Does anyone have some budget builds or parts lists that they can recommend for someone who is somewhat new to the Electric Skateboarding community.
Thanks
https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/search there are multiple budget builds. please do not expect us to spoon feed you information
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hahahaha thanks.
Seriously though, it looks like a minefield but when you break it all down it’s not that bad to find what you need. Don’t get too involved in the whole picture, start simple.
What deck
- What enclosure
- What size battery fits into it
What drive train
- Hub/DD
- Belt/Chain
- Gear
What ESC
- Budget dual or single
- Premium dual or single
What trucks
- Long or Short
- Cast or precision
- What mounts go on it
- What motors fit on them
What wheels
- Pneumatic
- Thane
- What size for comfort and clearance
After that it’s many many small decisions that lead to a full build. Read before you buy, don’t just buy a motor for example because it looks like one that people said was good. It’s probably a POS.
Golden rule number one, every fucking time… buy cheap, buy twice and eat some pavement as a reward for your tight wallet. It’s always better to buy over time if your budget is low and build a decent board. A rushed board will explode or sit in a closet once you’ve built a decent one, which you will.
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