There’s no option to switch the mode on the remote. Secondly, and lastly, the riding mode can only be changed via the mobile app. Just means we need to go down to the shops to pick up a pack of batteries so that we always have some on hand and aren’t stranded with a dead remote and no batteries. I feel like I’m nitpicking with these ‘cons’, but I need to mention them just to get them off my chest.įirstly, the remote controller runs off AAA batteries instead of being USB rechargeable. Oh, and the lights! We can’t forget the lights! You use the app to switch the lights on and off. You can then pit yourself against other Acton riders around the world on the leaderboards. It also keeps track of your distance over time so you can see how many miles/kms you rack up. The app shows your current speed and a more accurate battery level compared to the the indicator on the remote. You’re able to finally get out of the beginner Mode and switch to Normal or Pro. There are a ton of features!Īfter you sync up your board with the app, the clouds part to open a world of possibilities. I have to say, the mobile app from Acton is one of the better apps developed by eSkate companies these days. The strips are underneath the deck, up against the aluminium casing so they are subtle, yet still visible.Īlthough the lights aren’t really strong enough to help you see at night, they do the important job of helping you be seen by car drivers and pedestrians in the dark. It also has a strip of white LEDs down each side of the board. The Blink S2 comes with white lights on the front of the board, red lights on the rear of the board, but not only that. I love an electric skateboard that comes with lights. It’s not quite long enough to pull off any tricks but it’s perfect for popping manuals, tic-tacking around corners, launching off raised platforms and avoiding bumps and cracks by pulling up the nose. Without doubt, one of my favourite features on the Blink S2 is the kick-tail. These elements give you the control and confidence on the board to cruise and maneuver around obstacles and foot traffic. The raised edges of the deck help you to feel the board under your feet and the extra abrasive griptape clings to your soles making you feel at one with the Blink S2. You don’t see many ‘skateboard-length’ electric skateboards that are just as good as the longboards, so it’s a nice to see Acton pulling it off this well. I spoke a little about the Blink S2 deck earlier, but let’s take a closer look as to why it is so awesome.įor starters, the 31.2″ deck makes it much closer to a standard skateboard oppose to a longboard. You might need a bigger spacer.īecause the deck doesn’t have any flex, the wheels do an awesome job of being your shock absorbers when going over those sneaky bumps and cracks in the roads. Just be sure to check the deck clearance. That will give you a lot more comfort during your ride. If you’re looking for comfort, you can always upgrade to a set of 105mm Cloudwheels. The Blink S2 has electric green 83mm 78A wheels which are small yet spongy so you will feel a bit of the vibrations but they’ll help you to stay nimble on the board. You can also utilise the ability to kick-push the board from a standstill to get going, which will take unnecessary strain off the motors and get the most out of the range. You’ll get a max distance of 14 miles (22.4km) from a single charge and when you do run out of battery, it only takes 1.5 hours to top it back up. Another benefit of the hubs is that if you run out of juice, you can still kick-push the board without any worries. The hub motors are super quiet so you’re not constantly putting up with that annoying whizzing sound that often comes with belt-driven boards. And when you’re on the way back down, the regenerative braking will charge up the battery as you apply the brakes. Even hills with an incline grade of 20% are no match for the Blink S2. You’ve got dual hub motors that together generate 1000W of power to propel the board with ease and be able to reach a top speed of 18mph (28.8km/h). The concave edges and kick-tail lock your feet into the board and give you effortless control With a 31.2″ long and 8.5″ wide Canadian maple deck sitting atop an aluminium casing that houses the electronics, there’s little-to-no flex in the board, but that’s what gives it the old school skateboard cruiser feel. The Acton Blink S2 electric skateboard is an extremely well put together board. I wouldn’t recommend buying any of their products.Ĭheck out my list of the Best Mini Electric Skateboards. It looks like Acton is winding down their electric skateboard operation making it hard or even impossible to get after-sales service.
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