So literally JUST received my 10s5p kit from DIY eboards… and right out of the box i noticed some shit… i payed for the 10s5p kit and 6 x extra belts ( or 3 pair ). Once i opened the box to inspect everything i noticed i was only given 2 spare belts. KEEP IN MIND, they advertise this product coming with 2 extrra belts in the box. So first issue: missing 6 x spare belts. Secondly, before even turning the board on, I went to tighten some nuts and bolts under the board as everyone had told EVERYONE to do… 4 of the nuts just spin freely… not able to loosen, or tighten. 2nd issue: stripped bolts. After these two DEMORALIZING issues were spotted… i was feeling pretty fking bummed out. But alas, i turned the board and remote on to pair them and see how she goes. Turned on no issues than i add some throttle just to try it out ( the board is on my lap). I get some nasty nasty fking noises coming from of the motorized wheels. Major resistance from what seems to be belt rubbing on the wheels pulley ( the one that plugs into the actual wheel), and nasty noises. i took a couple vids with my phone just to share and get an idea what i should do. I mean… im so bummed boiz… i waited for evvvvz for some stuff that one, dont work properly, and two, didnt even come in ( AND I PAID) anyways… pretty rattled. I sent off emails to the diyeboard lads a few min ago, but there is a pretty dirty time difference… so i guess ill just have to wait.
Any tips / advice?
Side note: i DID already check to see if the wheel’s nuts were too tight, and they are not. but definetly replacing bearings. these spin for almost 3 seconds and come to slow stop.
side note 2: i have been longboarding and skateboarding for almost 10 years. Just to clear up any misconceptions about wether or not i have a clue as to what im doing.
If you fail a claim to get your money back. They will contact you. If they offer to replace everything, do not drop the claim until you have new parts and confirm that they work.
Not a lot of vendors get themselves kicked off the fourm… they did
I’m sure if you ask nice enough, people on this forum could put you together a set that could more or less be a “complete”
It may cost you some more money than the diye kit, but it won’t suck or have the potential to burn down your house.
I’ve just seen so many horror stories with their kits…I’d stay away if you could! If they won’t let you return it, we can work together to try and fix your problems in the best way possible.
Thanks Itsmedant. i appreciate the support my dude. I did close to 2 or 3 weeks of research before dropping some mulah. I was concerned at first but the positive vibes outweighed the negative from what i could find (clearly didnt dig enough) I think being so excited and consumed with your first eboard, it gets harder and harder to really find the negatives on something you want pretty badly. I had relativley good responses from jason @ diyeboards throughout the process of ordering. That made me feel good. but now im so rattled. I will without question be looking through these forums for more info. thanks a ton
I will say as a 200 lb guy
This happened to me with the trucks they use.
After only 2 months.
The motors and ESC still work for me atm. But i don’t ride that board much after build a board from the ground up.
I totally get it man. I was the same way. I paid for my board in Feb and got it in October. Luckily I haven’t had any problems with the board but I get not wanting to change your mind after you are pumped about it.
This site will save you so much money in mistakes, but cost you alot more in “Ooooooooo look at the shiny, I must have”
I’d say do some digging on what it takes to build one. Your money invested in a DIY board feels so much better and you get alot more bang for your buck!
I’m gonna chime in on this photo and say I had the same thing happen. I’m 75kg (165lb) and had my truck violently snap and throw me off, nearly sending the board into a river. Steer clear
For me the trucks are pretty much the foundation of a skateboard.
So after that failed so catastrophically I have a hard time trusting anything they sell.
But at the same time I know there’s more than a few members on here that are running their kits with little problems…
But im pretty sure most of them are under 150 and only ride occasionally.
You won’t see that problem with a nice set of Surf Rodz trucks and some @psychotiller mounts.
Hell, then you’ll be buying a set of 6 shooters from him, and enclosure, a battery…F it…have him build the whole damn board and never look back. Laugh at all of your friends envy and spite and kick up some dirt in their faces. Be the talk of the town, the bee’s knees.
Or…similar thing…buy some high quality mechanical parts, scoop some up from the forum used, and slowly put together the board of your dreams. (That’s what I’ve been doing)
After only 2 months.
The motors and ESC still work for me atm. But i don’t ride that board much after build a board from the ground up.
