Waiting for your electric skateboard parts can be a tedious process when you live in Canada, especially when there are supply chain issues like the ones that every business and consumer are dealing with in today’s world. Shaboardz has a large inventory of electric skateboard parts right here in Canada, ready to ship to you same or next day. Important components we have in stock Luckily many of the components used to build electric skateboards are universally used by most of the bigger electric skateboard companies, so if you didn’t buy your board from us, we probably still have the part you ne ..read more

Can you ride an electric skateboard in Canada without being ticketed? From our experience, the answer is an overwhelming YES. As long as you are respecting the rules of the road and not causing trouble and dangerous situations for drivers, you will not have an issue.  Shaboardz has been in business for two and a half years now and during that time we’ve had many potential customers reach out and ask us: “are electric skateboards legal” and wonder if they’ll be ticketed by police. Technically, it’s a grey area – similar to how selling and consuming cannabis was a gray area before it b ..read more

So, you’re looking to get your first electric skateboard? Congratulations! A life of exhilarating fun awaits you! There’s just one problem: Should you get an electric longboard or electric skateboard? What’s the difference anyway?  Plus, if you’ve tried researching online, you’ve probably realized there are too many options on the market.  How do you find an eboard that works for you and is worth every cent you pay for it?  Well, you need to understand the inner workings of electrical longboards vs electric skateboards. This comprehensive guide will help you find what works for ..read more

Electric longboarding is more than just a fun and eco-friendly ways to get around – it can also help in improving your mental health. Whether you’re commuting to work, cruising through the park, or riding up a challenging hill, electric longboarding can provide a ton of mental health benefits that are sure to improve your overall well-being. The sense of freedom and independence One of the most beneficial aspects of electric longboarding is the sense of freedom and independence it provides. When you’re on your board, you’re in control of your own movement, and this can be incredibly empowering ..read more

A new year will bring new products from Shaboardz – our 2 in 1 electric skateboards will be getting some massive upgrades and we’ll be releasing our fastest electric longboard to date. Our best 2 in 1 electric skateboard is Summit XT v2. It’s our fastest board to date and has gone through a number of significant component upgrades for the 2023 riding season. Summit XT v2 Our budget all-terrain electric longboard, Summit v3, has received some huge upgrades in torque and speed, along with a big increase in battery range. Summit v3 Higher Output Batteries Both of these all-terrain electric longbo ..read more

What is a 2 in 1 Electric Skateboard / longboard? An electric board that can be easily converted from a street board to an all-terrain board, or from an all-terrain board to a street board. This is an electric skateboard that isn’t limited to one type of wheel or one type of riding – you can customize it with different wheels that suit your needs and riding style. The difference between street boards and all-terrain boards are the wheels – A street board will have traditional longboard wheels or something similar & an all-terrain board will have larger all-terrain wheels that can come in m ..read more

Electric skateboard performance is determined by a number of factors. One of the easiest ways to increase the performance of your electric skateboard is by changing the size of the wheels on your board or changing the pulley size on belt-drive boards. The process may look a little different and produce different results, depending on the type of motors your board has; belt-drive performance is affected by pulley size, whereas hub and direct-drive boards are only affected by the wheel’s diameter. Installing different size wheels on your board will increase the speed OR torque of your board, but ..read more

Have you ever wondered “can electric skateboards go uphill” after seeing a steep hill in your neighborhood? Electric skateboards are a popular form of transportation and recreation, and they are becoming increasingly more powerful and capable of tackling more challenging terrain, including steep hills. Hill climbing on an electric skateboard can be a great way to test and challenge your board, but it’s important to understand its potential limitations and which boards are better for climbing hills. Climing Delta Ave on our Summit XT v1 electric longboard. Before attempting to climb any hills ..read more

Places to ride in Vancouver It’s no secret that the electric longboard and PEV (personal electric vehicle) scene in Vancouver is growing – What was once a small community in riders is now a diverse community with electric skateboard riders of all ages and backgrounds. Add the fact that there is a beautiful city like Vancouver to explore and wander which leaves a question open that many new riders and visitors ask. “Where are the best places to ride an electric skateboard in Vancouver?” Although the options here can be endless and there are many places to be explored, I’ve listed the top five p ..read more

Electric longboards / skateboards have many components prone to wearing out – the most important being the battery. Fortunately, there are some practices we can follow to increase the life span of our electric longboard battery. Luckily for you, I comprised some of the best practices that you need to know in this article. I’ll tell you how long an electric longboard battery should last and how you can make them last longer. Plus, I’ll give you some tips for maintaining the board’s most important component for the longest time possible. Lithium-Ion Batteries – How Long Does an Electric Longboar ..read more