Review: Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader)
Full review of the Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader): top speed, range, price, pros and cons. Our opinion to help you choose the best electric skateboard.
Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader)
The Hurricane Vader Carbon delivers massive torque, premium build quality, and solid off-road performance at a price lower than most high-end competitors.
8.2
17.6 kg39 lbs
longboard
StabilityAgility
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Technical Specifications
- Drive type: gear
- Power: 2 x 3500 W
- Top speed: up to 52 km/h (32 mph)
- ESC: LingYi LY-FOC
Cool Features
Regenerative braking Direction switch Cruise mode
Should you buy the Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader)?
Full review: Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader)
The elite eskate for enthusiasts
The Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader) electric skateboard is powered by 2 motors of 3500 W each, delivering a total power of 7000 W.
The drive type is gear, meaning the motors are connected to the wheels by gears. Besides robustness and easy maintenance, this system allows direct transmission with high torque.
La motorización de la Hurricane Carbon (Vader) is without a doubt the loudest motor type, with a strong metallic sound at each throttle push. Slightly thrilling!
With a top speed of 52 km/h, this electric skateboard caters to speed and adrenaline lovers.
The electric skateboard Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader) is equipped with the ESC LingYi LY-FOC.
Very comfortable autonomy for daily use
The Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader) electric skateboard is equipped with a 12S4P Molicel P42A 16.8Ah battery with a capacity of 726 Wh providing a theoretical considerable range of about 50 km.
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader).
The ESC includes a regenerative braking function that sends energy back to the battery during braking, helping extend its range.
A stable and reassuring board
The Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader) is a longboard designed to deliver a quite stable and reassuring at moderate speeds riding experience.
As for the deck, this electric skateboard features a 99.7 cm long and 26.5 cm wide surface with a medium concave. Its carbon construction gives it a stiff 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 Carbon (Vader) is equipped with All-Terrain (AT) wheels made of rubber (pneumatic tires), 165 mm — a board built for adventure off the beaten path!
An eskate that's hard to carry and handle
Weighing 17.6 kg, the Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader) electric skateboard is heavy... and it'll remind you as soon as you grab it.
With a deck length of 99.7 cm, this longboard has a standard size and can be taken on public transport like cars or trains without much trouble.
A high price, but justified by its specs
The Hurricane Carbon (Vader) from Meepo is a high-priced board.
Its price of 1850€ (2150$) targets demanding riders willing to invest.
Where to buy the Meepo Hurricane Carbon (Vader)?
The Hurricane Carbon (Vader) is available on Meepo's official website.
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