Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Choosing an electric skateboard can be a confusing process, especially when you realize that much of the manufacturers’ product specs aren’t very useful. This video aims to help a first-time buyer choose an electric skateboard with confidence.
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A BOARD, be sure to check out my discounts page to see if you can get a better deal on the board you want: dkwan.com/discounts
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Thanks to the following channels for lending footage. Check them out!
Electric Skateboard HQ: youtube.com/channel/UCjf5zhDVOlxprhDy5XXeLlQ
Electric Skateboard Malaysia: youtube.com/channel/UCoWy_-GSzLgZpSeEfDUc8Vw
Ronnie Sarmiento: youtube.com/user/LongbeardVA
Ross Reviews: youtube.com/channel/UCrsrjmBoZU3PXFHY87Jd6NQ
TheResistorNetwork: youtube.com/user/computerwiz222
Much thanks to Carl Chu, Max Huang, and many others for consulting.
How to convert electric skateboard battery specs to Watt-hours:
dkwan.com/how-to-convert-to-watt-hours
How to estimate electric skateboard range:
dkwan.com/how-to-estimate-range
00:00 Intro
00:52 Which size is right for you?
05:46 What size wheels do you need?
06:46 Hub motors, belt drive, something else?
11:50 Which board is faster?
13:27 Brakes are frequently overlooked
14:21 Why the speed controller matters
17:15 How to estimate range yourself
19:19 Skate components
21:03 Which specs to ignore
22:33 Summary
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Buy me a drink: ko-fi.com/dkwan
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📧 CONTACT INFO
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🤓 DISCLAIMERS
Some of the links in this video or its description may be affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I might receive a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything. Thank you for the support!
Choosing an electric skateboard can be a confusing process, especially when you realize that much of the manufacturers’ product specs aren’t very useful. This video aims to help a first-time buyer choose an electric skateboard with confidence.
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A BOARD, be sure to check out my discounts page to see if you can get a better deal on the board you want: dkwan.com/discounts
Check out DFFECTIVE: shop.dffective.com
Discount code: DKWAN
Thanks to the following channels for lending footage. Check them out!
Electric Skateboard HQ: youtube.com/channel/UCjf5zhDVOlxprhDy5XXeLlQ
Electric Skateboard Malaysia: youtube.com/channel/UCoWy_-GSzLgZpSeEfDUc8Vw
Ronnie Sarmiento: youtube.com/user/LongbeardVA
Ross Reviews: youtube.com/channel/UCrsrjmBoZU3PXFHY87Jd6NQ
TheResistorNetwork: youtube.com/user/computerwiz222
Much thanks to Carl Chu, Max Huang, and many others for consulting.
How to convert electric skateboard battery specs to Watt-hours:
dkwan.com/how-to-convert-to-watt-hours
How to estimate electric skateboard range:
dkwan.com/how-to-estimate-range
00:00 Intro
00:52 Which size is right for you?
05:46 What size wheels do you need?
06:46 Hub motors, belt drive, something else?
11:50 Which board is faster?
13:27 Brakes are frequently overlooked
14:21 Why the speed controller matters
17:15 How to estimate range yourself
19:19 Skate components
21:03 Which specs to ignore
22:33 Summary
💚 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
You can support my channel in several ways. Thank you!
Buy me a drink: ko-fi.com/dkwan
Patreon: patreon.com/dkwan
Other ways: dkwan.com/how-to-support
📧 CONTACT INFO
Go here: dkwan.com/contact
🤓 DISCLAIMERS
Some of the links in this video or its description may be affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I might receive a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything. Thank you for the support!
