How do I choose the correct ESC for my electric longboard?

[ForMyCulture]

I'm planning on using the following motor: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...SK3_4250_350kv_Brushless_Outrunner_Motor.html

Specs:
- Power: 1190 Watts
- Kv: 350
- Max Current: 53 A
- Battery: 4-5S Lipoly


Will this ESC work? And do I need the corresponding programming card?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...60A_2_6S_SBEC_Brushless_Speed_Controller.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20698__HobbyKing_YEP_ESC_Programming_Card.html

Specs:
- Max Current: 60A
- Battery: 2-6S Lipoly

Is the max current enough for the 53A of the motor? Should I look for a higher max current in the ESC to have a safety factor? Also, what does the battery specification mean (XS & lipoly?)? With this setup would I have to do a pushstart or will it have enough torque to go on its own?

For my build I'm trying to shoot for low cost rather than insane top speeds and such.

 

[WeeChumlee]

Sorry dude but you are on the wrong track there.
Motor KV is to high and is to weak. ESC is far to weak, aim for 120A at least.
Read a few of the build threads here or you are going to be very dissapointed.

 

[Rolling_Friction]

I think that if you get a motor that is around 192 kv, you will future- proof your board, in case you'll want to upgrade to 12s lipos in the future, granted that the motor is back-orderd at hobbyking right now

 

[torqueboards]

Don't choose the 42mm motor. Go with the 63mm motors. They are more durable, more powerful, heat up less quickly. I'd keep it under 260KV IMO.

You'll want a car ESC 6S 120A+ ESC and our the 12S ESC's for higher voltage.