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The Riptide R1X Electric Skateboard packs serious speed (22 mph) and range (14 miles) into a compact package.
A new order will ship out in 1 week and take 1-5 business days to arrive via UPS Ground, depending on your distance from Los Angeles. International orders may have longer timelines and may be required to pay additional import fees.
Learn all about the R1X including everything that comes in the box and some of the lesser known customization options.
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.
SEE 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: 22 MPH
The R1X reaches a blistering 22 mph top speed - our fastest board ever. Enhanced regenerative braking with our RX Remote means you can come to a stop just as easily and have the most comfortable riding experience.
RANGE: 14 MILES
Never stop riding. We have upgraded from the 7 mile range offered on previous boards. With 14 miles of range you can take the long way home, or go on multiple rides per day without recharging. No need for a swappable battery pack!
The R1X truly is our flagship, top-of-the-line model. We went all out on this one! We doubled the range and amped up the top speed by 4 mph, while still improving the comfort of the board both under your feet and in your hand - with the brand new RX Remote.
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.
Our new RX controller features an oversized roller thumb wheel so you'll have finer control of both acceleration and braking. With the RX Remote you can either make small speed adjustments or redline the acceration depending on your need. Also, the RX Remote features 4 unique braking modes, allowing you to customize the deceleration curves to your liking.
Note: The RX Remote is compatible with all R1 and R1 Elite models and can be paired in just 15 seconds following these directions.
Function: The R1X'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 R1X with just one finger.
Form: The R1X's eye-popping Rosewood makes it look unlike any other board on the market. Detailed touches like the laser engraved logo add to the appeal
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. New in 2019 we've implemented a reinforced hanger to mitigate bending and warping, along with slotted motor mounts for belt tightening (see below).
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 sought.
New in 2019 we've implemented slotted motor mounting, empowering you to tweak the distance between your motor shaft and hanger axle. Reduce this distance to relax belt tension and increase coasting. Increase this distance to tighten up the belt if slipping is occurring.
See for yourself how the Riptide stacks up against other electric skateboards you can buy.
Check out our blog post where we compare and contrast the Riptide with belt drive boards from Boosted Boards (Boosted Plus, Boosted Mini), and Evolve Skateboards (Evolve Carbon GT Series, Evolve GT Street, Evolve Bamboo GTX Electric, Evolve GT 2in1), and those with hub motors from Inboard (M1), Acton (Acton Blink S, Acton Blink Lite, Acton Blink Qu4tro).
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This isn't my first Riptide. I'm moved the 90mm ABEC11's over and it's even better than the first. If it weren't easy to put the ABEC11's on it, I would hold back a star. IMHO it needs the ABEC's to ride smooth enough for my taste; but I'm very picky in that regard.
My grandson receive his Riptide for Christmas and lives in Minn. so he hasn’t used it yet. He is very anxious for Spring to arrive so ask me after April, but s
Great board
I’m absolutely in love with this convenient and fun way of motor transportation. The design and feel of the board is of high quality from deck to wheels while in a light and portable form factor. I’m in love with my purchase and can’t wait for more accessories and support from the Ripe Riptide Team!
It’s fast, turns tight and brakes well. Had to get used to a slightly different stance (more forward leaning) because it’s a short board, but after that brief learning curve it was 100% fun!
Pretty good I’ve had it for 2 months and I’ve been impressed
Fantastic skateboard. Just love skating and watching people flip out on the board. I am very satisfied. Solid, good looking and best of all, fast.
Amazing board. My wife loves it. Compact yet still sporty. We ride boards every day now. It's an easier choice to get us outdoors
I skated a little bit when I was a kid. I spent an hour or so in beginner mode and was able to be in expert mode full-time shortly there after. It has turned my commute – something I used to hate – into something I now love.
Love my R1X. It brings back memories cruising down the boardwalk with ease. Easy to zip through the crowds. I can even Ollie curbs. Great board all around.
