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The Riptide R1X Electric Skateboard packs serious speed (22 mph) and range (14 miles) into a compact package, with killer extras like head + tail lights from ShredLights and top-of-the-line ReFlex wheels from ABEC11.
A new order will ship out within 3-7 business days 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.
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!
SOFT WHEELS, BRIGHT LIGHTS
The R1X's cushy 90mm 74a ABEC11 ReFly Wheels feel like snowboarding - they're that smooth! Normally wheels this soft will chunk and wear out, but ABEC11 lent their 30 years of experience to the ReFly - their best wheel yet.
Head and Tail Lights from ShredLights can be set to bright, dim, or blink, depending on your riding style.
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 2 mph, while still improving the comfort of the board both under your feet (our softest wheels yet) 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, brighter LEDs and larger buttons make sure you always know your speed mode and charge level.
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.
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 seeked.
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).
Stable at all speeds, looks and feels killer. Love it. Very helpful personalized support.
I like this board it’s fast and convenient for me when I have to go across town, and going to work. It also fits in my locker at work.I live in NYC and we don’t have smooth streets like in Cali, potholes is way of life in NYC lol. But the Abec wheels really makes the ride much smoother. I’m 6”3 weigh 230lb and this board pulled me up a nice size hill.you also can feel the Torque in it, so I will say this wear a helmet and protect yourself. I like to ease into the brakes and use my foot to slow down, in my opinion the brakes are strong but I feel like the board is gonna toss me off lol so I do what works for me. I’m not gonna lie my first ride I felt like a kid flying down the block son. I also ride crosstown at night so the lights on it really helps so people can see you, because cabs will hit you and keep moving. Other then that I’m just having fun having fun with it. And no I wasn’t paid to say this. Peace.
I skated all through my youth but as I got older skating became less of a priority and too risky. Many of my friends and colleagues have always said how fun it would be to get a Segway or a hover board, or any of the other electric modes of transport. Before I got my electric skateboard I even tried Razor scooters but felt goofy riding them around in public. Something about a grown man in a suit and tie riding a scooter just didn’t feel right.
Riding my Riptide R1X I feel right at home.
I’m super excited whenever I get to ride it and I get around much faster than I anticipated.
The charge lasts more than enough, it’s incredibly fast, agile and great looking.
My only regret is not getting one sooner!
The RX Battery has been a great upgrade to my R1 Elite, performing exactly as one would expect. The range has had a welcome increase to about 14 miles with voltage sag being greatly reduced compared to the standard battery. Additionally, the new battery brings with it better performance overall, bumping up my top speed to about 22 mph on my 90mm ABEC wheels and providing a bit more torque, which has been noticeable on steep inclines. Installation took a bit of time but was not an issue thanks to the helpful guides provided by the Riptide team.
RipTide’s R1X is in the tradition of the classic skateboard, and with the precision of an Italian sports car. It is flawlessly crafted, intelligently constructed, abundantly powered, and spellbinding to say the least. This is the most premium electric skateboard on the market.
A board of this quality and feel is not merely difficult to make, but almost impossible to make well. Put the R1X next to any board on the market, and the competition glows red with envy. The technical difficulties are so daunting that it’s a wonder the engineers are also able to bring the drama of riding a real skateboard into proportion. I found myself convinced by both the board and the brand. Five fucking stars.
Had to ship with the regular battery and I’m still waiting. Range sucks at the moment.
Shreds anything from roads to stairs to flow park. A ton of tourque and amazing range with the new battery. Also rather water resistant unlike other e boards I’ve had. I love this set up, which is why I now have two!
I have to keep the skateboard in the garage because it smells so bad. As far as it’s function goes, it’s so much fun! I love riding this thing anywhere I need to go. I rode it to work, I ride it to the store, I ride it to lunch, I ride it around the block just for fun! I love it.
I live in Hawaii and have been riding Eboards for a couple years. Whether it is climbing hills or going through rough terrain the board always pushes through. The battery life gets me at least 14 miles (I think i’ve gone further) and I’ve clocked my top speed at 24 miles per hour. The charging time is not bad at all with the speed charger. The black refly urethane wheels are super smooth and have been holding up with no problems. Overall I am super happy with my board, thank you Riptide!
I used to skateboard in high school, but hadn't ridden in years. When I saw electric boards come out I was interested but they were outside of my price range, plus I was never comfortable without a kick tail. When I saw the RX1 style with 14 mile range, I knew I had to have it. I was worried about what the experience would be like, having never ridden an esk8 before. Well... the acceleration is an adrenaline rush, and handles some tough uphills pretty darn well. It's great at carving too, despite the shorter scale. 11/10 would buy again!
