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Lacroix releases Lacroix Nazare, Lonestar and Jaws

On 19th June, after weeks and weeks of teasing, Lacroix finally releases the details on the new Lacroix board, no, boards. Lacroix unrevealed three new products, Lacroix Jaws($2499), Lacroix Nazare ($3299) and Nazare Lonestar ($3999).

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The original Lacroix Prototipo has been touted as the best premium production electric skateboard. Now that the Prototipo is no longer available, Lacroix Jaws took over the torch while the new pair of Nazare boards raises the bar even higher (the price too.)

You can visit the product page to appreciate the vision and inspiration on which these two beasts were created. However, as I am not as poetic, I’m just gonna walk you through the number.

Thank god, it’s not the one we seen on Reddit.

And of course, with insane price, come insane numbers.

The Nazares

The Nazare is housing a 1089wh,12s6p pack of Sanyo 20700B cells in it’s 35lbs (15.5Kg) body. The Nazare Lonestar weighs even heavier at 45lbs (20.5Kg) for it houses an even bigger 2178wh, 12S12P battery pack (also Sanyo 20700B cells).

Lacroix Nazare has a marketed range of 37miles (60km). On the other hand, Lonestar has so much range, 50 miles(80km), that the Flipsky VX1 remote would run out of battery before the board would, and that’s why Lacroix is going to send you two VX1 remote with the Lonestar. Pretty crazy when they put it this way.

Other than the battery, weight, and range, the other features seem to be similar between Nazare and N.Lonestar.

Here’s the run down:

  • New Deck that is still very wide and very flexible.
  • New trucks with RipTide powered bushing.
  • Dual 6389 – 190kv motor.
  • Enertion Focbox Unity
  • Max speed that is too high for them to disclose.
  • 8 inch Kenda tires
  • 2 x 2000 lumen LED removable front lights.

Range, Weight and Price are all literally off the chart.

The Jaws

The Jaws is the entry level Lacroix, if $2499 can be called as entry level.

It uses a smaller 726wh battery in 12S4P configuration, same Sanyo cell, and hence the range is all lower but still respectable 24miles (38km). Jaws is of course, lighter at 26lbs (11.5kg).

Another downgrade from the Nazare is the use of MBS Matrix 2 Pro truck instead of Lacroix Hypertrucks which can be upgraded by shelling out an extra $549 – which at that point ($3048), you might as well as buy the Nazare?

Oh, and Jaws don’t come with frontlights.

Jaws share the look of Nazare.

There is currently no real photo picture of the deck with grip tape on, you will have to email Lacroix team and ask why they don’t have that picture yet if you want to have a sneak peek of it. =D [email protected]

What do you think about the new Lacroix? Do they get your vote as the best premium electric skateboard? Are they worth your kidneys? Let us know!
Leave a comment below to get a chance to win a brand new Lacroix Nazare Lonestar I’m just kidding.

Check out the new Lacroix! Lacroix Nazare, Lacroix Nazare Lonestar.

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Event: Derby Days Esk8 Race Redmond (13 July 2019)

PNW esk8 will be hosting the 2nd annual esk8 Race at the 2019 Redmond Derby Days festival on Saturday, July 13th, 2019.

Known as one of the most competitive summer festivals in the state of Washington, the 79th annual Redmond Derby Days festival originated in 1940 as a means to raise funds for the local community. The two-day festival has since evolved into a Redmond tradition packed with parades, races, contests, game booths, carnival rides, arts, music, food and more.

Last year’s event.

The 2019 Redmond Derby Days esk8 Race is a full day of racing events open to electric skateboarders interested in experiencing a unique blend of adventure and competition with a chance to test their esk8 skills. There will be a race for 3-4 various classes of boards, including boosted boards, production boards, DIY boards, and pro street boards; all of which will take place on a street track totaling 4.8 miles. For additional information regarding the electric skateboard race classes, please visit the 2019 Redmond Derby Days esk8 Race registration webpage. The best time will be the winner of each event.

Helmets are required at all events.

To participate in any of the races, riders must be 18+ to race and are required to register for the July 13th event on the 2019 Redmond Derby Days esk8 Race registration webpage. Registration for the event is free. However, available spots are limited to 20 riders per event class.

On race day, esk8ers are required to check in at the race location one hour before the start of the first esk8 Race. Up to date information on times, site and racing details will be sent directly to those who have registered for the 2019 Redmond Derby Days esk8 Race event.

You can follow this event on Facebook here.

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PSA: 21st June is Go Skateboarding Day

In case you don’t know, 21st June is the annual Go Skateboarding Day – a holiday created in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies to promote skateboarding.

If you live at some place where skateboarding is popular, look for an event at a skate shop near you. There would probably be massive group rides, so be sure to be a part of it!

For those who had celebrate the day in the past, how was your experience? Do share!

Facebook event link.

“It’s National go skate day. Go out and skate!”

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Exway officially released X1 Pro Riot model and Riot Drive

Since the launch of X1 Pro on March 2019, Exway has been teasing about the belt-drive module that allows X1 Pro owner to convert their board from hub-drive to belt. Finally, on 15th June 2019, the model is officially available for pre-order in Exway store. Orders are set to be delivered on 26th June 2019.

It’s good to see Exway getting back on track after the infamous firmware issue that causes the board to lock-up when the battery hit near zero. Exway handled that snafu pretty well, showing their ability to do good customer service. But I digress, now, about the Riot module.

For those who are looking to buy the drive train module, it will set you back $399.
For those who haven’t own an X1 Pro, the Exway X1 Pro Riot model is now on sale at $1099. Alternatively, new buyers can get the Exway X1 Pro with both belt and hub drive train for $1399.

Below are the final specs of the Riot module:

Torque: 5.2 Nm*2; 
Max Power: 1500W*2
Reduction Gear Ratio: 2.57 
Belt: Continental Branded (Germany)
Motor: 5255-160kV but with 4235 stator that brings stronger torque;

Want to know how it performs? Sophia from our team reviewed the Pro X1 and Riot model back in March 2019. You can read it here. Basically, it has tremendous torque.

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Shredlights released SL200

Shredlights released a new, updated light – SL200.

After going through the advertising material, this is actually a pretty impressive update!

Things that gotten better:

  1. SL-200 is 250% Brighter
  2. 3x the battery size (But up to 150Hrs of battery life? I will believe it when I tested it.)
  3. IP65 Water Resistant (Even if your board likely wasn’t water resistant)
  4. Easier and more secure mount with S-lock
  5. New light settings
Significant improvement, it seems!
Most exciting feature! No more struggling to plug-in the rubber cover on the Micro-usb port!

And they manage to keep the same price?
Well I know it’s not cheap to begin with, but that’s still pretty cool.

Pre-order available now, there is a D1 pre-order sale.
Shipping in 4 weeks time.

Those who are interested, use our affiliated discount code “ESKATEHQ” during checkout to receive 10% off.

For more detail, visit Shredlights here.