Review: Meepo Hurricane Bamboo
Meepo Hurricane Bamboo
Technical Specifications
- Drive type: belt
- Power: 2 x 3500 W
- Top speed: up to 50 km/h (31 mph)
- ESC: LingYi LY-FOC
Cool Features
Should you buy the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo?
Full review: Meepo Hurricane Bamboo
High performance for seasoned riders
The Meepo Hurricane Bamboo electric skateboard is powered by 2 motors of 3500 W each, delivering a total power of 7000 W.
The drive type is belt, meaning the motors are connected to the wheels by belts. This design is ideal for torque and good braking feel.
La motorización de la Hurricane Bamboo emits the characteristic sound of a belt motor, like a small drone going uphill.
With a top speed of 50 km/h, this electric skateboard will delight experienced riders looking for thrills.
The electric skateboard Meepo Hurricane Bamboo is equipped with the ESC LingYi LY-FOC.
Very comfortable autonomy for daily use
The Meepo Hurricane Bamboo electric skateboard is equipped with a 12S3P Molicel P42A 12.6Ah battery with a capacity of 544 Wh providing a theoretical considerable range of about 33 km.
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo.
The ESC includes a regenerative braking function that sends energy back to the battery during braking, helping extend its range.
Balanced between agility and stability
The Meepo Hurricane Bamboo is a longboard designed to deliver a balanced between stability and agility riding experience.
As for the deck, this electric skateboard features a 94.4 cm long and 25 cm wide surface with a medium concave. Its maple/bamboo construction gives it a soft flex.
This board comes with Aluminium 6061 CNC 9.25" trucks (standard) using Double Kingpin (DKP) kingpin up front, and Aluminium 6061 CNC 9.25" (standard) with Double Kingpin (DKP) kingpin in the back.
The truck baseplate is mounted in a « drop through » setup. In other words, the deck is cut through to let the trucks pass through the deck, lowering the ride height for better high-speed stability and easier pushing.
The Meepo Hurricane Bamboo is equipped with All-Terrain (AT) wheels made of rubber (airless tires), 150 mm — a board offering excellent grip on mixed surfaces!
An eskate that can be carried without too much effort
Weighing 13.7 kg, the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo electric skateboard is a heavyweight that's tough to handle.
With a deck length of 94.4 cm, this longboard has a standard size and can be taken on public transport like cars or trains without much trouble.
A board with a balanced mid-range price
The Hurricane Bamboo from Meepo is a balanced board.
Its price of 1225€ (1425$) finds a good balance between cost and quality.