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$729.00
The R1 Elite combines major performance (20 mph, 8 mile range) in a compact package, while adding lights and top-of-the-line wheels. Your R1E will ship within 1-3 business days. Standard shipping then takes 1-5 business days (UPS Ground from CA) with rush shipping options available during checkout. International orders may be required to pay additional import fees.
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 mile range, the larger, softer wheels allow the R1E to go further than the R1. Want more range? Then the R1X may be for you.
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 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.
If you don’t know who Ski Chinski is, forgettaboutit riding this stakeboard. So, Rad! This stakeboard is perfect, recommend wear your helmet riding the Riptide. The braking system is awesome, I was impressed and the speed is good but wish I could go wee bit faster than 22. I couldn’t be happier, thank.
This board is worth every penny! Speed charger took about 2.25 hours instead of 90 mins as claimed. Curious how long the next charge will take.. but other then that one complaint, this riptide truely RIPS lol every somewhat experienced to advanced riders should own one!
Sincerely,
Another California rider
Solid board that I think is excellent for those getting into electric skateboarding. The board is nimble with the single electronics enclosure and large kicktail. The powerband is smooth and linear and the ABEC ReFly wheels on the R1X provide a ride head and shoulders above the standard wheels. The shred lights have excellent visibility during nighttime rides without blinding oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Customer service as expected is excellent in responsiveness and dealing quickly with issues (in my case, a motor mount is becoming slightly loose, and a repair kit is being sent free of charge). Overall, a good campus cruiser, trail shredder and open-road joy ride.
Awesome board
I wanted a short Eboard with a kick tail just for fun,I have owned a Boosted Board V2 dual+ for almost 2 years which has been excellent ,but there mini X is $999.00 so when Mikey Shelly on Utube had the discount code for $200.00 off the R1 It was a no brainer and he liked the board and gave it a great review and I trust him a lot he tells it like it is no BS,so I ordered one,love it a lot for short distance and the turning radius is unbelievable,it’s fast enough for a short board,still getting use to the braking it will throw you off if not careful that’s the only draw back l found.The speed,ride,turning and price are unmatched in the Eboard market.
