Nothing makes you feel more like the main character in a movie than flowing down the street on your longboard or electric skateboard. Nothing that is, except riding around while you're also listening to the perfect playlist.  From the days of boom boxes and Walkman's to skate videos and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater soundtracks, skating and music have always gone together. Though today it looks more like screens and Spotify, mixtapes are still as meaningful as ever. Here are a few of our favorite electric skateboarding soundtracks. Find one to suit your mood and let it be the background to ..read more

There are plenty of pre-built electric skateboards out there, but skateboarding is about expression. How your board looks is part of that. To ride a setup that represents you, DIY is the way to go. You don’t skate like anyone else out there, so your board shouldn’t look like it either. If you’re like us, you also might like to experiment often. Buying a pre-built electric skateboard can quickly turn into five more if you fall in love with riding and want to try different setups. But when you DIY your board, you can switch things up much easier with one kit. There are a couple ways to DIY an ..read more

What’s the carbon footprint of your current commute? If you take your car, you can cut emissions by riding an electric skateboard. How Realistic Is It Really To Cut Emissions From Your Daily Commute? After all, time and convenience are usually of the essence when it comes to commuting. However, it might be easier than you think. It could even shorten the time of your trip by avoiding traffic. If your commute is longer than average, you can still cut emissions by partially commuting by electric skateboard. Taking public transit or driving halfway and parking, then skating for the last half ..read more

In honor of February and Valentine’s Day, we’re showing the romantic side of skateboarding. If you’re looking for fun date ideas, skateboarding or longboarding can provide the excitement you’re looking for if you are both down for adventure. Whether it’s a first date, double date or a self care day for those who are flying solo, choosing the right gear and setting are key for a memorable time. Here are our tips for planning any skate date.  What Board(s) To Bring If you each have your own boards, make it BYOB (bring your own board). If one of you are new to skateboarding and without a boa ..read more

2022 is in motion. The realities of work, school and time itself are setting back in after the holidays. You might have a list of New Year’s resolutions that you swear you’ll keep this year. But a lot of times, even these can feel like obligations. However, we think there is at least one resolution that is always worth it: skate more. That could mean a lot of different things to you. But as long as you keep it simple, it won’t be a chore to keep and you’ll keep falling in love with skating year after year. Here are some ideas to inspire a skate-related New Year’s resolution no matter your un ..read more

For the skateboarders and longboarders in your life, it can simultaneously be easy and hard to know what to get for them when holidays or birthdays come around. On one hand, it's an easy guess that they'd like some new skate gear. On the other hand, they can be quite particular. If you need a little help, we've got you covered. Here are some great gifts for those who are already electric skateboarders/longboarders, or some things to get any board sport lover or adventurer into the world of electric skateboarding. (And yes, this list may or may not be almost identical to our own wish lists th ..read more

There are many fun parts of owning an electric longboard built with the Revel Kit—the adventures, the personalization, and the friends you make along the way. Then there are some not-so-fun parts...electric longboard maintenance. (ugh) Take advantage of these 5 quick tips to keep your Revel Kit running smoothly, so you can keep the adventure going. Your Revel Kit is an investment, after all! 1. Clean Your Kit Clean dust and dirt regularly, starting with a damp cloth, then finishing with a dry cloth. Thoroughly wipe down the kit, motors, battery, and deck.  We also recommend demo ..read more

Revel Boards started with an idea to create a completely unique and innovative product within the electric skateboard industry. With that mindset, our remote had to follow suit.  The Industry Standard: While there are many different types of remotes out there, the electric skateboard industry has adopted and popularized the "thumb wheel" style remotes. While there is nothing wrong with this remote design, the Revel Team believed there was something better...so they got to work designing what you see today! Our Remote: Intuitive. Comfortable. Precise. These words were the founda ..read more

The electric skateboard market has exploded as technology has progressed and has become more accessible in recent years. With so many options out there, what makes Revel so special?  Your creativity. And the Revel Kit's versatility for customization. Our Story After settling for unoriginal products with a lack of personalization, we decided that all riders should be given the proper platform to inspire creativity and forge a truly unique electric skateboarding experience.  After years of designing, tinkering, and testing, the Revel Kit was introduced. We pride ourselves on ..read more

It's no secret that electric vehicles (EV's) have proved themselves to be more than just a trend. With businesses, governments, and environmental agencies rallying for the success of electric vehicles, the future of transportation can be unlocked with e-mobility. A large part of this growing industry is the use of electric vehicles in urban environments, hence the popularization of car alternatives. Electric skateboards, along with other types of vehicles, are leading this revolution.  Here are our top 4 reasons why an electric skateboard should be your first (or next ..read more