“If you haven’t ridden an Evolve, all you see is sticker shock. When compared to Meepo and other brands from $500-1000, you think, why should I pay $2000 USD for a board?
I’ve been riding boosted V2 for a few years, with some hard riding on NYC streets. I bought an extended battery for extra mileage and even replaced the wheels. After doing extensive research and looking at all the reviews, I decided to give Evolve a try.
After receiving the board, I was impressed. I did have a few misgivings. The controller took some getting used to. It even started coming apart at the seam, but I fixed it with a little crazy glue. Wasn’t a deal breaker. I got the AT Carbon GTR setup. At first, I wasn’t getting top speed. But after checking and making sure the tires were filled properly, I was able to achieve the speeds as advertised.
Here are the pros: I was getting way more mileage out of my Evolve compared to my boosted, even with Boosted’s extended battery. Even at the GTR setting I was able to get at least 16-19 miles. AT wheels chew through NYC pothole ridden streets. After using double king pin trucks, you will never go back. Gone are the days of small turn radiuses.
Now cons, or in retrospect, here’s what I would’ve done differently. Although I love the look of the Carbon GTR setup, I probably would’ve gotten the Bamboo GTR with 107 wheels and as well as AT. I suggest you do the same. However, I am content for now and one day I will get the Bamboo GTR (or next gen) with a street wheel setup. Also, this is one HEAVY board. I did get the bag, but it is defintely heavy and cumbersome to carry around. But it’s a tradeoff, you want something substantial between you and the road.
Getting an Evolve GTR is worth the price. A buddy of mine and I ride throughtout the city and he has a Meepo and some boards with kits he attached to his longboard. I do not take away anything from other companies, but…. he has definitely spent the same if not more going through warranty replacements and other boards just to get the same experience.
Do yourself a favor. Invest in an Evolve. You won’t look back.”
“I use my board at least five days a week, 4.2kms each way to work.
I love arriving to the office without being sweaty, without catching public transport, and without sitting in traffic. It’s done so much for my mental health!
Nothing beats that Friday afternoon carve on the way home!
I got my AT model after having a street setup for two years. I couldn’t handle the dangerous street paths anymore and what a world of difference the all-terrain is.
If you’re on the fence between the two, I recommend either the 2-in-1 kit or just go straight for the AT wheels.
The default Evolve bushings are pretty cheap and will need to be replaced fairly quickly so you should factor that in.
They wear early on, on your heel side and creak like crazy.
The remote is also trash for such a great board, really let’s it down. It’s super fragile - I went through two remotes before even riding my board (injury recovery from work).
Other than that, love my board and so glad I purchased it. The Evolve rider community is pretty sick too - always get a little head nod passing another rider!”
“Got this board a few weeks ago and it has been a true joy to Ride. I’m 64 years old and I can’t get enough. Been cruising the street and bike trails at my West Michigan location. Great way to spend time outdoors even in Chilly temps. Thank you for creating such a fun board!
Great fun for this old time skier/windsurfer!”
“The build quality of the board is top notch and the performance is just as promised. However there is one consistent issue and that is that the motors often overheat. I can get through around 25% of the battery before the motors give out and the performance dies down. Granted I am pushing the board to the Max by using the GTR mode and going off-road (grass). However for an off-road designed board which was made in Australia, it’s a little disappointing that this issue occurs.”
“After moving to the hervey Bay area I was missing the surf and came across evolve boards. So built a dirt track on the property and can not get enouph of the gtr the way it carves is wicked and goes pretty much any where. Loving this thing”
