San Diego, CA
$729.00
The Riptide R1 Elite Electric Skateboard packs serious speed (20 mph) and range (8 miles) into a compact package, with killer extras like head + tail lights from ShredLights and top-of-the-line wheels from ABEC11.
A new order will ship out within one business day and take 1-5 business days to arrive via UPS Ground, depending on your distance from Los Angeles. International orders may be required to pay additional import fees.
We love it when we hear the stories and watch the content from our community, which is now over 2500 riders strong in over 30 countries.
Watch Customers in ActionThe R1 Elite was the board that put Riptide on the map! Like all of our board the R1 Elite packs big time, hill climbing power into a compact, convenient, airline-friendly package.
Designed in San Diego by lifelong skateboarders and surfers, Riptide was built on the belief that an electric skateboard can be super powerful and incredibly convenient, while retaining all the features that make an unpowered board great.
To control the R1, simply roll your thumb forward to accelerate, and backwards to regeneratively brake. The Riptide Remote comes with three unique riding modes:
1) Beginner - Reduced acceleration and top speed. Perfect for learning.
2) Eco - Reduced acceleration / Maximum top speed. Best for maximizing range.
3) Expert - Maximum acceleration / Maximum top speed. Let that dual belt drive rip.
Function: The R1E's kick tail allows you to tack around, pop it up, or even ollie curbs. Micro-concavity hugs your feet while carving. Built in handles mean you can literally carry the R1E with just one finger - and the nude wood under the handles means you'll never scratch your pants.
Form: Detailed touches like the engraved logo and the laser cut grip tape wave make the R1E stand out in a crowded world where many electric skateboards look the same.
With a 3:1 gear ratio, deep-toothed 15M belts, and hardened pulleys, the Riptide's drive train can take you up steep hills - with refined control.
The "Hubs vs. Belts Argument" was easy for us. When matched with our short, stiff deck, all the hub motors we tested - and the minimal, low quality urethane that came with them - failed to provide the performance and smoothness we desired.