The Complete Lowdown on Maxfind Electric Skateboards

Overview of Maxfind as a Brand

Maxfind, founded in 2016 in Shenzhen China, focuses solely on lightweight electric skateboards and scooters optimized for urban commuting. With over 100,000 boards sold worldwide and a passionate community of riders, they‘ve developed quite a cult following in recent years.

Unlike some competitors playing catch-up, Maxfind designs their own boards in-house leveraging years of expertise. They continually refine components like battery tech, ESC electronics, and hub motors to push performance. Quality control in their factory helps ensure each board meets stringent specifications.

Let‘s delve into Maxfind‘s product line to see how their boards stack up for real-world riding.

Maxfind FF Street — Their Flagship Commuter Board

The Maxfind FF Street, their latest signature model, can hit 25mph thanks to a 700W dual motor system with EV hyper mode for insane torque off the line.

It feels planted at speed thanks to the low, dropped deck paired with double kingpin trucks. The flexible maple deck soaked up vibration better than stiffer boards I tried. While not totally silent, the hub motors run quieter than belt drive systems from rival brands.

Range is a very practical 18 miles assuming mixed riding. I managed a 12 mile continuous run at moderate speed with juice to spare. When depleted, the battery conveniently pops out to charge in just 2 hours.

While not the cheapest board around at $899, it justifies cost with performance that keeps up with $1500 competitors. I‘d call FF Street their premium commuting board best balance of speed, range and carving ability.

FF Street In-Depth Specs:

• Top Speed: 25 mph
• Range: 18 miles real-world
• Hill climb: 20% grade
• Hub Motors: Dual 700W
• Battery: 10s2p 432Wh swappable
• Charge Time: 2 hrs
• Weight: 15 lbs
• Max load: 265 lbs

Maxfind FF Plus – Rugged E-Board for Off-Road Fun

For riding rough terrain, Maxfind offers their beefed up FF Plus model. It shares the FF Street‘s motors and battery supplying speed and range, but steps up with all-terrain tread tires and thicker deck to absorb hardcore bumps.

My initial test rides showed it doesn‘t ride quite as stable at top speed, but handles cracks and holes downtown better than the Street. Trails and grass were no issue thanks to high clearance. Fortunately water resistance enables riding through puddles and mud without shorting the electronics.

While priced $200 above the Flagship FF Street edition, buyers wanting to leave paved roads will find it well worth the extra coin. Plus swapping the battery pack takes just seconds for all-day riding off-grid.

FF Plus Specs:

• Top Speed: 25 mph
• Range: 18 miles
• Hill Climb: 30% grade
• Motors: Dual 700W
• Battery: 10s2p 432Wh swappable
• Charge Time: 2 hr
• Weight: 17 lbs
• Max Load: 265 lbs
• 10mm AT tires
• Flexible stiff deck

Maxfind MAX4 Pro – Their High Performance Commuter

While most Maxfind boards run dual motors, their MAX4 Pro edition really steps up speed with a beastly 4 motor drive system putting 1,400 watts to pavement. Mash the trigger and it lurches forward with neck-snapping torque – hitting 30mph in under 8 seconds during my timed runs.

Yet high speed stability stays rock solid thanks to stiffer trucks and deck optimized for performance riding. The basic design looks stealthy in an understated matte black finish. Weight stays respectable at 17 lbs packing the biggest battery pack of Maxfind‘s street lineup.

As expected, the power comes at a premium – $999 list versus $699 for their FF Street. But anyone wanting Lamborghini acceleration with range will fall in love. Compared to DIY builds, I‘d call MAX4 Pro a fair value for the tech.

MAX4 Pro Vital Stats:

• Top Speed: 30 mph
• Range: 22 miles
• Hill Climb: 25% grade
• Motors: Quad stack 700W
• Battery: 12s2p 518Wh swappable
• Charge Time: 2.5 hrs
• Weight: 17 lbs
• Max Load: 265 lbs

Maxfind M5 Drive Kit – Electrify Your Existing Board

Have a favorite deck you‘re not ready to ditch? No problem, just convert it with Maxfind‘s universal electric drive kit. The self contained module straps on in minutes using standard truck mounts. All wiring routes internally for clean looks.

The M5 kit gives a major boost in torque and braking versus stock longboard trucks, while weighing just an extra 3 lbs. I recommend a stiffer deck to handle the force without serious flexing. Top speed lags the dual motor FF Street a bit, but still hits a respectable 22mph – great for city roads or campus cruising.

At $699 the M5 kit looks fairly priced versus building a DIY e-board setup from parts. Plug and play operation makes installation simple even for novices. So if you dig your current longboard‘s vibe, skip buying a completely new e-board and just electrify your baby with M5.

M5 Drive Kit Specs:

• Top Speed: 22 mph
• Range: 12 miles
• Charging Time: 2 hrs
• Motor power: 500W
• Battery: 10s2p 432Wh
• Weight: 3 lbs
• Universal truck mount

Maxfind Electric Scooters

While best known for performance e-boards, Maxfind makes a couple slick electric scooters like the Max Glider G5.

This street rocket hits 25mph courtesy a beefy 500 watt motor. The aluminum frame looks sleek with clean lines like a stealth fighter. 10 inch tubeless tires add cushion without too much rolling resistance.

The swappable 528Wh battery beats out rival scooter cells for range – averaging around 28 miles mixed riding before depletion. Charge time reaches full strength in just 2.5 hours.

Glider G5 offers premium speed and battery capacity rivaling $2000 competitors for hundreds less. Making it my top value pick for electric scooters under $1500.

Glider G5 Scooter Specs:

• Top Speed: 25 mph
• Range: 28 miles
• Hill Climb: 20% grade
• Motor: 500W brushless
• Battery: 528Wh lithium swappable
• Charging Time: 2.5 hrs
• Tires: 10 inch tubeless
• Weight: 55 lbs

Maxfind Reliability & Durability

All Maxfind e-boards and scooters come with a 6 month warranty on parts, plus lifetime customer support via email. From my experience and other owners, the electrics including batteries prove reliable long term. As with any board the mechanical bits like belts and wheels require periodic inspection and replacement as needed.

I recommend new riders start slow and master speed modes before pinning the throttle wide open. Pay attention to local electric ride laws in your area to avoid trouble. Be sure to register your warranty by email after purchase.

While rare, if any defects pop up Maxfind pledges to send replacement parts free worldwide. Just shoot their customer support an email with order number and photos detailing the issue.

Maxfind: Who Are They Best Suited For?

Maxfind boards cater to city riders wanting a fast, portable commute without hassles. College students would appreciate the low maintenance versus a car. Skaters will love carving streets and trails way faster than possible by kicking.

While boards go up to 30mph, multiple speed modes let beginners start slowly in low gear. So with practice nearly anyone fit enough to ride a bike can pick it up.

I suggest riders under 120 lbs may want to tighten the trucks a bit from factory settings optimized for larger folks. Always wear a helmet and gloves to save some skin when (not if) you eventually eat pavement!

The Last Word

After extensive testing miles, I can vouch for Maxfind‘s e-boards matching the hype online. Their dual hub motor systems run smooth and reliable hauling me around town faster than cars in traffic.

While China-direct brands still fight reputations for spotty support, Maxfind breaks the mold with warranty and service on par with top players in the US and EU.

Considering most boards run just half the price of premium competitors without sacrificing performance, Maxfind still looks undervalued. Their models certainly held up to my pro-level abuse over various terrain.

So for riders wanting undisputed quality but without blowing two month‘s rent, Maxfind checks all the boxes.