Daniel T.
First electric board for me. Completely satisfied for an entry level board. Quite smooth and quite fast! Might have to upgrade one day to an expert version.
rocky p.
Have had my galaxy for about 10 months now. I have put over 200 miles on it and live in a city at over 9000ft above sea level, yet this board has had no issues. I love this board and even put head lights and tail lights on it. Who needs a car when you have this bad boy
Tony C.
I’ve had my board a week it came in 7 days well packed brand new squeaky clean I’ve road the board 5 out of 7 days due to rain but so far so good! Atleast 20miles!
Amy H.
The board is amazing flexible and a good size last a long time but the remote dies a lot faster then the board it is really annoying but other then that I love it
Steven A.
Very good board for a inexperienced rider like myself super simple to use
Ryan D.
Great board and fast shipping!
Elizabeth T.
Excellent, HIGH quality product. Very happy with it.
Tia N.
Best thing I’ve gotten for myself in a while! I love it! I get where I need to go faster it’s light and easy to carry. Charges in a decent amount of time as well. Going up hill is a breeze now no pushing necessary! My brother has a earlier model and was in envy of it!
Thanks BackfireBoards
De Andre T.
If I had this when I was a kid, I’d be dead. I’ve explored so much on this thing already. I can’t believe these things exist. I love this board so much!
myles h.
Excellent board so far. Extremely fast but also controllable for beginners.
Trucks where pretty loose for high speeds so tightened them up for more stability.
The brakes are incredible and super nice for slowing down on big hills.
Looks cool too
Jacqulyn H.
I’ve never been on a board ever, okay when I was young. I was hesitant on buying this because 30 is coming up and I didn’t think I’d have the dexterity. This is so cool! I ride around the neighborhood after work, I can sit on it and scoot down the street. I love this cool a** board.
Elree B.
The backfire G2 galaxy is a great board and fun to ride. Keep building great skateboard
Benjamin C.
I'm from Chile and I had to do a lot of things to bring the board here, but I'm not regretting of anything. The board is awesome. Have very powerful motors. Don't be fooled by it's 400W by motor, it feels like more than that. The deck flexibility and the big wheels brings a very confort ride. The trucks are very responsive, the same for the ESC ! The Galaxy grip is very beautiful, more in person that in photos, and it include a black grip if you wanna change it. The buying experience was very good also. They answered every question that I had with in a very good way.
I'd love to see more Backfire boards in Chile. Here we only have evolve boards that are too expensive for the majority of the chilean people and that's unfair.
David S.
Absolutely love the New Backfire Galaxy ,Im so happy with it its everything I thought and more!!! Concrete surfing is awesome Ya'll !!!These guys are Legit!!! Im buying the all terrain next once I get better. WWW.Davidsellscolorado.com if there is anything in the world I can do for you!
Nicholas C.
Okay so I got the g2 galaxy and it was amazing for the first three days until it just started disconnecting anytime I'd step on the board even at full charge, I'm hoping to get ahold of backfire since it's only 5 days into the 180 warranty but nobody has reached out to me. So if the board fully worked I'd give it 5 stars
Michael A.
After much research and over 15 years since I’ve been on a skateboard, I decided to pull the trigger into the world of electric long boarding.
I was definitely skeptical of the reviews, so I scrawled through the forums and found people’s experiences with the G2 galaxy were overwhelmingly positive. After receiving mine in the mail, and having essentially 0 experience with a board I was able to put over 20 miles on the board in 3 days.
WOW! For an entry level board, you really can’t beat the quality for the price. The amount of control I have with this board is insane. It has made the world of skating accessible to an old man like me!
I have already learned enough that this board, like I said- is PERFECT for entry level into the world of e-skating. That being said, I have learned enough already to know that eventually I will want to upgrade!
Alex W.
I’ve had this for 3 days maybe and already rode 30 miles. Love this thing and will continue to use it to commute places or explore new areas. Love it!
Robert R.
Yea I bought mines,I haven't gotten off it yet, I barely can go to sleep I'm so excited to hit the streets in the morning with it. Definitely a great purchase and investment!
Oscar C.
Got my board in 5 business days. Everything works flawless. It came with everything advertised with 1 exception. Turbo mode may increase acceleration but definitely does not increase speed. With the board upside down the remote will spin the motors to a maximum of 23mph. That being said 23mph is an absolute blast on a skateboard! This is the coolest purchase ive ever made lol
DO IT!!!
Ryan M.
Best budget board I’ve rode. Super fun way to get to work on the warm days
Keith N.
Started long boarding
Got old, got the G2
Just got my son the G2 Galaxy
My daughter will have one next I’m sure.
At 48, I really enjoy the ride around the neighborhood and around the beach shoppes.
Highly recommend either as long as they are Backfire.
Jordan B.
Sweet board , great for beginners and sturdy
Frank G.
Love the backfire boards a lot!
Lori Oliver
I can't comment too much on the board yet because I just got it in yesterday, but I can make a few statements on it: This is my first electric skateboard, and my first board since I was in my teens so needless to say I'm a little rusty. When you first try it out the €˜take off' and stop is a little rough, but I feel like it's something I'll easily get adjusted to. The ride is very smooth, and quiet. I didn't test my limits with speed, but it was a very comfortable ride. I had to loosen the trucks a little but other than that it was ready to ride out of the box. Also the weight limit on this thing is insane! I ride it very easily (I weight about 180pounds) and even my dad who is around 280 was able to ride it. Everyone that has seen it has complimented on how good it looks, and those who have rode on it loved it as well. It came with all the tools you could possibly need, stickers, and even a grip tape.
Now that I've talked a little about the board I want to talk about why I really wanted to write a review: backfire has the best customer service I have ever gotten from a company, much less one that is online. I emailed them a few times with mailing issues (all on my part) and they replied within a few hours. They were fast, courteous, and extremely helpful. Seriously I can't say enough good things about the customer service.
So if you're on the fence like I was do yourself a favor and order this board! We spent hours on it and I can't wait to ride it again!
Tom Cruz
Ordered as a Christmas gift for the special someone. The board is BEAUTIFUL, stable, fast, and has really good build quality! The unique grip tape catches so many eyes and we've had a lot of people ask about it. A minor downside is the remote's relatively short battery life compared to the board, so a powerbank is a must. Another minor downside that's very specific to my case is the expensive shipping to Hawaii (discount on my next purchase pls? :D). Regardless, I highly recommend it 100%.
We ride it alternately but really considering getting another electric skateboard as I can't catch up with this thing with my regular cruiser LOL. Choosing between Backfire G3 and Exway Flex..
Thank you Backfire for the great and fun board!
Bernard Leslie
This is my very first e-skate and I love it! It has a nice smooth takeoff and a comfortable top speed, I like the remote design.
Pros: smooth take-off
Comfortable feel
Good for beginners
Easy to use
Cons: brakes in eco mode could be a bit stronger
The stock bushings could be a little softer
Overall I think this board is a great buy and very worth it for the price. If this is your first board I think you should get it
Perry Walker
People come to me to buy one around here. The board is amazing for its price. At entry level this is the best board. I recommend to people every single day. I order for them or I help them order one. ALWAYS purchase protection insurance when purchasing!!! I did not receive my 1st galaxy, as it was €œlost in shipping€ no parties took responsibility, so I payed about $1100 for my galaxy I ride now (2nd order). All because I didn't buy the protection insurance on my first time ordering. All the buyers that has come threw me for help are in love with there galaxy.
Edgar Perez Pacheco
Highly recommended, I also bought the ranger x2 which comes in next month :( so flipping fast, extremely dangerous so please wear knee/elbow pads, wrist protection and a helmet!!!!
Alvaro Medina
I like this board it has a nice griptape and design. Compared to other boards it provides one of the best value for price. In addition good customer service and fast Us shipping. Only thing if you are beginning skateboarding I did take it slow to prevent injury. Since it is new kind of learning experience. That is fun
Mike Boles
This board is amazing. I am 43 years old and used to be an avid skateboarder and snowboarder. That was 20 years ago. Well before marriages and FIVE kids. I saw this board and what it could do and knew I needed this in my life.
Obviously after a couple of decades of not riding I was a bit nervous at first getting on the board. I bought a new helmet and wrist guards for protection as I've wised up a little over time. Mannnnnn this thing is awesome! From the very moment I started moving this board felt so comfortable. The remote feels really good in my hand even with wearing wrist guard. The finger wheel used for speed and braking has a perfect springy feel to it making it very easy to "learn" it's feel and be in total control. I really like that it has a lanyard too. Only drawback for me is is that I like to look at the stats on the screen and my old ass can't see the tiny numbers without getting out my glasses.
The board feels amazing. This is my first electric board so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I really can't imagine anything feeling nicer. I've put about 350 miles on the board since getting it 6 weeks ago. It has been perfect for every mile. The trucks have loosened or softened up slightly which I love. My feet feel so comfortable on it. I get on the concrete trails and carve like I'm on my snowboard for miles. It feels so nice.
The manufacturer specs are HIGHLY UNDERRATED! I know the specs are for a 165lb person-I weigh 140lbs. On one full charge I can go 24 miles and have one bar left. And that whole time I am in sport mode doing an average of 20mph! I haven't even used the economy mode once. But I haven't touched the turbo yet either. I'm a bit scared of what turbo can do. Again, I'm old af. I have reached 27-30mph easily while in sport mode. Good enough for me for sure.
Overall this board is great and the price is right. Best decision I've made in a long time. If you've been thinking of buying one of these, DO IT!!
Stephen Jordan
Excellent timimg on delivery i was never left wondering. Board is awesome good speed and control iv owned other brands this is the first i could take out of the box and ride. Good range, speed and control. Comfort is most important to me and it glides over sidewalk cracks and rough terrain. Plus deck is shaped nicely not too wonky like some perfect amount of flex. Now im backfire fan for life and upgrading will be from them
Moises Reyes
For being my first board I think is a really good electric board and fun, the range too and speed good as well. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Bobby Hinson
Can backfire please offer this damn grip tape for sale for the g3 already or just restock so I can buy it for the g2 and ill make it work for my g3. I just want this galaxy tape. Im about to buy a whole new board just so I can have this grip tape.
Thanks love yer boards more than anything
Kaden Kindred
Customer service has been top notch. My board arrived surprisingly quickly via free UPS ground shipping. (Somehow it only took 2 days to get half way across the country!) I just recently recieved it, so I cannot fully judge it's longevity. I am loving it so far, though. I am a fan of the galaxy grip tape, and overall has a polished sleek look. Extremely smooth and stable underfoot. I am a down hill longboarder at heart, so I jumped on and felt right at home on this e-skate. Powerful enough to haul my fat a** up quite a steep grade. I spend most of my time in sport mode, but I do like having turbo for powering up steep inclines or when you are in need of an adreniline rush. I use eco mode to extend my range. Components seem robust and of quality. Easy to build and modify. I appreciate the included extras. I enjoy having 2 sets of wheels. They are quick and easy to swap out, both are good for different kinds of riding. Light is bright. The only minor gripe I have with the light is where it connects to mount is plastic. I accidentally kicked mine and now it is kind of loose. (Nothing a little silicone glue wouldn't fix, but just food for thought.) That is really the only thing I can nit pick about it so far. At the price point it really is hard to beat. I did a ton of research before pulled the trigger on the G2S. I can honestly and unbiasedly say I am pleased with my purchace. Would definitely reccomend.
Zachary Miller
I bought a G2T in December and I've already put about 300 miles on it. I couldnt be happier with the ride and the build quality. When I had a minor issue with a bearing, Backfire Tech Support happily provided me all the info I needed and I was back on the road in no time. I live and work in the city and use my G2T as my daily driver and it's been awesome.
Diogo Jesus
Cause I have a G2t and its awsome
Wyatt packer
Personally i've been through many electric longboards and this one is the best for this price range, the board is slick and smooth through bumps with the 93mm wheels and with the option of switching to 83mm wheels. The controller is one of my favorite designs have a finger hole and decently sized. Backfire also doesn't lie about their specs, i've tested range, speed, and durability and they all reach my standards and theirs. This board is the perfect transportation method. Backfire never fails to impress and I can't wait to see what they have next
Victor Larios
HERE IS THE PROS; good board overall, the larger wheels are the best finishing touch that make it feel like a more expensive board. good responsiveness, sport mode is what i use 100% of the time. the controls are not too aggressive, which can make this board great for beginers. the 96mm urethane holds up VERY well. ive rode rough rodes with no damage at all. im able to carve easily one motor squeeks a little but the problam can be fixed with a little dielectric grease between the motor and the urethane. the board has enough flex for a comfortable ride but stiff enough for stability. im 200lbs and i get about 12-13 miles if i ride only in sport. good range
HERE IS THE CONS: the smaller wheels make for a rough ride as opposed to the the 96mm. i will probably only use the smaller wheels temporarily if my larger wheels wear. the remote battery does not last near as long as it should and does not accurately read the boards battery life. the breaks in eco mode are VERY weak, which can be dangerous. it is not as aggressive as i would like but that is just personal prefferenc. you can get speed wobble more easily with the larger wheels but that is due to height from the ground.
i am currantly riding the Wowgo 3 and the backfire G2T and they seem neck and neck so far after about 50 miles on each board. only time will tell. The G2T is a great board so far
Kyle Anderson
This board is simply outstanding! This is the second electric skateboard that I have owned and was recommended this board by my older brother that has the GT2 2018 edition. Comparing it to my old board the range is better, the speed is faster, and the overall feel is much better. I'm also really impressed with the remote which has a comfortable feel but also displays everything you could ever wish for to know. The remote displays things such as your current speed, your distance traveled, your remote and board battery, and the overall board life time mileage which is a cool touch. The other thing that really sets this board apart from others is the design of the wheels which I can't stress enough is really critical for an electric skateboard that travels at high speeds and long distances unlike a normal non-electric longboard. Specifically they reinforce the inner lining of the wheels with metal instead of them being 100% plastic like most wheels. My old board I went through a good amount of wheels which seemed like a huge waste of money. Overall I am really impressed with Backfire as an electric skateboard manufacture and hope that they keep up with this high bar that they have set for themselves with all of their future products!
Andrea G
I received my g2t 1 week ago from today and I already have 216 km on the speedometer,
Denis Belyaev
Ride every day in the city, it is difficult only on the cobblestones. It is convenient to get to work, but the quality of the roads is not happy. Ordered in Kursk (Russia). It came in 2 weeks. I want more power reserve, 25 km is not enough.
Parth Patel
I chose this board because I was looking for something with a good range, speed, and price. The few times I have ridden the board so far I have been able to go about 24km which is accurate to their marketing. I have hit 40 kph on the turbo mode which is above the marketed 38kph(Results probably vary depending on rider weight). The acceleration is very smooth and the stiffer deck feels really comfortable at higher speeds. I got a glass shard embedded into one of the PU sleeves so I wanted to replace the wheels before I rode it again. I emailed their customer support and they were happy to send me new wheels so long as I paid the shipping fees. Overall, I am very happy with the product I have purchased as it meets all the marketed specs and their customer support is very helpful and quick to reply.
Nik Dabdoub
The shipping took forever and then you need a signature so it took forever. But i had to order it from China because the other was out of stock.
James Kim
My Boosted Board Mini X broke so I bought the Backfire G2T as a replacement. I've had the G2T for almost a week now and it has by far exceeded my expectations. The hub motors are super quiet and powerful, operating the device is smooth, and the range is amazing for a $600 board. There's nothing more I can ask more of given its price and the competition among other boards in the market.
Jarett Ewing
I bought a G2T and it stopped working a month in (it was my fault). I got in touch with the tech support and they replied quickly and sent me all new replacement parts. I would highly recommend Backfire skateboards :) !
DaCoTaH MoRgAn
The G2T is a fantastic board. Since this is my first board, I don't have anything to compare it too, but I got 15 miles on the battery and it only took 2.5 hours to charge. Great acceleration and brakes. All together, I think that this is the best board in its price range and even better than some higher priced boards.
Alfonso
This is my preferit elettric longboard on this site, i love backfire products, plese keep it up. greetings: a buyer of yours.
P.S. i buy your products from my house in italy and i get video every week on yours products. many compliments for the good work you do (this isn't my e-mail with which I make purchases)
Antonio Lyons
Had my G2 since it came out, great board. If theirs anything wrong backfire will send out replacement parts after a picture is sent to them. The only issues I have are the screws on the hub motors rims to upgrade to the bigger wheels were stripped even the I have never touched them. I would really like to see improve to on things like the screws, swappable battery. But I can't complain too much because it's a budget board. Their customer service is okay, and the board hasn't died on me yet! I love this thing! Can't wait to see the G3!!
Danil Mamiashev
The board preforms well, very well especially for its price range I loved the experience but only after 1 day and 28 km it broke on me. I didn't crash, i rode it safely. Now the board just shuts down every 30 seconds and says low voltage when i just have charged it. Sometimes it doesn't even turn on and it left me stranded in between my house and university. Im so disappointed. I have done a lot of research and maybe i just got a bad board because most other people don't have this problem. I will change my review if my board ever gets fixed. - The board is fixed after contact the support. Thanks for the customer service.
Ryan Freeland
After A LOT of looking around, researching and number crunching I decided to give this board a try. This being my first board I wasn't really sure what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised upon opening right up to my first ride. I swapped out to the 96mm wheels right away so as of now I cannot comment on the smaller ones. After riding a couple weeks every day I can get out I will say I love it! This thing is so much fun! It's got a good stable feeling, quick response and nice speed. I will say the brakes in eco mode are not good. According to a tracking app I've been using I am getting around 10-11 miles per charge, I am about 5'10" 175#'s, I have hit 24mph. Although I have tried the "turbo mode" a few times I usually stick with sport and sometimes eco when I am trying to get some cruising distance. So first impressions... I love it. Thinking about that Ranger now or something similar so I can go off road!
Kaden
I've owned this board for about a year now I am fourteen and it's the most fun thing ever. I go camping a lot and everyone will ask me to ride it. It never has broke on me it's smooth quite and sleek. Really recommend.
Didier Demange
After having looked at different options, I have settled with the G2T from backfire. I am so happy with my choice! First it came relatively fast (2 weeks or so). The packaging is well made and one the board is out, you can ride it straight. It is my first electric board and I am not an experienced rider, the BF G2T is easy and feels really safe. I am in love with it and use it to commute. Great choice, great board and awesome sensations!
Jacob Busch
Cannot recommend this enough!,great presentation, great board, great price, cant get enough of it, Simply amazing! :)
Jonathan Hernandez
Straight out of the box I've been really impressed with this board. I've put almost 20 miles in within 2 rides and have had a blast!!! Anxious to try the larger wheels on my next ride. Side note: I'm a heavier rider (97kg) and my first trip I did 10 miles with average speed of 15mph. At the end of the 10 mile trip I had just hit the last bar for battery on the board and only used one bar of battery on the remote! I will give an update when I hit 100 miles on the board.
Andrew Cardinal
I had been looking at various boards for months, but finally settled on the g2t. It's my first electric skateboard and I love it! The shipping was really fast coming from China. The board performs great! I have not had any issues so far. I would definitely recommend backfire to anyone looking for a great board.
Eric Hard
Everything about this board from unboxing to quietly riding is completely pleasing. This is a fantastic product. I weigh 250 lbs and still it carries me a good distance while flooring it in sport mode. 10 miles before the remote vibrated for a low battery. And the remote is awesome, no jolting starts when eased on the accelerator
jordan
Goy my board three days after i ordered it and it rides great i did have to put new bearings in but that is my preference i just like juju bearing but the standart beatings where really good the board feels good not to mutch flex in the deck loved it ride it every day ....
Josh Sudduth
Love it! Climbs up hills like no other, I just got it and I'm loving everything about it so far. Crawls over anything in you way you think will stop you and drives real smooth. I love the way the backend "swings" out like a surfboard. It's May 3rd now, I'll give a future update in a few months.
Jordan Gallen
I absolute love the G2T. It's unbelievably fast and even in eco mode, I felt like I was going pretty fast. It's also very quiet, which is super nice. The flashlight is very bright and has 3 modes. It powers up hills like nothing. I live in Boston with hills everywhere and it was amazing going up steep hills with no issues. The deck is super nice and is very grippy. The backfire logo is so sick. I am so glad I made this purchase. You won't regret it.
anthony valentino
Rides super smooth. I put on 96mm wheels plows through cracks and rocks like nothing. Really smooth braking. Overall impressed by proformance of this board, definitely recommend!
Nate Cloward
This board is awesome! Highly recommended and the g2t motors are great! The Breaks are Saucy and the board is smooth. It is a perfect way to get around Utah.
John E
Im a big boy 230 pounds and this board is a beast it pushies my big ass around like nothing cant even i.agine if i like 180 pounds this board would shread so glad i bought this beast
Justin Friede
The board arrived on time and well packaged. I live in an area with a lot of hills and this board handles them well. Plenty of power to get you up and the brakes are great for coming down. Smooth ride, well constructed. Overall, I am incredibly pleased with this board and would recommend it to anyone looking for an electric longboard at a great value.
Alexander Arnold
It's the perfect board for anyone that looks for something that's fast with great carving capabilities and last forever.
Customer service is outstanding!
Thank you for making an awesome product
Jacob
This board is smooth and fun, i weigh around 185 and this board goes a little over 20 mph with me on it, breaking is smooth and works well, very happy with this board and it is the best bang for buck as i researched tons if other biards, you will not be disappointed, i even push my friend on a manual board and we still go close to 20! I give it an 9/10 so far
Levi Skinner
I was about to spend a lot more on another board but I am so glad I didn't cause this board saved me money and is just crazy awesome! I have had a few electric boards in the past but this is a new breed folks... get em while they're HAWT
Michael Murray
What up folks. This board is an absolute BEAST! I highly recommend this board. I live in Southern California. I ordered this board on 2/18 and received it today. 5 days is all it took! WOW! I financed it through Affirm and don't have to pay a dime for 30 days. So awesome. I also recommend Affirm. They give you options to pay. This board has excellent torque, braking, remote, wheels, trucks and improved dual 350w hub motors. The deck is solid and fairly stiff. Perfect if you ask me. You get an extra pair of wheels too which was another big seller for me. I looked into the WowGo, Ownboard, Skatebolt, Liftboard and Meepo and always came back to the Backfire. Affirm option helped me pull the trigger and buy this. Thanks Affirm!! Everything was perfectly packaged and worked right out of the box with no issues.
Winston Yue
Competitor boards at the same price level cannot compete with the G2T. I have ridden both this and the Meepo NLS and V2, I can confidently say that this board is the best out of them when it comes to quality, riding experience, and durability. Very good board recommend 100%.
Barry Sippin
Thank you guys for the discount and the tee shirt ill def wear it when i get it and put it in one of our vlogs. Your sales team and customer service is awsome.
Thanks Again,
Barry Sippin
#MIAMI SK8 TEAM
Todd Wooten
I've had several ESK8 boards. The Acton Blink Qu4tro, The Acton Blink S2, The Boosted V2, and the Inboard M1. Out of ALL the boards I've owned, The Backfire G2T is by far my favorite. It is the cheapest priced board out of all the others, but that has really nothing to do with why I like it so much. This board is very stable at high speeds, it carves nicely, the range is great (12 miles on pro mode over normal terrain 185lb rider) The remote is great, it's comfortable in your hand, rubberized grip, with a lanyard. When you take off from a complete stop it doesn't jerk you around. My Qu4tro is HORRIBLE in that respect. There is no range on the remote, and it has to much torque so it literally throws you off the board when you take off. My S2 was very unstable at higher speeds, and had a range of only 5.9 miles on pro mode. I sent it back to Acton. The Boosted has similar range to the S2, maybe 5 miles on a charge and when it dies you're carrying that board. That leaves me with the Inboard M1. I had a hub motor fail after only 18 miles. It took a month to get a replacement board sent to me. It was a horrible board. If you're coming in hot, and brake hard to come to a complete stop it will actually go into reverse mode right before it stops and will throw you. Plus, I noticed with it, when you're carving you have to be careful going over painted lines in the road because it gets squirrly . I just felt that I should include other boards I've owned to maybe make a comparison. I also want to point out that I will never purchase another ESK8 Board from companies that don't have replacement parts readily available on their websites. Acton, and Inboard, this means you. Yes Boosted offers some parts, but they don't have their motors available. But even if they did, 5 mile range just doesn't work for me. Going back to the Backfire G2T, I love this board, it comes with a headlight, an extra set of wheels, and unlike the G2S the spare set of wheels come with bearings already installed making swapping wheels a breeze. Replacement and upgraded parts to their skateboards are readily available on their site. The Price.... I said that that wasn't the reason I loved the board, and that's true. But WOW, it's a really great price for everything you get. I can get 3 of these for the price of one Qu4tro. That's ridiculous. Paying more doesn't mean getting more, and Backfire is the prime example of that.
Paul O'Hair
It's performing great through patches of snow and ice so far and it's been nice to not have to worry when it goes through the occasional deep puddle. Overall I'm very happy with it so far, but i'm curious to see how it'll hold up long term.
Lincoln Celentano
Bought this as my first electric skateboard after riding around on a longboard for a while. Before it arrived I was concerned its hill climbing capability considering I weigh 205lbs. However my fears were unfounded this thing still chugs those hills. Really the most fun I've had in a long time. Excellent job done by Backfire Boards you guys have scored yourself a repeat customer.
Kevin Shaw
I bought 2 of the Galaxy boards and am in love with them. But today my Ranger X1 arrived... Wow, what an upgrade! So smooth and much more powerful. Downside is the increased weight, but I think the range and power payoffs will be worth it. Best deal around.
Kevin
I bought 2 of the Galaxy boards and am in love with them. But today my Ranger X1 arrived... Wow, what an upgrade! So smooth and much more powerful. Downside is the increased weight, but I think the range and power payoffs will be worth it. Best deal around.
Zachary Neace
This board rides so smooth and has the best longboard like feeling out of a ton of electric skateboards I have ridden. If you are in the market for a budget board definitely consider picking this up, I highly recommend it.
Kim Franks
I got my son a Backfire Board for his birthday last year. He has had a blast riding around his college campus. The board is fast and fun and looks great. More than the board is the excellent customer service from Backfire Boards, specifically Jerry Tong. My son had a few trials with the board after he arrived back to school this year and Jerry was more than helpful in resolving the issue. He was always very responsive to questions and trouble shooting to get the board back on track. He even took time out after hours to contact my son at school to help him! In the words of a 20 year old college student, Jerry was " awesome and super helpful"! My son is more than excited to get back on his board.
If you want a fun, unique, quality board, my son highly recommends it but more importantly, in this day and age where customer service is often lacking, Backfire Boards will leave you feeling like a valued customer! We can't thank you enough!!
Andrew HUntt
1st of all the customer service is 5 stars. That was big deal for me looking for an electric longboard. 2nd the quality and presintation you get for your dollar you will not find anywhere else. True story- My 1st ride I went with a buddy that had a boosted. We both started with a full battery, by the time his died I still had 1 full light a blinking light. Almost half!! No reason to pay $1700+ !!!
Brian Bae
Surprisingly light compared to other boards on the market and the brake is WAY smoother than the G2 thanks to the Hobbywing ESC. Wish it had more torque, but can't complain since the acceleration is very smooth and the board goes decently fast (again, thanks to the Hobbywing ESC). Combine the lightness and smoothness of the board with 30Q 6Ah battery and Backfire G2S runs like a dream. If you're thinking about buying this board, definitely go for 30Q 6Ah battery.
Jonathan Hall
I own a few boards including an evolve bamboo gt, riptide r1,koowheel and onewheel but I always end up taking my Backfire Galaxy. It is my old faithful. Never breaks down, never disconnects and is just always reliable. It has saved me a lot of money on transportation I would have spent on ubers and trains.
Jonathan Solomon
I've experienced lots of electric skateboard and this one is favorite one its Fun, Fast and and Powerful you can tell It's unique. The only downside of this board is them using a Generic part like Remote control same as other brands I wished they had enovated and made a different remote controler. Other than that this is one amazing board flex is great when I think of backfire I think of a quality product. Definitely a Steal.
P.S I can hit 25mph
Scott
This is my first electric skateboard but I skated for a long time on a Gordon Smith fiber flex. The deck flexs so impressively it allows you to power down a flat section just by pumping and releasing the board's flex ...phenomenal !!!! That's just the deck! Replaceable wheels, modular components...I upgraded from the g2 to the g2s for $80. Not having to by a €œnew€ board to get the latest version!!!! OUTSTANDING! Now after a 30 year hiatus I'm back with a vengeance. Now I'm waiting for my 60 year birthday present to myself...the Ranger X1. And, the customer SERVICE is awesome. Trifecta in my opinion.
Chris Iaquinta
About a year ago I rode a Backfire Galaxy board that a friend of mine had. Since then I hadn't stopped thinking about purchasing one. I moved to San Diego and now I'm all over the place. The galaxy design is very unique and hides most dirt on the top of the board. It's sturdy yet has great handles. The 96mm wheels make the ride faster and smoother. I couldn't be happier with this board! Looking forward to many SoCal adventures. Stoked!
Pieter Holthausen
I can't comment too much on the board yet because I just got it in yesterday, but I can make a few statements on it: This is my first electric skateboard, and my first board since I was in my teens so needless to say Iâ'm a little rusty. When you first try it out the ‘take offâ' and stop is a little rough, but I feel like itâ's something Iâ'll easily get adjusted to. The ride is very smooth, and quiet. I didnâ't test my limits with speed, but it was a very comfortable ride. I had to loosen the trucks a little but other than that it was ready to ride out of the box. Also the weight limit on this thing is insane! I ride it very easily (I weight about 180pounds) and even my dad who is around 280 was able to ride it. Everyone that has seen it has complimented on how good it looks, and those who have rode on it loved it as well. It came with all the tools you could possibly need, stickers, and even a grip tape.
Now that I've talked a little about the board I want to talk about why I really wanted to write a review: backfire has the best customer service I have ever gotten from a company, much less one that is online. I emailed them a few times with mailing issues (all on my part) and they replied within a few hours. They were fast, courteous, and extremely helpful. Seriously I canâ't say enough good things about the customer service.
So if youâ're on the fence like I was do yourself a favor and order this board! We spent hours on it and I canâ't wait to ride it again!
cryptosystemtrader
I'm enjoying my G2S over here in Spain :-)
Justin
Absolutely love the board.
Matt Kennedy
I ordered a board (the backfire g2) from them around May and it was amazing. So good that my friend had me order another one for him. I had a small problem with mine and the support team was absolutely the best customer service representative I've ever delt with. They took my board back and fixed it for free under warranty. Best company and a amazing board for the price.
Ryan Wassmann
Had board for about a month now. Really good board and a great price. Also great customer service and first reply
Ryan Luke
Awesome e-board for a great price. I researched competing brands/models for nearly a year before I came across Backfire. I am impressed by the quality and the customer service. I had to get in touch with them for a couple reasons and they were helpful and responded in a reasonable time. Happy all around. Thanks Backfire!
Josh Kovacs
I have had this board for about 2 weeks now. Shipping was fast, only took about 5 days for it to get to Pennsylvania. The quality is great, super fast and the brakes work really well. I use it around campus and haven't been late to any classes haha. I did a lot of research before buying the backfire. It's the best electric long board for the price. I was even surprised the it out preforms the Inboard M1 in every way except the swappable battery.
Highly Recommend
juanislas
I also have a G2 from that indiegogo campaign and being riding it for 7-8 months almost daily in Barcelona.
I was lucky because i haven't got any issue rather than the charging port breaking the cables. They sent me a new one and now ut works fine. I've read several problems on the backfire G2, but there is also a lot of 'lucky' users that got a good one. And as you said, when it works, it is an amazing board for the price.
After this intense riding months, i can notice the battery lasting a little less now but still fine. If you don't ride full speed you can easily get 12+ kms.
Looking forward to update to an G2s or a G2s kit and take more out of it. But so far i'm happy with my board.
96mm wheels are faster and feel safer. But it makes the board heavier and slower uphill. Still worth it for me.
The Backfire team sometimes takes a while to reply but as you said, they stand by their product. I would be happy to continue using Backfire for a long time :)
Martin Wibom
Such a smooth ride, it can handle hills like no others! You can honestly feel the acceleration even when you're going at high speeds (which is amazing). I use it daily to commute to and from my campus, take it on the train and bus. Takes me from point A to B faster than anything else I've tried. Wasn't a great at longboarding when I got it but it was really easy to get into and now I love it. Just take it slow at the start.
Great board for the price. Highly doubt that you can get anything better for the money you spend!
Dennis Cook
Just received my G2S, I love it. I've only had it for a few days and will be updating my review in the comment section within a month. One thing I wish was that the package they shipped it in was more discrete so it has less likelihood of getting stolen off your doorstep rather then labeling BACKFIRE across the box. Otherwise very happy with my purchase!
Kelvin Garcia
I love my board. They build a great product, with quality and durable materials. An customer service and tech support is outstanding. Very happy with my investment
Antonio Salvatore
My hub motors screws stripped, which means I couldn't change the wheels. I contacted backfire via their website, they answered in 2 days, sent them pictures like they asked and a week later brand new hub motors with the trucks came in. (The only way to replace was taking the trucks off the board). Backfire is not just a cheap electric skateboard. And it's far from it. Their price is very reasonable and It's a company that really cares for its customers and gives the best bang for your buck. So if you want a great warranty, more range then a boosted board, and a smooth ride, buy the backfire, because they do care for their customers. I did not have to send the board in because it was an easy repair. So, thank you backfire, and thanks for caring! When I have money saved, I'm going to buy the bigger wheels and hope for a less bumpy ride. Again, thanks backfire! I got 3 of my friends to buy your board!!
