![]() The batteries on the Boosted Board 2.0 are very discrete, and are housed in 2 different power packs on each end of the deck. I never felt the need to replace these wheels, and even after a few weeks of consistent riding I didn’t notice any dents or nicks, so I have confidence that these will hold up for quite a long time. The wheel’s core is attached directly to the drivetrain, which gives the board a nice acceleration curve that can be slowed down just as easily as it is sped up. The wheels on the board are 80mm Orangatang Kegal, with an hourglass design that helps them flex when going over bumps and inconsistencies in the road. There is a nice smooth boot up animation when you turn the thing on, and while this technically doesn’t matter in terms of actual use, it’s small decisions like this that show just how much time and quality Boosted has put into their boards. The power button is on the bottom of the board near the top battery, and has indicator lights to show you how much juice you have left at any given time. You might be getting some questions asking what Boosted is, but it’s not nearly as bad as the huge logo plastered across the deck of the Swagtron Voyager. The logo printing is subtle but stylish, matching the color of the arrow and the wheels that come on the board. The board is relatively symmetrical on both ends, with an orange arrow pointing in the forward-facing direction. We would have liked to see some easy way to tote this around, but hopefully that will come in the next installment. ![]() Transporting this thing while not riding it is one of its biggest flaws in my opinion, as there is no good way to carry it around with you while inside. Another option is to drag it behind you from the back, as the back wheels don’t like to move backwards when the unit is off. There isn’t really any sort of handle for you to carry this thing comfortably with, so I often ended up carrying it around on my shoulder when I couldn’t ride. ![]() I crashed on the board once and the grip tape did get a noticeable scratch in it, but that faded away within a couple of days, meaning that this board should continue looking great for quite a long time. Make sure you’re facing the grip tape away from you when carrying this thing, as it will likely rip up your shirt and pants if you don’t. It held my shoes on very well without tearing them up, but was definitely very abrasive to my hands and clothes. The grip tape across the top of the board surprised me on a number of different fronts. The Boosted Board 2.0 feels much more similar to a traditional longboard than the other options I’ve tried, and that is mostly due to the position of the batteries on this thing, remaining tucked behind the wheels and shallow enough to be out of sight most of the time. The bottom of the deck has a beautiful natural design and is made out of Bamboo to give the board a decent amount of flex while still maintaining the sturdiness required for a smooth ride. The deck of the Boosted Board 2.0 is a custom designed Vanguard deck made by Loaded Longboards.
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