room for kiss and make up then the whole world would be single ! If you got gtr2 out of it then even better!!
Maybe a daft question but is it excesively physical to ride an esb? I ask as ive got lung problem and get out of breath(seriously at times) but am not weak etc,just breathless with any moderately hard exercise, i look at these as a way to stop using my car constantly and theres no way on earth im getting one of those invalidity scooter things,also e scooters are a bit dodgy near me as police are all over them because of the scallywags!!lol!
@@averageeskatereviews i can still do those exercises where you hold your legs 6 inch off ground and also plank and the like,just no running about (till i grab a board that is!!) Cheers,have sort finances now and start looking at different options!
Lol I just got the hadean coming from the gtr1 and I flew off going 40kmh and had no protection, hit the concrete but I guess luckily I was going faster cus all that happened was major scrapes, no broken bones 👍. Definitely need discreet kneepads and maybe shoulder pads but helmets are so inconvenient for me. Been using my gtr as a daily for over a year. More important than protection is being aware of your surroundings and just ride at a safe speed.
That's where you have to figure out if being comfortable is more important than not having a cracked open skull, etc. I don't care how good a skater you are. On these electric boards, it's not IF you're gonna fall but when. Stay safe.
Great video, I learned a lot. But do you seriously put the fear of people judging how you look over your safety on an e-board? That's just sad brother...
Hey man, as a fan can I genuinely ask what's going on with your channel. You and Ricky gave this impression that you were aiming to be honest and reliable source for true eskate reviews. But this makes it seems like you have sold out to evolve and your yet to explain to the community truth about your venture with Rickie that went horribly wrong. Come on you own the subs a honest, update dude. I get it you were making nice money from the popularity of the channel when it was doing well. You will never get there again unless you return to the community with the truth.
Tip 1 dont buy evolve their overpriced and dont give you enough for what you pay its much better to go exway, meepo, or backfire, or my personal favorite which is the propel boards pivot s
a.e.r had a falling out w evolve it seems and now back at it for a new bmw? If I read between the lines. This is an open forum and sad that those will silence others who have a differing view or opinion, unless they crossed the line which is not good. More context would be helpful, however. If you compare evolve w other boards, like b-one titan x etc., they are much more expensive when looking at what you get or cost/benefit. I appreciate both your channels though and thank you for the content and opinions, have learned a lot from you.
Hi, i am a happy Evolve customer , great boards, great quallity and great service. Yes , there are cheaper options on the market but ever tried to resell your board afterwards ....?
Discreet? Nah, I look like The Dark Knight when I'm zooming down the neighborhood. Yay for helmet squad!
I plan on riding in my batman cosplay when I get an eboard mate
Head to toe protection for me all day long all TSG nice quality protection couldnt give a crap what anyone thinks ! Im out skating for me not for fashion thumbs up Actually think it looks cool full kit on 👌
I'm going for the Darth Vader look 🤙
I get Robocop and Iron Man. 😂
59 years old formerly a onewheel XR rider, just got an eovan silo, great tips - especially about people and the unexpected- that was the only time i ate it on the trail with a couple of elderly ladies on a walk that did not know to go, stop or back away, i came off the board on the concrete to avoid crashing into them, hit the sidewalk messed up my left shoulder (nothing broken) but it took a couple years to be back to 100%. Next brilliant idea is to try electric skateboarding 😅
I've just recently got myself a bamboo board which has been a new experience comming from electric scooters and electric unicycles. You have some really good tips here. I especially like the one where you are talking about predicting all types of scenarios to mentally prepare yourself for when things do go wrong. It has helped me so many times in the past. Great video
Solid tips and advice. Those ixs elbow pads are really comfortable. I’m waiting for the knee pad to become available. The Evolve GTR series 2 looks fantastic!!
Cheers bud
I appreciate this man. I just started a few weeks ago... nice and slow. I've been riding motorcycles for almost eight years. So many of the tips you're offering are also aplicable to bikes - rightfully so. Thank you for making the time... gotta work on my foot break (don't do that on a motor bike, haha).
Thanks so much! My Stoke Series 2 arrives tomorrow, I can't wait to cruise around my college's campus
Look forward to your comparison of series 1 to the series 2. Got a series 1 GTR bamboo and series 2 stoke can feel some difference in power, but the series 2 just sounds better 👌. Thanks for the vid dude
All very good tips that can be applied to other forms of micromobility as well. Good job on this video!
Was waiting for a review of the new GTR from you man, hope you make it!
I just got a call back today from Evolve where I asked for a new GTR Bamboo deck.. 3-4 months ago, they finally had one in stock for 240EUR.
Tbh I think im done with Bamboo boards. Im a 90-100KG rider all year round and I broke 2 GTR Bamboo decks from the back coming off a small curb, feels like the boards get brittle during winter storage imo, they really need to look into it as my 5-6 year old Meepo v2 still has never had an issue with a deck break running same routes..
Also they finally found the reason I was killing 1 motor per 1 week.. killed about 5-6 motors and usually wasn´t a big deal for me until the last ones started to literally die within a week of riding in the summer on street setup. Finally had enough so my local store sent it over to Germany.. where they found my motor controller was causing this (hopefully as I havent got the board back). All of this back and fourth has meant I have not been able to ride almost at all the entire 2022 season... which really sucked. Now they released a new s2 GTR but im pretty sure im just gonna get the Hadean Carbon instead as the price difference is minimal but the performance difference should be still noticable even with the new motors and battery the GTR s2 has.
Got to test the Hadean a month ago for a few minutes and I was sold almost instantly.. the acceleration on the old GTR was imo insanely fun.. the Hadean is like 4x that LOL.. fucking bananas :D and then there is that huge range.. better motors so they dont heat up and so on.
Sage advice! Pad up! The tripple eight exoskin pads are great, been wearing them for several rides now, break in well, comfortable, range of motion, already saved me from elbow swell and rash.
Helmet, elbow, knee, hand gear, lights a must. Take it slow in a parking lot, not out on the road first day. You'll wish u had pads; not if you crash but when.
Also working on an esk8 board CAD collapsible workbench, basically two verticals that are used to hold the board vertical or horizontal (from the side axis) Vertical slot ~3in wide and horizontal plane ~10in. wide. Let me know if interested and can send CAD, you'll have to find a CNC shop though unless lucky enough to have one :-)
Thank you btw!
How have you found riding e-skateboards in the UK given that they're technically illegal? Have you had problems being stopped/fined/warned etc?
a lot of unexpectedly useful and practical tips, thanks
Thought you guys had a falling out with evolve. You sure did a few videos about it
We kissed and made up
Thanks for the video! One thing you should know - when I click the links in the description the part of the link with the ref code isn't clickable. It means I just open links without it.
I just got a Eovan GTO Silo. 1st E-board. I've used regular boards for almost 40 years. Used to skate vert in the late 80's.
I'm lucky I already have motocross gear so thats what I wear on E board. Might be overkill but when you're over 50, you don't heal very fast.
I won't get on my board without my gear on. Same with motorcycles.
Great advice thanks. Just started out at 63 and loving it :)
I learned how to run off the board or jump up when the esc locks up . Its important to know how to bail and mitigate injury.
Waiting for the review of new Bamboo! Greetings from Poland :)
great video as usual! love the last step.. been sayin that for a while 💯
It depends on how you're riding when it comes to riding with protection...
If you're cruising around and just carving it up, a helmet might but more than enough....
If you're commuting to work or school on one of these and riding at 30kp/h (20mp/h) or higher, get some gear on and when you do inevitably crash, sliding out of a crash is way better then anything else
5:00 couldn't agree more. always anticipate that someone (or a car) is just gonna walk out. Because they see you coming and think "its just a guy riding a skateboard=going slow" but they dont realize that you're going pretty quick. So yeah, just be ready to slow down or stop.
Hoping for the GTRB series 2 review? Will it be worth upgrading my tired GTRB? Doesn't look like it?
Lol that’s crazy I use timberlines too I get made fun and people talking crap on Reddit when I post pictures!! Always get “ nice work boots noob!” Lol I use my timberlines for normal longboarding and downhill riding aswell I think there very underrated skate shoe!!
Ordered shortly after release and no update on when I might get it but fingers crossed sometime before the new year
Same boat.........8 days in and No e-Mail yet.....! Like a kid a Christmas
I always ask this, and I never get a response.. going from a wheel for throttle and brake... how is it with a separate trigger and button for throttle and brake? and why is it like that? thanks.
Can you add footraps?
falling off a skateboard is not optional you will fall, it's up to you weather you say thankfully I was protected or omg I should've worn it
Thank you for the informative video! Wonderful and useful
Running shoes work good too
Very important tip you missed is always bring the tools with you on a ride. God forbid the battery dies, you won't be able to ride the board with it shut off if you can't remove the belts
Such good advice. A great look at the new GTR 2 as well.
Thank you for watching
Good video it will be appreciated by lots of people
Great tips. I'm going to be pulling the trigger on one of these in the not to distant future.
Did you do it? 😁
And? I just ordered a backfire G3 myself.
10:00 the sacred texts!!
Thanks...
Thank you
5:36 cat walking past on the left side
Why do u not like vans ?
I tryed them personally i thought they were way to gripy i couldnt move my feet the way i wanted or reposition without lifting my foot
Even 6 or 7 years ago there were very cool helmets, so that excuse doesn’t wash lol
For any new riders looking for a cool helmet, don’t search for “skateboard helmet” instead search for “Snowboard helmet”
Gloves gloves gloves torn my hands up so many times while learning
Timberlands, Really? If I ride with my RedWings on and I feel less secure. My work boots are stiff so the contact points are really just heels and toes. Wearing my Vans allowa the midsole to flex and make contact with the concave and I'm locked in.
Hi Chris have you tried the series 2 with 47t and seven inch wheels yet?
One of my friends is in the market for his first board. My advice was to stay well clear of avoid evolve as they're unsafe and downright dangerous. That's before Evolves history of not honouring warranties and putting profit before rider safety.
I told him to not cheap out on safety equipment, full face and open face hemlets and if he's not comfortable with using elbow and knee pads. Get motorbike kevlar armour clothing.
I'll be teaching him to ride at night on quiet streets when he's ready so he can learn how to ride safely and handle a rig.
Back to being a lapdog for evolve? What even happened?
We kissed and made up. Plus I needed that new BMW 5 series m sport
Wow you're back! What happened?
My safety tip is don't ride like if your board turned off you couldn't handle the situation.
Didn't you make a whole poscast with Rickey explaining how the Evolve relationship went down the drain due to issues with affiliate links? Yet now you have one once again? Seems a bit shady from the outside looking in...
We kissed and made up
@@olegsdog1857 please stop stalking my videos. I’m confused, if you aren’t a fan, why do you comment of all my videos 🧐. Thanks for the +1 view either way
@@averageeskatereviews aslong as evolve were accepting of their part in the "tiff" then carry on regardless! If there was no room for kiss and make up then the whole world would be single ! If you got gtr2 out of it then even better!!
Does anyone know what happened to unknownboards?
Expected a video explaining this as theres some posts about it
Yes. The company went bust, we tried something that didn’t work out. That’s it.
Maybe a daft question but is it excesively physical to ride an esb? I ask as ive got lung problem and get out of breath(seriously at times) but am not weak etc,just breathless with any moderately hard exercise, i look at these as a way to stop using my car constantly and theres no way on earth im getting one of those invalidity scooter things,also e scooters are a bit dodgy near me as police are all over them because of the scallywags!!lol!
Hard on legs (core essentially) and feet but not physical
@@averageeskatereviews i can still do those exercises where you hold your legs 6 inch off ground and also plank and the like,just no running about (till i grab a board that is!!) Cheers,have sort finances now and start looking at different options!
I am trying to get a now one ☝️
Lol I just got the hadean coming from the gtr1 and I flew off going 40kmh and had no protection, hit the concrete but I guess luckily I was going faster cus all that happened was major scrapes, no broken bones 👍. Definitely need discreet kneepads and maybe shoulder pads but helmets are so inconvenient for me. Been using my gtr as a daily for over a year. More important than protection is being aware of your surroundings and just ride at a safe speed.
That's where you have to figure out if being comfortable is more important than not having a cracked open skull, etc. I don't care how good a skater you are. On these electric boards, it's not IF you're gonna fall but when. Stay safe.
Great video, I learned a lot. But do you seriously put the fear of people judging how you look over your safety on an e-board? That's just sad brother...
Sound out of sync?
Evolve guy! Damn why are you keep showing on my list? Channel disabled!!
🤠👍👍👍👍👍
Tip #1 Don’t ride in Timbs
No 1 don't wear work boots on your electric board. Tip 2 wear a helmet
They aren’t work boots. There Timbs
Hey man, as a fan can I genuinely ask what's going on with your channel. You and Ricky gave this impression that you were aiming to be honest and reliable source for true eskate reviews. But this makes it seems like you have sold out to evolve and your yet to explain to the community truth about your venture with Rickie that went horribly wrong.
Come on you own the subs a honest, update dude.
I get it you were making nice money from the popularity of the channel when it was doing well. You will never get there again unless you return to the community with the truth.
Tip 1 dont buy evolve their overpriced and dont give you enough for what you pay its much better to go exway, meepo, or backfire, or my personal favorite which is the propel boards pivot s
Tip n.11 (should be n.1) Don't buy anything from Evolve...
What do you achieve by leaving a comment like this on my video ? Such a strange thought process man.
@@averageeskatereviews bro i had to block this guy.. grown man thats sooo angry. mad weird
a.e.r had a falling out w evolve it seems and now back at it for a new bmw? If I read between the lines.
This is an open forum and sad that those will silence others who have a differing view or opinion, unless they crossed the line which is not good. More context would be helpful, however.
If you compare evolve w other boards, like b-one titan x etc., they are much more expensive when looking at what you get or cost/benefit.
I appreciate both your channels though and thank you for the content and opinions, have learned a lot from you.
Hi, i am a happy Evolve customer , great boards, great quallity and great service. Yes , there are cheaper options on the market but ever tried to resell your board afterwards ....?
Always and I mean always rtfm.
😎
Dogs will run out at your board. Chances are they'll hit you
love the discrete protective gear line, relate VERY hard.
.....show the NEW board!! NO reviews yet... lots of peeps waiting to c - if this is the one!
Had no idea there were no videos. I’ll drop one today if Ricky helps me
Dude, i took the plunge and ordered the GTR2 using you code and it's awesome saving 50 quid. Just wanted to thank you😁
whats the code?