Every eskate company has its modus operandi, it seems, and OMW has a knack for making prestigious-looking boards with a wallet-friendly price. Today, we’re looking at the OMW Lancer — a gorgeous $749 carbon fiber board from OMW. The Lancer has a lot going for it outside of just the looks.
But first, let’s jump through the specs.
OMW Lancer Specs:
| Price | Starts at $749 /$809 |
| Battery | 21700 Samsung 50S 14S2P Battery (10Ah / 504Wh) with Fast charger |
| Controller | Hobbywing 14s with standard Hobbywing remote |
| Top Speed | 31 mph / 50 km/h |
| Range | 28 miles / 45 km |
| Deck | 39.3” x 10.2” – Carbon Composite, double-drop |
| Motor | 2 x Hobbywing, 5255 / Max Power – 2914W |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs / 12 kg |
Deck – 39.3” x 10.2” – Carbon Composite, double-drop:
Starting with the look, there are two color options to pick from.
A tasteful black option, or a …. radical … red color. We pick the black version ourselves. The board itself is already pretty eye-catching with the option of built-in LED lights, so I don’t think going bold with red is necessary to draw eyeballs.
Anyways, OMW is known for making carbon composite decks that are actually flexible, as seen previously with the OMW Cavalry and Hussar. And we mean it when we say it really is flexible, more so than most maple decks.
This is a pretty standard size at 39.3” long and 10.2” wide and unlike other OMW boards that give you a choice of stiffness, the Lancer only comes with one deck type. Instead, OMW encourages you to tinker with the flexibility by adjusting the truck mount — and hence, the wheelbase. We find the default 38.2” wheelbase already very satisfying, so we ride it like we stole it.
The carbon fiber deck is also relatively lightweight and should be more durable than bamboo composite decks. Unlike the previous OMWs we’ve reviewed, this double-drop deck has a more aggressive concave, which we really like. It’s sharp around the feet, making us feel confidently locked in. Overall, we really like this deck. It feels great to stand on.
Battery – 21700 Samsung 50S 14S2P Battery (10Ah / 504Wh):
Flip over the deck and you’ll find a flexible battery enclosure which allows the flexible carbon fiber deck to… well, flex. Inside the enclosure, we’ve got a 504Wh battery pack in a 14s2p configuration, using 21700 Samsung 50S cells. It’s marketed for a range of 28 miles (45 km).
Samsung 50S cells are top-of-the-line — but I guess you already knew that. 504Wh for $749 is either “pretty good” or “absolutely amazing,” depending on who else you put in the room. By plotting the Lancer on this chart from our Best AT Comparison video, you’ll see it fares pretty well against everybody.
But if you want to see it in the best light? Put it next to the Evolve Bamboo GTR AT — which has a similar 504Wh pack, in a 10s4p 18650 configuration, and sells for $1299. Yeah…
ESC and Remote – Hobbywing 14s ESC with Standard Hobbywing Remote:
For speed control, OMW uses the tried-and-true 14s Hobbywing ESC which is now heralded as the gold standard for smooth and intuitive control. It comes with four speed modes and pairs with the standard Hobbywing remote, featuring an OLED display that shows real-time speed, battery levels, and cruise control.
The ESC also supports smart on/off, meaning the board powers up when you turn on the remote and you can also tweak performance settings via the Tuya mobile app. Lights? That’s also controlled through the remote.
Light Shows:
Speaking of which, the Lancer comes with default brake lights that light up when braking. You can also pay extra for the integrated LED headlights and RGB deck lights. We think OMW priced these lights pretty reasonably, and they’re helpful for seeing and being seen during night rides. So, everyone should probably get them.
The headlights are 1800 lumens each, so they’re pretty competent at lighting up your path. The ambient RGB lights are cosmetic, but they also help with visibility. One fun detail is the lights flow in the direction you accelerate, and flash red when braking. You can change the RGB colors by pulling the throttle wheel backward 3 times.
Wheels – 105mm Mad Wheelz V2 // 125mm MadMax Wheels:
The $749 stock version comes with 105mm Mad Wheelz V2 — the same ones now used by many high-end boards. Alternatively, for $60 more, you can upgrade to 125mm MadMax Wheels.
We love the 105s. They feel very similar to the Boosted 105s which are super soft, and super grippy. The bigger 125mm wheels reportedly make the ride even smoother and cut down on vibrations, but obviously, at the expense of board agility.
Motor – Dual Hobbywing, 5255 / Max Power – 2914W:
The Lancer is equipped with dual 5255 Hobbywing motors, with a combined output of 2914W, which are marketed to hit 31 mph (50 km/h) — and in our testing, they did just that. The torque is strong — not crazy strong like some torque monsters with high gear ratios and small wheels — but still strong enough to feel exciting.
The setup depends slightly on your wheel choice; for the base 105mm wheels, you get a 14:40 gear ratio, which is a 2.9 reduction, and, for the 125mm upgrade, they preserve torque with a 14:45 gear ratio, which is a 3.2 reduction.
According to Kami Juin, who tested both, the torque on the 125mm version is just slightly weaker, but still very respectable.
Trucks – 9.25″ Forged Trucks And CNC Traditional Kingpin Baseplates:
And for the trucks — this is one of the best parts of the board, in our opinion. The Lancer comes equipped with 9.25″ forged trucks and CNC traditional kingpin baseplates. Based on memory, this might just be the best truck we’ve ridden on a board under $800.
Control is super precise, and the responsiveness and ease of turning are on par with double kingpin trucks. In fact, without looking, we thought we were riding double kingpin trucks when we first hopped on the Lancer.
Despite being agile, the trucks still maintain high-speed stability. I don’t know what else to say — just top-tier trucks, this one. And yes, they’re forged trucks, which is a huge plus for strength and durability. For a board under $800, this isn’t a given. Some have it. Some don’t.
Specs Summary of the OMW Lancer
Even if you ignore the flexible carbon composite deck, the forged trucks, or the built-in light options, the OMW Lancer is already above average when it comes to price-to-performance.
$749 for a 504Wh carbon fiber board? That’s solid. Now add in CNC-forged trucks, Samsung 50S cells, integrated lights, Mad Wheels, and OMW’s exclusive flexible deck — and the Lancer goes from a good deal to an amazing one. And judging by the parts it uses, you already know it rides awesome.
Riding Experience & Verdict on the OMW Lancer
While its big brother, the OMW Hussar, has the distinction of being an aggressive ride, the Lancer stands out for its polish and comfort.
The Hobbywing ESC with its intuitively smooth control, combined with the precise trucks, makes the board a joy to ride — regardless of speed, and regardless of terrain. The 105mm wheels are soft and grippy. Combine that with the responsive trucks and flexible deck, and carving becomes really fun.
If you go for the bigger 125mm wheels, the ride gets even smoother, soaking up more vibration — though obviously, that comes at the expense of a bit of agility.
I think the only ones who’d have a bone to pick with the Lancer are those chasing adrenaline and over-the-top torque. For them, the Lancer is probably not the weapon of choice. But make no mistake — it’s still a powerful board. Amongst its $800 peers, it holds its own. It can do a stop-and-go in the middle of a hill without issue. It only feels weaker if you compare it to $1000+ boards, the kind that usually run big pneumatic wheels and aggressive gearing.
At the end of the day, the OMW Lancer is a beautiful board that rides beautifully. Everything about it is top-notch — from the quality of its parts to its looks, to how well everything comes together into a polished, well-rounded ride.
If you can find a better board for $800, let us know in the comments below because we certainly couldn’t think of any.
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