How to choose an electric skateboard. Don’t be fooled by specs!

Choosing an electric skateboard can be a confusing process, especially when you realize that much of the manufacturers’ product specs aren’t very useful. This video aims to help a first-time buyer choose an electric skateboard with confidence. BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A BOARD, be sure to check out my discounts page to see if you can get a better deal on the board you want: https://dkwan.com/discounts/ Check out DFFECTIVE: https://shop.dffective.com/ Discount code: DKWAN Thanks to the following channels for lending footage. Check them out! Electric Skateboard HQ:    / @electricskateboardhq   Electric Skateboard Malaysia:    / @eboardmy   Ronnie Sarmiento:    / longbeardva   Ross Reviews:    / @rossreviewsau   TheResistorNetwork:    / computerwiz222   Much thanks to Carl Chu, Max Huang, and many others for consulting. How to convert electric skateboard battery specs to Watt-hours: https://dkwan.com/how-to-convert-to-w... How to estimate electric skateboard range: https://dkwan.com/how-to-estimate-range/ 00:00 Intro 00:52 Which size is right for you? 05:46 What size wheels do you need? 06:46 Hub motors, belt drive, something else? 11:50 Which board is faster? 13:27 Brakes are frequently overlooked 14:21 Why the speed controller matters 17:15 How to estimate range yourself 19:19 Skate components 21:03 Which specs to ignore 22:33 Summary 💚 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL You can support my channel in several ways. Thank you! Buy me a drink: https://ko-fi.com/dkwan/ Patreon:   / dkwan   Other ways: https://dkwan.com/how-to-support/ 📧 CONTACT INFO Go here: https://dkwan.com/contact/ 🤓 DISCLAIMERS Some of the links in this video or its description may be affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I might receive a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything. Thank you for the support!