{"id":82540,"date":"2025-05-22T11:53:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82540"},"modified":"2025-05-22T11:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:53:27","slug":"meepo-flow-gorgeous-all-purpose-cruising-e-skateboard-for-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82540","title":{"rendered":"Meepo Flow: gorgeous all-purpose cruising e-skateboard for summer fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"700\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?w=700\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Meepo Flow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>At 51 years old, I\u2019m trying not to ruin myself at skate parks anymore<span>, but I still enjoy riding a long skateboard on short trips or just out and about on a sunny day. Last month, I got to try out the <span>reasonably-priced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4wdsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meepo Flow ($699<\/a>),\u00a0<\/span>a lovely wood-grained, electric longboard with a kicktail. But its standout feature is more about what it isn\u2019t. Let me explain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-415564\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Like I said, my park days were over a long time ago but I still love the feeling of skateboarding down the street and even as a transportation method in city centers. About 5 years ago, I got a <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2019\/06\/19\/review-boosted-mini-x\/\">Boosted Mini X<\/a> \u2013 That\u2019s before the company went bankrupt. I still take it into NYC, to big trade shows, airports, and ride it along bike paths with my friends. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe id=\"post-youtube-video-1\" title=\"Meepo Flow: gorgeous all-purpose cruising e-skateboard for summer fun\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3D8SI8CTXfs?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>But the Boosted has its issues. For one, because the company went out of business, the app that controls it is not longer available. So it kind of lives in the app\u2019s last available state (had to upgrade the phone with the app a few years ago). I realize I can find an Android APK and sideload it but that\u2019s not how I roll these days. There was also a Ride app that worked for awhile that had some of the features but that\u2019s also gone from the app store. But the Boosted Mini was never a perfect board for me, I\u2019d often fall off because my stance wasn\u2019t wide enough to handle the acceleration. Even worse, after a home renovation project that went awry, I can\u2019t find the controller.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-meepo-flow\">New Meepo Flow<\/h2>\n<p>When getting a new board, I also wanted to get some features that the Boosted board and some other long boards didn\u2019t have. Namely, a kick tail. Like I said, I\u2019m not heading to a park any time soon, but it is nice to be able to turn around in a small radius with a kick tail. The added weight of the 362Wh battery (21lbs overall) makes lifting the board something that must be done with intention. Keep in mind, the motor guards on the back will sometimes scrape a little bit on kick turns. <\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-417282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png 700w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?resize=150,108 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?resize=300,216 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?resize=350,253 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_19bfee.png?resize=140,101 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Also I wanted a little more style than the all black Boosted Board provided, and the bamboo\/ 2 tone Meepo Flow certainly fills that checkbox.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, instead of a parkboard length, I wanted something a little bit longer, which on electric skateboards in particular, is really important. Acceleration and deceleration are a lot easier to handle with a wider stance offered on longer boards. The Boosted Mini earned the nickname \u201cankle breaker\u201d for this reason. But I\u2019m still looking for some portability, and the Flow\u2019s \u201cgoldilocks\u201d size is the perfect mix of long enough to have a stable stance but short enough to remain portable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-out-of-the-box-and-onto-the-street\">Out of the box and onto the street<\/h2>\n<p>Meepo\u2019s Flow was probably one of the best out-of-the-box experiences I\u2019ve had in a while. The board was sufficiently charged as was the controller. the only other thing in the box is the controller and some tools to adjust the board and replace the belts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_0e5d6f.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-416669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_0e5d6f.png 764w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_0e5d6f.png?resize=150,61 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_0e5d6f.png?resize=300,123 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_0e5d6f.png?resize=350,143 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_0e5d6f.png?resize=140,57 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simplicity-is-key\">Simplicity is key<\/h2>\n<p>There is no app. There is no connections to set up. You simply turn the controller and skateboard on and you are ready to go. You can be skateboarding within a minute of being handed the box.<\/p>\n<p>I will say that out of the box, the trucks are very tight which is good for avoiding speed wobbles but not great for carving. I\u2019m more of a slow carver so I loosened them quite a bit. <\/p>\n<p>Also, these are big 105mm x 65mm wheels, and as someone used to riding a little lower on a board, this took some getting used to. The flipside is that the huge wheels take road cracks, stones and potholes like a champ. They also have enough grip not to spin out even at the 4 setting.<\/p>\n<p>Have I raved enough about how much I love the simplicity of this thing? <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png 800w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=350,350 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=140,140 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=500,500 500w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/image_66d4bb.png?resize=96,96 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>There are basically 4 speeds. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The controller defaults to 1 which has a very smooth uptake and slowdown. I recommend this is where people start. <\/li>\n<li>The 2 speed is where I live mostly, especially in crowded areas. Acceleration and deceleration are more significant here but nothing that will throw you off the board. Top speed approaches 15-20mph which is fine by me. <\/li>\n<li>The 3 speed is as crazy as I want to get and here I\u2019m stable enough to stay on the board but it takes effort when speeding up and slowing down to stay on the board. I don\u2019t feel safe at this top speed though I have hit it.<\/li>\n<li>4 basically throws me off the board. I\u2019ve tried being super careful and easing the speed up but I still get thrown off the board. Do not recommend unless you are a speed freak. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"\/>\n<p>That\u2019s where my 13-year-old son comes in. In the winter, he\u2019s a competitive snowboarder. In the summer, he\u2019s in the skate parks. He instantly fell in love with this thing, especially its ability to fly UP hills and slow down on hills. On roads he\u2019s a speed freak, routinely pushing its 32-mph top speed which I don\u2019t like at all from a safety standpoint. Perhaps a way to lock it at speeds 2-3 would be a nice addition for parents. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shortcomings\">Shortcomings<\/h2>\n<p>If I was to change one thing about the Meepo Flow, I would probably make the main battery charger interface 100+W USB-C instead of the proprietary ST3-ish charger connector. The ST3 means that it will be hard\/expensive to find extra\/replacement chargers and charging while on the road. Meanwhile, the option of USB-C would allow for universal charging and even the use of external batteries to improve usage time. Heck, I could even charge my phone or the Meepo controller from my Flow e-skateboard! <\/p>\n<p><strong>Dear Micromobility industry, let\u2019s get USB-C on all the things done!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m also concerned about the external nature of the belts but to be fair I\u2019ve not yet had a problem with the belts staying firm. I\u2019ve seen some folks in forums saying that this thing burns through belts, which can be replaced cheaply on Amazon beyond the 2 extra provided in the packaging) but maybe I\u2019m just not going as hard as others. It might help the belts last longer if they were enclosed in casing however.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-electrek-s-take\">Electrek\u2019s take<\/h2>\n<p>I just love the simplicity and price of this board and if it wasn\u2019t for my son falling in love with it too, it would be my daily driver. As it stands, he wants it all the time and I\u2019m juggling the idea of trying to resurrect my Boosted Board, getting an also interesting Meepo off road board or just getting a second <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4wdsm\">Meepo Flow at $699<\/a> or perhaps a <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4wdsl\">Refurbished one at $559<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meepo-flow-specs\">MEEPO FLOW Specs: <\/h5>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Range: 24miles \/ 38km<\/li>\n<li>Top Speed: 32mph \/ 52 kph<\/li>\n<li>Deck: 2 ply fiberglass + 2 ply bamboo+5 ply Canadian maple<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 880mmx241mm\/34.6\u2033 x 9.5\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Hill Climbing: 26%<\/li>\n<li>Battery: 50.4 V \u2013 12S2P Molicel P42A \u2013 362Wh \/ 8.4AH<\/li>\n<li>Remote: N5S<\/li>\n<li>Motor Power: 2519 Watts x 2 brushless sensored motors HB4240 155KV Motor<\/li>\n<li>Trucks: DKP<\/li>\n<li>Charging Time: 50.4V4.5A Charger: 2h<\/li>\n<li>Max Load: 330lbs \/ 150kg<\/li>\n<li>Wheels: 105mm x 65mm wheels<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 21.4 lbs\/ 9.7 kg<\/li>\n<li>Bushing: 100A<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof: IPX5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 51 years old, I\u2019m trying not to ruin myself at skate parks anymore, but I still enjoy riding a long skateboard on short trips or just out and about on a sunny day. 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