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The AXS Gear/Concrete Wave Readers’ Choice survey yielded a tremendous amount of information. Almost 4,000 people took the time to fill out the survey, with an average time of 14-plus minutes to complete! That represents almost 40 days’ worth of time! We produced a fully comprehensive listing of all companies in the Concrete Wave Buyer’s Guide. But here, for the purpose of space, we will address some of the key findings from the survey. We instituted two distinct changes this year. First, we changed the actual questions to reflect what brands are actually owned by readers. Rather than focusing on the word favorite,” we wanted to know what people actually had in their quiver.

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DIY customisable electric skateboard

Submitted by admin on October 18, 2012 – 12:30 PM
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The LaGrange L1 is our Universal Motorized Skateboard Truck. Add it to ANY deck, wheels, etc to make the electric longboard YOU want.  An electric longboard, just the way you want it! Our LaGrange L1 is ready for production – on its own, as a kit, or part of a complete build. That means you can get a complete, ready-to-ride setup with your favorite manufacturer’s skateboard parts… OR use the existing components that you already own in combination with our LaGrange L1 Kit (which includes the LaGrange L1 truck, motor, battery, radio remote control, electronic speed controller, software and USB connector)… OR, for a true do-it-yourself experience, get just the LaGrange L1 (our Universal Motorized Skateboard Truck) and we can help you out with suggestions on how to build it from there.The LaGrange L1 Kit will include:

•The LaGrange L1 Universal Motorized Skateboard Truck
|•A single 3200 watt (4.3 hp) premium brushless outrunner motor
•An adjustable Electronic Speed Controller (ESC – Mamba Monster by Castle Creations)
•Robust hobby-grade wireless remote controller with signal lock (DX2E by Spektrum)
•10Ah rechargeable battery pack and charger
•Optional color-matched front truck by Surf Rodz

The RedRock Boardshop complete will include:

•Everything in the LaGrange L1 Kit, assembled with:
•Surf Rodz Model RKP 10-mm precision front truck
•Dregs ‘Luv Yo Mutha’ 76mm soy-compound wheels
•RedRock Boardshop branded wood-grain deckThe LaGrange L1 is our Universal Motorized Skateboard Truck. Add it to ANY deck, wheels, etc to make the electric longboard YOU want. An electric longboard, just the way you want it! Our LaGrange L1 is ready for production – on its own, as a kit, or part of a complete build. That means you can get a complete, ready-to-ride setup with your favorite manufacturer's skateboard parts... OR use the existing components that you already own in combination with our LaGrange L1 Kit (which includes the LaGrange L1 truck, motor, battery, radio remote control, electronic speed controller, software and USB connector)... OR, for a true do-it-yourself experience, get just the LaGran

The LaGrange L1 Difference

Our motorized skate truck (patent pending) is an easy, bolt-on solution to convert any skateboard into an electric vehicle. Our proprietary wheel hub easily converts any standard skateboard wheel into the drive wheel for use with the LaGrange L1. New and experienced skaters alike love the feel of non-stop cruising and going fast, while electronic motor braking takes the pain out of stopping. Plus, when your finger is off the throttle, your board can coast and ride like a traditional longboard.Wait. There’s no battery on that board!

For our completes and the intended kit configuration, the battery is separate from the board (carried in a backpack), which preserves the traditional skateboard weight and handling, and also allows for easy carrying and swapping of multiple batteries for extended travel range. The battery pack plugs into the board (don’t worry, it’s equipped with an emergency quick-disconnect power cable), and you control the speed and braking via wireless remote. With your own kit, or just the LaGrange L1 truck, you can, of course, put the battery wherever you like; even attached to the board.

Change Your World, Change Your Ride. We’re not going to tell you what you already know about the advantages of convenience, cost savings, etc, etc, that an electric skateboard provides as a portable electric vehicle.

If you liked this then you will probably want to check these other electric boards here on AXS Gear:
Boosted Boards – The World’s Lightest Electric Vehicle
Electric Board approaches $500,000 on Kickstarter

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