STACK #202 Aug 2021

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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POWER ’BOARD! Australia‘s own Evolve electric skateboards ar e built from the ground up to deliver a premium experi ence. Whether you‘re a beginner or a seasoned rider , hop onboard an Evo lve, and chase t he endless sum mer anywhere on la nd.

C onceived on the Gold To translate that experience to their electric skateboard required a focus on power and performance as well as quality. From the deck to the trucks and wheels, every part of the board has been specially built for purpose. For example, their forged SuperCarve trucks are highly durable, so you can carve it up at high speeds with total confidence. They‘ve also partnered with top tier manufacturers Samsung and Sony for batteries. Since the launch of Evolve over a decade ago, there has been an explosion of other brands on the market, but Evolve remains the benchmark for quality, safety and, of course, performance. The GTR series is the most established line of boards for Evolve, and you can choose a Carbon or Bamboo deck within this series. Which one you choose comes down to a personal preference, based on the style of rider you‘re most likely to be. If you want expressive skating, the Bamboo might be the one, and if you love speed, the Carbon is definitely for you. We‘ll dig more into the Carbon and Bamboo decks next. Coast, Evolve comes from a wave-chasing heritage.

GTR Carbon Series (Available as GTR Carbon Street or GTR Carbon All Terrain)

E volve‘s innovation and know-how led to the development of the GTR Carbon board, which is perfect for beginners right through to higher level thrillseekers. The double-jointed trucks provide generous pivot, so you‘ll be able to work on lots of moves as your confidence grows. The deck is handmade from 100 per cent carbon fibre and therefore completely rigid, with the only flex coming from the trucks. This means you get a more predictable and stable ride. The carbon deck is also shaped with drop downs to hold your feet in place while accelerating or braking fast. Very handy if you love speed. Measuring 101cm, the carbon deck houses the battery internally, for a sleek design further underlined by its matte black finish. If you choose the GTR Carbon Street board, you get traditional urethane skate wheels, which are perfect for bitumen roads, footpaths and concrete. You also get plenty of speed – up to a breathtaking 42km/h – and you can confidently handle hills to 30 per cent in gradient, so it will

ably take you up the steepest streets imaginable. If you want off road adventure, the GTR Carbon All Terrain boards comes with 7” pneumatic wheels. These are threaded to handle short grass, dirt tracks and roads, as well as footpaths. Compared to the GTR Carbon Street, the All Terrain has a slightly lower max speed of 36km/h, and can handle hills to 25 per cent gradient.

GTR Carbon Street

GTR Carbon All Terrain

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To get the best out of the Evolve GTR and Stoke series high performance boards, they are paired with a top line R2 Bluetooth Remote. The magnetic trigger delivers instant response together with smooth, precision control for acceleration and braking. You also get data on speed, distance, battery percentage and more via an LCD screen. The R2 offers four modes – ECO/PRO/GTR/CUST. Beginners should opt for the lower speed and safety of ECO mode. It also delivers the longest ride time. Once confidence is up, PRO will get the adrenalin pumping with higher speeds, while GTR mode will have you attacking the hills with gusto. CUST mode can be accessed via the Explore by Evolve app, where the power gradient can be fine- tuned to suit your style, and even push the limits beyond GTR mode.

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