Glowy Lights
The Backfire Zealot V skateboard is designed with LED light strips embedded in the ABS material construction of the board. These glowy lights not only add a cool factor to the board but also enhance safety when riding at night. The lights make the rider highly visible to other road users, such as cars, which helps prevent accidents. The LED lights are well-protected within the board, ensuring durability.
Durable Deck
The deck of the Backfire Zealot V is made of a six-layer ABS, glass fiber composite material that includes Maple for added strength. This construction ensures that the board can support the weight of most riders, with some flexibility experienced at heavier weights. The deck is sturdy and can withstand minor impacts, such as hitting potholes, without significant damage.
Propulsion System
The skateboard is equipped with two large brushless belted Motors that have a power output of 750W each. These Motors provide the board with the necessary power to accelerate quickly and maintain speed even on inclines up to 30 degrees. The propulsion system is designed to offer continuous power delivery, ensuring a smooth riding experience.
Additional Features
One of the standout features of the Backfire Zealot V is its inclusion of two extra belts in case of belt breakage, ensuring minimal downtime for riders. The board is beginner-friendly, making it an ideal choice for those new to electric skateboarding. With its sleek design and high-tech materials, the Backfire Zealot V offers both style and performance.
Speed and Performance
The Backfire Zealot V electric skateboard boasts a top speed of 42 km per hour, making it a formidable choice for experienced riders. However, beginners may find this speed quite intimidating at first. The skateboard is equipped with a powerful Samsung battery and a Backfire 10s ESC, allowing for a maximum range of 12.5 miles.
Handling and Stability
When it comes to cornering and stability, the Backfire Zealot V does not disappoint. With 7in 50 reverse Kingpin trucks, riders can enjoy a confident and smooth ride even on rough or uneven surfaces. The board tracks straight, providing a sense of security and control that is essential for both beginners and experienced riders alike.
Wheels and Grip
The wheels on the Backfire Zealot V are 55 mm wide and 96 mm in diameter, made of a durable polyan compound that ensures excellent grip and cornering performance. However, riders should be cautious when riding on loose gravel, as the wheels may slide a bit in such conditions.
Durability and Versatility
With an IP65 rating, the Backfire Zealot V is designed to withstand varying weather conditions, allowing riders to confidently navigate wet roads without worrying about damaging the skateboard. This level of durability adds to the overall value of the skateboard, making it a desirable choice for riders looking for a reliable and versatile electric skateboard.
Bluetooth Remote
The Bluetooth remote included with the Backfire Zealot V is surprisingly decent for a skateboard in its price range. While it may seem like a standard feature, the responsiveness and reliability of the remote enhance the overall riding experience, allowing riders to control the skateboard with ease and precision.
Charging and Remote Control
Before first use, it is essential to charge up the remote with the included USB cable. The Backfire Zealot V comes with a remote that has some impressive features that set it apart from other skateboards. The remote has a dedicated switch to go forward or in reverse, displays the remaining battery power on both the board and the remote, and includes an Odom to show the distance you have ridden as well as your current speed. Additionally, there is a one-button selector to switch between economy mode and sport mode, all conveniently accessible through the remote. You can even customize the appearance of the LED lights on the board with four different settings.
LED Lights and Battery Efficiency
During a short test drive with the LED lights fully on, the impact on battery life was minimal. However, for longer distances when the battery power is low, turning off the lights can help conserve energy and allow for extended travel. The ability to adjust the LED light settings adds a fun and customizable element to the overall riding experience.
Packaging and Accessories
The packaging of the Backfire Zealot V is sturdy and well-designed, ensuring that the board arrives safely even after traveling from China to Canada. The board is ready to use straight out of the box, with no damage incurred during transit. Additionally, an accessory box is included, filled with useful items such as information about the 6-month warranty, QR codes for the Backfire app and user guide, and instructional videos to help users get started.
Overall Impressions
The Backfire Zealot V electric skateboard offers a combination of advanced features, efficient design, and thoughtful packaging that enhances the overall user experience. The remote control functionality, LED customization options, and durable packaging make this skateboard a standout choice for riders looking for quality and convenience in their electric skateboard.
Unboxing and Accessories
No hip and happening skateboard would be complete without stickers. You also receive a multi function, skateboard tool, spare parts such as nuts and bolts; a few Allen key tools, a USBC cable to charge up your Bluetooth, remote, two spare belts for the brushless motors, the charging brick to charge up your skateboard, as well as the applicable Cable for your country heres a closeup of the back of the charger using this charger.
Charging and First Ride
If you have an empty skateboard, it will take about 2 hours to fully charge it now. My very first ride on this skateboard was filmed as you can see here, Im wearing a brightly colored helmet, just in case things go wrong. I will say I was very impressed with the acceleration, its very linear and very smooth as well. I was expecting a harsh ride because my paved roads are really rough. Surprisingly, the board has a bit of give to it, so you dont, really notice the rough roads as much as you normally should.
Performance
Acceleration was pretty good and cornering was just what I expected with a brand new board, and that is that you cant make tight Corners. Unless you loosen the trucks, I could easily turn on most streets, but if I wanted to turn sharp nope, I would end up crashing or just have to jump off. The skateboard, of course, experienced skateboarders are going to loosen the trucks to their liking, but people new to electric skateboards should definitely leave them tight until they break in the skateboard.
Portability and Design
The weight of the skate skateboard is just over 16 lb, just over 7 kg, which means it’s very portable. This is the type of skateboard designed for commuting. You can carry it on a bus, carry it on a train. It doesn’t take up a lot of space, then jump off go to your destination. The board is not a full size, long board, it’s only 33 in 855 mm long and the width is only 8 12 in 215 mm at its widest point. So, based on the weight, the dimensions and even the price, this is one of the best commuting skateboards you can buy.
Color Options and Beginner-Friendly
The Backfire Zealot V is available in two color schemes. You can get it in black and white or pink and white, and it is designed for beginners first-time skateboarders can easily ride this skateboard with a little bit of practice. If you’re wondering about the price of this board, it’s really not that expensive, considering what you get. Currently, as of today, the price is 599. But it’s often on sale, so be sure to check the website for the latest pricing.
Daily Use for Commuting
The Backfire Zealot V has become my daily use skateboard for commuting. Its portability, design, and beginner-friendly features make it a great option for anyone looking to travel around the city on an electric skateboard. If you have any questions about the Backfire Zealot V, feel free to ask in the comments below and I’ll get back to you with an answer. If you enjoyed this review, please give it a thumbs up and stay tuned for more cool product reviews in the future.
