Alexander R.
I’ve been riding this board for a little over a month now, so I think I’ve broken it in enough to give an appropriate review.
You’ve got two different setting on the board. The first one is for when you’ve had a hard day and you just wanna go out and relax, cruise a bit, and forget the worries of life. You’re not gonna go very fast (10mph or so) but, the board won’t die on you. I’ve had long nights riding it around screaming to some absolute bangers.
Then you’ve got your second setting. I’ve never been afraid of riding, I’ve always loved it, I love going fast, but man, 15mph or so on a board that has grip tape tighter than the gorilla grip 5000, you feel safe, it’s fast, but that grip keeps you where you wanna be.
It takes cracks and rocks like an absolute champ, and smooth roads feel like clouds when you’re riding. I would encourage you to wear a helmet, I never do but don’t tell me girlfriend that.
Things to know about the board:
The import where you plug your board in will be pretty hard to get open the first time, but after a few uses it’s pretty easy. The board again has two setting, one for a slower longer ride, and another for a faster shorter ride. Don’t fall in love with the speed of the latter, because it’ll drain your battery faster than you can suck down a soda during the previews at a movie theatre.
I love the board, I’ll be using for years to come!! I hope you all enjoy it, it’s a great bang for buck!!!
Hey Backfire, if you ever need anyone else to try out your new boards, give a brother a call……or email
Jakub Z.
My mom bought this for me and then I was riding down a sidewalk and it snapped just like that
Alec Y.
Definitely recommend a backfire g2 it’s easy to understand and so fun to use and doesn’t brake to hard and the shipping was fast definitely worth the price
Malcolm S.
I love it… first time on an electric board and it was fun this thing is fast especially for me haven’t been on a board in years but I will definitely be getting back to boarding a lot more thanks
Watchou T.
Incredible budget board! The fun of this slower board can be exponentially upgraded with the waterborne surf adapter, don't need speed just flow\==/
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Joe F.
Cool board to chill and carve
Dawson G.
It worked great for a couple of months till the battery wouldn’t charged so I had to re wire the wires on the board to charge
Yadiel &.
This is my first time ever riding any longboard let alone it being electric adds on. It's comfortable to ride and makes me feel relaxed when riding. I don't panic a lot if I lose control because the brakes are so useful. Overall for a new guy, it's pretty fun.
Chris C.
Did a dual battery on my G2. Skated 9.5 miles today with two bars remaining on remote. It was a hard 9.2 miles also up, down hills, concrete, pavement, Dirt trials, wooden board walks. Also have cloud wheels and a taller truck bushing’s. The battery upgrade is a must!!
Scott B.
This is the coolest item I’ve ever purchased. My only problem is I don’t have enough time in my day to play on this thing. If you buy this, your awesome level goes up 2 points. You walk better because of it. You talk better because of it. Food tastes better because of it.
Aris B.
It is a great board and I love it
Herculaas B.
Most fun I've had on a board! 10/10 would recommend this to anyone! For under $500 you just can't go wrong.
Justin A.
The board doesn’t do the mph as what has been stated
Kyle L.
Have loved every bit of this board. Customer support is incredible, replacement parts are cheap. 7 months of riding and 1500 miles later still great
Benjamin B.
This board is great! I have not owned or ridden a board since my Steve Caballero, w/ Slime Ball wheels, and Indy trucks in college which is many many moons ago! I live in an area where parking is a nightmare I thought this would be a great way just to get around town and it has become much more! It is great just trucking along making wide sweeping turns carving down the road. I did crank down the trucks when I first got it (memories of the death wobble) and have now backed them up a bit as my comfort increased. The oversized wheels handle small obstacles well and the ride is great!
Angel Carmelo T.
I have not been on a skateboard in over 30 yrs but when i saw the gas prices going up i decided to buy an electric bike then I saw an ad for the backfire g2 long board. From the moment i stepped on it i was hook, it is a very smooth ride, and very easy to control. I absolutely love the g2.
Lindsay K.
Hands down the best gift I’ve ever purchased for someone. Came fast as well
gene s.
Ordered it on Sunday, received it on Friday in perfect condition and packaged extremely well. This board works perfectly, it's very fast and the construction seems to be very high quality. Love riding this thing, handles very well and feels very smooth. Everyone that has seen it loves it and agrees its a great deal at $429.00
LUKA B.
Better than advertised! Best purchase I've made in 2022.
Ross P.
Well worth the $. It's the 1st electric skateboards iv ever brought it pulls me up hills that probably close 2 a 30 degree angle at decent speed. It gets me where I need 2 go no problem. N alot faster then any regular long boar or skateboard. It's pretty fun 2 ride.
Lazaro C.
Backfire G2 Black is my first electric skateboard and I am in love with it. I got it 2 days ago and I have ride it non-stop. Just as a quick note I am an absolute beginner who has never used any skateboards before and being honest this board is super stable and sleek. Best budget e-skateboard on the market. It even has reverse when you double press the menu button. Lots of torque. I havent been able to eeach top speed. Max i got was 32 from the 38 it gets and it seemed to me like I was riding a ferrari going 200 moh. Lol. Totally recommend. Tons of thrills and adrenaline. Super fun
Lazaro C.
Backfire G2 Black is my first electric skateboard and I am in love with it. I got it 2 days ago and I have ride it non-stop. Just as a quick note I am an absolute beginner who has never used any skateboards before and being honest this board is super stable and sleek. Best budget e-skateboard on the market. Only downside is no reverse but it is understandable. Lots of torque. I havent been able to eeach top speed. Max i got was 32 from the 38 it gets and it seemed to me like I was riding a ferrari going 200 moh. Lol. Totally recommend. Tons of thrills and adrenaline. Super fun
Chris S.
"Best birthday gift ever!" says the girlfriend. We have a Siberian husky and she needs a lot of exercise, this added another way to enjoy taking her out too. Works well; battery lasts quite a while, rides very smoothly on asphalt and sidewalk, remote has taken a couple minor drops to no detectable problems. She's enjoying it enough to try to convince me to get one as well, so we can go out together too!
Michael .
Thank you Backfire for this awesome G2 Electric skateboard. You guys are the greatest you're second to none. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for supporting our cause in helping us continue to save lives.
Justin C.
WORTH EVERY PENNY!!
joao A.
i love it its the better eletric skateboard that i have as a begginer
DAVID S.
Excellent board, super smooth and quick braking and acceleration. Love this thing, 2 day shipping when it said 3
Michael B.
Great board! When I decide to upgrade I’ll b back!
Nathon M.
Best purchase in a long time! I got it to run my dogs and they couldn’t be happier!!! I have had knee surgery and I can’t run anymore, but I can skate.
When I say skateboard they are at the door. I just hope it can hold up to the PNW weather. But so far so good…
Angela A.
My son absolutely loves it. Rides it to work and home. So safe too. I wanted to see if I can still get the 1 year warranty? I thought I ordered it with the board.
Todd W.
My 12 year old son received the board for his birthday and he couldn't be happier. He loves that he can monitor the battery power on the digital display and how easy the board is accelerate/decelerate with his thumb. He has only ridden on the first setting so that he can better monitor his speed. Dad will give it a try as soon as the temperatures warm up. So far a great purchase.
donald k.
I am 55 years old and I have never been on a skateboard in my life but I just wanted to try one and I will tell you that I am 100 percent happy with it I would definitely recommend it to anyone
Guhner H.
After 600 miles using as my way to and from work everyday. I absolutely love it. Would recommend to anyone looking for one. Excited to possibly try the Zealot or a Ranger for winter use and see how well it does in the snow.
Wouldn't be against being sent one out to try.
Brandon A.
I have enjoyed the Backfire G2 black board more than I thought, I’ve barely been able to stay off of it, I’ve put 100 miles on it and have barely owned it a week.
Alex J.
Great quality board with a lot of torque. Takes some getting used and is incredibly addictive. Very very satisfied with my purchase and worth every penny
Raymond H.
This was my first board ever and I have to say it is working amazing and has been super amazing to ride around town. I definitely will be buying again.
Larry C.
My son loved his Christmas present! He’s gone all over town on this board! I tried it myself and was so impressed with the power that I bought myself one! Awesome Product!
Caryn H.
My 11 year old got one for Christmas. My 16 and 17 year old went in halves and got another. The kids are wanting another! Great family activity.
Todd W.
Backfire Boards get a double thumbs up from our family. We purchased the G2 electric skateboard for our 12 year old for Christmas. He was over the moon with excitement and his first ride was fantastic. He ran into a problem when he first went to charge the battery. The customer support at Backfire boards was fantastic. Within in a week our battery was repaired and sent back to us at no cost. They were responsive, timely, and courteous in all their dealings with us. In a world where customer service is often lacking this company nailed it! The board is of great quality and I would highly recommend a purchase from this company to anyone. Well done Backfire Skateboards.
Robert R.
This is my first esk8. After only a few rides, I'm 99.9% certain it won't be my last...or my last Backfire. This thing is a total blast to ride. It might not be the fastest, or have the longest range...but, as a "beginner board", it's perfect. That is NOT to say I believe this to be a "beginner board", as it would be just as great for experienced riders.
My point is, I had narrowed my choices down to three boards, from three different manufacturers, and the G2 Black 2020 was not only the one most people recommended to me, but was also the top "Best of Budget Boards" pick in most lists. What I was most interested in (for my first esk8) was something built extremely well, something with quality components, something from a company with great customer service (USA-based customer service is a 'bonus'), and something that wasn't a "throw-away" board (by "throw away", I mean, when I am ready to get a higher-end (ie. belt-drive) board, whatever was my first wouldn't be "tossed aside", thrown away, or given away, or sold...it would be kept, and still ridden by me).
Of the three I narrowed my choices down to, only two 'ticked' all four "requirements"...and, between those two, Backfire appeared to be the better brand, especially where customer service (as referenced by others). Yes, the other board offered a (potentially) higher speed, as well as a (slightly) longer range...but, in terms of customer service, lack of 'problems', and price, the G2 Black 2020 was the (very) clear winner). And, to top it all off, only Backfire had stock available in a US warehouse. Whether, or not, your looking for a "budget" board...whether you're a beginner, or an experienced rider...whether you're looking for a board for yourself, or for someone else...I would HIGHLY recommend the G2 Black (or G2 Galaxy, if they're back in-stock when you go to order) 2020, as you will NOT be disappointed. The ONLY thing I'm (mildly) disappointed in is myself...for not having made this decision sooner. Don't "disappoint" yourself - just get the G2 Black (or G2 Galaxy) ordered...today.
Gabriel A.
I love this board, it’s an amazing deal for the price and works great. Delivery was very fast, and it comes with everything you need. Even in the sport mode it has pretty good range, and I maxed it out at 41 kmph
Ron S.
A great addition to the quiver. Bought this for my 19 year old son but knew after my first lap that I’d be needing one as well. So much fun to take a long carving sesh under power. Good build quality, seems sturdy. Like snowboarding without the snow. Game changer.
Charity G.
Gifted this to my husband for Christmas and he absolutely loves it. He skated as a teenager, but is new to electric boards. The battery holds up well and supports his weight ( about 230 lbs) comfortably. Recharges quickly. Have only had it about a week but so far so good!
Sean H.
Very fast shipping. Even better than what the website promised. We love the board. It’s fast and easy to use, well built, and the wheels are fantastic. The braking system is sweet. Would recommend this board to anyone.
Marchelle H.
This gift was for our 15 year old son. He did the research to figure out which was the best board for the buck- this one was it! He absolutely loves it and it is even more enjoyable and better than he thought it would be. Smooth ride, long battery life, power, he loves it all!
joanne v.
Excellent customer service - received skateboard prior to expected date - recipient of skateboard extremely happy !!!
Would give you 20 stars if I could!!!
Janice H.
Very powerful, fast.
Kevin O.
Quick ship love the board
ZGurley0958
I purchased the board for commuting around my college campus, overall very pleased with the quality of the board. It is able to get me around the campus multiple times on one charge.
William R.
Great skate ! As am beginning to get into it should have started skating a long time ago.
Francis B.
Love it, even at 54.
Adam C.
Amazing board just as good as other popular 1000 dollar boards out there
Yi-Sheng H.
Is is really nice, I am new with the board and this is a good experience for new people to learn
Madison G.
This board has ruined walking for me! It’s an absolute blast. Very well built. Get one!
Elijah D.
I definitely would recommend this electric long board it’s fast and last a while and durable and has good traction and also looks nice it’s every thing I would want in a electric long board
Jake E.
Best skateboard ever!!!
Lenny S.
Best board that I have ever rode, I could ride it everyday including the winter.
ARTHUR D.
Best board out there
Robert C.
JUST got this thing less than a week ago(took 5 days to get to Hawaii) & already have ridden over 100 miles.
Reading the reviews is one thing. But actually getting it in the mail & seeing the build quality of this thing along with ride quality & performance is way beyond what I expected for this price point.
I weigh 150lbs & easily hit top speed (24mph) as well as 20+mph up decently steep hills. Not to mention I run this thing exclusively in sport mode & get more than the advertised range.
My best being over 16 miles which included some hill climbs, descents (regenerative braking) & some flat stretches of road. & When I got home still had 10% battery left.
Also one day I was able to tow a buddy(he's over 200lbs) on his regular longboard w/ 25-40 mph wind gusts to our faces & still passing struggling bikers going a steady 20+mph. Should have seen their faces lmao.
A big Mahalo to Backfire for making a quality board at a decent price Haven't had this much fun on a skateboard ever. Y'all have a customer for life.
JT Y.
I bought it as a gift to my son, and he brought it to college with him. He used it almost every day and said it was one of the best investments ever.
Lillian R.
I love taking this all over town. It’s great quality and it’s soooo good for the price!!
Brandon H.
It's my first electric skateboard and it rides smooth
Tracey W.
Birthday for our now 13 year old. She was totally surprised & excited! She loves ❤
Kathryn G.
The G2 is a fantastic starter board. Been using it to get to campus and back for a week or two now with no troubles. The streets around here are kind of crappy, so I was a little worried about how well it would handle cracks and whatnot, but it's been doing fine and I barely notice them anymore. Definitely a great board.
Christopher P.
Board came on time with enough of a charge to give it a good go before I had to charge. LOVE THIS BOARD. Hope it holds up for a good long while. It should it's build real solid.
Lawk A.
Had some problems in the beginning but over all best experience ever
brian m.
Great board. Had a boosted board go out on me. This is is so much better and for a lower price. Speed is incredible and it’s considerably less noisy than the boosted board. Should have bought this instead. Would have me a lot of money. 15/10 board. Can’t recommend it enough
Marcos M.
My grandson love it thanks
the skateboard is awesome.
chris c.
Love the board perfect for a begginer like I am. I will definitely recommend it for begginers
Christopher D.
Lost 3 screws in first week. Otherwise fun.
Eric G.
Great board for the price.
Matthias C.
Great board, I have every electronic skateboard out there. I told my mate, who was visiting From Germany, to get the blackfire since it’s almost as good as the boosted.
Brooke S.
I have had my board for 3 weeks now and I already had 132.02 miles on it. I’m 13 and it’s the best thing I already bought. I ride it every day and if you go on the low speed you can get upwards of 15 miles on a full charge, WAY over what they said you can get.I got up to 11 mph in low speed and on high speed it goes 22 mph when you lose one bar but when you have a full charge it goes 24 mph. When I was going high speed i got 10.9 miles so basically what they said you could get. The only thing about it is on bumpy roads its really hard to stay balanced even at a low speed. I did a lot of research finding the best budget board and this is definitely the best one i found! I recommend this for any kid with a budget!
Nathan W.
We put two people on the board, It worked
Chris M.
I love my Backfire Board! It rides smoothly and can handle most bumps and curbs with ease. It accelerates well and the brakes are decent.
Arun A.
I got the board on Sunday and used it normally for 2-3 days. At 7 miles the remote says that the board has only 25% of battery which is disheartening because the boards range is advertised at 11-12.5 miles. I wish I could receive a replacement for the board but I don’t have the money to return my current board. Overall not bad but the range isn’t as it seems for the time being.
Efe A.
Beta $400 I've ever spent. Already wanna go faster! When's the next sale!?
Jason K.
The backfire G2 was an awesome purchase. It's real stable and it's pretty powerful. What I like about it is the weight. It's easy to take around and with the cloud wheels 105s rides great! It's simple but simple is good sometimes. It takes hills pretty well too. I live in a place with a lot of semi long 20 to 25 degree hills and it has no problem getting up them. Trucks are a little tight and needs a little adjusting but once you get it how you want it, rides great! Wished the deck was a little more flexible since I like flex decks. Overall great board for a great price. Thanks backfire!
Ryan S.
Love this board. What a great value and performance. I was very nervous about getting an electric skateboard because I have never skateboarded in my life. I have snowboard tons and found it to be more similar to snowboard than skateboarding. I use it every day to walk my dog. He loves that he can run the entire time next to me.
Harrison K.
Amazing board, it's comfortable and has great battery life. Given that I'm a light guy (140lbs) I’m able to get 15 miles out of the board, and 8 when I was towing someone behind me. However, I'm missing 2 bolts on the left side of the battery, when you look at the battery straight on.
Paula T.
First time on a longboard and absolutely love it. Just perfect for people that dont have any experience on skateboarding. Took me 5 mins to learn and been using it everyday. Fast shipping and great customer service. Thank you!
Laura W.
Got this for my finance’s birthday and it arrived in 3 days and he’s absolutely in love
Justin P.
I bought this because I needed a better alteration to getting around campus. Best purchase I’ve made this year! The controller works really well, and it was also extremely responsive.
Be prepared for a bumpy ride if you don’t plan on cruising on a smooth paved surface. Also, the trucks were on the tighter side when I received this board. This is fine because it’s catered towards beginners, but I did loosen the trucks and it improved my ride quality!
I highly recommend this to anyone looking to get into electric longboarding!
Tyler b.
Before my purchase .. i was skeptical.. for me it came in 4 days and i already put 89 miles on the board . I maintenance my board like i am supposed to. Haven't had a problem. Has been a great experience for the price .
Jeremy C.
easily one of my favorite purchases of 2021
iain h.
it's probably the funniest thing I've ever bought worth every penny
Thomas B.
I spent a lot of time comparing the all the eskate brands out there. And I came to the conclusion that the g2 black is by far the best board you can get for your money. I was so happy with this board I went ahead and bought another for myself and gave this one to my son
Parth D.
I bought the board two weeks ago and I am absolutely loving it. Glad that I purchased this specific board for my first electric skateboard. It’s fast and the wheels are perfect to go on the roads where I live with little cracks all over the sidewalk!
Noah P.
Worth every penny. Bought it to mostly commute and shortly after receiving it, some things came up that would prevent me from commuting with the board. I’m only disappointed that I can’t ride it every day now. I’m still extremely satisfied with my decision to buy it, even if the reason for the purchase didn’t work out. Super fun, definitely recommended.
Jason S.
Amazing entry level board with more than enough power and speed. Been riding around the neighborhood everyday since I got my board. Love it!!
Cooper N.
I LOVE THIS BOARD but the only problem is that I can’t take it on a plane. I scratched myself pretty bad and ended up in the Hospital but within a week I was back on my favorite board.
Landry M.
This has been a great birthday present for my son he really enjoys it and so do I but he says I have to get my own lol. Thank you very much.
Jason S.
Our order arrived quickly and the kids we so excited to ride. The board rides smoothly and we have had a complete blast cruising all around the neighborhood. Nothing but good things to say!
Duncan W.
The board is awesome. I go to a university with a huge campus and the board has made my life so much easier.
Nathan D.
Its so fun to cruise around fresh paved roads i take it too school sometimes definitely recommend a helmet i feel and fractured my wrist but that hasn't stopped me from riding
Jessie V.
The Board came in on time and I'm very happy with the condition of the packaging. The board is great and I'm excited to use it
Maxwell F.
Best electric board you can get
