Review: Backfire Nalu
Backfire Nalu

Technical Specifications
- Drive type: hub
- Power: 2 x 340 W
- Top speed: up to 25 km/h (16 mph)
- ESC: Hobbywing FOC 8S 15A
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Should you buy the Backfire Nalu?
Full review: Backfire Nalu
A chill companion for urban rides
The Backfire Nalu electric skateboard is powered by 2 motors motors of 340 W each, delivering a total power of 680 W.
The drive type is hub, meaning the motors are integrated directly into the wheels. A discreet, quiet design requiring little maintenance but with limited torque.
With a top speed of 25 km/h, this eskate offers smooth everyday riding.
The electric skateboard Backfire Nalu is equipped with the ESC Hobbywing FOC 8S 15A.
Built for ambitious trips
The Backfire Nalu electric skateboard is equipped with a Nalu battery with a capacity of 136 kWh providing a theoretical considerable range of about 20 km.
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Backfire Nalu.
The ESC includes a regenerative braking function that sends energy back to the battery during braking, helping extend its range.
The battery is fully built into the deck, making it completely invisible and giving the board an authentic look.
A playful and nimble board
The Backfire Nalu is a cruiser designed to deliver a fairly agile, ideal for carving or city rides riding experience.
As for the deck, this electric skateboard features a 76.2 cm long and 25.1 cm wide surface with a deep concave. Its maple/fiberglass construction gives it a medium flex.
This board comes with Forged CNC Surf trucks (reversed) using Traditional Kingpin (TKP) kingpin up front, and Forged CNC Surf (standard) with Traditional Kingpin (TKP) kingpin in the back.
The baseplate is traditionally mounted under the deck.
The Backfire Nalu is equipped with street wheels made of polyurethane (PU) (78A), 80 mm — a board tailored for daily commutes in city environments!
An eskate suitable for transport
Weighing 5.8 kg, the Backfire Nalu electric skateboard is a featherweight that's easy to transport.
With a deck length of 76.2 cm, this cruiser is compact, perfect for traveling by car, train, etc..