Starting an Instagram for pics of my board and other things I invent/build! Go check it out!
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Hi man! Awesome build!
What deck are you using? A link would be appreciated 
Whats the name of that deck? Is it flexy? Link please
i believe its an arbor axis. I donât know what length though http://arborcollective.com/skateboards/products/
Yep. Arbor axis 40. Is a bit flexi.
@VAEsk8 hey! sorry I havenât been on here in a while, yup itâs an Arbor Axis, I got it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014R179O2/ref=cm_sw_su_dp but it looks like they are sold out at that link right now, and it is slightly flexy, not nearly as flexy as a boosted board deck though.
Here is a quick update on my board since I havenât posted on here in a while.
My motor broke so I got this new motor.
I didnât want my black controller to look like a gun anymore so I painted it red with Plasti Dip. It also matches the motor quite well.
After I did these upgrades this happened:
I was riding on a dark sidewalk and hit a huge crack. The board just snapped and I went right into the ground.
Here is my temporary fix for the deck which got me to class for the last 2 weeks of my semester:
I bought a new deck and I just need to drill all those mounting holes again 
I will post pics here once the new deck is on. Itâs the same style deck but with a different pattern on the bottom and better grip tape.
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Here is my new deck and some pics fo the board with it installed!
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youâre not using the drop-through for your trucks, wouldnât you prefer a deck without those huge holes and have a bit more strength?
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Howâs your motor holding up riding ing in wet weather? Did you take your motor apart and coat anything or change the bearings?
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@TiMMaTTie Youâre right, a deck without the holes would add a lot of strength, but my current enclosures only fit the exact shape of that deck. I will probably go with a different deck for my next build.
@Skunk I havenât done anything to the motor and it has been holding up great! I donât ride it in the rain very often though. It doesnât rain much in AZ, but I did ride a few miles through the pouring rain a month ago and it worked well.
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Nice work on the Mcgiver fix!!
You should consider a reinforcing plate that goes and inch or two towards the center of the deck so you donât snap this one in the same spot.
@TiMMaTTie and @lrdesigns you guys called it lol. This just happened a couple days ago. It was the back part this time. I think I am going to get another of the same deck so that I donât have to remake my enclosures then reinforce it with steel this time.
Also the MayTech motor got rammed into the sidewalk and slid for a good few seconds till I stopped. It still works great. None of the electronics got damaged.
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I can see the future man, the FUTURE! bhahaha.
3rd deck is the charm they say. 
If you can tie the plate into the bolts you already have for the enclosure that could be a good method without having to drill any extra holes.
I had a drop through that started to crack in the same spot, I did this.
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@lrdesigns I like the drawing! I will definitely try to do something like that. What material is your plate and where did you get it?
Its just 2mm Aluminium plate. I just cut it by hand with hacksaw. I got it at metal shop, they may have offcuts this size if you ask.
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But will aluminium give enough strength? Presume steel is too heavy though.
I just put new deck on and hereâs what I came up with for reinforcements. They are 1/4 inch aluminum plates. I didnât reuse the enclosure bolt holes because my enclosure is starting to crack and that would put extra stress on it. Instead I just used one thick bolt on each plate. I think this deck is gonna hold up for a while now. @TiMMaTTie @lrdesigns
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Nice work, I hope it has a long life now. 
