Wish it would go faster than 22MPH

Just learned longboarding this year. I am pretty picky and tend to have buyers remorse, but so far so good. Ive put on 35 miles and love it! It reminds me of snowboarding. The board is beautiful and seems well built. I get up to 21 mph at 180 lbs, with the occasional speed wabble at that speed. I consider myself to have excellent balance and therefore is not an issue for me. Ive taken it on a clean dirt path, but much more comfortable riding on flat pavement. It handles small cracks and bumps like a champ. As long as it doesnt break down for a while, this was a good buy.

Love how smooth this board is. And how deep it carves!

Got my board in less then a week from ordering. I've had it maybe two now and I'm so satisfied with my purchase. This board has changed my life for the better and I really can't thank them enough for there amazing product.

Bought two of these one for me and my son. Went for a ride and feel in love with it. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for an electric all terrain skate board. Only thing about it that I kind of dont like about it is when it's going uphill. I live in Hawaii so there is a bunch of long steep hills. Other than that it's Great!

Super fun board.

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Amazing board. Sturdy, flexible, fast enough. Wide turns were hard to do at the beginning but learned to adjust my stand low enough to make sharper turns. Took to Love Burn for a weekend camping on the beach and it ran smoothly over most terrains except for soft beach sand. I even took my 5 y/o son on it to cruise for 3 miles.

Let me get a promo code for people. I get asked all the time

Fast AF Smooth ride on seems and bumps. Recommend 4 sure! As a bonus, shipped to me less than 1 week. Thanks!

This skateboard met all my expectations and more; fast and super smooth ride. If a 75 year old can enjoy skateboarding again, anyone can. I was extremely happy with Backside's quick response and delivery.

Really enjoying the Ranger X2 for my first electric longboard. Having not rode a skateboard in over two decades I was able to pick it up pretty. The stability of the wide trucks and all terrain wheels are excellent when going over less than ideal surfaces. Ranger X2 has built up my confidence that I can ride it safely. Getting the handle to transport it has also been really convenient.

Great board! Smooth ride. Exceeded my expectations.

I gotta admit this thing is not reviewed highly enough. Handles great in rough and smooth terrain. I live in Knoxville Tennessee so trust me it's tested. Distance is further than spec says I only weigh 125 but 18 miles I had two power bars left. So far top speed is faster than I'm ready for ill have to update that. Not met a hill I can't climb yet either. So all in all I'm pleased and impressed a d glad I didn't spend 2 grand

I bought this for my husband for Christmas because it’s the only thing that he asked for. He’s like a kid on it and loves it so much. It seems to ride well, although I have not taken him up on the offer to try it out myself. He’s very pleased and I am too!

Ride Great

Awesome board tons of fun.

In the passed month or so I’ve ordered the G2G and the Ranger X2 so that I could cruise around with my wife. Shipping, customer service, etc. was a breeze. Our daughter passed away last May and it’s been hard for us to cope with the grief. Riding around town on these two boards with my wife for picnic dates is the first time I’ve seen her genuinely smile in almost a year. Thank you backfire for a quality product that’ll provide the means for plenty of adventures/distractions in the future.

First time boarding and I love it well built easy to maintain and its fast

Ive owned 2 eboards prior to my ranger x2. The deck is so comfortable! I was a bit undecided about double kingpin trucks, but they are awesome! the big wheels and tires give you a lot more confidence when cruising at high speeds. ive had no issues with my Ranger x2.. not a fan of the quality of bearings used in front wheels though.

Bought Ranger x2 a week ago, it's really powerful! It is extremely smooth in Grass, Flat Pavement and off road. i love the cruise control mode. Overall, IT IS A BEAST!!!! Customer service team specifically Jerry & Adi.

Get the riptide bushing set built for double king-pin electric skateboards. Don’t think about it, just buy them at the same time you buy the X2. It is by far the most important upgrade you will make to this board. It goes from a decent budget all-terrain, to a high performance carver in the time it takes you to install them. There is no comparison in how it handles, this MUST BE DONE... I have spoken.

Best board ever. Worst shipping ever. I asked every way possible to have UPS leave the package. They said the company only allowed me to sign and they only deliver 9-5. I had to take off work for this thing, costing me $500. Thanks Backfire

Been loving the x2. Extremely comfortable, and so nice not to have to worry about rocks amd bumps. Have recommended to everyone I know.

I like the board but I want to order some more wheels

Just got the board in the mail this past week. This is a fun commuter. Worth every penny!

1st electric skateboard and I definitely think I made the right choice...So much fun

The Ranger X2 is a fantastic board. It is great for trails and road. It even conquers rough sidewalks. This board is great for beginners, I've never rode a skateboard before and I felt comfortable learning on the Ranger X2. My absolute favorite thing about the board is how quiet it is. I mainly ride on sandy, gravel, and asphalt paths through nature. I can hear the water stream, crickets, and birds chirping. The only two things I don't like about this board is the range and charge time. I weigh 210lbs and I get about 12 miles but that is also not on the most ideal terrain sometimes.

Ranger X2 is my favorite!

Plenty of power and speed. Excellent range. Every detail is high quality. Very happy with the purchase.

Ordered on black Friday, recieved board 5 days later. Board was very well packed and double boxed which is much better than how other manufacturers ship theirs. Its a gift so it hasn't been riden, but I verified everything was tight and powered on, remote connected easily and board was super quiet and smooth. Looking forward to seeing it perform.

I purchased the X2 about 3 months ago. I've taken this board in the off road desert trails, mountains, grassy hills and streets. It's very stable, fast and has a long battery life. My buddy has an evolve off road long board and my X2 out performed his board. One of his belts broke and his tire popped. My X2 powered through sand and rocks with ease. The remote works perfectly with the board and I feel in complete control. I absolutely love this board and I will recommend it to anyone!

Havent had ranger x2 for 3 weeks yet and already battery gasket is falling apart, so water is getting in. Charging port on board is corroding and hard to access, on/off button in bad spot got stranded a few miles for car bc button got stuck in off position bc of bad ground clearance. It is fun and good concept but am regretful of choice.

This is my first board, 46 years old and just start learning to ride a skateboard. Very stable, good balance, good throttle response. First time on the board and start leaning. Good stuff.

I'm really enjoying my X2... Taken it on trails, around my hilly neighborhood, at night... Never disappoints... Very quiet, has just enough torque and feels great under my feet - and I'm a 200+ lb rider.... I get about 10-12 mi on very hilly roads and trails and have 1-2 bars left and have to recharge... Broke my light already though - after a crash, I kicked it off... Probably replace with an under the deck light.... Definitely recommend...

Not a fan of the hard tires because they do not absorb much vibration on street use and my feet will hurt after a few miles of constant vibration. A cheap fix could be some shock absorbing material under the grip tape in the foot area. I didn't like the ergonomics on the controller, it is very flat and has hard edges. The screen could be bigger and toward the front so I don't have to hold it up to my face. I do wish the hole in the remote contained a brake lever. It's natural for people to clutch their hands in an emergency, not a smooth and light gradual rotation of a linear dial with the thumb.

Having a blast with the X2. Always fun to hop on at any time. About 9 months in with pretty decent use (with taking winter off)....I am starting to see a decrease in battery performance (and speed)....and the wheels need to be replaced. None of which are inexpensive to replace. Which is too bad, as I would hope they would have lasted at least a full year. A bitter pill as I'm now learning that this fun will cost $500+ a year to maintain.

I'm 44 years old, haven't ridden a skateboard in close to 30 years. Never ridden an E board. I've had the x2 for about three weeks now, I ride it every day. Love it, it's such a blast to cruise down the road carving and maneuvering . Not that I need to as it will roll over very bad roads well. Climbs hills very well, there is a fairly long and steep hill on my street that I accelerate up. Brakes work well. Battery life is good, been getting close to estimated range give or take. The only real complaint I have is that I have to wait while it charges. I was on the fence about ordering, let's face it 1199.00 is a lot of money. I'm glad I did!

I've been riding mine for 3 weeks now and I love it! Easy to ride and it really is an all terrain board. Hub motors keep you from having to constantly remove debris from belts. I'm 212lbs and most of the time I ride with a 15lbs backpack. I'm getting 12 miles on a full charge in sport mode, which is plenty for me. And that's is riding off road too. It also has plenty of speed. If you're looking for a great all terrain board this is it. I'll be getting another Backfire board for sure!!

47 years old and bought it after riding a cheaper eskate I bought for my kids which, though fun, was no where near fast enough. I felt like a ten year old at christmas the day it arrived--and it has lived up to my exuberant expectations ever since. I ride every day for fun and already have over 250 miles on it with not a single problem. I went with the All Terrain because in Saint Paul the roads and alleys are mostly trash--lots of gravel rocks, chuck holes obstacles. The Ranger X2 just flys over it all and carves superbly. I did tighten the lower trucks as far as I could to create better stability at high speed. All in all ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

You can go anywhere! This has opened the door for so many more paths to take it goes through grass mud gravel water and handles just as good as it does on a smooth paved road the only thing that slows it down is soft sand but soft sand slows everything down best ride ever the comfort is amazing!

I've had it for a few days now and I love it. I rode it on a soccer field for about 30 minutes to get used to it. The ride on grass was a kick in the ass!!!!! Street riding was phenomenal, it gets up and goes to full speed in about 4 seconds, not bad!! Braking was sweet and cool to do!! If you buy it I'm sure you will feel energized after riding it like I did!!! Have and good luck peeps!!! Board #RX102291

This board has changed the way I get around and it truly is all terrain. I have taken it everywhere from snow and ice to pavement to muddy and dirty trails it does it all. I do recommend waterproofing it though.

I started out with a cheaper, smaller board and it was a lot of fun but very hard to ride safely. The ranger is a huge upgrade. Very smooth and stable ride. Good acceleration and braking and deck brace points so you don't fall off. Only challenge I have is trying to do very tight U turns , but that may change with more experience. I don't use it offroad but it handles rough streets and sidewalks extremely well. Even has decent towing capacity uphill. I've pulled a 100lbs wagon behind it no problem.

This board is just amazing. you can use it everywhere and engine is soo powerfull. Brake system is very efficient. You won't have any problem to use it upper the hill.

I bought a Ranger XT1 last summer thinking it would be a good way to help me learn how to snowboard. It turned out to be a WAY more fun that I originally thought. If you are on the fence about which one to get, the Ranger has incredible power and is very comfortable to take on longer rides. I'm still amazed how it powers me up the hills around my house (I'm 190#) without killing the battery. When I was first looking at these I couldn't decide on all-terrain board or a street board. I'm really glad I chose the all terrain Ranger because the larger wheels handles small rocks and bumps so well that I don't have to worry about the road in front of me so much like I did with my old longboard. The springy deck makes it a smooth ride too. And with the warranty it made the decision much easier. The only thing I wish they would fix is the headlight. When you mount it on the front the flex of the board makes the light shine up into the trees instead of onto the road in front of you. So other than the light being useless, this thing rocks. It was expensive but now that I've gotten over the sting, its REALLY a lot of fun.

For many years, if it had at least two wheels or a board, I could ride it. Road bikes, mountain bikes, skis, snowboards, surfboards, motorcycles... and then along came the Onewheel. I could ride it, sure. But I'm a grown man, a bit over 200 lbs. OW is made for kids and would $#!+ the bed on me on the worst possible occasions, with NO warning, NO "pushback," slamming me directly into the pavement. With a massive lump on my shin and a hematoma on my hip from Onewheel, which I sold post-haste, I'm gingerly acclimating myself to this board. Even at low speeds on E mode: IT ROCKS. It gives me 99% of the sensation of OW with 0% of the ridiculous limits and rules. I really dig this board, and my dogs love running along with me. Don't get a Onewheel and regret it like me after suffering serious injury. Just buy this board and be happy riding with a reasonable amount of safety and security along with your stoke, compared to Onewheel. For what it's worth, I'm 220lbs - the Backfire board hauls me along NO problem, and if the motor ever fails, then it just becomes a normal skateboard, no biggie. Onewheel nosedived and tossed me off going from flat to a hill on more than one occasion, resulting in a fairly serious injury that will take at least a few weeks or a month to heal. Seriously, if you're on the fence, listen to a grumpy old man and but this board and not Onewheel, and honestly I can't see a reason to spend 2x as much for an Evolve board either, but that's just me - a dude who is happy with his new board!

Took me awhile to buy this was looking around at E boards. I'm glad I went with this board. My first E board to purchase and definitely a great one. The rides smooth and of course takes some time to get use to cause of the double king trucks, but I love it and dont regret my choice. For a first timer it's a good buy.

I found Backfire on YouTube as I was browsing during the holiday season because I wanted an electric board that could stand the tough conditions of the city. The Ranger X2 is the absolute PERFECT method of transportation for it! I can go as fast as any vehicle, I can put on cruise when I'm going a few miles to Costco, and I don't have to worry if there's harsh conditions because it is built so strong! HIGHLY recommend to people out there who want an electric board that can stand the test of time!

Just received my X2 last night and wow. Its super fast. I think if it went any faster it would be dangerous. I haven't test its range yet. I can tell this board is worth it. I'm in love.

It has way more power than I expected. I haven't this much fun in a long time. When snowboard season is over, I can whip this in the summer and have even more fun! https://youtu.be/YcLdBsa4Axc

I'm getting 11 miles on a full charge, I weigh 215 lbs

Awesome value and ride quality, Could use more power but if you strictly stick to paved roads not a big deal! Range only seems to be about 10-12 miles on S mode so something to be aware of. Board arrived with a bushing being cut into not a big deal replaced with orangatang nipples and she rides even better now. Grip tape is also lifting from the deck but cant complain much at the price point. All in all happy with the purchase just wish she had a little more power, range, and quality control. If this is your first Eskate I say go for it! MAKE SURE TO CHECK TIGHTNESS OF ALL BOLTS AND SCREWS BEFORE YOU HOP ON AND RIDE!

Especially like their ranger X1/X2 boards. Recommended.

Glad I waited for the revision of the x1. I received the x2 a month ago and it exceeds any and all expectations of what an All-terrain E-Board should achieve in terms of mileage and terrain. Living in a bike friendly campus town makes riding this beast of a board more enjoyable and alot safer. This board handles pot holes and road debris like a champ. Couldn't be happier. Definitely a great investment whether your commuting to work or just cruising through life this board pays for itself in more ways than one.

This is my first electric skateboard and I have not ridden a skateboard in years.I just received the board today and wow this board carves and it can handle the pot holes and bumpy roads with no trouble what so ever.The power level is nice and for now I am riding it on the easy mode,the faster mode makes me a little nervous.The brakes work really well so as a beginner you have to be careful.This is a great beginner board and a great board period.

I will start out by saying I am usually a cyclist with a need for speed. Unfortunately, its not very socially acceptable to be ridding a bike wearing nice cloths or a military uniform... or at least I just feel weird if I do. Therefore, I went to researching and found this board. At first I was a little skeptical. Yeah 1200 is quite a bit for a college kid. Bikes, especially electric bikes, can cost that much or more too. The exhilarating acceleration, off-road capabilities and strong speed of 22mph is what has me giving this board a 5/5 This is more than just a board though. Its a form of transportation that has no registration, no oil changes, and few to none regulations. The only aspect of the X2 I am not liking is this strange rattling noise in the front. I tighten all the bolts and still cant figure it out. Oh! And the charge connection for the battery has a screw in feature that doesn't make sense to me. If you tighten it down its super tough to unscrew. Maybe I'm missing something - Please let me know. Thanks again for the awesome board. It truly is my favorite and I look forward to riding in the Wisco Winter. ~Kolt

Highly Recommend

Hi, I liked the Ranger X1 so much that when Backfire announced the X2 I bought it on the 1st day it became available and it hasn't disappointed. The X2 cruises across the lawn, dirt or stone trails almost as well as it does across pavement and typical neighborhood hills are no problem as well. After owning both the X1 and X2 I really don't know why anyone would ride a standard street-only board. Why limit yourself to the street when you can ride the street, sidewalk, hop the curb and cut across the lawn, head down the gravel walking path through the forest, go literally offroad. Why buy the Ranger X1 or X2 over all of the other brands out there you ask?? Well for one major reason...no fricken belt to deal with, no noise, no belt slipping off, belt maintenance, replacement of belts AND NO NOISE, did I say that already?!!!! Oh ya and the quality is top notch...this is no cheap and flimsy no-name board it is built right and the remote is sophisticated with LED battery meters for the remote and board, trip mileage and on-going odometer and it just operates well and feels solid and good in your hand. And ya, there's the super expensive Bajaboard with its fancy suspension and power but you know what? ...you need to be an auto mechanic in order to maintain it...literally the wheel alignment can go out like it would in a car, the tires can go flat, the belts will slip and wear, UGH!!!! Ok here's my wish list for Backfire...please add a swappable battery and/or a second battery compartment for extended range...yes, 18 miles is awesome but I want 30 miles!!!!! My one and only con...the X2 is awesome but frankly the benefit over the X1 is so nuanced that I really can't tell the difference...they're both awesome and now I have two Rangers:):):):)

Works very well in the city. I live in Miami, the streets and side walks are really bad sometimes. Originally I started off with a standard electric skateboard and it forced me to have to use the roads because the sidewalk was too dangerous. With this thing, I feel safe no matter where I go. Went from my place to South Beach and back, a total of 16 miles on a single charge. When you first get the board, tighten everything. For some reason nearly every bolt that had to do with the wheels was loose. The trunks, tighten them to eliminate wobble at high speed. My only complaint with this board is that its massive and its very heavy. After lugging this board up stairs, trains and other things, you will be guaranteed a work out and bigger muscles over time.

Got my board 1 day after my order, maybe due to I am in California , near their warehouse. Good board, can not complain for the price with some extra bushings in the package!！Ready for some carving....

I had a shitty electric skateboard (liftboard rebranded) and I wanted a beast that can handle rough roads and some lower sidewalks. The board is fantastic! I love it and I want to ride it everywhere, strolling on the seaside in my vacation was a blast. Enough of my kissing-ass, here are some pros and cons: Pros: Very durable board, nice flex and resilient to hits, some screws get loose but my abuse on it through rough terrain is a good excuse, manual says to keep nuts tight so do a check every now and then. Hub motors are powerful, don't expect drifts but you will fall if you hit full throttle and you're not ready for it. The flashlight in the front is just right, I always use it on low setting. The remote(oled) fits in my hand like a glove, even if they left the useless button "boost" that does nothing on the ranger. For my 80kg it does 27 maybe 30, I car too much for the battery to drain it until it dies, so maybe it does those 35km promised in specs, maybe there were hills in my range test journeys. Cons: No lights on the back, improvised a red led cob with 18650batt, does the job, would love to see they add something in the box with the front flashlight. Easy or Eco mode also breaks "easy" or "eco", don't know how they it works electronically but I would like to hard break even if I'm doing 24km/h. Four bars battery level on the remote, percentage would have been so much better, with 0 lines I managed another 5-7km, not that accurate I'd say. Manual came for a another board, there was no documentation about the ranger. If anyone from backfire is reading this review please add a Bluetooth or some module to this board, any form of connectivity with a phone(or via cable?), battery voltage and cells balance would be useful info to have.Yes I know the battery balances them automatically but at some point there will be a bad cell or some differences between them, in any eventuality it would help with any diagnosing of issues with the board battery.

The Backfire Ranger X1 has raised the bar for me for electric skateboards. The build quality of the board, remote and even the light is solid and well done. Other brand boards have flimsy remotes that feel like cheap plastic in your hand, offer little in terms of information and have uneven throttle/power output but the Backfire Ranger X1's remote includes both the board and remote battery levels as digital bars on an LCD screen with trip odometer, on-going trip odometer with smooth throttle response and well placed reverse, speed level, boost and on/off buttons. The board itself is IDEAL for urban/suburban all-terrain riding...take the road or the sidewalk, cut across the park lawn or down the stone bike path, hop a curb or even cruise over potholes and railroad tracks (street or sidewalk crossing). It goes up grades no problem and while I haven't tested it's full range, I've gone 12 miles with maybe a quarter still left on the battery meter AND very little drop in torque or top speed. And it looks and feels SOLID and well made...the airless tires are solid and you don't have to worry about a leak or flat and because there's no belts nor gears it is as silent as the wind (literally) and no need to worry about belt or gear maintenance or breakdown! I don't think I can go back to a normal street-only board after this, having the flexibility to cruise down the sidewalk or street shoulder and over railroad tracks with ease separates this board from the standard skateboard wheel board. I'm a snowboarder who loves carving back and forth, dodging obstacles and hopping bumps and the Backfire Ranger X1 rides very similar and provides off the mountain carving in the off-season. Also it is well priced compared to other all terrain boards. If I were to caution anyone on anything it would be, this board does not have shocks, a suspension system nor soft fat tires so it can be a little jarring for longer rough terrain cruising and it does take a few hours to fully charge...I really wish they offered a faster charger and/or a swapable battery so you always had one ready to go in the hopper;) ...LOVE THIS BOARD!

Owner of this board for about 6 weeks now (With the new lighter front wheels and tires). Me, having a snowboard background. Totally in love, to be able to do what I love the most... BOARDING! live the Netherlands, so NO mountains at all. Usually it's only possible for me to seek for the mountains for one week a year. Now i'm able to ride for about 1 hour, almost every day. Pro's: Build Quality, Flexibility, Maneuverability, Remote. No Import fee and taxes! Con's: Charging time, Not fully waterproof. Overall I'm very satisfied! If your a snowboarder for away from the mountains.. Then I totally recommend it. The price/quality ratio is outstanding. I don't think there is any other board available with the same specs at the moment. Well done #BACKFIRE

Jason from backfire told me this would be a freeing experience he was right only wish it went farther

After having referred 5 known purchases Its great to see that I get the old style remote as everyone has received the "new'er" remote with LED screen. I contacted customer service a few times and ended up buying four new tires and two lights through backfire's e-bay site. two of the tires are not even round. Little bit lame when friends of mine order the two weeks after me and get a remote that I would need to pay 80$ for the sale price. If you want to lessen the load by almost 5 lbs get the trampa wheels for front makes a world of difference. Updates: Backfire does care about customers now. Jerry followed up on my review and fixed things for me. Updating the review. Good customer service!!!

This board is the best for turning and off road. It is very stable on the road. I cant say enough about this board. The top speed is good for cruising, and has plenty of power to get up hills. This board is as advertised!

Loving the range on this board, even in the cold. Plenty of power to make it up hills and keep on going. The waterproofing is mind easing too.. can go out and ride in any weather.

I ride Ranger X1 today and so surprise in its powerful hill climbing ability. The power output is so smooth during hill climbing. Also the deck is so flexible, I feel very comfortable when riding on rugged road and different terrain. Love it so much and got lots of fun. Well done Backfire team.