BKB Duo Board. The Definitive Review ! + $50 DISCOUNT !!!

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  • Опубликовано: 27 окт 2024

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  • @BoredInTheComments
    @BoredInTheComments 2 года назад +1

    Is there a better way to mount those lights on the back? I feel like I would break them because they're right on the tail lol

  • @acekeianar
    @acekeianar 3 года назад +3

    I've been eyeing this board for a year, so thanks. (Salamat, mebe).

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +1

      Diba. It's Worth it bro. 🤙

  • @nat-lj8kt
    @nat-lj8kt 3 года назад +1

    Why use 20T if you are not going above 30? Isnt it better to adjust for max torque and the max speed you ride?

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +1

      I do go above 30. I just don't try anymore speed runs trying to hit the 40mph! Not worth the injury or death. As of now I'm back with the stock 15T motor pulleys with 48T wheel Pulleys. Xtra Torque. 🤙

  • @johnd9357
    @johnd9357 3 года назад +2

    Just want to say thank you for this video. I’m an avid one wheeler who is now also hooked on esk8. I got an exway flex and have maxed it out at 33mph. I want some more speed, but also I want more power. More torque for acceleration and hill climbing power. I slo just love building and tinkering on things so this is exciting for me. You answered almost all of my questions in this. I do notice the wheels on yours aren’t an option on the site. Can you tell me what wheels you have and why you prefer them? I really appreciate it. Going to order mine with your coupon code tomorrow.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Hey thanks brother for your feed back and support. 👍 Regarding the wheels they're the Torque Board 110mm wheels. They come in a kegal core so you will need to buy the BKB kegal pulleys on the BKB website. If you enjoy building the Duo board is an excellent intro to DIY Electric Skateboarding. This board has plenty of Torque with the 15t motor pulleys and if you want insane Torque pair the 15t motor pulleys with the 48t wheel Pulleys. I mean this Torque throws you off the board so please be careful.

    • @johnd9357
      @johnd9357 3 года назад

      @@Esk8Tech thank you! I’d probably enjoy striking a balance between speed and torque. I really only want lots of torque for hills, as I enjoy carving and speed mostly. May try the 20t motor pulley. Thank you!!

  • @Isahiyella
    @Isahiyella 3 года назад +1

    Love my BKB Duo. I have had it since October, and still ride every time its above 50 degrees outside. I got the 20t speed upgrade when I ordered it. So far, my upgrades have been 100mm Boa Constrictors (You'll need the Kegel pulleys for this wheel type) , and the VX2 remote. I love it, and if ya'll are in the market for a mid range board, save up and get the BKB Duo and skip over the $700 dollar range of boards. You'll be glad that you did. I have an Exway Flex that is gathering dust since I got the Duo.
    ***Quick Edit*** Try to purchase everything that you want at the initial time of purchase. I just got the board and the speed upgrade initially, and went back and ordered the remote and the Kegels later. I think the shipping was around $20, and I found that a little steep. 20 bucks is 20 bucks. The stock wheels weren't great IMO and the Flex in comparision was like night and day. Love the wheels on the Flex, the Boa's were definitely a much needed upgrade for this board.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      🤙 I'm glad you upgraded your Duo. I just ordered the New XENITH Smart ESC. With that my Duo will be Fully upgraded. I have the Tru felx 2 deck, Vx2 remote, romp bash guards, shredlights, 15 T & 20T motor Pulleys, 40T plus 48T wheel Pulleys, orangutang nipple bushings Hard, 110mm Torque Board wheels. The XENITH will provide way more power and roll to start and auto shut off plus integrated BLE . Will be posting videos on the XENITH Smart ESC soon !! 👍

    • @noka7776
      @noka7776 3 года назад

      can the motors be rear mounted instead of under???

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +1

      I believe so but you may have to use different motor mounts. The stock motor mounts may be too short and may get some wheel or deck bite. Also will have to run the motors through the set up wizard in the Vesctool and make sure they run in correct direction. 👍can definitely be done . Lmk how it goes. Ride safe 🤙

    • @johnd9357
      @johnd9357 3 года назад

      Do you still like this board? I have an exway flex but I want to upgrade, I also love building things. I have topped out my flex on cloud wheels at 33mph. I want something with a little more speed and more torque for hills. This board is looking like a nice option. I know this comment is only 3 weeks old but I’m still curious about your current thoughts. Thanks

    • @Isahiyella
      @Isahiyella 3 года назад +1

      @@johnd9357 Still love it, no issues with it at all. The only thing I wanted to change out of the box was the wheels and put on some proper grip tape. Splattergoat is the best place for custom tape IMO.I also waited a bit, but the VX2 remote is a worthwhile upgrade too. I missed the info on the screen of the Exway remote, VX2 solved it and has a better feel to me. Also, get the speed upgrade. Its a real hill eater either way, but the speed upgrade is worth it.

  • @jasonmcgarry2943
    @jasonmcgarry2943 3 года назад +1

    Hey man what an excellent review, thanks for doing this for all of us enthusiasts. After watching a number of you tube vids regarding BKB it was yours that finally sold me on it. I ordered and received my BKB duo with most of the upgrades: 20T speed upgrade,VX2 remote,6"pneumatics,48T pulleys, Flex 2 deck even though I'm only 175lbs I'm thinking more stability at speed, and the Xenith ESC. Everything arrived except I'm still waiting on the VX2 remote and the 6" pneumatics. A couple of questions for anyone that has experience:
    1. Can I fit 7" evolve wheel/tires with 66T pulleys without any rubbing or wheel bite?
    2. How do I run it using a more powerful Lipo battery set up and what size/type would be recommended and can I run two in parallel?
    3. What other battery enclosures will fit the board?
    I"m hoping to build it this week.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +2

      Hey Jason. Awesome man. Glad you got your Duo and thanks for your support.
      Regarding the 7 inch wheels it may work as long as the wheel pulleys will fit. Also for the battery, you can run an additional battery parallel. You will need XT60 parallel battery connector cables Xiboya brand $10.95 on Amazon and comes in a set of 3 . Regarding the enclosure, you can find one Amazon. It's called the DIYE electric skateboard enclosure. It's $21.29 it can fit a 10s3p. Hopefully this helps 👍

  • @contorta960
    @contorta960 3 года назад +1

    That's a really nice board. Wonder if you could use 21700 cells for a bigger battery. This board has all the specs you want though. Don't know whether to get or just go completely DIY. It's hard to find nice battery enclosurers I find

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Thanks. Yea the only thing I would want to change on the Duo is the battery. The 10s3p is solid. It does hit the 20 mile range mark but it would be nice to see a bigger battery. I've seen people add an additional enclosure with additional 10s3p battery for more range. Imagine a 12s4p on the Duo .. man that would be perfect. 👍

    • @mau_zx6r246
      @mau_zx6r246 3 года назад +2

      @@Esk8Tech I’m planning on putting on a 12s4p on my duo once I get it, gonna change the esc to the new esc that bkb came out with and I’m gonna get over 700wh with the 12s4p :)

    • @popwar613
      @popwar613 3 года назад +1

      @@mau_zx6r246 I also have the new Xenith esc on the way for my BKB tayto. Would you mind sharing what type of 12s4p battery is compatible and fits in the enclosure? esk8 noob here.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      That would be awesome but I'm not sure if a the Duo enclosure can fit a
      12s4p battery. You might be able to squeeze a 10s4p or 10s5p but a 12s4p is a challenge. I'm pretty sure you will need a larger enclosure. Another option is to buy an additional 10s3p and just buy the cable that switches battery packs when the other is drained. I forget what its called but many other DUo board users have done this and are getting an extra 15-20 miles.

    • @mau_zx6r246
      @mau_zx6r246 3 года назад +1

      @@popwar613 I’m going to be using a custom enclosure that’s made to fit my duo deck, I’m not using stock enclosure and the enclosure im getting will be able to fit 12s8p 30q or 12s6p 21700

  • @eSkateHub
    @eSkateHub 3 года назад +1

    Love it man. You covered a lot of stuff about the Duo that others haven't. Did you end up doing a range test and hill climb test? In your last video of the Duo, you mentioned you were going to do them, but I didn't see them in this vid, unless I missed it.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Thanks brotha 👍. Nope still working on the range test and hill test vids. Sorry for the delay. I plan on doing a hill climb comparison between the Duo , Trx2. 0, Black hawk, swift, and Wowgo3x. 🤙

  • @hodarih
    @hodarih 3 года назад +1

    Appreciate the review my guy

  • @MackEarley
    @MackEarley 3 года назад +1

    What are those risers/ bash guards poking out under the front and rear of the board?

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +1

      Those are Romp guards from Romp supply.com
      They're basically bash guards to protect the deck 👍 you can use ROMP10 at check out for 10% off.

    • @MackEarley
      @MackEarley 3 года назад +1

      @@Esk8Tech Thanks!

  • @danlepari972
    @danlepari972 3 года назад +2

    Have had my DUO for about 2 weeks now. Wasn't sure I liked it at first, had a different feel then all my other boards I've ridden. But once I got used to how it road, I am really enjoying it. I have the cloud 105's on mine and also bought the 110 TB wheels like you have. Haven't had a chance to put those on yet. The speed on this board is ridiculous and dangerous lol. Great review.

  • @TheLozzm
    @TheLozzm 3 года назад +1

    Nice review 👍. Interested to hear more in future vids the differences in performance with 20T pulley with initial torque, hillclimbing and range

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. Yes the hill climbing with the 15T motor pulleys is insane ! I will work on posting some climbing footage 👍

    • @Isahiyella
      @Isahiyella 3 года назад +1

      Throwing my experience in here, the stock 15t pulley has all of the same torque and power when it comes to hill climbing but I found that it would max out at the halfway point of the throttle wheel and you couldn't get anything else out of even if you rolled the wheel to full throttle. Its a hill killer for sure in either configuration, but the 20t keeps giving power past the halfway point of the throttle until you max it out.

    • @TheLozzm
      @TheLozzm 3 года назад

      @@Isahiyella thanks for the tip 👌

  • @shawnworrlein443
    @shawnworrlein443 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your review on this awesome board and taking the time! I just ordered mine a few days ago and can't wait. My quick question is what bash guard are you using and did it raise the level of the board or is the same thickness as the riser? I'm new to this so I hope I'm making sense. I love those wheels. Are you keeping the stock grip tape or keeping it natural? I think it looks cool this way

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Hey what's up Shawn ! Thanks and Regarding the bash guard I'm using a Romp guard from Romp supply. Totally worth it ! Use code ROMP10 at checkout for 10% off your bash guards. Also it is a little thinner but it doesn't effect the ride so you should be good 👍. Enjoy your Duo and ride safe 🤙

    • @shawnworrlein443
      @shawnworrlein443 3 года назад +1

      @@Esk8Tech Thanks for the quick reply Alvin! I will definitely order and use the code. Happy Trails!

  • @emrahmete1mete397
    @emrahmete1mete397 3 года назад +1

    Pulleys are not correct bro change it i did the same mistake

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Yup ☺️ changed them already 👍 your talking about the motor pulleys right? I've seen many people make this mistake. Good eyes 🤙 I've got on the 15 T motor pulleys on (Correctly) paired with the 48T wheel Pulleys. Loving this torque setup. 👍

    • @emrahmete1mete397
      @emrahmete1mete397 3 года назад +1

      ım gonna try 48 t but not now i love acceleration. i need cloudwheels

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      The 48T wheel Pulleys provide a stronger acceleration. I'm using them on 105D cloud wheels and the acceleration torque is perfect. Very strong and I'm 220

    • @emrahmete1mete397
      @emrahmete1mete397 3 года назад +1

      @@Esk8Tech omg its so dangerous ı think its enought power.Do not you afraid to fall?:)

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      very afraid to fall. Lol. I just prefer power and Torque over top speed now. Got a wife and kiddos that rely on me to stay healthy and useful. 👍 So I have to at least be considerate of them. Ride safe brotha 🤙

  • @Jan-gj8bm
    @Jan-gj8bm 3 года назад +2

    how long did this take to get to you after you ordered it, I just ordered mine today!

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Sup Jan. Yea took 13 days regular shipping 🤙 enjoy your Duo baord 👍

    • @danlepari972
      @danlepari972 3 года назад +1

      Mine took a little longer maybe 3 weeks because they did not have some parts in stock.

  • @johnd9357
    @johnd9357 3 года назад

    What exactly does the VESC Bluetooth adapter allow you to do? Still learning.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      The Bluetooth adapter will allow your Vesc aka the ESC to connect to software via bluetooth on your phone. So instead of opening the enclosure and connecting to a laptop, you can just download the vesc tool app and control parameters from the app on your phone. Some peop like this as for me I prefer opening the enclosure and connecting to my laptop. Please do not get discouraged. This is a fun build and the programing is always interesting and you learn so much with this build. It's totally worth it cause you can keep customizing and upgrading. I just added the new XENITH Smart ESC and man this thing even has more power and and gets up to speed quicker. Thanks again for your feedback and support. If you have any questions on the building process please reach out I'll be glad to assist. Please ride safe 🤙

    • @johnd9357
      @johnd9357 3 года назад

      @@Esk8Tech ok cool that’s what I needed to know. I would probably prefer to use the Bluetooth connectivity for the beginning at least, when you’re changing a lot of parameters early on. That is unless it’s super buggy or unreliable. Can’t wait to build this thing, about to place my order now. I see that the Xenith esc is out of stock, bummer. I’ll keep an eye out for it!

  • @bs000
    @bs000 3 года назад +1

    Are the motors loud at low speed?

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Yo what up bs000. No not at all. These motors are quiet at low speeds. In my opinion these are some of the best sounding motors. Also because they're vented they have Jet fighter sound with a slight whisle .

  • @ill3stjuan
    @ill3stjuan 3 года назад +1

    what made you change from the cloud wheels to the torqureboards?

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +2

      The cloud wheels are good but they lack traction and take Torque and some Range. The 110 mm torque board wheels feel perfect on the Duo. Nice torque, range, good handling, wheels feel more planted because of the huge contact patch. Plus it can still crack 40mph . Overall they just perform and feel better on the Duo👍

    • @ill3stjuan
      @ill3stjuan 3 года назад +1

      @@Esk8Tech as far as going over cracks on the road which feel better? Or r they about the same? Might switch to torqueboards. Thanks for the reply.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +2

      In my opinion the 110mm Torque Board wheels feel better. The cloud wheels absorb very well but they feel like it has too much bounce. Plus the torque board wheels are Kegel core so they're more locked in so they feel more responsive. 👍

  • @michaelgatti3948
    @michaelgatti3948 3 года назад +1

    Nice review man. I have the Duo and loving it. Have you tried changing any other settings other than the ramp time and if so how did you find the changes?
    When you add the Xenith what other changes to the settings will you make?

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +3

      Thanks. Yes other than ramping times I learned to control throttle curves under Apps settings > PPM> throttle curve tab. Play with these settings to adjust the behavior of your motors in reference to the throttle input. Basically more Torque and Acceleration control. Regarding the XENITH, I just received it today I'm so stoked but after the Installation it will have to be programmed from head to toe. The XENITH will have to run through the entire setup wizard And change the battery current Max values then that should be all. BKB has an easy installation guide on the website. I will post a video on the XENITH. Installing and new performance specs 👍. Ride safe 🤙

    • @michaelgatti3948
      @michaelgatti3948 3 года назад +1

      Great info. Looking forward to your next vid!

  • @mau_zx6r246
    @mau_zx6r246 3 года назад +1

    Question, did you had to do any modifications to your board when you installed 20t? I just put on 20t and the motor pulley is rubbing against my wheels. Stock wheels

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад +1

      Hmm. Nope no mods. Make sure the motor pulleys are all the way in and adjust motor mounts if needed. It definitely shouldn't be making contact with the stock 97's. Also you can take off the wheel and add more spacers on the trucks till it's not making contact. I had to do that to fit 120mm cloud wheels. Bkb should have provided extra spacers in the tin can. I hope this helps. Get back to me if it doesn't. I will help you troubleshoot 👍. Ride safe.

    • @mau_zx6r246
      @mau_zx6r246 3 года назад +2

      @@Esk8Tech thank you, so far I put some spacers in between the wheel and the wheel pulley because if I put it on the shaft the belt will drift away from the pulley and make contact with the wheel unfortunately

  • @Austinamp
    @Austinamp 3 года назад +1

    Amazing at how high tech these boards are!

  • @brianmay9171
    @brianmay9171 3 года назад +1

    Excellent review! I've ordered mine. Did you need to do any modifications to install the Romp guards?

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Hey Brian. No modification for the Romp guard. Just remove the stock riser and replace it with the Romp guards. Avoid stacking. Also use ROMP10 at check out for 10% off 👍
      Enjoy brotha 🤙

  • @LarsLarsen77
    @LarsLarsen77 3 года назад +1

    That battery sucks.

    • @Esk8Tech
      @Esk8Tech  3 года назад

      Nice opinion 👍