Esk8 Technology

Esk8 IQ: The Math and the Science of Electric Skateboarding – Part 3

The final chapter of Mike’s odyssey into the engineering concepts of electric skateboards. Maths and theoretical maximums await inside.

Boa Constrictors Are The Absolute Shit

Our long awaited review of Boa Wheels’ Constrictors is finally here, Lynx bus included.

Riptide: No, Not the POS Board. The Bushings.

RipTide produces real products for real skaters. Inside you’ll find why we think they’re so successful at it.

My Time With Enertion’s Unity (Beta 1) FOC Motor Controller

I tried to destroy it in all the ways a builder normally would, I really did. I even gave mother nature a stab at it, but she couldn’t even kill it for good.

ESK8 IQ: The Math and the Science of Electric Skateboarding – Part 2

If you haven’t read ESK8 IQ Part 1 read it here. Lets get right to the meat and potatoes.  The first thing I am going to school you fine folks on today is watt hours.  This is the method that we, as members of the electric skateboarding community, have decided is the most accurate way […]

The Hoyt St. Puck Remote: You Probably Want It

Its a weird little puck that packs a very nice remote indeed. Details inside.

Opinion & Politics

Calling All Crash Test Dummies

Want to become an esk8 test rider? Just buy a board. Seems like plenty of esk8 companies are looking for dummies.

The Mad Rush to the Top of the AT Board Mountain.

Who is left standing when the dust settles? We take a look at the budget AT options, and get carried away with photoshop.

The Unhealthy Relationship Between Crowdfunding and Electric Skateboards.

The road to ruin is paved with generic urethane. Inside we opine on the hysteria and disappointment that is crowdfunding new electric skateboards.

Why are electric skateboard ads such a bad influence?

If everyone should wear helmets, even if they don’t actually have to by law or rule, why are so many advertisers not doing the responsible thing?

Events

The Electric Boarder Mountain Thunder Colorado 2019

The soon to be infamous sequel to the already infamous Esk8 Squad Renegade Las Vegas Weekend of 2018. You will want to be here. this will be the shit.

20 Years of Barrett Junction

Bombing uphill to celebrate 20 years of the legendary Barrett Junction! Be there January 19th – 21st 2019.