The Zealot is a dream to ride. The flexible deck acts as shock absorbers and the concave edges keep your feet secured for sharp cornering. The belt drive torque is powerful and I have no issues tackling any of the steep hills around my hilly neighborhood. Battery gives me about 15 miles in S mode with cloud wheels but I went 12 miles in E mode on the original PUs and still had 3 bars left. If you're looking for 20 miles+ get a second battery unless you're 130 pounds.

Super fun, first eskate, thoroughly enjoying it. Great it has side lights, hopefully they will have integrated front and rear light in the future. Seems better than having 3 on each side of the battery. Would love it if it could come with only cloudwheels, as I need them for some streets I ride. Not using the stock wheels. I understand there are reasons that is not offered though. Finger hole on the controller is fine for me, but I suppose with gloves it would be less than ideal. Could make an adjustable one, or just not have one.

I love it, I’m completely satisfied worth the wait…

This electric long board is great with lots of speed and torque to cruise around in. Get it... you'll have no regrets!

Beautiful machine!

It's a lot of fun and if I could go back in time I would buy it again.

Just over 100 miles on my Zealot with the bamboo deck. So far everything is working perfectly and the performance of the board is incredible.

Worth the money, lived up to my expectations.

So far, the zealot is really fun and comfy as compared to the other boards that I have and other brands that I tried..my only issue is that the range factor is not even close to what is approximated. I've seen reviews both youtube vids and articles alike riding at 200-lbs who claim they reach a range of 20 miles and it seems like I can't even go past 16 miles of range. I'm 182-lbs and ride on E-mode most of the time on a flat paved smooth surface/no incline and my expectations were to reach at least the minimum of 17 miles of specified range. I have tried it after 6 charging cycles and all came up with the same results. At this time, the break in period should be at par or close to that range but no luck so far.

Ride it almost non stop.

This thing is DOPE!!!!! I've owned electric boards before, but this one is the best I've owned. Normally I'm really worried about damaging my board, but with this one everything is replaceable. From the deck to the gears. It's got plenty of power, and definitely has acceleration. Turbo mode is only slightly scary, and the battery lasts a LOOOOOOONG freaking time. This thing will get you where you need to go AND in style. I've had MULTIPLE cars pull over and ask me about it. Man, occasionally, I PASS cars on the sidewalk. I love it. Shanks

Great board so far only feel twice in 3 days. Killing it

legit the best thing ever. buy the cloud wheels too for the best experience. i was nervous to buy but actually the best purchase of my life. 100% recommended!!!

Very happy with this board I bought it for my wife for her birthday but she let's me ride it too

Super thrilled with the purchase! Overall the board is very impressive and comfortable to ride. I have been riding skateboards for over 15 years and honestly there have been several moments I have questioned the sketch factor on this thing. The acceleration and speed on this board is a bit startling even if I am in control of it. Also one my favorite parts of this board is the brakes. I have always wanted brakes on a skateboard and there is a certain kind of comfort when you're pulling up to an intersection and being able to stop if you need to. My only complaint about this board, like literally the only complaint is that the wheels are too slick for a vehicle that can go 30 miles per hour. Now I am left with having to purchase a $160 upgrade for more safe wheels. I highly recommend everyone wear their helmets and thick leather gloves for this!

Very comfortable board. The range isn't what I expected, other than that backfires best carver and great uphill torque.

This thing rips! I'm 5'11" and 175 lbs. I typically cruise around with my dog in a backpack, so total weight is closer to 205 lbs. With the 105mm cloud wheels in sport mode, I'm easily hitting 15 miles per charge with more to spare. I find the flexibility to be perfect for the type of riding I do. I've never bottomed out due to flex. This is truly the unlimited sidewalk surfing that I yearned for as a kid in the 90s. The belts and wheels are easily accessible. I've had a few rocks get stuck in the pulleys and cleaning them out is simple. The remote is simple to use and works well. I love this board.

Absolutely love it. The best gift I've ever received. I want to take it everywhere and explore

Started having problems after only 4 times riding it. I'm only 65kg about 143lbs. The board started to squick when I try to turn left or right.

Holy Wow! Unbelievable freedom and liberation! If you're on the fence about buying a Zealot or Zealot S, this is your deciding factor - Buy it, you will not be disappointed, especially if this will be your first esk8. This is my first electronic skateboard, and my first time picking up skateboarding in nearly 35 years! I'm 5'11" and 176lbs. Confidence in riding came quickly with this glorious piece of kit. Great flex and stability in the bamboo/fiberglass deck with no bounce or wobble issues at higher speeds. Super strong torque and take-off, and powerful braking to match. Motor noise is minimal and is a non-issue. I have no experience with other trucks or wheels, but turning radius and road grip are also non-issues. While I am considering some Cloudwheels to conquer local brick roads and such, it's just such a smooth ride with the large PU stock wheels. I think I ordered the board on May 26th, while the US site was saying expected delivery would be on Jun 11th, which is a true test of patience for me... They shipped it just a Few Days Later!! Way sooner than promised!! Admittedly, when I received the my order, the ESC was not functioning properly with one motor not turning at all. A pain in the rear, yes, but these things happen and are forgivable if addressed in good time. Tech Support was ON IT!! I sent a message late in the day, and they got back to me that same evening with some recommendations to try to get it going. Nothing worked. I let them know the next morning, and they got a tracking number for my new ESC to me within a few hours.. Backfire Boards truly has top-notch customer service!!<3 Not only did the new part get to me in good time, but Backfire replaced my Zealot ESC with a Zealot S ESC! I put just over 60 miles on the board in the first week. It would have been at least triple that were it not for the rain that I caused by ordering the ass-kicking Backfire Zealot!!! ...lol! Thank you, Backfire Boards, for a great customer service experience and for making such beautiful and powerful product! Much, much love! ~Bobby B.~

Received earlier than expected with great communication. Product looks amazing but I have nut ridden it yet. Their service deserves kudos and recognition in this industry.

Safety first!!! Even old farts like myself are allowed to have fun. Got the kiddos their G2 and myself a Zealot. My only regret is NOT haven ordered it sooner!!!

Purchased the Zealot. Love it. Using it to commute, and recreation. Lot of fun.

The board is fast and overall worth it. However I had assumed I would be getting the updated deck per language used on backfire’s website. Instead, I got the older version. So I’m just disappointed with my purchase.

5/5 Stars. I've put about 100 miles on my Zealot S so far and man oh man let me tell you the board just gets better with time. After replacing the base plates I also changed out the wheels for Cloudwheels and they make a noticeable difference. For any rider who's mostly on streets or sidewalks these wheels are a must, it makes the already smooth ride even smoother and eliminates most vibrations. This is my FIRST electric board an I'm extremely satisfied with the Zealot S. When your cursing downhill going 25 MPH, the board feels smooth with no shakes, it gives you confidence to attack any hill and demolish the pavement. It is absolutely worth the extra money to get this board over any entry level boards and other brands. I've read many reviews and comparisons and the Zealot or Zealot S seem to be at the top in most peoples lists. The brakes are responsive, and the board moves so fast it can feel like you're punching a hole thru the fabric of space and floating across the roads. The "hum" of the motor sounds like a turbo in a car which I really like and it's just loud enough to make other people aware of you. Backfire support helped me with an issue immediately and having support centers in the USA is reassuring. I was debating on buying this board for a while and trust me go with this one, you will not be disappointed.

ordered my Zealot S yesterday. i've been using G2 black for about 2 years now with about 1200 miles on it, and now im starting to experience some major issues such as half of the boards range is lost due to electrical problems that I will have to send the board back to be repaired and looked at. The estimated delivery time is 40-45 bisness days or about 8-9 weeks which is definetly a bit of a wait especially considering the price tag. That being said I am still incredibly excited to recive it and I hope it will outlast the budget board.

Has a ton of torque, great ride feel, had the g2s, to the g3, now to the zealot s. Backfire is a brand I trust.

My first eboard and I’m really loving it! Great stability, great braking system, and really digging the purple lights! Overall extra belts and pulleys can’t complain.

The deck has great flex, turning & handling is very very good compared to the Galaxy (which I still love) and the power, wow, very very fast, I'm going to pickup a full face helmet for this bad boy.

Awesome board so far. Really happy with it.

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

Best overall skateboard when it comes to speed and performance!

My first Backfire Board and eskate in general! Feels great out of the box. Very carvy and nice speed and acceleration. I love how Backfire handled their issues with the truck baseplates and sent over the replacements asap! I will definitely be looking forwards to buying more things from backfire soon!

Fantastic skateboard well-built thank you very much. I have already referred to others

Backfire handled the baseplate recall perfectly! Replacements came about two weeks behind the board itself even though I ordered days before the recall. Honestly, this is how a company should take care of its customers. Bravo Backfire, you’ve made a life-long customer.

First time ever owning an electric longboard and I do not regret my purchase at all, the Zealot S was worth every dime and has brought me many hours of enjoyment. If you’re debating getting this board I 100% encourage anyone to do so!

This is my third Backfire board. After owning a G3, and X2, the new Zealot S got me even more stoked. Superior quality and the best customer service you can ever ask for. These peoe really stand behind their brand and are very proud of all Backfire products.

amazing board. everything I need to be able to get to is within a 3 mile radius or so, and the zealot s perfectly meets that requirement. it is also incredibly fast. getting up to the top speed for a few minutes makes a tear fall out of my eye because of the wind. honestly everything about this board is awesome.

First e-board and love it! Super carvy and more speed/power than I need

After spending an exorbitant amount of time researching every electric skateboard/ longboard company and all the boards they sell, I decided to purchase the Zealot S. Just about every website I visited ranking the current boards on the market, the Zealot was on ALL of them. When I received my board I now see why, the Zealot S is an absolute BEAST of a board and I couldn’t be happier. At first I was hesitant on getting the S only because of the purple ring around the outside of the board, but after seeing all the other boards I realized they all look the exact same from the side. All the boards blended together except the Zealot S, it was unique and it stands out, and started to grow on me. In addition it actually serves an actual purpose by providing strength and durability to the deck which for a first timer like me is definitely a plus. It is really intuitive and ready to go out of the box. I was up and riding in a matter of minutes but you might want to fully charge your board first, I just couldn’t wait. Lastly I chose Backfire because of a few things. Their customer service is fantastic, before I made my purchase I emailed their support a few times which they answered all my questions and were really patient with me. Backfire also has a warehouse in the US along with 2 repair centers which is important in supporting the product after purchase. I’m loving every second of it and if anything comes up I’ll be sure to edit this review. 5/5 stars

Oh man!!! I LOVE LOVE my new Backfire Zealot S!! I bought my other Zealot composite in Nov 2020 and I loved it so much I had to have another one for spring/summer. Once the new Zealot S came out I knew I had to have it. It showed up today and I took it out for a quick ride to test it out. Super stable at high speeds and it rides like a dream! It's also slightly faster than my other Zealot board. I took it up to almost 29mph but then got scared so I backed off. It definitely had a little bit more in it and that's amazing as I weigh 225lbs. What a great board at a great price. You absolute will NOT find a better board than this in the same price range. 10/10 recommend!

I have the Zealot s. Crashed it once on the first ride. But now I'm absolutely comfortable. It is my favorite street board can't wait to get the cloud wheels.

Got the Zealot S and this board is amazing, love surfing the roads and its worth every penny

I ordered my Backfire Zealot about 6 months back, & I’m 100% satisfied with my purchase.

Could not be happier with this board! From the customer service to the value for your money. This is hard to beat! Thank you backfire for making an incredible board!!

Super fast shipping and came perfect! Absolutely love this board, thank you!

I had a lesser brand dual hub motor board before I decided that I needed a new eboard after taking my friends Boosted Board for a spin. My old board had zero flex as well as harsh motor in hub design. I would recommend a Belt Driven board and a board that is flexible to anyone who wants to buy an eboard. Don’t make the mistake that I made! The Backfire Zealot S rides like a dream. The throttle and brakes are very progressive not jerky which is what I was used to. The Zealot S gave me immediate confidence the 1st time I took her for a spin. I highly recommend! The bang for the buck is HUGE!

Nice and fantastic Eboard i like how fast and stable it is

Backfire best customer service period!!!!

Very happy with this board! Just Received my board on 2/24/21 charged it and on one charge riding between S mode and Turbo mode I have gone 31 miles on the charge and still have 2 bars left on battery. I live in CA and there are a lot of big hills and pulls the hills amazing!! The 96mm wheels are amazing board is very smooth, flexible, responsive when turning and the pick up on throttle is very smooth along with braking. Speed is not an issue. This board is very fast if you want it to be. The shipping was fairly quick took a month due to some issues with customs sure this is very rare. Customer service responded very quickly and they are very friendly. I would definitely recommend this board to anyone that is in the market. 5 stars for this board and their staff.

Ordered the G2 due to communication mix up in the family and returned itndays before Christmas. I was told they would send out the Backfire Zealot after new years, only to get the Zealot the day before Christmas! It made for a fun day on Christmas!!! Thank You So Much! The Quality of the board [composite deck] is excellent for 190lbs 6ft. The acceleration and torque on the zealot is deserving of the name! Turbo gear for higher skilled/braver soul riders is my favorite feature! I,ve been able to mimic snowboarding on the asphalt hills in Salt lake City Utah. No pass neeeded! one month in and 200 miles no problems whatsoever with the board, worth every penny. It has a 6 month warranty so im feeling satisfied as can be with my purchase at Backfire.

If you like to bomb uphill this board will be the key. I have 3 sets of aftermarket wheels that work with this board. First eboard I bought and I'm hooked. Come join the fun and get one, you will thank us!

Great Board. Great Customer Service I did a lot of research since it was my first electric board and I am very happy with my choice. Power, Speed, Control options on Wheels. Looking forward to an amazing spring and Summer!!

This board is fast and smooth! A ton of power to get you up hills, or just accelerate super fast. The brakes are incredibly strong too. It's just so fun to ride! I've gone 23 mph so far and its rides very well, also carves like a dream. Makes me feel like a kid again. I've had four friends try the board and they loved it as well. One of them should be ordering a Zealot soon. I added iCloudwheels and the board is even more incredible. God I love this board. The customer service at Backfire is also very friendly and responsive. The remote is easy to use and very responsive. I highly recommend this board.

I've been narrowing my roommates boosted stealth and wanted a board just as powerful and fun. This board is amazing. The composite deck is as stiff as the stealth and the board is crazy fast. Honestly I love my zealot more then my friends stealth and it's a fraction of the price!!! Took 3 days to get to my house. Amazing service.

This board is absolutely amazing. Affordable, Fast, powerful, long range, comfortable riding. What more could you ask for? Once you try it you'll never look back. It's definitely a head turner.

at over 1k miles, running on one motor, seemingly stuck in reverse permanently, rode extremely hard, through south florida torrential tropical storms(7miles), submersed undoubtedly, and I've had the best time of my life.

I'm 49 years old and decided to get my first e-board. After much research the Backfire Zealot with the composite deck was the clear choice. I'm a 225lb powerlifter and the new composite deck is PERFECT for heavier riders. It has enough flex to support me plus help soak up any bumps in the road. The range is really good as well considering my weight. I got 17 miles on one ride and still had one bar left on the battery. It's also a lot easier to ride than I ever imagined. After 2 days I felt really confident on the board. Considering my age that's a good thing. I was hesitant on buying a board because I was worried that it might be hard for me to ride and I'd end up crashing. Now today, 10 days into me owning this board I have ridden 114 miles! I'm so incredibly happy that I bought the backfire Zealot and I haven't had this much fun in years. 10 out of 10!! Ride safe and don't forget the helmet and the other safety equipment

The Backfire Zealot is my third electric skateboard. I own a Skatebolt Tornado Pro and Boosted 's. Mini X. Backfire in my opinion has a great value for the price you are paying. Upon purchasing this board you will find that you can indeed achieve the 17-22 miles that is claimed and the top speed is so fast that it will take you time to reach the top speed if you ride in the streets like I do. The build quality is matched to that of the Boosted boards in my opinion and can out perform them in terms of speed and range! This is why I chose Backfire's Zealot and they did not disappoint. Lastly, this is their only belt driven board available right now which means you can customize the wheels. This is my favorite part of belt driven boards as opposed to hub motors within the wheel. If you are not sure which board from Backfire to get, I would say this is a very competitive choice. :)

I'm a beginner (girl) and did a lot of research on all of the available options. I chose this one because it was a reputable company, the range, speed, relative light weight, met all of my objectives. The integrated under board lighting and the eco/beginner mode are really what sold me. I love the fact that I can accelerate up and brake gradually while I learn and it also has all of the power I want when I get better. I love the lights, they are great. It's a comfie board, with a slight bounce and I'm going to loosen up the trucks to give it more play. The shipping time was 16 days from order to delivery, which was great based on other reviews for other boards that had one month delivery waits from China. Buy this board!

To give this review some context: I've been skateboarding for a decade before discovering electric boards last summer (2019). I'm a very experienced rider and having four wheels underfoot is second nature to me. I live in NYC and a majority of the miles clocked on my Zealot have been in Manhattan/Brooklyn. At the time of this writing I have (recorded) ~2000 miles (3,218.9 km) on esk8, with thousands more underfoot on other types of skateboards. I weigh 170 lbs (77 kg) and the ranges I've indicated should bear that in mind. My previous esk8 experiences include owning a Backfire G2 (G2S ESC upgrade, 83/96mm wheels), Onewheel+ XR, Meepo Mini V2 ER. These are my honest thoughts, I was not paid to write this. I bought the Zealot when it was first announced, paid extra for the faster shipping - I was so excited to finally get my hands on a belt-driven board from Backfire! I previously rode a Backfire G2 (2017) and put it through its paces, and it never let me down as my daily commuter and my main mode of transportation. At the time of this writing, I've clocked 900+ miles (1,448+ km) on my Zealot and it has been the most fun I can ever remember having in my skateboarding career. I'm an active member of the NYC Eboarding scene, and am friends with riders of Exway's, Boosted's, Evolve's, Metroboard's, etc., I've rode them all. The Backfire Zealot is THE BEST BOARD YOU CAN GET FOR UNDER $1000 in my experience. It handles better and is more comfortable than any Meepo or Exway, it has MORE RANGE AND POWER THAN THE EXWAY FLEX, and can't even be compared to a Boosted Board - It's far better. When I go out cruising slow just to see the city and explore with my friends I can get 20 miles easily and still have 20% battery to spare (my Exway friends are all having to stop and charge way before me). When I'm in a hurry and need to get somewhere quickly (20+ mph/32+ kph) I know that I don't need to bring my charger if the round trip is 15 miles (24 km) or less. You can't put a price on not having range anxiety, not to mention being able to go out and ride without a backpack carrying your charger is so much better. I have the bamboo deck, and I love how flexible it is. It's extremely comfortable and really helps with foot fatigue on those long rides. I haven't tried cloud wheels on it, I've always been a urethane rider and always will be, but with the stock 96mm wheels you can actually go off-road. I've literally rode on gravel and dirt bike trails with this thing; if you're a good enough rider I promise you this board can handle anything you throw at it. So far it's handled everything I've rode over on the streets of New York. They are soft enough that you can feel the grip while carving, and also hard enough that you can speed check and slide the board as well. THIS IS THE BOARD YOU WANT. Forget Exway, forget Meepo, forget other competitors at a similar price point. This is the one. Whether you are looking to buy your first esk8, or add to your collection, this is a fantastic board and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Looking forward to seeing you out there in the streets, -R

I am a 46 year old who has had many board related hobbies. From 16 until early 20 I rode Skateboards, 20 until 35 Snowboarding and Wakeboarding. Then just like that I stopped. Well recently I started craving another board related hobbie. Using a search engine I started typing Longboard and up pops Electric longboard. After realizing how far they had advanced I was ready. Board selection is huge so I rolled the dice on the Zealot. Long story short. Absolutely amazing carving the summer streets. I did forget one thing. My legs are sore as !@$#! Backfire Zealot highly recommended!!

This board is awesome. I'm consistently getting 17 miles range with lots of hills. 24mph is easy to achieve. I'd recommend this board

A complete adrenaline rush with the board reaching a speed of 28mph! Worth every penny I spent on this board...

The Zealot is a dream to ride. The flexible deck acts as shock absorbers and the concave edges keep your feet secured for sharp cornering. The belt drive torque is powerful and I have no issues tackling any of the steep hills around my hilly neighborhood. Battery gives me about 15 miles in S mode with cloud wheels but I went 12 miles in E mode on the original PUs and still had 3 bars left. If you're looking for 20 miles+ get a second battery unless you're 130 pounds.

Super fun, first eskate, thoroughly enjoying it. Great it has side lights, hopefully they will have integrated front and rear light in the future. Seems better than having 3 on each side of the battery. Would love it if it could come with only cloudwheels, as I need them for some streets I ride. Not using the stock wheels. I understand there are reasons that is not offered though. Finger hole on the controller is fine for me, but I suppose with gloves it would be less than ideal. Could make an adjustable one, or just not have one.

I love it, I’m completely satisfied worth the wait…

This electric long board is great with lots of speed and torque to cruise around in. Get it... you'll have no regrets!

Beautiful machine!

It's a lot of fun and if I could go back in time I would buy it again.

Just over 100 miles on my Zealot with the bamboo deck. So far everything is working perfectly and the performance of the board is incredible.

Worth the money, lived up to my expectations.

So far, the zealot is really fun and comfy as compared to the other boards that I have and other brands that I tried..my only issue is that the range factor is not even close to what is approximated. I've seen reviews both youtube vids and articles alike riding at 200-lbs who claim they reach a range of 20 miles and it seems like I can't even go past 16 miles of range. I'm 182-lbs and ride on E-mode most of the time on a flat paved smooth surface/no incline and my expectations were to reach at least the minimum of 17 miles of specified range. I have tried it after 6 charging cycles and all came up with the same results. At this time, the break in period should be at par or close to that range but no luck so far.

Ride it almost non stop.

This thing is DOPE!!!!! I've owned electric boards before, but this one is the best I've owned. Normally I'm really worried about damaging my board, but with this one everything is replaceable. From the deck to the gears. It's got plenty of power, and definitely has acceleration. Turbo mode is only slightly scary, and the battery lasts a LOOOOOOONG freaking time. This thing will get you where you need to go AND in style. I've had MULTIPLE cars pull over and ask me about it. Man, occasionally, I PASS cars on the sidewalk. I love it. Shanks

Great board so far only feel twice in 3 days. Killing it

legit the best thing ever. buy the cloud wheels too for the best experience. i was nervous to buy but actually the best purchase of my life. 100% recommended!!!

Very happy with this board I bought it for my wife for her birthday but she let's me ride it too

Super thrilled with the purchase! Overall the board is very impressive and comfortable to ride. I have been riding skateboards for over 15 years and honestly there have been several moments I have questioned the sketch factor on this thing. The acceleration and speed on this board is a bit startling even if I am in control of it. Also one my favorite parts of this board is the brakes. I have always wanted brakes on a skateboard and there is a certain kind of comfort when you're pulling up to an intersection and being able to stop if you need to. My only complaint about this board, like literally the only complaint is that the wheels are too slick for a vehicle that can go 30 miles per hour. Now I am left with having to purchase a $160 upgrade for more safe wheels. I highly recommend everyone wear their helmets and thick leather gloves for this!

Very comfortable board. The range isn't what I expected, other than that backfires best carver and great uphill torque.

This thing rips! I'm 5'11" and 175 lbs. I typically cruise around with my dog in a backpack, so total weight is closer to 205 lbs. With the 105mm cloud wheels in sport mode, I'm easily hitting 15 miles per charge with more to spare. I find the flexibility to be perfect for the type of riding I do. I've never bottomed out due to flex. This is truly the unlimited sidewalk surfing that I yearned for as a kid in the 90s. The belts and wheels are easily accessible. I've had a few rocks get stuck in the pulleys and cleaning them out is simple. The remote is simple to use and works well. I love this board.

Absolutely love it. The best gift I've ever received. I want to take it everywhere and explore

Started having problems after only 4 times riding it. I'm only 65kg about 143lbs. The board started to squick when I try to turn left or right.

Holy Wow! Unbelievable freedom and liberation! If you're on the fence about buying a Zealot or Zealot S, this is your deciding factor - Buy it, you will not be disappointed, especially if this will be your first esk8. This is my first electronic skateboard, and my first time picking up skateboarding in nearly 35 years! I'm 5'11" and 176lbs. Confidence in riding came quickly with this glorious piece of kit. Great flex and stability in the bamboo/fiberglass deck with no bounce or wobble issues at higher speeds. Super strong torque and take-off, and powerful braking to match. Motor noise is minimal and is a non-issue. I have no experience with other trucks or wheels, but turning radius and road grip are also non-issues. While I am considering some Cloudwheels to conquer local brick roads and such, it's just such a smooth ride with the large PU stock wheels. I think I ordered the board on May 26th, while the US site was saying expected delivery would be on Jun 11th, which is a true test of patience for me... They shipped it just a Few Days Later!! Way sooner than promised!! Admittedly, when I received the my order, the ESC was not functioning properly with one motor not turning at all. A pain in the rear, yes, but these things happen and are forgivable if addressed in good time. Tech Support was ON IT!! I sent a message late in the day, and they got back to me that same evening with some recommendations to try to get it going. Nothing worked. I let them know the next morning, and they got a tracking number for my new ESC to me within a few hours.. Backfire Boards truly has top-notch customer service!!<3 Not only did the new part get to me in good time, but Backfire replaced my Zealot ESC with a Zealot S ESC! I put just over 60 miles on the board in the first week. It would have been at least triple that were it not for the rain that I caused by ordering the ass-kicking Backfire Zealot!!! ...lol! Thank you, Backfire Boards, for a great customer service experience and for making such beautiful and powerful product! Much, much love! ~Bobby B.~

Received earlier than expected with great communication. Product looks amazing but I have nut ridden it yet. Their service deserves kudos and recognition in this industry.

Safety first!!! Even old farts like myself are allowed to have fun. Got the kiddos their G2 and myself a Zealot. My only regret is NOT haven ordered it sooner!!!

Purchased the Zealot. Love it. Using it to commute, and recreation. Lot of fun.

The board is fast and overall worth it. However I had assumed I would be getting the updated deck per language used on backfire’s website. Instead, I got the older version. So I’m just disappointed with my purchase.

5/5 Stars. I've put about 100 miles on my Zealot S so far and man oh man let me tell you the board just gets better with time. After replacing the base plates I also changed out the wheels for Cloudwheels and they make a noticeable difference. For any rider who's mostly on streets or sidewalks these wheels are a must, it makes the already smooth ride even smoother and eliminates most vibrations. This is my FIRST electric board an I'm extremely satisfied with the Zealot S. When your cursing downhill going 25 MPH, the board feels smooth with no shakes, it gives you confidence to attack any hill and demolish the pavement. It is absolutely worth the extra money to get this board over any entry level boards and other brands. I've read many reviews and comparisons and the Zealot or Zealot S seem to be at the top in most peoples lists. The brakes are responsive, and the board moves so fast it can feel like you're punching a hole thru the fabric of space and floating across the roads. The "hum" of the motor sounds like a turbo in a car which I really like and it's just loud enough to make other people aware of you. Backfire support helped me with an issue immediately and having support centers in the USA is reassuring. I was debating on buying this board for a while and trust me go with this one, you will not be disappointed.

ordered my Zealot S yesterday. i've been using G2 black for about 2 years now with about 1200 miles on it, and now im starting to experience some major issues such as half of the boards range is lost due to electrical problems that I will have to send the board back to be repaired and looked at. The estimated delivery time is 40-45 bisness days or about 8-9 weeks which is definetly a bit of a wait especially considering the price tag. That being said I am still incredibly excited to recive it and I hope it will outlast the budget board.

Has a ton of torque, great ride feel, had the g2s, to the g3, now to the zealot s. Backfire is a brand I trust.

My first eboard and I’m really loving it! Great stability, great braking system, and really digging the purple lights! Overall extra belts and pulleys can’t complain.

The deck has great flex, turning & handling is very very good compared to the Galaxy (which I still love) and the power, wow, very very fast, I'm going to pickup a full face helmet for this bad boy.

Awesome board so far. Really happy with it.

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

Best overall skateboard when it comes to speed and performance!

My first Backfire Board and eskate in general! Feels great out of the box. Very carvy and nice speed and acceleration. I love how Backfire handled their issues with the truck baseplates and sent over the replacements asap! I will definitely be looking forwards to buying more things from backfire soon!

Fantastic skateboard well-built thank you very much. I have already referred to others

Backfire handled the baseplate recall perfectly! Replacements came about two weeks behind the board itself even though I ordered days before the recall. Honestly, this is how a company should take care of its customers. Bravo Backfire, you’ve made a life-long customer.

First time ever owning an electric longboard and I do not regret my purchase at all, the Zealot S was worth every dime and has brought me many hours of enjoyment. If you’re debating getting this board I 100% encourage anyone to do so!

This is my third Backfire board. After owning a G3, and X2, the new Zealot S got me even more stoked. Superior quality and the best customer service you can ever ask for. These peoe really stand behind their brand and are very proud of all Backfire products.

amazing board. everything I need to be able to get to is within a 3 mile radius or so, and the zealot s perfectly meets that requirement. it is also incredibly fast. getting up to the top speed for a few minutes makes a tear fall out of my eye because of the wind. honestly everything about this board is awesome.

First e-board and love it! Super carvy and more speed/power than I need

After spending an exorbitant amount of time researching every electric skateboard/ longboard company and all the boards they sell, I decided to purchase the Zealot S. Just about every website I visited ranking the current boards on the market, the Zealot was on ALL of them. When I received my board I now see why, the Zealot S is an absolute BEAST of a board and I couldn’t be happier. At first I was hesitant on getting the S only because of the purple ring around the outside of the board, but after seeing all the other boards I realized they all look the exact same from the side. All the boards blended together except the Zealot S, it was unique and it stands out, and started to grow on me. In addition it actually serves an actual purpose by providing strength and durability to the deck which for a first timer like me is definitely a plus. It is really intuitive and ready to go out of the box. I was up and riding in a matter of minutes but you might want to fully charge your board first, I just couldn’t wait. Lastly I chose Backfire because of a few things. Their customer service is fantastic, before I made my purchase I emailed their support a few times which they answered all my questions and were really patient with me. Backfire also has a warehouse in the US along with 2 repair centers which is important in supporting the product after purchase. I’m loving every second of it and if anything comes up I’ll be sure to edit this review. 5/5 stars

Oh man!!! I LOVE LOVE my new Backfire Zealot S!! I bought my other Zealot composite in Nov 2020 and I loved it so much I had to have another one for spring/summer. Once the new Zealot S came out I knew I had to have it. It showed up today and I took it out for a quick ride to test it out. Super stable at high speeds and it rides like a dream! It's also slightly faster than my other Zealot board. I took it up to almost 29mph but then got scared so I backed off. It definitely had a little bit more in it and that's amazing as I weigh 225lbs. What a great board at a great price. You absolute will NOT find a better board than this in the same price range. 10/10 recommend!

I have the Zealot s. Crashed it once on the first ride. But now I'm absolutely comfortable. It is my favorite street board can't wait to get the cloud wheels.

Got the Zealot S and this board is amazing, love surfing the roads and its worth every penny

I ordered my Backfire Zealot about 6 months back, & I’m 100% satisfied with my purchase.

Could not be happier with this board! From the customer service to the value for your money. This is hard to beat! Thank you backfire for making an incredible board!!

Super fast shipping and came perfect! Absolutely love this board, thank you!

I had a lesser brand dual hub motor board before I decided that I needed a new eboard after taking my friends Boosted Board for a spin. My old board had zero flex as well as harsh motor in hub design. I would recommend a Belt Driven board and a board that is flexible to anyone who wants to buy an eboard. Don’t make the mistake that I made! The Backfire Zealot S rides like a dream. The throttle and brakes are very progressive not jerky which is what I was used to. The Zealot S gave me immediate confidence the 1st time I took her for a spin. I highly recommend! The bang for the buck is HUGE!

Nice and fantastic Eboard i like how fast and stable it is

Backfire best customer service period!!!!

Very happy with this board! Just Received my board on 2/24/21 charged it and on one charge riding between S mode and Turbo mode I have gone 31 miles on the charge and still have 2 bars left on battery. I live in CA and there are a lot of big hills and pulls the hills amazing!! The 96mm wheels are amazing board is very smooth, flexible, responsive when turning and the pick up on throttle is very smooth along with braking. Speed is not an issue. This board is very fast if you want it to be. The shipping was fairly quick took a month due to some issues with customs sure this is very rare. Customer service responded very quickly and they are very friendly. I would definitely recommend this board to anyone that is in the market. 5 stars for this board and their staff.

Ordered the G2 due to communication mix up in the family and returned itndays before Christmas. I was told they would send out the Backfire Zealot after new years, only to get the Zealot the day before Christmas! It made for a fun day on Christmas!!! Thank You So Much! The Quality of the board [composite deck] is excellent for 190lbs 6ft. The acceleration and torque on the zealot is deserving of the name! Turbo gear for higher skilled/braver soul riders is my favorite feature! I,ve been able to mimic snowboarding on the asphalt hills in Salt lake City Utah. No pass neeeded! one month in and 200 miles no problems whatsoever with the board, worth every penny. It has a 6 month warranty so im feeling satisfied as can be with my purchase at Backfire.

If you like to bomb uphill this board will be the key. I have 3 sets of aftermarket wheels that work with this board. First eboard I bought and I'm hooked. Come join the fun and get one, you will thank us!

Great Board. Great Customer Service I did a lot of research since it was my first electric board and I am very happy with my choice. Power, Speed, Control options on Wheels. Looking forward to an amazing spring and Summer!!

This board is fast and smooth! A ton of power to get you up hills, or just accelerate super fast. The brakes are incredibly strong too. It's just so fun to ride! I've gone 23 mph so far and its rides very well, also carves like a dream. Makes me feel like a kid again. I've had four friends try the board and they loved it as well. One of them should be ordering a Zealot soon. I added iCloudwheels and the board is even more incredible. God I love this board. The customer service at Backfire is also very friendly and responsive. The remote is easy to use and very responsive. I highly recommend this board.

I've been narrowing my roommates boosted stealth and wanted a board just as powerful and fun. This board is amazing. The composite deck is as stiff as the stealth and the board is crazy fast. Honestly I love my zealot more then my friends stealth and it's a fraction of the price!!! Took 3 days to get to my house. Amazing service.

This board is absolutely amazing. Affordable, Fast, powerful, long range, comfortable riding. What more could you ask for? Once you try it you'll never look back. It's definitely a head turner.

at over 1k miles, running on one motor, seemingly stuck in reverse permanently, rode extremely hard, through south florida torrential tropical storms(7miles), submersed undoubtedly, and I've had the best time of my life.

I'm 49 years old and decided to get my first e-board. After much research the Backfire Zealot with the composite deck was the clear choice. I'm a 225lb powerlifter and the new composite deck is PERFECT for heavier riders. It has enough flex to support me plus help soak up any bumps in the road. The range is really good as well considering my weight. I got 17 miles on one ride and still had one bar left on the battery. It's also a lot easier to ride than I ever imagined. After 2 days I felt really confident on the board. Considering my age that's a good thing. I was hesitant on buying a board because I was worried that it might be hard for me to ride and I'd end up crashing. Now today, 10 days into me owning this board I have ridden 114 miles! I'm so incredibly happy that I bought the backfire Zealot and I haven't had this much fun in years. 10 out of 10!! Ride safe and don't forget the helmet and the other safety equipment

The Backfire Zealot is my third electric skateboard. I own a Skatebolt Tornado Pro and Boosted 's. Mini X. Backfire in my opinion has a great value for the price you are paying. Upon purchasing this board you will find that you can indeed achieve the 17-22 miles that is claimed and the top speed is so fast that it will take you time to reach the top speed if you ride in the streets like I do. The build quality is matched to that of the Boosted boards in my opinion and can out perform them in terms of speed and range! This is why I chose Backfire's Zealot and they did not disappoint. Lastly, this is their only belt driven board available right now which means you can customize the wheels. This is my favorite part of belt driven boards as opposed to hub motors within the wheel. If you are not sure which board from Backfire to get, I would say this is a very competitive choice. :)

I'm a beginner (girl) and did a lot of research on all of the available options. I chose this one because it was a reputable company, the range, speed, relative light weight, met all of my objectives. The integrated under board lighting and the eco/beginner mode are really what sold me. I love the fact that I can accelerate up and brake gradually while I learn and it also has all of the power I want when I get better. I love the lights, they are great. It's a comfie board, with a slight bounce and I'm going to loosen up the trucks to give it more play. The shipping time was 16 days from order to delivery, which was great based on other reviews for other boards that had one month delivery waits from China. Buy this board!

To give this review some context: I've been skateboarding for a decade before discovering electric boards last summer (2019). I'm a very experienced rider and having four wheels underfoot is second nature to me. I live in NYC and a majority of the miles clocked on my Zealot have been in Manhattan/Brooklyn. At the time of this writing I have (recorded) ~2000 miles (3,218.9 km) on esk8, with thousands more underfoot on other types of skateboards. I weigh 170 lbs (77 kg) and the ranges I've indicated should bear that in mind. My previous esk8 experiences include owning a Backfire G2 (G2S ESC upgrade, 83/96mm wheels), Onewheel+ XR, Meepo Mini V2 ER. These are my honest thoughts, I was not paid to write this. I bought the Zealot when it was first announced, paid extra for the faster shipping - I was so excited to finally get my hands on a belt-driven board from Backfire! I previously rode a Backfire G2 (2017) and put it through its paces, and it never let me down as my daily commuter and my main mode of transportation. At the time of this writing, I've clocked 900+ miles (1,448+ km) on my Zealot and it has been the most fun I can ever remember having in my skateboarding career. I'm an active member of the NYC Eboarding scene, and am friends with riders of Exway's, Boosted's, Evolve's, Metroboard's, etc., I've rode them all. The Backfire Zealot is THE BEST BOARD YOU CAN GET FOR UNDER $1000 in my experience. It handles better and is more comfortable than any Meepo or Exway, it has MORE RANGE AND POWER THAN THE EXWAY FLEX, and can't even be compared to a Boosted Board - It's far better. When I go out cruising slow just to see the city and explore with my friends I can get 20 miles easily and still have 20% battery to spare (my Exway friends are all having to stop and charge way before me). When I'm in a hurry and need to get somewhere quickly (20+ mph/32+ kph) I know that I don't need to bring my charger if the round trip is 15 miles (24 km) or less. You can't put a price on not having range anxiety, not to mention being able to go out and ride without a backpack carrying your charger is so much better. I have the bamboo deck, and I love how flexible it is. It's extremely comfortable and really helps with foot fatigue on those long rides. I haven't tried cloud wheels on it, I've always been a urethane rider and always will be, but with the stock 96mm wheels you can actually go off-road. I've literally rode on gravel and dirt bike trails with this thing; if you're a good enough rider I promise you this board can handle anything you throw at it. So far it's handled everything I've rode over on the streets of New York. They are soft enough that you can feel the grip while carving, and also hard enough that you can speed check and slide the board as well. THIS IS THE BOARD YOU WANT. Forget Exway, forget Meepo, forget other competitors at a similar price point. This is the one. Whether you are looking to buy your first esk8, or add to your collection, this is a fantastic board and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Looking forward to seeing you out there in the streets, -R

I am a 46 year old who has had many board related hobbies. From 16 until early 20 I rode Skateboards, 20 until 35 Snowboarding and Wakeboarding. Then just like that I stopped. Well recently I started craving another board related hobbie. Using a search engine I started typing Longboard and up pops Electric longboard. After realizing how far they had advanced I was ready. Board selection is huge so I rolled the dice on the Zealot. Long story short. Absolutely amazing carving the summer streets. I did forget one thing. My legs are sore as !@$#! Backfire Zealot highly recommended!!

This board is awesome. I'm consistently getting 17 miles range with lots of hills. 24mph is easy to achieve. I'd recommend this board

A complete adrenaline rush with the board reaching a speed of 28mph! Worth every penny I spent on this board...