Backfire Zealot V Electric Skateboard Review (My Favorite Little Backfire)
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- Опубліковано 17 лис 2023
- An odd board for sure, but perhaps that's why I like it! The Zealot V takes Backfire's familiar electric longboard formula and scaled it down. Learn more through my referral links below.
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Thankyou SOOOOOO much DKwan I knew you would like this board and I got recently the same navy beyond Riders jacket as you. Thankyou so much for all your videos and inspiration. 💯👍
That AI voice is getting pretty good.
Great video my man, awesome comparison of the line up
The light looks really good and it is good for safety.
My pantheon v3 seed is my favorite push skate! Pantheon makes the best TBH! Love seeing Jeff's work all over the world
Not gonna lie, I didn't know the voice was cloned until someone said it in the comments on a previous video. I still couldn't hear it when I was looking for it
It would be really cool if a board could introduce a push mode, which uses a small amount of the battery to counter the weight of the board and make it feel like your pushing a normal longboard. I’m always concerned about the range of a eboard because pushing them when the battery dies is brutal. But if I could spend some stretches of my trip pushing and saving a considerable amount of battery, I wouldn’t be concerned about the range as much.
Edit: just saw that unlimited X loaded has this feature
Bustin boards are really good about being able to push, I have the voyage hybrid v3 and it's extremely pushable, it honestly feels really close to a normal skateboard, just with a good amount of power behind it
*yoface hybrid v3
It's kinda of a safety feature though if your battery burns out or your esc burns out then it adds the Necessary friction too the wheel to slow you down safer. I ride at high speed and this is always on the back of my mind
@@saxonbuckley9192 that makes sense. But I’m more concerned about range than top speed. Any recommendations for a board that’s lighter with good range? I’ve looked at the meepo mini 2 er
@@saxonbuckley9192 they still slow you down on the bustin boards just less than a normal hub motor does. above 20 mph they slow you down pretty quickly if you let off, but once you drop below 20 they coast a bit smoother at least in my experience
*Personally, at this deck size, I would have preferred a kicktail style as it would give a wider stance for the same physical size.*
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Great review 👌🏼👌🏼
I like the old-skool caliber clone trucks on this like the old backfire days.
Awesome honest video as always. It's true. Okay you get more range. But with all the bells and whistles they are losing the weight and the original flex as well. They better jumpn on the 2-1 boards. I like a bit more range, but I don't wanna give in into the flex that's getting stiffer and stiffer for these boards. Also comfort of carrying them. And not to mention the S2 having super brittle trucks. Got the S2 4 months ago and still can't ride it because of the trucks snapping off and battery not working like it should and it still hasn't been replaced. By that time the warranty is over... Good CS 🤔🤷🏼♂️😅. This looks like a nice sleek version. But I miss the flex in these boards. True with shorter decks it feels more nibble because of the shorter radius 🤌🤙. Same as the Verreal RS, it has a shorter deck compared to other 2-1 boards, but makes it way more nimble than others 🤙🤙
it safer! more visible at night is really good, heck more visible during day too. looks beautiful I have to say
Another nice balanced review, Mr Kwan 🥂
I LOVE my OG Zealot - one of it’s best features is that super flexi deck. I was disappointed when I rode the new S2 & it felt like a tank. What’s the flex like on this nimble little number?
Same flex as S2, I think.
I absolutely LOVE my Zealot S and ride it every day the weather allows. I got the S2, and love the way it looks, but it's totally unridable out of the box. I think it's the new wheels, because any little pebble or bump it its causes the wheels to skip and slide in TOTALLY random ways that take a few zig-zags to recover from. It's the exact opposite of how the zealot S and virtually every other board I've ever ridden reacts to turbulence. Gonna swap the wheels and see if it can ride. The specs were actually quite disappointing in real life tests. Maybe 10% more range in the S2 with all that weight.
The S2 is gorgeous though.
Favorite AI voice ever
I'm looking for a small electric skateboard for more agility in the city while still having stability. This Zealot V looks good but it lacks a kick tail to be more practical in my opinion.
This is the ex way wave for someone in NYC looking for a small, light, stable board for last 1-2 mile stretches from subways to ferries? Casual riding/commuting and stowing away while out are important
I'm planning to buy my first electric skateboard, I'm looking for portability which left me with 2 options exway wave and backfire zealot v. Can you guys help me choose. I really appreciate if you guys can make a suggestion for me. Thanks.
Thanks for the review, I have a Zealot S2 and agree it’s heavy! My girlfriend is looking to get the Zealot V but I’m wondering if it supports the same spec cloudwheels for tougher terrains (nyc)?? Thank you!!
The stock wheels are 96mm so I think any 105mm Cloudwheels will work fine. Maybe even 110mm.
Can u please review the WowGo 3e??
The tip of the tail could've been angled upwards slightly on this board.
I noticed that this board doesn't have the Hobbywing ESC. I guess that is a negative... ➖️
Does it have standby mode?
What product would you say is a direct competitor to this board? I’m thinking the exway wave because it’s in the “short board” category. With that in mind I’d say for $600, aside from the glowing light, that the wave is a much better value.
What go you think?
Not too sure what would be a direct competitor. This is like a short longboard while the Wave is a cruiser. Zealot V’s wheelbase is like right between Wave and Zealot S2.
I miss the backfire galaxy
Can you do a review on Mboards new interstellar 2.0 please!?
Great review! Would you buy the Zealot S or Zealot S2? How do these decks compare to the Tynee Ultra and Ultra X?
You may want to consider Zealot S2E as well. For me I prefer Zealot S's ambient lights and lighter weight. As for how the decks compare with Tynee's, in theory the Zealots' decks should be more impact-resistant but I think Tynee Ultra's deck should flex more. Dunno about the flex of Ultra X.
Is it the same brightness light of Zealot x or Zealot V's light is much less Brighter??
Same brightness.
Hey! I love your reviews, thanks! I know that the Backfire Zealot X requires specific belts and pullys in order to do a Cloud Wheel upgrade.. Do you know if a 105mm Cloud Wheel upgrade is possible for this board?
Yes you can use 105mm Cloudwheels. You can use the original pulleys and belts.
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Update: Not sure 105 Cloudwheels will fit. Might rub the belts if they’re like the 120s. Better ask Backfire.
@@DanielKwan awesome, thanks!!
@@DanielKwan thanks for the coupon, I purchased some shredlights with it! Quick question for ya: Are these boards affected by the cold? I live in a very cold climate and have only cruised in the warmer months. I'm sure it will drain the battery faster but I'm just curious if the cold is actually bad for the board?
@@-ZiaB-1 My understanding is that yes colder temperatures do lower the board's performance temporarily, and recharging at below freezing temperatures can permanently reduce performance. I'm not sure if my info is outdated though. Batteries are getting better.
This deck should have had a tail. Just an extra 3" out past the rear wheels would be perfect, just enough to lift the nose to hop off a curb.
What shoes are you wearing at 7 minutes in?
A dead brand called OTZ.
Heavy? Have you tried riding it? Its not so heavy when your riding it 😊
Can it be push? Like a skateboard?
Sort of. It would be tiring.
Is the deck the same size as the G2s or smaller?
Smaller
@@DanielKwan Wow! It’s so small. You really can’t tell on video or pictures, thanks for pointing that out. 17 lbs smaller deck vs 14 lbs larger deck G2s. I love light decks too, I’m surprised you don’t rock the old G2s more often, since it’s so light at 14 lbs & a larger, more comfortable deck. It’s easy to forget about older boards, as they age out of production. It’s a pretty good hill climber too, with its 80mm lighter, torquier wheels, which is small, compared to todays standards. I agree lightweight is key for portability & I don’t need higher top speeds, either.
@@capcom4eva You sure it’s 14 lbs? That’d be impressive.
@@DanielKwan I’ll have to double check myself, but if I recall correctly, that is what PRESS RESET said of the old galaxy g2. I think he weighed it in at about 14.3 lbs on a scale on his former UA-cam channel (RIP), while weighing his lightest boards and it came out on top. It’s lightweight & his high praise as his board of choice as his daily driver amongst all his other boards spoke volumes & is what sold me on the older galaxy g2 board. I simply upgraded the Esc and remote on mine to the g2s, because I had a lot of issues with the shipped indiegogo g2 Esc and remote not working properly, freezing, etc. Works much better now, with the upgraded g2s Esc and remote, no known issues. I’d have to agree with press reset, it’s a excellent budget electric skateboard.
@@capcom4eva Just saw that my own G2S video said 6.5 kg (14.3 lb). Wow… Good ol’ days!
I’m selling my zealot x now , no issues I just need more range for my group rides and 504w isn’t enough. I’m getting the acdeck nomad n1 with a 870w battery
I already own an Exway Wave, and I've noticed that the Meepo Flow is similar but boasts stronger performance. Could you make a video about it?
Meepo Flow is a considerably larger and heavier board. Its direct competitors are boards like Tynee Stinger and Onsra Challenger.
They need to add a kicktail. Tired of this shape.
Merci !
Thank you!
Kinda sounds like a dkwan ai voice tbh
that it is. hes still have issues with his voice so its easier to run it through AI for these videos
@@LFwitch_hunter What issues is he facing?
So negative
switch to euc reviews....esk8 still way to fangerous
Wow. An EUC rider who won’t stop talking about EUCs in every video about any other type of PEV. I’m so surprised.
Are you all that insecure about your electric vehicle of choice that you have to constantly spam vaguely related channels about how great EUCs are? Do you all go to the same class where you learn to post UA-cam comments (always with typos) on OneWheel / e-scooter / esk8 / e-bike videos about how everything sucks compared to EUCs?
euc has its advantages, but is arguably more dangerous in a cutout or pedal clip situation
@@1fareast14 cut out there are eucs with top speed of 200km/h (free spin) cut out is subject to user error.
@@BlownMacTruck What are you crzy...I never spam any channel about euc ..just my first coment on this subject...
@@omidel. You can literally click on your name and see all the EUC stuff you post in PEV channels 🙄
And regardless if you did or did not do that, the EUC community as a whole acts like this. It’s weird and cultish and puts people off from riding them.
I won’t even touch upon the fact that DKwan, if anything, rides in a chill, carvy, urban style. He has stated over and over that he couldn’t care less how fast boards go these days; his interests are in ride feel, portability, getting around cities, and innovation. None of that applies to EUCs (have you ever tried to carve on an EUC? lol. What a joke of a “ride feel” that is). He’s even getting more into NON-electric boards with his channel. So yeah. Stop trying to push your agenda onto what he wants to do, and maybe pay attention to what kind of content he’s actually creating (hint: it’s not towards EUCs).