Wanting to build an e board for golf

[powerfade]

Hey everyone. I found this forum from the following youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaVuh6AG3YM

I've seen a few companies out there that are starting to make e-boards for golf, but the price point seems ridiculous at $6,000+. I'm convinced I can build one for closer to $1,000+.

I have a few questions for all the experts out here. I've been browsing the forum a bit, and seen some nice builds. I don't have that much knowledge on all the working parts. Is there an introduction article anywhere that would explain all the working parts? The only thing I seem to find is a build article with all the needed parts, but not really an explanation on how it all is connected.

Also, the biggest concern I have right now is battery life. In your opinions, is this possible to make something that could last at least 9 holes of golf? Ride distance would probably be a few miles at most, but the time would be around 2 hours. Would I be turning it on and off when I'm hitting shots, or just leave it running the entire time?

Thanks in advance for any input you may have. Hope to be sharing a build thread this year!!

 

[torqueboards]

You can fit a lot of packs on a MTB. Most people put them on the middle of the deck. HobbyKing also has the new Multistar packs in 4S 10ah/16ah, 6S 10ah/16ah which seem promising. Just received (2) 4S 16,000mah packs which look pretty nice. A bit big but should be great. I assume it will get about 16 to 20 mile range.

 

[Dauntless]

Why stop at golf? There's always pole vaulting. I used to play street hockey, running/no skates. Perhaps mountain board polo. . . ?

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[powerfade]

thanks for the info torqueboard! I'll look into those batteries.

Are there any pre-fab'd motor mounts for the mountain boards? I've come across a few, but it looks like they are for regular long board with the smaller wheels, and not mountain boards.

 

[torqueboards]

There were a few but nothing readily available. I should have some bolt on motor mounts which will fit almost any truck in the future. Are you using the rounded trucks?

 

[powerfade]

Not sure if they will be rounded trucks yet or not. Basically I'm open to using any type of truck that I can put some bigger wheels on than a longboard. Any input/ideas is greatly appreciated.