Backfire Ranger X2 detailed review all-terrain electric skateboard

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
  • I have a lot to say about the Backfire Ranger X2. Feel free to skip around with these timestamps and scroll down for discount info:
    00:36 Deck
    02:09 Wheels
    03:28 Trucks
    06:20 ESC
    06:57 Remote
    09:04 Drive system
    10:10 Battery
    10:32 Torque
    12:12 Speed
    13:22 Brakes
    14:22 Portability
    15:28 Water resistance
    16:30 Crime scene
    17:13 Aesthetics
    18:09 Range test
    19:06 Check your nuts
    19:46 Because it's dangerous
    20:42 Ten percent
    21:27 Not paying attention
    21:41 Range result
    22:25 Final thoughts
    23:55 Thank you to supporters
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  • @DanielKwan
    @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +18

    This is a long video! Use these timestamps to skip to another section.
    00:36 Deck
    02:09 Wheels
    03:28 Trucks
    06:20 ESC
    06:57 Remote
    09:04 Drive system
    10:10 Battery
    10:32 Torque
    12:12 Speed
    13:22 Brakes
    14:22 Portability
    15:28 Water resistance
    16:30 Crime scene
    17:13 Aesthetics
    18:09 Range test
    19:06 Check your nuts
    19:46 Because it's dangerous
    20:42 Ten percent
    21:27 Not paying attention
    21:41 Range result
    22:25 Final thoughts
    23:55 Thank you to supporters
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    Use discount code 'dkwan' at backfireboard.com for the biggest discount on the Ranger X2. If you use my discount code, get your free stickers at dkwan.com/freestickers.

    • @Zx7o.
      @Zx7o. Před 4 lety

      Im really considering getting a LaCroix board because it has a 50 mile range and can do almost 40mph.. would you be able to try and get one and do a review, it's hella expensive but the range, pneumatic tires and the speed seems worth the $3499.99 asking price..

    • @omarhassane4179
      @omarhassane4179 Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Daniel for your DOP VIDEOS 😃👍🏻😎
      Could you please show us how to calculate the range of any board?:)

    • @nextechprojects3774
      @nextechprojects3774 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey , why is your English getting really bad ??

    • @rahulxsood
      @rahulxsood Před 4 lety

      Hey Daniel, have you noticed a rattling noise from the front left or right of the board? It rides fine but that sound is driving me nuts. Feels like something is lose. Any thoughts? Bearings? It’s brand new.

    • @hellohogo
      @hellohogo Před 4 lety

      Zx7o I bought a lacroix board. It’s worth every penny, but man that’s a lot of pennies😂
      I had to sell for financial reasons, but it’s a really good company, which often gets overlooked in these reviews. I’m probably gonna get a $1000 board soon, either this or the ownboard.

  • @matthewternouth2493
    @matthewternouth2493 Před 4 lety +67

    "If you want more torque, lose some weight." 😂😂😂

    • @retnirp548
      @retnirp548 Před 4 lety +4

      I’m 110 pounds I get so much torque and range

    • @AutoKeyblade
      @AutoKeyblade Před 4 lety

      Heavyweight riders: Am I a joke to u

    • @tonyaiello6384
      @tonyaiello6384 Před 4 lety +2

      Haha! Straight up lol. I hired an Asian lady to measure me for a suit and she straight up said “you go on diet, k!?” 😂

    • @BWT599
      @BWT599 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol when he says that it replayed in my head all day today on my first real big day of riding my new Ranger X2 today in the dead of a Canadian winter. I'm 230 pounds, but surprisingly the board held it's own vs my Bamboo GTR. The battery gauge indeed really sucks vs Evolve's comtroller.

    • @kenroth1881
      @kenroth1881 Před 4 lety +1

      I am trying.

  • @Photo_Cyclist
    @Photo_Cyclist Před 4 lety +6

    LOL the best part when the officers realise it's too late to kick him out. And he stopped literally at the next lay-by from them. Good job Daniel.

  • @47zaxer
    @47zaxer Před 4 lety +11

    Hi Daniel, i have an explanation/solution for your speed wobbling issues with double Kingpin trucks. It happens to you because of the way you put the front foot in the board, it's not centered but right-sided, not covering all the board surface and forcing you to put your weight on your fingers to maintain it straight. so, having it placed at the right makes you turn right way easier BUT, when turning left your front foot can't help because it's not covering the left side of the board, that makes you turn mostly with your back foot. When you use the back to turn that's exactly what gives you unstability, and you can notice it with double kingpin trucks because they turn way more than reverse kingpins needing to control it better. If you place the front foot using all the wideness of the deck and placing your fingers at the left end and your toe at the right end, you will at first feel strange because the way you are used to ride, but soon you will notice you can handle the board much better and make turns more naturally. Just don't skip this advice. It will truly help you and i hope you take it into consideration.
    Thanks for your channel, you are the eSk8's jeremy clarkson!!

  • @KurosLibrary
    @KurosLibrary Před 4 lety +13

    yes, thanks Daniel for this marvelous review. I was really waiting for it.

  • @garethsamuel3737
    @garethsamuel3737 Před 4 lety +2

    Final thoughts was the icing on the cake; you spoke naturally and honestly..keep up the good work! Also Backfire G3 has stirred my interest and made me raise an eyebrow..I now await more final thoughts..

  • @shassabo
    @shassabo Před 4 lety +11

    I ended up buying the Backfire Ranger X2 with your code and it arrived yesterday! Your videos are bad ass and totally sold me. Super detailed and the road trips are even better. Looking forward to more videos and trips.

    • @qjtvaddict
      @qjtvaddict Před 4 lety

      How much did you save

    • @stephaniechen7930
      @stephaniechen7930 Před 4 lety

      How was your experience w the board Sherif?

    • @shassabo
      @shassabo Před 4 lety

      @@stephaniechen7930 It's still perfect. I had to put some harder bushings on it to make it a bit more stable, but I've never ridden a more comfortable board. I have a few different boards now and I still prefer the Ranger X2 when I want to cruise on the lake - the hub motors are so quiet and smooth and it has no problem hitting the dirt/grass. On average I get about 15 miles of range pushing it pretty hard. Definitely a thumbs up!

    • @MrMarewx
      @MrMarewx Před 3 lety

      Can't find comparison of ranger x2 VS ownboard carbon AT (or bamboo, no matter). Can someone explain me their main CONS & Pros?

  • @juliodelgado5718
    @juliodelgado5718 Před 3 lety

    So... after 2 months of watching you and ronnie , and ur china trip might i add was amazing, i decided to get the ranger 2x. And that code helped keep the pockets from breaking. Thank u for all ur great detailed info..

  • @BingSway
    @BingSway Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the excellent and detailed review! I'm about to finally buy one after looking at a bunch of other AT boards.

  • @Slayblaze
    @Slayblaze Před 4 lety +3

    Great video review, pretty much exactly how feel I about my X2 except I might be a bigger fan of the double-kingpin trucks because I really like them a LOT. There is a slight learning curve to getting comfortable with them but I really like Backfire's implementation, and I appreciated this reviews detailed look. Something I love about the X2 is the sheer *comfort* level of the ride experience overall, and also how incredibly confident I feel while riding it even at high speeds and going on and off road at will!

  • @christiandrouin4792
    @christiandrouin4792 Před 4 lety

    Great video and I love my x2. Just finished my first repair after cracking the deck. I put it together with looser trucks so hope I can manage the wobble.

  • @hallofrecords4959
    @hallofrecords4959 Před 4 lety

    Great videos. This one helped me to decide to purchase an x2. Looking forward to checking it out.

  • @dougsisk619
    @dougsisk619 Před 4 lety

    Such a great review. I really like your style!

  • @flawedworld4373
    @flawedworld4373 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent Video Daniel!

  • @chrishopkins5379
    @chrishopkins5379 Před 3 lety

    I just bought a x2 should be here Monday hopefully been watching these ever since

  • @ILuvTrading
    @ILuvTrading Před 4 lety +2

    Good video.. enjoyed this while drinking my morning latte. Now to work 😜

  • @itzu208
    @itzu208 Před 4 lety

    I had a street bamboo evolve gt and I sold that for a new backfire ranger x2 and the first time I rode it I fell in love. it was the first all terrain board I'd ever ridden and it's seriously so much smoother than street wheels. all my friends who ride street boards said it was like riding on a cloud

  • @doi311
    @doi311 Před 4 lety +1

    Just got mine and I love it but I had the same issue with the bolt/washer loose that rattles. Thanks for the code DK

    • @jleebadger
      @jleebadger Před 4 lety

      Same. Just apply some blue loctite and tighten them. The loctite will prevent this from happening in the future.

  • @cobyveron
    @cobyveron Před 4 lety

    Great video as always

  • @dawsoncjames
    @dawsoncjames Před 3 lety +4

    Hey Daniel, Are you doing a Ranger X3 review?

  • @fopea46
    @fopea46 Před 4 lety +5

    My ranger x2 is on the way 😍

  • @jksmancave4878
    @jksmancave4878 Před 4 lety +3

    "This is fast and dangerous so you need to exit." This is what I hear from security guards all the time here in Shenzhen as well while they just let electric scooters blast through crowds all the time. Which one is more "dangerous and faster?" lol Great review as always. Thanks!

  • @2dthoughts
    @2dthoughts Před 4 lety

    I love my double king pin compared to all my others, but I run pneumatics and love carving and skidding out when off-road

  • @JoeFourMan
    @JoeFourMan Před 4 lety +7

    With regards to the DKP trucks, on my X1 it took me about 3 different bushing configs until it carved right, so I definitely recommend changing the stock bushings. The problem with the stock setup is much like Dan described - too twitchy and not confidence inspiring at speed or during deep carves. Now I have them dialed-in I can do high speed carves which hold their line and it feels absolutely amazing, so I HIGHLY recommend playing with your bushings and don't be afraid to try different configs.

    • @gonzoschmalanzo3066
      @gonzoschmalanzo3066 Před 3 lety

      That makes no sense. You don’t need dkp for high speed carves. You could be running rkp as tight as you can get them and at high speed you will still be able to carve easily as hard as you want. At speed you don’t need gimmicks to turn, the slightest movement and you’re turning a lot. Now at slow speeds (10 mph or so) this is where dkp comes into play and gives you much more ability than rkp, NOT AT SPEED. At speed it makes zero difference, dkp will only give you an easier time wiping out lol. And if you’re manipulating your dkp bushings to where they’re “stable at speed” then you essentially are losing some of what makes them great at slow speeds, which again makes no sense.

    • @JoeFourMan
      @JoeFourMan Před 3 lety

      @@gonzoschmalanzo3066 that's a lot of words to say you didn't understand what I wrote. I never said you NEED dkp for high speed carves, I said its possible to achieve this with the right config (of course keeping low speed carvability, otherwise whats the point of dkp).

  • @nextechprojects3774
    @nextechprojects3774 Před 4 lety +1

    This video is a Subscriber Boost !!

  • @bridge4
    @bridge4 Před 4 lety +2

    Lol love how you highlighted "deck" on back of the infamous "deck" video

  • @hellohogo
    @hellohogo Před 4 lety

    For a board that cheap, it looks really good. I have a Lacroix board which has a lot more power and range but over 2 and a half times the price. Good video.

  • @user-kr9ru9rz9w
    @user-kr9ru9rz9w Před 4 lety

    Disappointment you didn't' threaten to throat punch me in the intro! anyways awesome review as always! :) might get one since we got horrible roads here

  • @omarhassane4179
    @omarhassane4179 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Daniel for your DOP VIDEOS 😃👍🏻😎
    Could you please show us how to calculate the range of any board?:)

  • @Spacedog_42
    @Spacedog_42 Před 3 lety

    I love the SUV comparison. Clever💡

  • @kurganovpeter
    @kurganovpeter Před 3 lety

    AWESOME PRO REVIEW!

  • @Buppaboy2121
    @Buppaboy2121 Před 4 lety

    Hey, love your videos. I have just ordered a Ranger X2. I was curious about your opinion on the X2 compared to something like the Meepo City Rider.

  • @TheOelboy
    @TheOelboy Před 4 lety

    Really nice and detailed review this time, absolutely nice job as usual Mr. Kwan :) I really wonder how videos from you would be like if you would have the chance to try one of those expensive boards like Lacroix, Kaly NYC, Metro X or even an Evolve.
    Nice dude, really nice.
    BTW..... I NEED your shows, what's the brand ^^ damn they're sweet

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      The shoe brand is Huili or Warrior. Not very common outside of China.

    • @qjtvaddict
      @qjtvaddict Před 4 lety

      Those are for madmen

  • @Dino-pb5mt
    @Dino-pb5mt Před 4 lety

    Duuuude you should try the Miles Rampage that’s being released in a couple of weeks. I’m soo looking forward to getting it. Awesome review btw, keep it up.

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      Looks great but they gotta change that remote.

  • @tonyaiello6384
    @tonyaiello6384 Před 4 lety +3

    I bought one and it’s pretty much everything I have hoped for and more

    • @mattgreen2398
      @mattgreen2398 Před 4 lety

      Tony Aiello how do you find the speed ?

    • @tonyaiello6384
      @tonyaiello6384 Před 4 lety

      matt green from km/h or mp/h?

    • @mattgreen2398
      @mattgreen2398 Před 4 lety

      Mph I have seen people just getting 20mph

    • @tonyaiello6384
      @tonyaiello6384 Před 4 lety

      matt green for me that’s super fast enough. I guess if you want faster another board would be better. I like that it’s so quiet too. There’s so many cool boards out there that I’d love to have but cost a ton

  • @damiendevane
    @damiendevane Před 4 lety

    Ho Daniel, I bought the G2T way back when thanks to your advice. Now I need your advice again :D
    Between the Ranger X2 or Ownboard Bamboo GT (maybe get the Evolve 6" kit later too for it), what would you recommend? I loved my G2T but really need something for rough country roads and cobblestones somtimes.
    I'm veering towards the Ownboard as the cloudwheels seems a great mix beween street and AT wheels, then I've got the option to add EVolve pneumatics to it too. Anything I'm missing? Build quality on my G2T was amazing, but I've never seen an Ownboard so cant compare.
    Many thanks man for all your work!

  • @zaneramos8976
    @zaneramos8976 Před 4 lety +2

    Been riding mines for two weeks already. Waaaay better and more affordable than Evolve GT. I Have an evolve Carbon GT. Love the hubs vs the belts system on the Backfire.

  • @rahulxsood
    @rahulxsood Před 4 lety +2

    So my Ranger X2 arrived. I tried it for the first time today and wow man it’s incredible for city riding on wet roads. It gave me a high level of confidence, wasn’t worried about bumps on the road and it is incredibly smooth. The best part is how quiet it is. Damn man I’m used to some loud boards with Boosted, this thing is silent.

    • @BWT599
      @BWT599 Před 4 lety

      Nice, I received mine as well over here in Canada. Super quiet and smooth.

    • @dannyhamilton5512
      @dannyhamilton5512 Před 4 lety

      i want one now

    • @mattgreen2398
      @mattgreen2398 Před 4 lety

      How did you find the speed ? I’m stuck between this and the g3 but worried it won’t be quick enough!

    • @KhmerGuy1988
      @KhmerGuy1988 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey rahul, 5 months later how are you liking the ranger x2. Does it still hold up? I just placed my order

  • @proondy
    @proondy Před 4 lety +1

    finally! thank you!!

  • @kenroth1881
    @kenroth1881 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the good video.

  • @clintcornish705
    @clintcornish705 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Daniel. After riding both boards (Wowgo AT 2 and the Backfire Ranger X2) which one would you recommend? What about the Ranger X3?
    Thanks. SurfNorth.

  • @ceejay_elit
    @ceejay_elit Před 4 lety +2

    I think philip DeFranco owns that intro :p

  • @anassuahabi3965
    @anassuahabi3965 Před 4 lety +3

    bro where do you live ? those bike path and some of the views you shot were beautifull, i really enjoyed it :)

  • @jaimev611
    @jaimev611 Před 4 lety

    That Phil DeFranco intro though!👌

  • @tommyphan513
    @tommyphan513 Před 4 lety

    240 lb person and I got about 11 miles on it. I'm gonna have to do a 12mph cruise and an 18mph cruise test to see how well it actually goes. My g2t lasted 13.5 miles, completely dead, but that was also a full cruise speeds mostly.

  • @aittam9323
    @aittam9323 Před 2 lety

    Good job

  • @speedracer9132
    @speedracer9132 Před 4 lety

    Did they fix the reverse switch from the x1? Example, does the x2 go forward when you push the dial forward and does it go backwards when you push the dial backwards?

  • @EdwardLamadrid
    @EdwardLamadrid Před 4 lety

    Any cons in using third-party silicon to seal the housings for water resistance? I mean, aside from not being able to _hot swap_ the battery? I live in a rainy area.

  • @jleebadger
    @jleebadger Před 4 lety +6

    DK's review only briefly talked about some of my biggest issues with the board:
    1. The remote switches too easily between forward and reverse, which causes people to get thrown off if they're not careful (or haven't taped the switch in place). DK experienced that in the video.
    2. The turbo mode shuts off without any warning, such as a countdown or a vibration to notify the rider that turbo mode will shut off in three seconds. Between this issue and the fact that you can't engage Turbo without letting off the throttle makes turbo more trouble than it's worth.
    3. The remote sends low battery notifications (via vibration) kinda of early and a bit too often. Somewhat annoying, but I wonder if this is by design to encourage riders not to ride till empty and thus preserve battery life.
    4. Rolling resistance is very high which makes it difficult to push manually. Personally, I find this a bit annoying because I like to do a little push start to conserve battery life and get my center of balance established as I start to move. On my other esk8 with a hub motor and PU wheels I have to apply the brakes on one of the hills along my commute, but the X2 goes down the same hill so slowly that I'll actually apply some gas instead.
    5. The board's max speed is kinda slow. Personally think that it'd be better off with a slightly higher top speed as a third speed mode using the S/E button.
    6. The ESC gets pretty hot. This is probably to be expected since it's an AT board and it's cooling options are limited. However, it does make me wonder about the board's durability. I guess time will tell.
    7. Overall water resistance is questionable. Other riders on Reddit have noted that their remotes stopped working for a few days after it got wet, so it makes me wonder if Backfire skimped on waterproofing the remote's internal components.
    8. Riding through bad terrain reduces your speed drastically. While this is to be expected, I didn't think it'd reduce it down to about 40% of the board's max speed on asphalt. Given how the ESC throttles the board's speed at lower battery levels, I'd be hesitant to take this out for any extended ride on rough terrain. Just keep this in mind if you're considering the board for riding on mtb trails, which is probably a bag idea because the board lacks any real suspension.
    9. There's very little information on how to optimize the board's double king pin trucks (DKP). Although Backfire advises not to adjust the trucks, that's not reasonable as riders of different weight and skills require different settings. I'll probably swap out the board side bushings for something a bit harder and maybe barrel shaped. One annoyance with the DKP is that a standard skate tool cannot adjust the boardside bolt, so you also need to carry a small wrench with you during your first rides as you dial in your ride.
    Other than those issues, DK's review is super thorough and addresses about every topic.
    All that being said, the board is absolutely fantastic. It handles all the rough roads along my commute well and it amazingly even handles train tracks that'd otherwise throw me off my other esk8. The ride is super buttery and a lot less taxing on your feet. The brakes perform very well and can take you from top speed to a stop in about half the distance that my other board requires, which makes it a safer ride for commuting through traffic where cars will try to cut you off.

    • @puluzusa467
      @puluzusa467 Před 4 lety

      I just got mine days ago. I found the ESC got pretty hot too. Even the battery case is hot too. And for the speed mode, I can only use S mode. On E mode the brake is too weak. BTW it's good board. One thing I dont like is the light, I cant mount the light to the base they offer. I cant pull it to the end and get locked.

    • @jleebadger
      @jleebadger Před 4 lety

      @@puluzusa467 the light may not click into place or anything, but it doesn't really go anywhere if it's slid all the way on.

    • @boramiNYC
      @boramiNYC Před 4 lety

      @@puluzusa467 If you want to keep the ESC cooler, you can stick a bunch of small heat sink fins with thermal glue. I ride G2T on turbo all the time with older remote and did just that to help dissipate heat better. Can't say by how much, but they get pretty warm so I like it.

  • @BJT14
    @BJT14 Před 4 lety +1

    What electric longboard would you recommend for really going off road?

  • @electricskateboardjunkie5667

    I have the backfire g3 and love it but roads suck everywhere. Would this ranger x2 be a more significant comfortable ride to upgrade too?

  • @nextechprojects3774
    @nextechprojects3774 Před 4 lety +1

    Dude I want to start my own Eskate channel. I already have a bunch of videos on the topic. Which camera did you use this time ?? Your content just keeps getting better and better !!
    I have made my own battery packs & a decks to..

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      NeX Tech Projects All the action and talking shots were Yi 4K+. The slow motion b-roll stuff were other cameras listed in the description.

    • @nextechprojects3774
      @nextechprojects3774 Před 4 lety +1

      Yo Thanks !! I am in the process of making my own Eskate company & already have made a Website ( not Live yet ) & Already talked with Wowgo & Meepo for parts...

  • @BOBISMCHANNEL
    @BOBISMCHANNEL Před 4 lety

    hi Daniel.. I'm 170 kg .. can you tell me which product is good for me ? ( btw, thx for your awesome videos)

  • @pulsarstar
    @pulsarstar Před 2 lety

    Any idea about where to get good bearings for X2?
    My original bearings front and back have given up already, and I do not want to use the same bearings again. Sizes are: 1614 and 6906

  • @nicolasmathy9926
    @nicolasmathy9926 Před 4 lety

    Hey Daniel, I have the Ranger X1.. I feel like you might not have a better experience with the double king pin trucks if you stand a bit more back with your front foot.. The one thing I think isn't great is that I feel like my range is descreasing bit by bit everytime I ride.. I'm about 70kg and I get around 22-23 km in range.. was hoping for more

  • @CasuallyGreg
    @CasuallyGreg Před 4 lety +1

    It would be nice if the remote vibrated once turbo was available again.

  • @joshuafulton1464
    @joshuafulton1464 Před 4 lety

    Ik is a dumb question but where does the light go that comes with it? The red T on the board seems to be the front but it seems the light should be on front

  • @MiT708
    @MiT708 Před 4 lety

    Let's just jump ON it

  • @MedMessyNotes
    @MedMessyNotes Před 2 lety

    Will you review the ranger x3?

  • @uhgal
    @uhgal Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Daniel since you know so much about backfire boards i wanted to ask you, i got the g2s and brought the g2t motors for it. but i have slow acceleration and bad brakes, do i need to upgrade my esc also ? ore is it my battery that's bad ? my board is around a year old. btw wery good video about the ranger :)

    • @KeenTBaaMTV
      @KeenTBaaMTV Před 4 lety +1

      you need the g2t esc upgrade too.

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes you’d need the G2T’s ESC.

    • @uhgal
      @uhgal Před 4 lety +1

      @@DanielKwan thank you for your response :) i will order the esc to

  • @andriegilsson6623
    @andriegilsson6623 Před 4 lety

    Backfire Ranger x2 vs Ownboard AT in your opinion?

  • @didymostruespeal
    @didymostruespeal Před 4 lety

    Hard to hold remote with pucks on the glove.with my Blink S2. So remote must be better.
    I'm looking into it all terrain hybrid board. For mushing my Husky off road... Currently we stay on the bike trail boardwalk. And street... Working on my video editing of that...

  • @QbertTehKiller
    @QbertTehKiller Před 2 lety

    You should cover the raldey carbon at v2. I have it and the brakes are super strong and I'm above 260lb. Not sure if you have v1 or v2 but for me it'll violently stop me if I floor the brakes

  • @sylrider
    @sylrider Před 4 lety

    Hey Daniel,
    I watched TONS of your videos now and I love your channel!
    As you tried many boards, I would like your opinion!
    I would like to know what all terrain board you preferred? I want to get an all terrain and take it to a hard sand beaches. I think the belt motors like evolve are not really made for that and that the backfire Ranger X2 might be a better choice. What do you think? Thanks for your channel and videos! I love it man!!

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes the hub motor wheels should be far less likely to get sand in the drive system. But be aware that Ranger’s wheels are relatively thin, so they might dig into the sand more easily than say wider pneumatic tires.

    • @GoneAdventuring
      @GoneAdventuring Před 4 lety

      @@DanielKwan : Thanks Daniel, you rock! Good to know! Is it possible to put bigger wheels? What AT would you best recommend? It would be awesome to have a Best AT board 2019 video!

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      Gone Adventuring Can’t really change wheels on Ranger, at least not the back wheels. As for AT recommendations for riding on sand... Maybe a OneWheel? Haha

  • @brianjohnson7948
    @brianjohnson7948 Před 4 lety

    What do you think about the skate bolt tornado pro?

  • @DYTM23
    @DYTM23 Před 2 lety

    Does anyone know what the first song is? I cannot find it from the link in the description :(

  • @JoeyCbr
    @JoeyCbr Před 3 lety

    First thought that the “T” thing was the skate tool, they missed a trick there, they could’ve incorporated a holder on the board.

  • @hook361
    @hook361 Před 3 lety

    Hi Daniel, can you do a review on the X3?

  • @tallen1962
    @tallen1962 Před 4 lety

    Love your reviews, I've been riding a year now so I'm still a noob, but I think you missing the point of turbo.
    If got a G2T.
    The down side of hub motors is cooling. If you could ride in turbo all the time I'm pretty sure the right rider in the right spot could melt the motors.
    That's why the 30 second cool down period is needed too.
    So in turbo torque it's max, speed is not software limited.
    Take that board to max speed in sport mode with a fresh charge, then hit turbo. Maybe that will change your might about turbo.
    For me sport mode what I ride in and is more than I can do anyway so turbo it's Overkill.
    Love your reviews
    Keep it up

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +2

      On the RX2 the top speed is still capped at 35 km/h in turbo. That’s fine for me. My main complaint is turbo’s implementation. For example the 30 seconds cool down thing - what if I only use turbo for 5 seconds? Still have to wait 30 seconds to use it again. And other annoyances. The way it’s implemented just makes it very inconvenient to use.

    • @david243121
      @david243121 Před 4 lety

      @@DanielKwan What is the top speed in Sport mode?

  • @kamontornsonjai4188
    @kamontornsonjai4188 Před 4 lety

    Your video is very informative. You ride in Thailand? How did the police response whne they see you ride on the road? I am haveing no e-skateboard yet but plan to order the onewheel XR and would love to know how the police react to e-board rider in the road. Cheer for the nice video Daniel.

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      We passed policemen several times and they never cared at all.

  • @NerdvanaCustomCreations

    Great video, great review! I know they are 2 completely different boards but which should I get Ranger X2 or Exway Pro Riot?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      both 😁

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      Maybe consider if you need portability more or all-terrain more

    • @NerdvanaCustomCreations
      @NerdvanaCustomCreations Před 4 lety

      Daniel Kwan wish that was an option right now, limited to ☝️but will most likely end up with both some day 😁

    • @NerdvanaCustomCreations
      @NerdvanaCustomCreations Před 4 lety

      Daniel Kwan what about the Ranger X2 and the Own Board Bamboo AT?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      Depends which wheels option you’re considering for the Ownboard. See my newest video :)

  • @jasondean1239
    @jasondean1239 Před 4 lety +2

    could you please do a review on the meepo City rider? I was curious to know if you could somewhat off road with it

    • @nameless89
      @nameless89 Před 4 lety

      So not get city rider, I got both of the board, the city rider is no where close to ranger x 2 experience, the brakes are inaccurate strong and sudden and its very heavy to carry around even just for a short time, they changed the Hobby wing esc to Ling yi esc, so far on other board is good but not on city rider

  • @siddharthkaza5021
    @siddharthkaza5021 Před 4 lety

    Can you review the ownboard muni belt driven version?

  • @rahulxsood
    @rahulxsood Před 4 lety

    Hey just thought I’d let you know, I watch your videos your reviews are awesome, I just picked up a Ranger x2 using your code. I also have an original Boosted and recently got a Boosted Stealth.
    Btw the word you we’re looking for is “Squirly”.

  • @feltricgarmondweb
    @feltricgarmondweb Před 4 lety

    Hey daniel! I received my x2 last saturday and put 200kms on it already. Really love every aspect even the doublekingpin . I used your code and wanted to know how i can get grip on the dkwan stickers. Would love to put some on my deck...

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      Feltric Garmond hey fill out the form at dkwan.com/freestickers. I’ll send you stickers with the next batch!

  • @JoeyCbr
    @JoeyCbr Před 3 lety

    How often do you get wobbles on double king pin? I don’t see why manufactures keep upgrading the motors when you can’t safely go that fast.

  • @gfranks007
    @gfranks007 Před 4 lety +1

    Daniel :) Excellent review young man! I have an X1 (very happy with it) and have been thinking about getting the X2 or a ONEWHEEL? (have you ever had a onewheel?) Still on the fence. I do notice that the distance on my remote is often about 1 mile to 1 1/2 miles off from what my ride app says. Any ideas on why that would be?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      Graeme Franks In my opinion the most significant upgrade on the X2 is the brakes. If you’re fine with the brakes on the X1, I think I would just keep it! Never tried a onewheel but would like to. As for the range, maybe your remote is not set to 165mm wheels? Not sure.

    • @gfranks007
      @gfranks007 Před 4 lety +1

      @@DanielKwan Thanks for the info (great advice). I also contacted backfire and they lead me through resetting my board and remote, so maybe that will solve the issue.

    • @TheKrokomaster
      @TheKrokomaster Před 4 lety

      @@gfranks007 Id sure like to know how to reset it, didnt know of the possibility

    • @gfranks007
      @gfranks007 Před 4 lety +1

      TheKrokomaster it’s easy to do, just hold down the board power button for 5 seconds (until it flashes continuously) then turn on the remote. Once it pairs, it’s reset. Then pick you wheel size.

    • @TheKrokomaster
      @TheKrokomaster Před 4 lety

      @@gfranks007 oh just that, thanks much!

  • @rabbitpaw81
    @rabbitpaw81 Před 3 lety

    What do you think real off-road board? I’m looking for that one.

  • @Andretti420
    @Andretti420 Před rokem

    "do you want some torque? lose weight", words to live by, lol

  • @tripmurphy2335
    @tripmurphy2335 Před 4 lety +2

    I am trying to decide between the Ranger x2, and the Ownboard Carbon AT. Any information or suggestions on which I should get?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      I address that in the final section of this video ;)

    • @OhFishyFish
      @OhFishyFish Před 4 lety

      Haha same here, Ownboard looks badass, I love the looks and sound of the belt drive, with cloudwheels it should be great for city riding. I like the Ranger X2 remote and hub motors but I'm not a big fan of the bare looks. Have you decided which one to get?

  • @pedxing
    @pedxing Před 4 lety +1

    8:12 someone has probably pointed this out already, but using a different remote will let you just set "turbo" as a speed mode. I feel certain that Backfire does not recommend this as a means of conserving battery and motor life... but... you know.

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety +1

      Aldous Yelxuh Probably fine for me since I don’t stay in full throttle most of the time.

  • @RedMcc
    @RedMcc Před 3 lety

    What Ride App? I have a BAckfire G3 and cant find an app

  • @grouch0424
    @grouch0424 Před 4 lety

    Any thoughts on the "Regenerative Braking"? Have you tested if it makes a difference on battery life?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      You’d only see noticeable regen if riding the brakes continuously like when going down a hill, and even then the regen is very little. On level ground it’d be almost nothing. This applies to all eboards. Some regen better than others but still not much.

  • @rustyshackleford2525
    @rustyshackleford2525 Před 4 lety

    Are you sure that the boards speed is controlled by the ESC? I thought it was limited by the motors Max kv rating. I had purchased the previous motors separately for a custom build using a Vesc and a 12s⁴p battery. Turns out it still was limited to about 22mph, witch is not fast enough for me. So could you let us know if the new motors are ESC or Kv speed controlled. Thanks

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      Rusty Shackleford I don’t know, you might be right. Would explain why turbo on this board doesn’t increase the top speed.

  • @PAIN166
    @PAIN166 Před 3 lety

    I really like your review of this board! I think it's sad that this security guard send you off, because this bike trails look really nice! Fortunately you didn't get a fine. I think we all should unite to make eskating more popular and to stand for our right to eskate. Every personal electric vehicle is better than a typical combustion engine car in many ways. (pollution, traffic, parking space, safety for pedestrians, ...)

  • @MrNgakakguling2
    @MrNgakakguling2 Před 4 lety

    what are the competitior anyways?

  • @msteer79
    @msteer79 Před 4 lety

    So is the promoted increase tourque and acceleration only come from using turbo mode? And not increased tourque and acceleration in standard modes?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      You mean compared to X1? It does have increased torque even without turbo.

    • @msteer79
      @msteer79 Před 4 lety

      @@DanielKwan yes, sorry that's what I meant. Good to know. Maybe not enough for my liking, as saw a dude the other day blasting up an down some grassy hills the other day on a GTR, and they were grassy hills that I wouldn't even attempt on my x1, because I know it wouldn't have the power

  • @TylerRolloGuitar
    @TylerRolloGuitar Před 3 lety

    Hey Daniel! How long were you riding around before it had died? If you remember, just bought this because of you :) hope you se this!

  • @j.k.1018
    @j.k.1018 Před 3 lety

    what shoes you wearing?

  • @nuur2825
    @nuur2825 Před 4 lety +1

    My X1 deck just broke so I'm purchasing the new deck.

    • @scufitzuca
      @scufitzuca Před 4 lety +1

      How did that happen? Mine is still good,allmost 2000km on it in 5months

    • @nuur2825
      @nuur2825 Před 4 lety

      @@scufitzuca I'm a heavy guy. But the deck is just weak at the drops. I've also been using it for 12 months almost everyday.

    • @cscott4806
      @cscott4806 Před 4 lety

      @nuur How heavy? I’m 250 and between the X2 and the Ownboard Carbon AT for my first board.

    • @nuur2825
      @nuur2825 Před 4 lety

      @@cscott4806 They changed the deck on the X1 and X2 now to be stiffer i think but that's about 30-40lbs more than me. I'd suggest you contact their support to figure out if the deck can support you. Though at 250 you're probably better off with a stiff deck.

  • @langtangwang
    @langtangwang Před 4 lety

    what about the reverse double kingpin trucks

  • @bluepawn
    @bluepawn Před 2 lety

    I hope to see 1 day a 4x4, very powerful for slopes, IP68, all full powerful LED lights, handlebar with all buttons, less than 15kg and range on battery removable more than 45km, app so I can block the speed to max 20km/h (my very secured standard country). That will be in the standard of my country with snow etc so I can use it. Thanks if you know something like this.

  • @MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent

    I was thinking about a board like this. I only wonder how easy it would be to pull it around if I needed too or how difficult it may be to put in my car.

    • @jleebadger
      @jleebadger Před 4 lety +1

      The board fits into the trunk and backseat of a Honda Accord. It's a bit bulky and the big wheels make it almost impossible to lean against a wall vertically, but that easily solved by either leaning it on its side horizontally or buying a cheap guitar stand. When walking into my office building I just mall carry it and roll it behind me like a suitcase. Do note that it's got a lot of rolling resistance and you're better off calling Uber if the board dies on you because pushing manually would be pretty miserable.

    • @MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent
      @MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Před 4 lety

      jleebadger ok thanks for that feedback. Trying to decide between this or a belt driven board.

    • @jleebadger
      @jleebadger Před 4 lety +1

      @@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Depends on how much you weigh and whether you have a lot of hills in your area. At 210 lbs I max out my speed at 20mph on flat asphalt.

  • @loadinguser496
    @loadinguser496 Před 3 lety

    Hey good video

  • @EdwardLamadrid
    @EdwardLamadrid Před 4 lety

    Okay, that's cool and all, but what kind of pants are those? Link / brand?

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      They’re sold at every other tourist shop in Thailand. Ripped after wearing a few times :p

  • @winnquest
    @winnquest Před 4 lety +2

    Everyone is waiting for the G3plus review !!

  • @gabrielljx
    @gabrielljx Před 4 lety +2

    Have you tried pairing it with the wowgo3 hobbywing remote? Let us know if it allows you to ride on turbo endlessly 😂

    • @pedxing
      @pedxing Před 4 lety +1

      agreed. lets get this answered. My belief is... YES.

    • @gabrielljx
      @gabrielljx Před 4 lety

      @@pedxing I've seen this on someone else's channel before but they just briefly mentioned it. If it works I'm so getting the X2 😂

    • @DzejkobsChannel
      @DzejkobsChannel Před 4 lety +1

      it works, check channel called PRESS RESET. But I wouldnt recommend it, as the hubs arent designed to go in turbo forever, so there is a chance of overheating

  • @daspecialist1220
    @daspecialist1220 Před 4 lety

    Hi love your vids n info thank you. Tried to use your discount code when purchasing and exway flex riot and it did not work

  • @Dkizzle16
    @Dkizzle16 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey DK, just wanted to share that your discount code 'DKWAN' does not work on the BackfireUSA website. I want to support your channel and use the affiliate code, however I am unable to do so :(

    • @DanielKwan
      @DanielKwan  Před 4 lety

      You can order from backfireboards.com and use the code there instead, the board will ship from the same warehouse. Thanks :)

  • @jjrc7777
    @jjrc7777 Před 4 lety

    how manny people can ride in a group?