Review: Meepo Hurricane Bamboo
Full review of the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo: top speed, range, price, pros and cons. Our opinion to help you choose the best electric skateboard.
Meepo Hurricane Bamboo
Great value for riders seeking power, comfort, and the freedom to ride anywhere with full confidence.
7.6
13.7 kg30 lbs
longboard
StabilityAgility
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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
Regenerative braking Direction switch Cruise mode
Should you buy the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo?
Full review: Meepo Hurricane Bamboo
A performance-oriented eskate
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 is noisy when accelerating, with the typical mechanical whine of belts.
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 is equipped with Aluminium 6061 CNC 9.25" trucks (double Traditional Kingpin (TKP)) at the front and Aluminium 6061 CNC 9.25" trucks (double Traditional Kingpin (TKP)) at the rear.
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 ready to eat dust on any kind of terrain!
An eskate that can be carried without too much effort
Weighing 13.7 kg, the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo electric skateboard is heavy... and it'll remind you as soon as you grab it.
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 middle-priced board.
Its price of 1225€ (1425$) is great for riders gradually upgrading their gear.
Where to buy the Meepo Hurricane Bamboo?
The Hurricane Bamboo is available on Meepo's official website.
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