Enertion Boards

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Overview

Enertion Boards is an Australian company specializing in high-performance electric skateboards and components for builders and enthusiasts. It focuses on direct-drive systems, custom motors, VESC controllers, and complete boards like the Raptor series, targeting the electric skateboard community with performance-oriented hardware.²³⁴

History

Founded by Jason Potter around 2014-2015 as a one-man operation selling parts via Reddit and the electric-skateboard.builders forum. Expanded to complete boards with the 2015 Raptor Mono release and the 2016 Raptor 2 Kickstarter, which raised over $100,000 AUD from 63 backers.³ Faced customer service issues by 2019, including delays and unfulfilled refund guarantees, amid a world marketing tour for Raptor 2.1; later established EnertionBoardsUSA under Kurt Benson for US distribution and support.¹³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Raptor Series (complete direct-drive skateboards)	high-performance urban commuting boards	$1,100 - $2,000
R-Spec Motors (brushless outrunners)	high-power motors for custom builds	$150 - $300
VESC Controllers (e.g., FOCBOX Unity)	advanced electronic speed controllers	$200 - $400
Battery Packs (s.p.a.c.e. cells)	high-capacity lithium packs for esk8	$300 - $600
Motor Mounts (2nd gen designs)	direct-drive compatible mounts	$50 - $150

Manufacturing

Products are designed in South Australia, with manufacturing visited across vehicles, bikes, scooters, and skateboards, indicating outsourced production.¹²

Notable Products

Raptor Mono - 2015 single-drive board with carbon fiber deck, s.p.a.c.e. battery, V2 R-spec motor, and 4.12 VESC.
Raptor 2 - 2016 Kickstarter dual-drive board priced from $1129 USD with 110% refund guarantee.
Raptor 2.1 - 2019 updated model marketed during global tour amid customer delays.
FOCBOX Unity - Dual-motor VESC controller distributed via EnertionBoardsUSA.
V2 R-Spec Motors - Early high-performance brushless outrunner motors for esk8 builds.

Reputation

Enertion is recognized among enthusiasts for innovative hardware like R-Spec motors, VESCs, and direct-drive boards, appealing to builders seeking high performance.³⁴ Criticisms center on poor customer service, order delays, and unaddressed refund issues, particularly post-2016 Kickstarter.³ US extension via EnertionBoardsUSA aims to improve support and reliability.¹

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