Will L.
The Zealot S is my 1st electric skateboard and loving it. Cruises smoothly, carves perfectly and very manageable speed wobble at top speeds just the way they tuned the trucks right out the box.
Best $800 I've ever spent
Vaughn W.
Love this board!! Very cool and super solid. Best purchase ive made in awhile, couldnt be happier. Battery last a very long time too, great range. Ive only went through a bar of battery and i was out for over an hour riding around.
Keaton L.
I got my board a week ago today, and already have put 106 miles on it! (I might have an addiction). I use it to commute 8 miles to work and just to have fun, and it performs amazing. I can tackle hills and go from 0-29mph within seconds! Money well spent! When I have more cash I am thinking about buying the hammer.
Andrea P.
Battery life is awful, belt slipped off in week 2.
Benjamin M.
Love this board! I use it to commute in-between the bus in Los Angeles and around my city. It gets me to where I need to go stably and reliably. At 6'1 and 170 pounds, I max out at 24 mph in sport mode and 29 mph in turbo mode. This board is a life saver, time saver, and great fun!
Mengzhen W.
Awesome board, good range for college campus commuting! Definitely a good buy!
Quinn H.
Awesome board love the ride girlfriend wants one now
Idris L.
So far so good. Great board love the ride experience and build, love the thee mode and curves nice!
Jayden R.
Literally the coolest thing i own
Gialong T.
My friend loves the board, he never stops riding it.
Barry B.
Love this board I ride every chance I got since I be working I even ride it to work Sunday times I’ve had it for a month wit 191 miles still going strong
Tony C.
My 3rd board the Zealot OG & this board is amazing I absolutely love it!
I also own a Zealot S and a Galaxy I appreciate everything you guys do from sales to service hands down the best company to skate with every board I own has been a great experience I can’t say enough good words & the memories are endless!
Ishit J.
It’s is a very solid board. I always looks forward to ride it around my campus. I’m 185lb and the bamboo deck is perfect for me.
Chris C.
My battery has failed at 7 months of ownership
Michael M.
Just got into skateboarding late in life but so far it’s been a blast. This board has been great in terms of control and quality. The Zealot S is a bit heavy to carry inside with you when you go on the train or travel but it functions well. More than enough speed and more importantly the breaking is very responsive. So far very happy with my purchase.
Nicholas T.
Fell down when I tried to brake, the motor had a malfunction and I can see some burned marks on it. Don't think I will go on it any time soon
William H.
This is the most fun, fast and free I have felt in a long time!!! At 48 years old and 195 pounds with a body that has been skateboarding for 35 years. This Backfire Zealot board is the greatest thing to happen to me since the rise of the concrete skateparks that I can’t skate like I used to. Just cruising around passing people on bikes is great!!! And hitting full speed of 24 mph is the best!!! I only have 30 miles on it now but I can’t wait for the next 300!!! Well worth the money!!! Fast, very responsive and reliable. Go get one and get out there!!!
Erika R.
My son Jose so happy
Antar G.
Super fun board just wish it had more range I only get 11 or 12 miles on a full charge and I only weigh 160 I do ride it at top speed on s for a while just put 100 miles on it I just wish it had more range the advertised range is probably if your on E mode the whole time
Tatiana G.
Great for all skill levels! Goes up hill easily, easy to ride on eco mode. I highly recommend getting the cloud wheels. It looks amazing and makes the ride smoother
Matthew D.
Remote disconnected and I was injured, don't really trust your products now.
Michael I.
I'm a beginner in the long boarding community and this board is obviously meant for experienced riders but I still have fun on it. I recommend using it on economy. Happy riding!
Ryan F.
Just hit the 200 mile mark on the odometer. I put this board through hell and back. I take it off road all the time. I’m still able to hit 28 mph with no lag. The longest range I’ve gotten on this board is 20.1 miles before it slowed down significantly. The board is so good. The best part of it all, is when a part goes bad, I can just go buy a replacement part. I Love it. Here’s a pic of it with evolve head lights and tail lights.
Chris C.
I don't have footage yet but I got a GPS drone that is going to follow me while I ride. Anyways I bought the Zealot S. The most fun I've ever had. All those years of skating as a kid really pay off. This thing is so fast and I'm a big dude 260 lbs. 6 foot 3inches. I've gone down huge hills with ease. This thing is really stable. I do suggest you check all your hardware to make sure everything is tight and replace the top bushing with a powell and peralta bushings with the built in core. Don't mess with the bottom bushing it is perpritary to those trucks. I would not suggest this product unless you have a skating or surfing background. Its fast and could be dangerous if you don't know what your doing. Personally I am never going to fall because I stay aware of my surroundings and our roads are amazing where I live, Flower Mound!!!! Buy it, come ride with me, so freakin fun, woooooo
Sebastian c.
I love this board! I ended up purchasing a second one for my gf because I liked it so much. Great esk8 for the price. Feels great overall. Highly recommend!
Ian B.
This is my first electric longboard and I love it! It is stable, fast, and tons of fun.
Javier H.
I love the skate is very good worth the money
Tatiana G.
Great even for a beginner. This is my first time ever riding a electric skateboard. I did buy a mini long board 2 weeks before my purchase and practiced on that for a little bit since I never skated growing up. I will say riding a regular skateboard is harder than riding an electric skateboard. I’m 30 and I had a blast on the zealot!! Still riding on eco mode but turns are easy and I haven’t fallen yet!!!!
Jimmy S.
Hello all, Benn riding 1st gen Boosted board for 4 years till it was stolen out of my truck. But then saw Backfire and saw the specs and was excited. Definitely, and huge difference in terms of technology, battery, and other features. I am so excited to get the Backfire, totally blows the Boosted boards away and for 1/2 the price too!! Well just FYI Boostedboard is a dead company so go for the Backfire boards. All i did was upgraded to the CaliRides 105s huge difference when carving, very sticky and it's meant for carving if your a surfer :)
Kaylyn B.
My husband loves it!Best 40th Birthday present ever he says!
Darrin F.
From beginning to end, the thing that had me impressed is the customer service!!!
The board arrived Very professionally packaged with everything promised including extra parts, belts and some cool stickers that I ended up putting on my helmet. The board is fast! The board is powerful! I love this board! Cannot recommend more highly!!
Pierre-Olivier g.
It's really powerfull more than I need! The battery last as advertise i'm 200 Pound and It's a lot of fun!
The board feel premium and the quality is amazing
I am really happy
Hope it's durables
Francesco G.
I bought 2 of them because we moved from berlin germany to venicebeach in La & i feel like that was our best investment in liabilities ever Its perfect with the cloudwheels especially when it comes to stability on higher speed but all over no matter which wheels the Zealot S is really one of the top boards out there, if not maybe the best one.
Robert L.
I'm in love with the zealot s. It's incredibly fun! And i get 20 miles out of it! Looking into getting my son a g2 so we can cruise together. I added extra LED lights on mine and it's an absolute headturner. Super fast shipping. Worth every penny!
Keeney, M.
Wanted someone thing to ease my speed craving and this did it for me. I love to longboard but I'm in Florida not many hills and lots of pushing, not anymore I can go as fast as I want anywhere the range is amazing the comfort is amazing it's just a good baord deffinetly worth every penny
Kael G.
it’s a very well made board and easily reaches 30 mph with my body weight of 160, i’m very impressed with it
Ryan G.
For the price I can actually say the product is so worth it. Quality with craftsmanship overall makes it one of the top beautifully made boards. Customer service was on point specifically with a few minor problems the time and manner of the shipment was quiet fast for me .I highly recommend this board to others as a go.. thanks Backfire love it !....
Jadon W.
I love the functionality of the bored I do feel as though the company should come with some sort of battery or motor attachment. So that us E boarders will have the ability to ride in the rain or other weather conditions.
Justin P.
Killin it! My first e-board and so far it’s blown my mind! Portable, efficient, powerful even maneuverable! I weigh 200 pounds and this thing powers up hill and will reach 30mph. I can keep up with city traffic and it stops very well. Battery fade is minimal. I have no doubt range with me would be 15 miles plus. Only done 10 at once, that’s with Sport and a turbo active. Economy you can cruise. Enjoy!
Seth R.
Fast and smooth board definitely more then I expected amazing product!!
Richard T.
Shipped and arrived very quickly. The board was double boxed and packaged well. The build quality is excellent. So far I've ridden about 25 miles on it. The board is very powerful and handles relatively steep hills with ease. Very precise acceleration and braking. The flexy deck and fairly cushy stock 96mm wheels provide a very smooth and comfortable ride with great carving. Given that the board looks well built and has quality components, I'm hopeful it will be reliable. I emailed Backfire a few times with questions and to give them credit, they respond promptly so I've been pleased with customer service so far. Very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend this board to others!
Robert C.
I initially avoided belt drives due to a mediocre experience with my first electric skateboard three years ago. I almost let the purple light and purple abs strip of the Zealot S dissuade my purchase thinking I don’t really identify with the color purple.
I eventually broke down and purchased a Zealot S based on customer response and my personal experience as a G3 owner.
The Zealot S is incredible, everything I love about the G3 and more!
The Zealot S is still very quite but sounds amazing when full throttle. The purple light looks regal in person.
I thought after two weeks of riding the Zealot S the G3 would be retired but both of these boards ride amazing and have unique qualities.
It is impossible to relate how smooth and powerful the ride is on either of these boards. The G3 is so smooth and I finding myself pulsing the throttle and smooth carving for two hours.
The Zealot S is like a race car, the predictable acceleration and tight handling make pushing your limits fun!
San Antonio Texas has some beautiful asphalt and is a great tourist site.
Come on down we’ll tear it up!
James F.
Great experience so far. I'll probably upgrade to cloud wheels and antisink plates since I'm 190 and I'm worried about pull through. This is my first electric skateboard and I'm hooked. Talking all my friends into getting one as well
Augustus W.
This was my first electric longboard and it literally changed my life. It's quality, the battery lasts forever, the regenerative braking actually works if the remote is accurate. It's a small charge, but it adds up when you brake from a good cruising speed a few times . Everytime I think it's done, the board amazes me. Get yourself one.
Lisa B.
Love it!! Better than imagined it would be
Matthew A.
Awesome Electric Skateboard. I'm a huge fan of Onewheel and wanted to spice up my board sports with the Backfire Zealot S. I'm impressed, and getting comfortable with the different riding style. Super fast shipping. Steal of a deal for anyone looking to get into the Electric Skateboard scene!
Juan V.
Excellent Board!
Pros
- Great Torque
- High Speed
- Great Build Quality
- Excellent Customer Support
Cons
- I didn’t get it sooner!
Carlen B.
Super fun to use! I haven't rode on a longboard in over 10 years and I picked this up and felt comfortable riding it in less than 2 hours. Definitely a great purchase.
Mitsutaka K.
120mm Cloud Wheels with Pulley Set: 62900 bearings are pre-installed in wheels, 6003 bearings are pre-installed in the pulley as well. The belt size is HTD 300-5M-12mm.
I want to buy . 120 cloud wheel s This is no motor cover?
Christian O.
Amazing board it's fast, it's smooth, it feels premium, it looks great. No complaints what so ever definitely a long lasting board!
Loc P.
I love this board. The service of this company is excellent.
Bailey C.
Love the board, just be careful. Got hit by a USPS truck that ran a stop sign!
Marcus Y.
Not sure I’ve been as satisfied with a purchase in a long time. My favorite toy
Aaron C.
I was a bit apprehensive when shopping for an electric skateboard. I figured it was going to be some cheap Chinese junk. However, it seems to be high quality. My boys love it. They play outside now instead of sit behind the computer all of the time. I feel like it was money well spent.
Elizabeth H.
Amaziiing! Love it
wesley v.
Love this board, perfect amount of flex and feels really well built compared to my meepo, which felt thrown together. This things designed well and well thought out. No maintenance like adjusting belts that come with most belt drives, nice amount do accessories like extra belts just all around great buy.
vadim k.
I loved that they said the bored is going to come on December 6 and it came on the same exact day
Jacob N.
Changed the game.
Wells S.
I thought I was getting a $205 discount, but after receiving the confirmation email, I noticed that it was not the case. I would have canceled the order and re ordered, but I thought that Backfire would credit me the $5 instead of going through the hassle of reordering. I was wrong. It surprised me that they would deny me my request for a $5 credit. It kind of concerns me if I have a problem in the future with their product.
Halim F.
Over all it was a great board I like love it. It also reached my standard only problem was that it’s died pretty quickly but over all it a great board
Jayden D.
Board arrived in a week which was nice, Board feels high quality and sturdy, it dosent feel cheap and came with extra parts which is always nice with an item like this. This was my first E Board and I’m having a lot of fun with it cruising around and it defines has kick and insane speed almost a little to much lol, I would definitely recommend this to anyone willing to spend the money and enjoys skateboarding or longboarding
Luis M.
I love the design of the skateboard and the design of the control, when I saw the skateboard in a Tik tok video I found it incredible and it has been 1 month and I love it!
Young K.
Zealot is best priced performance eSk8 out there. If you are thinking about getting Exway Flex just get Zealot.. You don't have to wait 45 days+, customer support is superb, and more comfort if you are riding of any sort of rough roads. Cloud Wheel 105mm is a must. If you have the money get Zealot S for extra power boost. Most of the times you will never use any of the smart APP feature on the APP. Zealot has standby more on the remote plus reverse and forward switch which I will take anytime. Plus you don't have to spend extra money on LED lights, as its integrated into the board.
Brent F.
We got this board for my daughter’s birthday, and she absolutely loves it! She loves the how great the grip is, how smooth it is, and how fast it is. My husband added that is has really good torque and speed control. Great quality!
Brighton Y.
Zealot S is so fun.
I have gotten lots of compliments on my board when I turn on the purple LEDs at night.
Laura S.
Bought this for my son at college so he could get around faster. He loves it
Carlos C.
Wear your gear!!! I went for a test drive put it in sport mode and preceded to dislocate my shoulder (MY FAULT) . Board is a head turner and everyone asks a ton of questions like I’m from the future. I’m a heavy dude 220 ish on a good day and it handles me no problem
Jeremy G.
It’s been a great ride , I’m coming from the G3, which is a dope board also, but the Zealot S is fast and safe , love how wide the board is for more control. Would recommend !!!
Craig L.
Love this board. Powerful, carves like a dream, and super comfortable. Only problem is I'm now obsessed with when I can get my next ride in :)
James K.
Great Board! My first e-sk8brd and is what I'd hoped it would be. Enough speed that I haven't hit turbo yet but not too much that I won't get there. I was on the fence between the Zealot and S model over board flex and stability. I think the S model was the right choice. I'm ~140 lbs. and the board has good flex with the concave making it easy to control. I only wish it had front and rear angled tabs b/c when I slalom, I find my feet walk towards the ends of the board and can get off the concave. The Cloud wheels were a must and have been on the board since the first ride making even the roughest streets tolerable for short distances. Speed, handling, acceleration, braking, board design, easy remote and battery life are all great w/the Zealot S. I have no regrets but have a feeling an AT is in my future. It's true, addictions are bad!
Noah F.
As honest as I want to be with this board and talk about the negatives. They’re are none, I couldn’t have been more satisfied with the zealot. It’s perfect for everyday use. The flexibility is right where I’d want it to be. I used to ride my long board to work, but now that I use the zealot, not only can I get to work way faster but I have so much fun doing so. The battery life is great, and the option to use turbo especially for going up hills if you live in an area with hills and bridges does fantastic. My overall rating would be a 10/10.
Steven G.
Absolutely incredible board. Very well made. Only took 2 days to come in!
Christian G.
I really like the board, they fixed the first gen truck motor Mount issues by making them fixed. They also added the best feature with remote board turn on and off. I would say the lights should be pink instead of purple or make it to where the color could possibly be changeable. But everything with the board is excellent. It’ll be cool if backfire were to add like a purple or pink symbol in the front like the g3 plus to let it standout from the regular backfire zealot. I don’t like how my board did not come with different pulley wheel covers, so I could use my cloud wheels, the first gen came with them but not my zealot s.
David I.
I love it! Gets me to work with no problems. Though, I wish i could of been able to buy the backfire G3 plus but it was always out of stock
Lance C.
I'm addicted to this now.. I'm glad I started with the Zealot so there's not many boards on the market that I can upgrade to at this point..
christopher a.
Sick board ! Totally worth the cash ! This has a good amount of power for the cost of this board ! Now I’m looking to get into the high end off road models they have ! For sure this a great deal on these boards ! Ride On !
Chris, from Southern California
USA
Elkin C.
Just bought a new Backfire Zealot S board and oh man is this board is good yes it’s expensive but i think if you buy it you wont be disappointed. I love every minute of every ride if you buy a backfire board you know you will get quality they stand behind there products great customer service. The Zealot S has some stand out features which i love 1 it has standby mode which allows you to turn the board with the remote without having to Bend down to turn on the power switch of board, 2 it has purple lights which look cool on night rides and the implementation of a USB port to charge things like the remote or your phone in a snap is a plus. So for all the money again the zealot is is great good performance good top speed close to 30 mph if not 30 amazing range fun ride. What are you waiting just buy the board already and have fun 2 thumbs up backfire
Pedro F.
I don’t know if it’s too soon to tell but, I’m in love with it! It’s making my life much easier now that it takes 5 minutes maximum to get to places. My commuting is not just fun but also really fast, nothing to complain with my 1 week experience aka honeymoon phase
Ilya V.
The backfire zealot is a very good board. Coming from a meepo v3 this board has more power and speed. I weigh around 120 pounds and I get 13-18 miles depends if I ride fast or slower. One complaint is very minimal but the concave starts to hurt the back foot a little bit after a long ride. Overall a very good board for the price.
Luigi M.
5 days ago I received my board!!!! LIFE CHANGING!! If you love the sport, i spend 4 month reviewing different board and Im glad I waited for the right one, BACKFIRE ZEALOT, ❤️.
NYC riding is so much fun going through Times Square at night is very unique experience. Im also doing 8mile laps on Central park with my personal best of 17:48 minutes…. Just one thing…. I WISH I HAD GOTTEN THIS SOONER!!!
Be safe, and surf on!!
Dwayne A.
Board is amazing! There was one time that while in turbo mode going up a hill that the power shut off. After a couple minutes it came back on. Is this normal operation like overheated? Other than that one time no problems at all.
Love it
David F.
I rode a friends and had to get my own. Absolutely a blast to ride, well built, quick shipping… I’m a huge fan. Great job Backfire!
Tyler H.
I use it For Work and everyday Commuting for necessary resources in life. I’ve Been a trick skateboarder and a long border for about 14 years of my life & Wasn’t sure what to expect from an electric skateboard after doing research for two months before choosing my Zealot Simply Blown Away! To say the least! I have a DIY in mind And Would Love it if you Engineering Team could contact me I wanna do something that’s never been done with one of your boards - I’m always want to got to the next level and I would like to do it with your company! Email if interested @ Relyttheworld713@gmail.com
Zheng H.
It was really fun, the breaks and speed are designed very precise!
SiChao C.
I’ve already use it for couple days and it performs well! I skated for about totally 20km back and forth through the beach. It left about half of the battery level. Haven’t tried the turbo mode. The fastest speed I achieved is about 35km/h.
Ethan P.
This board is amazing. It’s one of the nicest boards I’ve even owned and the range is amazing! I haven’t been able to drain the battery to under 50% over the course of a single ride yet. Smoothest ride ever. It’s like driving a sports luxury car.
Charlie R.
I bought this board during the anniversary sale. I live in Canada and they board was shipped from the USA to my house in under a week (seven days). The range is incredible, i can ride to work from my house and then back to my house from work (15 km), and i will till have 3-4 batteries left on my board. I honestly love this board and think it is the perfect board to begin with and it is also a perfect board to be advance with. It is a really affordable price for the board itself, (45 max speed (on turbo mode)), (30 km range) it would be a great Christmas present for a kid, teenager, adult, anyone!
ROBERT C.
I'm 54 years old I had a skateboard 40 years ago. I have 111 miles on no issues absolutely perfect thinking of trying the 105 cloud wheels soon. I am having a blast feeling like a kid again. Thanks Backfire great job
Michael B.
This thing is the love of my life it does everything you want it to do and then some. Definitely exceeds expectations and worth every penny It is the perfect amount of speed and torque and I weigh 180lbs
Jeremy N.
Absolutely love this thing! It seriously rips
Andrew G.
This board is fantastic! Haven ridden many electric skateboards in the past, this one is the do-it all; the jack of all trades! It’s fast, it has range, and it looks really nice and polished. I threw some Riptide Krank 90a and 93a barrel bushings for extra stability (i weigh 150) but the stock bushings are nice and carvey. no speed wobbles with either that i’ve experienced. This thing’s power is fantastic, i’ve ridden it in san fransisco and it powers up any hill. Haven’t done a range test yet, but I have had no issues with range, never ridden it to less than 40% even with not charging it for 3 days (I commute on it every day). Great board, and I AM going to be buying a Zealot for my dad so he and my brother can ride with me. Overall i’d give it a 9.8/10, i’d love to see even more torque on the next board (but i’m a bit of a speed demon, so the torque shouldn’t be an issue for you) and the remote battery doesn’t last nearly as long as my exway’s does. Just charge it once a week or so. Not a huge issue. the lights are a wonderful touch! Overall great board, can’t recommend a better board at this price point! (under $1000) Well done backfire, well done.
Ryan R.
I love this board so much!!! I have no complaints about it and its perfect for just cruising around.
Joseph L.
Fast shipping and great board ! I got the Zealot and it is more than expected ! Not one problem. Thanks guys
Joe
Tod H.
What a ride! Eco mode is great for slow cruising and carving, Sport mode has incredible acceleration and Turbo…is for suicidal maniacs. It has a custom ride for everyone. I’m looking forward to adding cloud wheels for a more comfy and smooth ride when on those longer adventures.
London F.
Amazing board all around!!! Super smooth ride. Deck and trucks make for an incredibly stable ride at high speeds, and great craving at slower speeds. The Zealot gives both comfort and confidence to every rider! A+ all around!
TJ L.
First e-skate, super stoked. Great outta the box. l love the e vs. sport modes. I’m about 200lbs, so the battery doesn’t last quite as long as stated, but I also rip it pretty hard and there are plenty of small hills that make it work. I wish there was a more prominent readout of battery level once it starts to fade (indicated by vibration) just Jack up the font size for low battery level readouts… it’s tough to read while skating. It would also be super cool to make a spot for an apple airtag inside the board controller (on the board, not the handheld, obviously), just in case. Thing is sick, mad compliments, and cars don’t know what the hell is going on with the ominous purple led glow and head/tailights. 10/10, would recommend.
