Backfire Zealot 225 lb rider Everything you need to know about flex top speed comfort range 

I have confession I switched to the evolve bamboo gtr off-road...it rides like a dream and I don't regret it at all..hey pls review some of the higher end boards..

I would I don´t have friends. Sorry man. But I did give you 2 likes since I have 2 account. :D I am waiting for my own Zealot.

@@sebastian21zuky21 Stay safe and have a good weekend.

Done!😎👍🏼

Sherwynn Aller appreciate it.

I agree this is one of the best boards to buy at this time for this price.

Alberto Bernaola I appreciate that bro. I really wanted to put together good video for you guys. I like for people to be happy with whatever they purchase. So I try and give people as much real world/ practical info. Thanks again. I enjoy our conversations. 🤙🤙

More to come! I have a few more videos in the works.

Thanks brother 🤙🤙 stay safe.

Nice glad it helped

Thank you I appreciate that. Trying to few on the channel. We are close to 2000 subs. Please share the channel with a buddy.

The camera makes the flex look more than it really is. I appreciate those kind comments. I have not ridden a G3 Plus. It is funny I have never seen one in person either. How do you like it? I enjoy making Eskate content. Stay safe.

Gotchabro414 your welcome. 🤙🤙

Appreciate it. Love to keep my boards sexy 😃

Like to see aluminum around the "rim" of the board and maybe the battery enclosures too. Light nothing heavy.

Thank you I appreciate that. Wanted to put together a good video for you guys. I hate my board sat in customs for nearly two weeks. What do you like most about the board?

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent the range and the 96mm wheels. I was afraid of the flex because I'm around 200 ponds so your POV was really helpful

vitor santos glad I could help. 🤙🤙 IF you like the board I have links and discount code above. Stay safe

Appreciate it bro. 🤙🤙

Thanks bro. I hope you enjoy.

Nice appreciate it. I like to give you guys real world situations.

Welcome aboard! Glad to hear that. I have some more cool stuff coming.

Appreciate that!!! Yes the Zealot is really solid. I have a link in description. It supports the channel.

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed.

My man appreciate it. 🤟

No doubt glad I could help. Consider subscribing. What to deliver more ESK8 content.

Thanks! Will do!

Oh yeah. Belt drive is going to rock your world. The ride is so smooth and comfortable.

Very addictive. Makes u want to skip a vacation for a new board addiction. 🤣

Appreciate it bro. Stay safe.

Appreciate it bro. I really enjoyed making this video. I tried to show the people a little of the ATL too. See you soon!

I agree! Keep them coming, two weeks till mine comes, and I’m living vicariously through you.

Kyle Lanoue 😝😝😝 I know that feeling. My board sat in customs for two weeks. I was watching everyone else gets theirs and it was killing me.

Allen Wan I noticed how the flex looked. The camera has a fish eye effect. The deck is not as low at it looks. Some shots you can see it’s straight and others it looks bent. But that a good observation. The camera makes it flex a little more than what is real. Thanks for checking out the video. You will love the Flex. I love mines.

Lori Pham I sure will 🤙🤙

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I appreciate that. Have some more videos coming soon. Stay safe.

Nice you will be in love when she arrives.

Appreciate it glad you enjoyed.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent I am probly going to buy the verreal rs with 14 ah battery seems like a good board with Great value.

MellowDrain I agree. It seems like a much more expensive board. They could charge more and it would be with it.

Yann Wolken nice you will enjoy the board. Send me some video if you are on IG hopefully you used my link and discount code to save some money. Take care and stay safe.

Big Kids yo don’t be wearing my sweater 😜😜 naw thank you for the kind words. Stay safe 🤙🤙

T W I have a full video on the turbo on the channel. Check it out. 🤙🤙 I break to down a little more.

NagolMotla appreciate that glad I could help. Consider subscribing and and sharing the channel with some buddies. 🤙🤙

Way ahead of you my man! My roomie and I watched a bunch of your other review vids on other boards already. He's looking to get one now as well. I'll be sure to some back and let you know how I like the board when it comes in and I've had a chance to ride. Thanks again!

NagolMotla you will be in love when it arrives. 🤙

I sure hope so! I will definitely let you know how it goes!

Thank you glad you enjoyed the video.

Thank you 🙏

Hey you!!! Thanks for checking out the video. Stay safe.

John Skepdimi do you have an anticipated date of arrival? Did you get air shipping?

MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Hey! I got sea shipping and contacted them about it- they told me that it takes at least 30 days to get shipping info. On their site it says the ETA is around June 15, so there’s still sadly a bit to go

@@Skd92g 😭😭 I feel your pain

John Skepdimi no not the boat 😝😝 when it gets here you will be in love.

Shawn _1__of__1_ for real. 😃

Appreciate it. 🤙🤙

Nice I hear that WOWGO 3x is pretty good. I want to try one out. I know someone with a WOWGo 3 I may do a video on it. Really want to get my hands on a WOWGO 3x to do a video for you guys. When is your board scheduled to arrive? WOWGO hook me up!!! LOL

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Not soon enough lol. I ordered May 28 with standard shipping and got my update on the 31st so I'm going to guess end of this month. From what I've seen, it looks like the 3x has a tad more stiffness in the deck which might be better for us heavier riders. Would love to see your breakdown on it though!

Man you will be in love. Have fun with her. Get some protective gear. 👏👏have you seen our book 📕 The Adventures of Little Jam: And The Electric Skateboard a.co/d/7uhyP9P

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent just checked it will order 12 dollars will support you and your son

No problem. Glad you enjoyed.

Nice I have Venom on my G3 on the Zealot I am rocking riptide. Glad you are enjoying the board!

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Best bushings for a zealot rider of about 230 pounds? Just got my board

Yes indeed. Thanks for stoping by. Consider subscribing.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent already have! Looking forward to new vids 😄

Alex Sibila they are coming too. Have a lot of ideas.

Planet Feel Good new deck ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qW6qIOBw8as.html

Hey bro. Thanks for the support. The new zealot S can handle heavier riders. The new deck is amazing. I have a review of it on the channel. I uploaded a few weeks back. Stay safe 🤟

Appreciate it. Shoot Verreal a message for me. Several people have said the same thing.

Appreciate it. 🤙🤙🤙

Appreciate that love. What’s the EUC community?

MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent electric unicycle

REAL Talk are you on IG? Can you send me a message Lansing Phillips is my handle

Thank you I am glad that you enjoyed.

Fred Jr appreciate it. Check out my DUO Board review as well.

What up bro. Thanks for stopping by. Yeah the reverse makes braking so strong. Exway and Boosted allow you to do it. Now that I use it, I actually prefer that ability.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Thinking about purchasing the Zealot. It is a bit confusing though, depending on which website you look at it, either backfires Global or USA site. The USA side explains how they swapped out the bamboo composite deck for a straight composite deck after September 2020. The global site does not mention this whatsoever. But on some informational slides they had for the Zealot on the global site, it still shows the regular Zealot as coming with a bamboo composite deck, and the Zealot S being the one that comes with a ABS composite deck. So I'm rather confused to be honest. Probably worth calling about? I'm honestly just hesitant since I weigh about 230 lb what deck is going to be better for me. I'm all for a stiffer deck since my weight will probably make it bounce and flex more than it would if it had a lighter 150-pound person on it. You mentioned that before in a previous review. The newer composite deck that replaces the bamboo composite deck is supposed to be stiffer they say. But that's fine with me. After seeing your review on both the G3 and the Zealot, I'm confident that whether I end up with the bamboo deck or composite deck, that I will probably be fine. But I'm just looking for opinions here. My only decision now, and while they still have coupons that work on the global site, is which to buy? The G3 or the Zealot? Hmm. Both are $650 with the codes. With a code, and for $150 more ($800), I could go for the Zealot S which has the full battery capacity unlocked (the 311wh battery is actually the 346wh, just electronically capped) and more powerful Motors. And most certainly comes with an ABS composite deck. Decisions to be made, and money to be saved or spent I guess. XD I will add that cloud wheels just now is releasing a set of cloud wheels sleeves for the G3 Hub motors which you may be interested in. They also fit other hobbywing type Hub Motors. Also I don't know if you'll ever see this comment or not, but I thought I should mention that ALL of the backfire boards to my knowledge DO have a reverse function. It's the small little gray switch on the R3 remote specifically (for the boards that have those remotes). Thing is I don't know if the reverse function can be engaged while in forward motion or not though. You may have to be at a standstill, but I'm not sure. No one is talking about it. No one has even showed it in a review. Wanna be the first? ;) Thanks again for the content man. Much appreciated. If you do see this rather long reply (sorry!), a reply to this would be awesome. Thanks again.

I was also deciding between the Zealot and the Verreal RS and went with the RS based on having more room to add larger wheels for AT riding. I don't think you can go wrong, both boards seem like the best thing out in their price range for sure. The Zealot seems amazing and maybe whenever I go for another board in a year or two I'll get it or whatever the next evolution of it Backfire comes out with next.

Wakeboarder210 appreciate that bro. What part of ATL were you? I hear the Vareal has good power. I think you will be happy. There is nothing like having good range. Stay safe.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent I lived in Buckhead by the Lenox mall for a couple years then midtown for a couple years - I love being back in FL, but I miss the hell out of Atlanta sometimes - great city! Ride safe bro!

Wakeboarder210 nice you too man. Stay safe.

appreciate you bro!!!

They are both good. You have to decide what is most important to you. I will be doing some additional videos though.

Man you should. Get the new composite deck. You will love it. I have that deck now. I have a backfire link in description if you decide to get board. 🤙🤙

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent I saw a review stating this board will bottom out if you're Over 150lbs. Is this true in your experience?Im 210 so I need a supportive deck

@@Stinerator As you can clearly see from his review here of the Zealot along with the G3, which has the same bamboo wood fiberglass deck, he does not bottom it out. Now of course you will obviously bottom it out if you stand right in the middle and bounce up and down on it lol. But from his review, along with his weight (225), I am now confident that I will not have any issues with the board either. I weigh around 230.

chuckfin 2 yeah if I see a big bump I get off the board or avoid it. I do that for all my boards. I like to keep them sexy 😜

Nice. I saw your video. Looks like you had so much fun. Ride safe. 🤙🤙

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Oh hey thanks! What surprised me the most was how quickly I improved. I'm cruising around town with no issues at all now. Soooo much fun! 👍💯

Altaires1111 appreciate it. Get the skateboard combo pack. As for now I don’t think they have mounts for the rear. You can mount them on top of the deck. I actually use sticky mounts and put on the back of my helmet. There is a scene where I ride by with the red lights on my helmet. Hope this helps. Stay safe 🤙🤙 also I have a video about shred lights on my channel watch that it will answer everything in detail for you

David Munoz congrats hopefully you used the links above to support the channel.

MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Aw damn i didn’t 🤦🏽‍♂️ i got excited for the $205 off that i just went straight to the site! sorry bro but i still love your review and subscribed and liked.

MrBeenReady. Oh yeah you know it. Thanks man. I really enjoy this board and video. You in ATL

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Word i'm debating hard on just pulling the trigger on this board right now, glad to hear you still like it. I just found out about Esk8 and im really excited to start riding soon. I'm not in ATL anymore but was there for like 5-6 years, still crave Sublime Donuts all the time haha

Good question. To me they are not too loud. I love the way they sound. I also think they let people know you are coming. I have a sound test in my unboxing video of the board. Check it out

Your deck cracked on the Zealot? I do a lot of different riding it not easy to show everything while riding and filming. That must be some hard carving, breaking boards and scraping enclosures. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Yes it was fun to ride around the city. First time I have ridden like this through the city solo. It was a rally cool experience.

I think you made a solid choice. I would say try to ride board as is. If you need cloud wheels get a set. For lights get shred lights. I have videos and discount codes and links for backfire shred lights and cloud wheels on the links and discount codes are in the video descriptions of each video. When you use them it’s suppers the channel. 🤟🤟

Also I believe the zealot battery last longer than the xway flex, which is a great board as well , but btw is considered a butget board.

chichicastepicon I think the weight is pretty cool 😎 lift an AT board. What mode do you ride in where you feel like the brakes are bad?

I will do a video for you guys because it will take too long to explain. I will just share everything I am using

El Buhdai never been stoped. They don’t want us riding on sidewalk right in front of it but everywhere else no problem. Just so you know I have a backfire link it helps support the channel.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Yeah, I sadly only remembered about your Backfire link after I ordered the board. I forgot in all the excitement. But, I decided to go for a Backfire helmet too so I'll be using your affiliate link for that! Hope it helps!

This is a solid board. Stay safe.

Ok I will do one. It wont be a sexy video but it will explain it.

Appreciate it! Thank you, sir!😎🤙🏼

I do not have the Cannon Lights 2. The Zealot is a really solid board. Backfire send me some lights 😜

It depends on weight and how hard you are carving. I am running 93a double barrel in the rear riptide krank bushings. The stock front should be fine for you

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent cool, I'll keep this in mind, thanks

thor ug I don’t have one. I had a G2t it’s on my channel. Check that out 🤙🤙

Yes you can. Backfire is making cloud wheels for the board. The Zealot can fit wheels up to 105mm I believe. The board comes standard with 96mm which is pretty big already. Don't forget to subscribe.

Thanks for that feedback. That’s what I was thinking too. Thanks for sharing that. 🤙🤙

Thanks for the feedback. Check out some of my more recent videos. I have made some changes to improve. But I do welcome the feedback.

Juan Ignacio Ramirez I can weigh it but to me it’s a Jon issue because you can pull the board when not using. 🤙

Yep we ride it several times a week it’s my wife’s primary board because I ride the Zealot S. Get the Zealot S if you can. I also have a backfire link to support the channel.

I agree shoot them an email. A lot of people have said that.

Someone else said there range is degrading. Reach out to backfire. The front wheels on your board should last a while. The hub motor sleeves probably will need to be changed before the front wheels. Does the G3 come with extra sleeves for the rear tire? Even though your are a heavier guy you should be able to get the range you are accustomed to getting. Reach out to Backfire.

Thanks I appreciate that. I like to help people male purchases that they will be happy with. I do not have a test unit. It is the same unit everyone received.

Sure thing!

just hearts my comment without responding? What? Lol 👎

You need to decide which features are most important to you and make your decision. They are both solid

Wow you have a Flex and Meepo V3 coming. Why did you order both I am curious. I am going to do a comparison of the Zealot and Flex. I have not ridden my Flex for a while due to testing this board and getting some good rides in so I can have a solid opinion for your guys. Short answer both Flex and Zealot are good. Next video will be a comparison. Stay safe.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent Thanks for the reply. Short answer, your Exway Flex review helped finalize my decision order it. I originally ordered the V3 for a number of reasons including max load (I weigh 225lbs), price, speed, range with ER option, torque, etc. A couple days after ordering it I watched your Flex video. I wanted another board to let my daughter or girlfriend ride with me. Exway seems to have a great reputation for quality, attention to detail and innovative technologies, with software updates. The Flex appears to offer value at the sub $700 price point which is just absent in most other brands within the same price range. Thanks again and you also ride safe bro! 🙏🏽

Shawn _1__of__1_ nice bro. You will like the board. 🤙🤙 hopefully you used the link and discount code to save some 🧀 cheese 🤙🤙

El Buhdai it’s not that loud but if you want a quieter ride you can use hub motors. Look at the Flex Hub as well in addition to the G3 when considering your purchase. I have discount codes in description of my videos. Save some money. 🤙🤙

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent I've looked into the Exways too with your videos, but you've definitely sold me on the Backfire line with your videos! I don't know why I was gonna use Dkwan's affiliate code instead of supporting the only brotha out here reviewing boards. I got you man. I hope using your link puts some money in your your pocket. Thanks for the great videos!

El Buhdai thanks bro. Yes using the links above supports the channel. Thank you.

Get the Zealot S. The flex on the board is amazing, the deck has some added features, you can turn the board on with just the remote. If you get either board consider using my backfire link. It’s in the video description above.

Alvin the Aficionado do you prefer stiff or flexy decks? Personally I would say choose between Flex and Zealot. I have a Zealot and Flex video coming soon. Let me know what you decide. I have codes and links to save you some money. They are in my video descriptions.

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent thanks for them codes. I prefer a little flex and some firmness so I guess medium flex. Bro if you had to choose between the Zealot or the Flex Riot which one would you go with ?

Alvin the Aficionado I will do a comparison video.

Yes this is a great board. Even today it is. Don’t forget to use my Backfire link to support.

as well as your carbon fiber sticker for battery housing. Pretty dope

It is coming.

It depends on if they have US stock. If so you could have in a few days. With your weight and size I would recommend a little more powerful board. Like what I am riding in this video. Look at my other videos as well. Look at the Flex or this board. I have several videos on the Exway Flex as well. Check video descriptions of my videos because I have discount codes and links. Take care. 🤙🤙 are you on IG?

@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent yessir! I've watched majority of your videos! Following you now

Davis Moments nice. Message me on IG if you have any questions

Worldwide Darts The Zealot is a great first board. And it provides options.

Worldwide Darts I have a link in description use it to save some money and support channel.

Riptide check out the unboxing I break it down.

Kyle Lanoue Every board company is. There are less flights and shipping overall is a hassle. I understand but you will have a big smile on your face when it comes. Check out my newest video in my channel just uploaded. You will need it when your board arrives.

Hey bud those are shred lights. I have a discount code and link for them in the description. I am using sticky mounts to hold them on my helmet.