Hey been doing some research between building and buying an electric skateboard lately. Really considering the enertion raptor. Wondering how reliable that end of September ship date is as well as any rumors that might be circling around it. Thanks in advance.
@onloop is your best bet. Realistically, in the past there have been times where the raptor has been delayed by quite a bit, so thatās something to keep an eye out for.
I am out skating my first-batch Raptor this evening; just paused for a coffeeā¦ All I can say is that this thing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!!
It took forever to arrive, and has had its share of first-batch problems. But itās all open-source and easy to repair and improve. It was worth the wait!
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Iām pretty realistic about delays and have emailed them asking their most up to date expectations. Iāve been met with responses but kinda vauge.
Jason, if you read this, any feedback would be appreciated. Enjoyed all your YouTube videos. Helped me learn a lot going down this path the last couple of months
Your timing is great as Enertion now has all the parts necessary in stock to build Raptors. Any wait times will be considerably less than previous Raptor orders. And theyāve hired full time customer service staff so your enquiries will be dealt with swiftly.
How are they doing on vesc and boards? Iāve heard him mention that being an issue in the past.
Ordered my Raptor August 21. Received September 8th. Minus battery, vesc and wireless controller. Put it together watching Jasonās video one morning before work. It was fun and easy. Quality components so far.
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Awesome thanks man!
Thatās really interesting. I ordered mine August 21 as well, but my account still says awaiting shipment and I havenāt received any of the other parts that are shipped separately.
Are you in Australia? Iām located in California so that may be the cause of a bit of delay, which I totally understand.
Oh well. This post gives me hope! Canāt wait!
I live just north of miami, florida. hang in there!
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I ended up putting an order in just before my post. Iāll update when I get it. I think the additional help will make it a reasonable turn around.
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Ordered my Raptor Dual on July 23rd. Received the battery about a month ago. Havenāt received the board or controller yet.
Iām in the USA.
Controllers arrive tomorrow according to the Enertion web site. Maybe thatās the hold up.
Seems unfair that somebody who ordered a month after me would get their board first if weāre both in the same country.
At any rate, the 12 month warranty better start when I receive this thing and not when I ordered itā¦
Oh, what was also weird was that when I placed my order - and itās on the confirmation email I received - it said āshipping late Augustā. Now in my account through their website it says āshipping late Septemberā. So, they changed it after I ordered.
Iām being patient because Iāve been following this forum and know how most people have waited about 3 months, but itās frustrating when somebody ordered a month after me and has already had their board for a couple weeks and mine hasnāt even shipped, and that the estimated shipping āmonthā got quietly pushed back a month without notifying me.
Did you order a complete or just the Raptor components? As I believe the person youāre referring too built it himself which obviously doesnāt require the extra delay for Enertion to build/test it etc. Also they build them in batches of 20 so maybe you would have been board 21 and are included in the following build. Thereās also the possibility another US client cancelled their order after theirs shipped before taking receipt and Enertion diverted it to the next nearest customer to avoid shipping/taxes whatever. So thereās a few scenarios that could be at play, all thatās important really tho is that yours will arrive shortly. I ordered mine on the 16th July and only got it on Friday, so you seem about right on track for it to arrive imminently. I wouldnāt give them too much grief over shipping, Iām sure it often doesnāt insensitive them (I know it wouldnāt me if I was working my ass off). Also after this previous batch had at least one Raptor with a remote connection issue itās best they have all the time they need to ensure each Raptor is fully tested and working 100% prior to shipment. I got my board but Iām now not using it till my new remote system arrives, so if theyāre waiting for the new remotes to arrive I wouldnāt pressure them to send you one with the old (questionable) āwinningā remote system. Have faith dude. Enertion rock and youāll have it no doubt very soon. I know that feeling tho trust 
How many times have you watched each Raptor YouTube video by now lol?
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but you have your battery and I donātā¦ six of oneā¦
Itās all good! That would make sense if the other dude bought parts; I bought a complete Raptor.
As you said, I would much rather continue waiting if it means theyāre improving the product! When I placed my order, I was prepared to wait 2-3 months. I appreciate your thoughts on the matter and totally agree with you. I was just curious what was going on and I think you nailed it - thanks man!
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Looks like the Nano x is going to take a bit more time before delivery due to some last minute quality control changes and testing. I think itās a good move by Enertion. In the mean time, (just a thought) I ordered two HK GT2B from Amazon. I also ordered two Master Cho GT2B MOD from ESK8. I remembered LHB post about being careful not to have things that look like firearms in your hands to not confuse police officers. So I ordered one in orange and one in green.
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