Traycen E.
Board is amazing but randomely started turning off 2 days after i got it i believe the esc broke so i ordered the upgraded one and was planning on doing that anyway
Pete N.
After having ridden on this board with the 120mm cloud wheels for about 27 miles, I’m very impressed. I’m always in Turbo mode so the range I’m getting is about 13-15 miles on a full charge. The only negative is the battery overheats when you’re doing full throttle up hills for a duration of time. I’m giving 5 stars because of awesome build quality, value, & outstanding customer service. Definitely recommended!
Jared P.
The board is great, shipping was fast. Tons of fun
Hunter H.
Amazing board, has everything I wanted and then some. Couple of notes:
1. There is only a small disclaimer at the bottom of the manual that saves to save the box, as that's the only method of sending Backfire your board in case of a warranty claim/repair
2. Box was a bit damaged upon arrival, but that is more on UPS than Backfire.
All in all, 10/10, would recommend
Ricardo F.
The board is amazing, I feel like it's underpriced if I'm being honest, it's so fun
Winfield S.
Seems like a great board so far! Compared to the Torque Boards set up I had before, it’s way easier to control, lighter and a much smoother ride. With a fairly flexible deck and the added cloud wheels, it doesn’t mind cracks in the sidewalk, dirt, gravel, will even go through the grass if you want to. Even with the cloud wheels I get 20 miles of real world range. I’m 165 pounds. It’s very flat around here, but I do quite a bit of starting and stopping. The throttle and brake are super smooth, and I love that it gives you battery levels for the board and remote, speed, and miles traveled all right on the remote display. Definitely a good value. I would definitely recommend the cloud wheels!
Kristen D.
Love the board super cool!
Karen B.
Absolutely love it! My husband had an old boosted board that broke & was unable to be fixed. He was hesitant to switch brands. I bought this as a gift for him & it has exceeded all of his expectations. Highly recommend!
Christopher W.
I absolutely love this board! Fast + well engineered. I’m super impressed with its smooth ride and acceleration. Thanks for a great product!
Antionette W.
We received my husbands board in a short time and without any hassle but upon trying it out for the first time, he noticed it making an unusual sound. We were instructed to take video of the problem and email it to the address provided. We have done those things and now waiting to hear back from the company. So as of right now we don't have a review because he can't use his board!
Lean G.
Been having a lot of fun with this board. Very long range and tons of power as well. However you should really tighten these trucks for high speeds because it gets really wobbly around 25mph/40kmh. The big thing for me is probably the remote controller battery. Sometimes it does within an 1 and other times it displays low battery but when you turn it on and off it’ll reset.
Tim M. S.
First of all this is my first electric board so take that into consideration. That being said, this thing is amazing! I’m not the best skater so I’m still learning to deal with the speed of this thing. I was able to get up to 22 mph before I got too scared to go any faster. I weight about 180 with all my gear on and I’m getting about 22 miles on a charge on mostly flat ground and avg speeds around 14-16 mph. I’m getting faster every day but still alittle hesitant that ride faster than that normally. But it’s great! Got in in 5 days from California to florida. Thanks guys!
William G.
This thing is a beast. The flex of the composite deck is perfect. Everything is built very well with premium parts. Honestly ready to ride out of the box, no necessary upgrades. But tons of things out there if you got money like that
Zayden W.
Insane for real. Great power, good range, couldn’t ask for much more. With the extra (2) belts, rear bearings, skate tool, and included motor covers, this is well over the best deal you could possibly get. I was worried about speed, but once again I thought wrong. You don’t need to go faster than this. I ride on turbo and sport mode at full speed at least 10 miles a day, its still good as new after 300 miles. I (wanted) the voyager x because there the fastest board on the market by meepo for 1,000$! which they list reaches speeds (up to) 40mph but that’s a flat out lie. For 500$ buy the Zealot. Spare parts and 30mph make it the best deal in my opinion. Not to mention, you also get a honest company that’s been in business for a while and has quality control so good that the belts are even tensioned perfect. And best, they do not lie about speed and range. It is right on. After riding boards more than 12 years, I would recommend this companies E boards over all.
Jalik Q.
Excellent board performance top notch and build quality superb very pleased with my purchase
William S.
Awesome ride. The bouncy board and wide wheels make everything smooth as butter and our roads suck. If this is your first belt drive watch out for the torque. The Zealot climbs hills like a champ but will fly away from you if you gas it too quick.
Daniel S.
This board is awesome! Takes hills like they aren’t even there!
Thomas L.
This is my first electric skateboard and so far it has been amazing. I almost have 100 miles on it already. I did have an issue with the screws missing from the folding handle I purchased with my board but customer service took care of that and shipped them out right after I talked to them. Top notch service and products
Donamiche E.
Money well spent
Bradley R.
The Backfire Zelot S has been the best investment I have ever made. Me and my entire family love to go and ride from sun up to sun set. I will recommend this board to everyone even those that have zero ridding experience it is so easy and fun to ride. My 4 year old rides mine like a champ.
David M.
The board randomly turns off even on three and four bars of charge. It launches me off all the time.
Mark H.
Super smooth ride w stock wheels. Can't wait to ride the cloud wheels. Board is a quick machine. Gets up to 30 quick. Lights and power and functions. This thing is amazing. Never been more happy with a purchase. This has to be the best riding board ive ever ridden in 30yrs. Impressive. Actually rode to work 14 miles. 28 miles in a day on a board. Kicked my butt. Impressive range. Way more than my calves could go.
Davis
Great Starter Board.
Danilo O.
My buddy originally got one and I tried it and I loved it now me and my fiends all have one and we love it I weight 340lbs and the board handles hills with ese definitely worth the money! 5/5
Anthony O.
I really do like this board and you can tell this thing is made with love but I do have a couple complaints. First being I can’t even charge the board without having a cooling fan on the block at all times: this is what my picture is of. In a matter of 10 minutes without the cooling fan the block is on fire literally too hot to touch. So that’s complaint number 1. Number 2 is I’ve ridden this baby maybe 7 times and I never even gotten close to 25 miles before low battery the most I’ve gotten was 11-12 and that’s not even full throttle like she’s so fun to ride but you take her out on 2 quick rides and she’s now only 2 bars which means I need to turn the cooling fan on and recharge her before a fire breaks out to give me a smooth 12 miles before undergoing a never ending loop. I’m not sure if maybe the battery I have for the board has a malfunction but any response or thoughts would be nice and appreciated due to the fact that I spent close to 800 on it but please understand that I know this board could is solid for that price if it runs properly.My heart was pounding when I was putting in my information to order I was so excited so know that this thing is still my sweetheart I just want to know if these things are normal with it!
Dane O.
Loving my zealotS my first e board. I did a lot of research to find that this is what I want and I absolutely love it. Thank you Backfire
Justin G.
First longboard I ever bought, really easy to learn and it’s so much walking my dog !
durbin s.
this board is crazy, i have the zealot and it has been through everything including full down pour rainstorms (wouldnt suggest it though still lol). i have roughly 1000 miles on it and it still runs smoothly. my only suggestion is just get the zealot s. my board has a crack in it and i thought about replacing the deck with the plastic one, but then a guy ran over my board and i got plastic deck anywas, and it has been perfect. great deck, great speed, great look, and very reliable/ durable.
Nadaline S.
Delivery was outstanding and prompt.
Courtney E.
Great product!
Naveed K.
I didn't recieve my board in the mail ever and when i tried to reach out to backfire, i never even got a response. Still waiting on a reply for a board i never recieved
Naki R.
Don't buy in less than 4 days of casual riding and motor stops working board is a scam!!!
Joe L.
What can I say, this is probably the best board available at this price point, it delivers everything as advertised, it’s durable and reliable, rides great, is fast, (faster that most people are comfortable with) ok, yes, I did regear mine to go past the 30mph mark and have gone 34mph (just to say I could) and it still climbs hills and accelerates great (I will say that anything above 30mph is a little unstable and terrifying) so I see why the gearing is set the way that it is. My average riding speed is between 15 an 20 mph so the way it came right out of the box is more than enough in my opinion. But if you must go for that speed run this board is capable of more.
Simy P.
Useful around campus. Handles hills like flats.
Scott M.
Been riding it a few weeks and having a lot of fun
Pablo Z.
I have not experience riding skateboard.. but this skateboard is Soo easy to ride i love it and it feels amazing.. this was the best option i found on Facebook after reading a lot of reviews.. thank you
Michael C.
They shipped it right away! I bought it for commuting but I find reasons to ride it because it’s so fun! It powers up hills and is scary fast. Could not ask for more power! Over all, super happy with the purchase!
Amber G.
I can’t write a review yet I have yet to receive my board
Victor G.
Awesome electric boards . This E-Skate is Strong and fast. Very well put together.
Hector F.
I go everywhere with my board! It’s a great investment and fast too. I’m inlove!
Michael M.
What a great board. Amazing job
Steve I.
So far I've been about 25 miles on these 1
05mm purple cloud wheels and I like them alot. Honestly I only got about 10 miles on the stock 96mm wheels before I installed the clouds, so I can't speak much on my experience between the two. I knew I wanted them when I purchased the Zealot S a week before. I went with purple to match the boards color. There are other colors if purple doesn't do it for you.
J C.
I fucked up my face on the second day of using the board but I will never stop finding a way to ride it
ANDREW J.
46 miles on the board and I haven't even had it for a week. Definitely can take a beating on rough or loose debris! Overall thoroughly impressed! I have been longboarding for over 10 years now and this is my first electrified purchase, my favorite feature is probably the brake cause now my shoes won't get torn apart!
Madden H.
I’ve been riding my longboard everywhere sense I got it and it’s the most amazing thing ever. I love this product and the amazing speeds it reaches.
Brian S.
Absolute racer… packs the doors in on my buddies V4 Meepos especially up hill 10/10
Logan L.
The board is absolutely amazing. Very quick acceleration and super long range!
Matthew P.
Did tons of research before getting my first esk8 and I'm so glad I went with the zealot s! I haven't had this much fun since I last had a motorcycle! Has great acceleration and breaking and so fun to ride! I only wish it got more range with cloudwheels, I get about 12 miles with what I'd say hard riding (turbo mode most ride, 20+mph) weighing about 165lb.
Nate M.
Very premium board. Not much more to say. I have only had it a week but I don’t know what I’d do without it. I’m very impressed with is so far!
Boaz
Great board! So much bang for my buck! Now I can really surf the road!
Doug P.
Purchased the Zealot S and the cloud 105s , received them in two days. Very impressed with the quality of this board. Smooth ride with the Cloud wheels and plenty fast enough!!!
The only issue I had was one of the rear wheels had only one bearing. Contacted tech support and warranty. They sent me two bearings and two spacers, recieved them in two days.
Great customer service.
Was thinking of purchasing the Eovan GTS carbon pro but weighing in at 40#s and $600 dollars more.
I decided to go with the Zealot S and I'm glad I did!!
The board is AWESOME!!
Highly recommend
Jon M.
As my first eskate board, I have absolutely loved my Backfire Zealot! Great acceleration, comfortable ride, and a ton of fun to carve on. I cannot recommend this board enough!!
Monica V.
Great distance, 22+ mile range with a 120 lb rider, reaches max speed easily, feels strong uphill. Something in the back of my board rattles and I think i fixed it but i’m not sure yet
Wahaj K.
Best board on the market
Boaz L.
Amazing board! I just wish it could hit the speed backfire claims. I never went faster than 27 mph.
Grant W.
The acceleration is beautiful, better than my G2. The speed feels awesome! I use turbo when I have lots of space and smooth surfaces. Works perfect for living in a small beach town, it almost completely replaces my car
Wahaj K.
Zealot is a great board
Mia J.
This board has been nothing but helpful with getting to classes (or far away from them) quickly, as I am located in a hilly area and walking to and from locations becomes a chore. With this board, especially its different speed modes, I'm able to cut off 15 minutes from any trip I take.
Kacey C.
I own an auto shop and one of my younger techs rides a Zealot to work everyday. The curiosity got the best of me and I bought a Zealot S, strictly because I'm a fan of the color purple ;-) There is a small learning curve, but I can't get enough. I find it exhilarating and takes me back to being a kid. About to turn 40, highly recommend!!!
Richard H.
Love this board. Im a 35 year old male, never road a long board a day in my life. Ive had this bboard a week now and am in love. Lots of power, lots of torque. Im still learning but its coming along and its a total blast. Highly recommended. Worth every penny.
Miguel G.
Board is crazy awesome, gotta be really careful but besides that no comment. Like imagine having to push off your leg… couldn’t be me
Ian T.
After 4 months, my Zealot S cracked and during a cruise The board cracked in half and I fell off going 20 miles an hour. Very unsafe and not made to last long.
John H.
put about 200 miles on my long board and it has been a little iffy here and there. first 10-15 miles are perfect no problems! had a few times it would disconnect while I was riding, which is pretty scary when you are going about 25+ MPH. at about the 205 mile mark I noticed it would not get to the max speed for the mode that I am in. so I lifted the board up and only one wheel spins until you turn the board on and off a few times. both wheels will spin for maybe a mile then i lose the same wheel again. it really was a solid board at the beginning! I use this to go to and from work , about 6.5 miles a day for reference
Jose R.
I love the e board it just makes me happy and it's supper fun
Christopher R.
Solid built board. Started with E-Mode to get used to it. Quickly went to Sport Mode. This board flies and handles amazing. Two of my coworkers ordered within a few days. Definitely wondered why I waited so long to get this board. Would highly recommend the Zealot S to anyone looking for a high performance board at a decent price. I bought the warranty and saved the box. Hoping I don’t need to use it, but glad I have peace of mind for this purchase. Next I will upgrade to Cloud wheels to give them a try but the stock wheels are working better than expected.
Manuel R.
I’ve been riding skateboards all my life never had an electric one I actually love the zealot s It’s like having a miniature car almost as fun as my Buick grand national very quick very stealthy
Micole C.
I love the zealot S! Did a lot of research on which board would suite me best and all the reviews I looked at pointed me towards the zealot. I tried my friends backfire G2 and it was really nice but the belt system really gave it more acceleration. I love the look of the overall board with the purple LED under glow. Riding the board is very comfortable and has a good flex rating. For the price that you pay for you cannot go wrong with the zealot S
Matt R.
Rides so smooth i came
Felix T.
Great board, first ever esk8 and so far I’m loving it. Good range, torque, and feels stable at high speeds. Would recommend for anyone that is looking into buying a esk8. Only thing is I wish the deck was an inch or two wider, my shoe sise is 9.5US and it feels good, but I could use a little more room for my liking. For anyone that has sise 11US or bigger, you may possibly find the deck to be little small. (That’s what I’m guessing) Other then that, overall what a great board. Very happy!
Brendan P.
The board is definitely worth every penny and I’m so happy with the purchase, Also a perfect board for beginners and experts in my opinion. The flex to the board makes it all the better for cruising especially if the surface is rough. All In all it’s a 10/10
Steven S.
The customer service is incredible!!! Product is amazing! Will be coming back to backfire
Thankyou!!
Pete M.
I love this board! This is probably the best entry level/performance board for the price. The backfires Zealot S is the best!
Keith B.
Love this board. They nailed it. Already have 100 miles on it. Battery lasts perfect. I’m 190 lbs and plenty of speed to pass cars. Love it love it
Keith B.
This board is perfect. Super smooth super comfortable even at hi speed. I ride a canal by a lake and race cars on the regular. Here’s one I gave him a big head start. I hit 28 mph. I’m 190lbs.
Laurence T.
Great product thanks. The whole family enjoys except for the dog who thinks it must attack this moving board but thanks
Ted H.
Board is absolutely sick! I love it!
Hayden G.
After 25 miles my grip tape is coming off
Alejandro R.
Fastest board I've got so far, love the long lasting battery too
Nicolas M.
I’ve sent an email about the grip tape becoming bubbly Within days of having it please look into it
Krista W.
I am so happy with my purchase that I will buy another one lol
abdul g.
Have over a thousand miles still working smooth
Alyssa H.
For not being an experienced rider this is an amazing start for me! Super comfortable! And easy to understand! I use it for commuting to and from work and it is fun to ride and gets me back and forth quick! I love it
Trenton M.
Very nice sturdy board. 40 miles in the first week. Wish the deck was just a little wider to make cross stepping possible.
joe t.
I originally bought a maxfind board and they ended up lien to me about the ship time so i canceled and tried this board. Worth it best customer service up front with the shipping time and the board is amazing. First skateboard ever so getting used to it but its a blast.
Landon
Climbs hills great. Be careful with turbo mode and wear a helmet.
Jesse B.
Backfire zealot - hill grade possible 20-25% - 265lbs - S mode - no problem at all - board does have a good bit of flex but I've got used to it
Osbaldo m.
Great board for a beginner
Vicki C.
Bought this for my 16 year old son and he absolutely loves it. He ride 80 miles in the 4 days that he has had it.
CHRISTIAN K.
If your thinking about getting this board DO IT!!!! For only 650 dollars this this is a steal.
Alexander P.
First electric board lots of fun. Makes my commute allot easier.
