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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 ActionSan Diego, CA
7/14/18
Paris, France
5/1/18
Berkeley, CA
7/20/18
Nothing against traditional longboards, but this gets me where I need to go in a fraction of the time. Less time spent traveling=more time to get stuff done. As a busy college student, this is awesome. Cute girls stare and sometimes even compliment me as I ride by, so that's a nice bonus.
Los Angeles, CA
11/9/18
Get it. Don't even think about it, just do it. You will have guaranteed happiness riding this board. I've taken this thing apart and put it back together just to really take in the full beauty of this simple and ingenious design. I go to and from my work which is a few miles away faster than I would in my car on some days. No doubt, good buy. Get now.
Concord, NH
2/1/19
Orlando, FL
9/3/18
I absolutely love this board. From the quality of the deck, the power of the motors to its incredible maneuverability, this is my favorite e-skate. The shorter board length makes for a really responsive ride that feels a lot like surfing when carving. Great job on this board.
Honolulu, HI
7/14/18
THIS IS AN INSANE LITTLE BOARD! Its perfect size, has great speed and half the time I feel as if I'm just coasting! I use this mostly for film so pair this with a 3 axis gimble and it easily becomes the most valuable asset in film production. Runs smooth and so much fun carving around! If you're tired of walking and would rather ride then GRAB THIS BOARD
Portland, OR
5/1/18
So far soo good. Thanks for the board nice to ride and the kicktail is wicked much easier to ride then a longboard. Short compact great at carving n sharp turns also dropping off curbs its much easier on this board - the kicktail is key works so well. Good job riptide you have crafted an awesome board.
Oceanside, CA
11/20/18
Rode my R1 alongside a boosted board yesterday in about 30 degree winter weather.The boosted had a very slight acceleration advantage but the R1X has a slightly faster cruise top speed. I live around extremely steep hills and it and cruise up 95% of hills comfortably. I weigh 190 pounds and it has no troubles getting me anywhere! The quality of the trucks, wheels, and bearings is so smooth and stable.
San Diego, CA
7/14/18
Paris, France
5/1/18
Los Angeles, CA
11/9/18
Get it. Don't even think about it, just do it. You will have guaranteed happiness riding this board. I've taken this thing apart and put it back together just to really take in the full beauty of this simple and ingenious design. I go to and from my work which is a few miles away faster than I would in my car on some days. No doubt, good buy. Get now.
Orlando, FL
9/3/18
I absolutely love this board. From the quality of the deck, the power of the motors to its incredible maneuverability, this is my favorite e-skate. The shorter board length makes for a really responsive ride that feels a lot like surfing when carving. Great job on this board.
Honolulu, HI
7/14/18
THIS IS AN INSANE LITTLE BOARD! Its perfect size, has great speed and half the time I feel as if I'm just coasting! I use this mostly for film so pair this with a 3 axis gimble and it easily becomes the most valuable asset in film production. Runs smooth and so much fun carving around! If you're tired of walking and would rather ride then GRAB THIS BOARD
Portland, OR
5/1/18
So far soo good. Thanks for the board nice to ride and the kicktail is wicked much easier to ride then a longboard. Short compact great at carving n sharp turns also dropping off curbs its much easier on this board - the kicktail is key works so well. Good job riptide you have crafted an awesome board.
San Diego, CA
7/14/18
Los Angeles, CA
11/9/18
Get it. Don't even think about it, just do it. You will have guaranteed happiness riding this board. I've taken this thing apart and put it back together just to really take in the full beauty of this simple and ingenious design. I go to and from my work which is a few miles away faster than I would in my car on some days. No doubt, good buy. Get now.
Honolulu, HI
7/14/18
THIS IS AN INSANE LITTLE BOARD! Its perfect size, has great speed and half the time I feel as if I'm just coasting! I use this mostly for film so pair this with a 3 axis gimble and it easily becomes the most valuable asset in film production. Runs smooth and so much fun carving around! If you're tired of walking and would rather ride then GRAB THIS BOARD.
Paris, France
5/1/18
Berkeley, CA
7/20/18
Nothing against traditional longboards, but this gets me where I need to go in a fraction of the time. Less time spent traveling=more time to get stuff done. As a busy college student, this is awesome. Cute girls stare and sometimes even compliment me as I ride by, so that's a nice bonus.
Concord, NH
2/1/19
Orlando, FL
9/3/18
I absolutely love this board. From the quality of the deck, the power of the motors to its incredible maneuverability, this is my favorite e-skate. The shorter board length makes for a really responsive ride that feels a lot like surfing when carving. Great job on this board.
Portland, OR
5/1/18
So far soo good. Thanks for the board nice to ride and the kicktail is wicked much easier to ride then a longboard. Short compact great at carving n sharp turns also dropping off curbs its much easier on this board - the kicktail is key works so well. Good job riptide you have crafted an awesome board.
Oceanside, CA
11/20/18
Rode my R1 alongside a boosted board yesterday in about 30 degree winter weather.The boosted had a very slight acceleration advantage but the R1X has a slightly faster cruise top speed. I live around extremely steep hills and it and cruise up 95% of hills comfortably. I weigh 190 pounds and it has no troubles getting me anywhere! The quality of the trucks, wheels, and bearings is so smooth and stable.
Top Speed: 20MPH
The R1 Elite has power to blast off the line and climb steep hills. Our oversized 90mm wheels make 20mph feel soft as a cloud.
Range: 8 MILES
With an 8 miles of range, the larger, softer wheels allow the R1E to go further than the R1. Want more battery life and range? Then the R1X may be for you. If not, the charging time is 90 minutes with our speed charger.
Super soft, insanely durable 90mm 74a FlyWheels from industry leader ABEC11 give the R1 Elite a fast, grippy, smooth ride - even at high speeds.
Head and Tail Lights from ShredLights mean you can ride all night.
The 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 have amazing build quality, be super powerful, and incredibly convenient, all while retaining all the features that make an unpowered board great.
To control the R1E, simply roll your thumb forward on the wireless remote control to accelerate, and backwards to regeneratively brake. The Riptide Remote control comes with three unique speed 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 and soar through rough terrain.
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.
1800W DUAL BELT DRIVE
Riptide electric skateboards come with two powerful electric motors, a 3:1 gear ratio, deep-toothed 15M belts, and hardened pulleys. The drive train can get you to top speed in an instant, and take you up steep hills with refined control.
The "Belt-drive vs. Inhub Motors Debate" was easy for us. When matched with our short, stiff deck, all the inwheel motors we tested failed to provide a smooth ride over rough terrain, which we saw as essential for a long range electric vehicle. A urethane wheel with full thickness simply has more cushion than one with an inwheel motor. Also, hub motors can't match the hill climbing ability of our geared electric motor.
See for yourself how the Riptide stacks up against other electric skateboards you can buy.
View the blog post where we compare and contrast the Riptide with belt drive boards from Evolve Skateboards (Evolve Carbon GT Series, Evolve GT Street, Evolve Bamboo GTX Electric, Evolve GT 2in1), and Boosted Boards (Boosted Plus, Boosted Mini), and those with hub motors from, Acton (Acton Blink Qu4tro, Acton Blink S, Acton Blink Lite) and Inboard (M1).
Amazing board for getting around my University. The torque of the belt-driven motors get me up any steep hills with no issue while the brakes allow me to comfortably travel downhill with control in packed crowds, and the kicktail and short wheel base give me the maneuverability I need on campus to turn tight corners and avoid hazards. Not to mention, the handles give board the portability I need when going from class to class hassle-free. Upon receiving my Riptide, I did discover a minor issue that I've found a batch of their boards have had, being loose grip tape that begun to peel. It was by no means a drastic issue, as it would sit the moment you begun riding, but I reached out and support was phenomenal. I was sent out some replacement grip tape without hesitation and they were sure to answer any questions or concerns I had. My experience with my Riptide and the Riptide Team has been outstanding and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
Awesome!
Bought this skateboard for my daughter's birthday and she loves it. Easy to ride and speed control could not be easier. Very happy with my purchase.
So happy with my new riptide skateboard! It’s fast and easy and it holds a good charge
I love my Riptide board! It takes getting used to the breaking.
I do have an issue with my tail lights turning off and on while riding. The headlights are not doing this. I charged them and they work for a little while then start going on and off again. The board runs great!
I live in a city with a bunch of hills and still get a 7 mile range, the lithiumion battery and dual motors provide great hill climbing ability. I thought I would miss the swappable battery option that I had on the my inboard but the R1E is fine. The handheld remote is pretty nice and braking system takes an afternoon to master. The riptide is my favorite premium electric skateboard.
I’m in love with the board basically
Pros:
The size is absolutely perfect, just big enough to be able to stand comfortably, but also small enough to fit anywhere
The handles are so much more useful than you could expect
The size of the wheels make it to where you can ride on almost any surface without worry
The height of the board is just tall enough to ride without worrying about bottoming out, without feeling like your standing on a stepstool on wheels
The distinct modes are the perfect settings for the beginner, casual riding, and trying not to get hit by that car who decided to turn even though you're in the crosswalk
The tail is such an underrated feature of longboards
Honestly, it is just fun
Cons:
The breaking with the standard remote it very abrupt (which can be useful but unless you are expecting it you will get thrown off)
The weight can get to be heavy if you are carrying it for a whole (i.e. carrying it through LAX because you got yelled at for riding it through LAX)
The price; at a steep $700+ for this board it is blatantly expensive.
Going into this I intended to give it a 4-star review because of things like the price and the lack of gradual breaking and the price; however, this board is awesome. There is no other way to put it, this thing is great. It is an investment but it is one that you should make!
Love my board!! So quick and sleak... built extremely well. Highly highly recommend!
One of the best electric skateboards on the market. Ticks all the boxes!
Where budget pricing meets quality board!
