Update: July 1 2017 - Quick update. Leiftech publicly offered to upgrade my board 1.5 months ago. I sent them a list of my required parts. Waited the entire time. Get an update yesterday from Leiftech saying that if I want the new parts, I have to purchase it. Just a waste of my time. In fact, Leiftech announced on May 10th on their Leiftech forum that they would be offering FREE replacement parts to EVERYONE who bought a board. If a company publicly offers customers free replacement parts, I think they should own up to it. I was really hoping that Leiftech customer service was going to improve, but as of today it has gotten worse for me.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
No, that's inaccurate. Leiftech provided me parts to replace broken belts, pulleys, straps, etc. This is standard support. After all these parts were replaced, Leiftech messaged me again saying they wanted to make things right and send me NEWER parts to get my board up to spec with the current build. It's been 1.5 months since I confirmed the parts I needed. Only just yesterday, Leiftech told me that I have to NOW PAY for the parts on my own. Why publicly offer service to customers if you are not going to delivery? Completely disappointing customer service experience.
@conniecutcliff5286
7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a pretty good deal for a company to offer parts at cost to upgrade you to next years model - maybe this is a good way for everyone to move forward happy?
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Connie Cutcliff - Leiftech reneged on public offer to replace customer parts for free. Terrible customer service.
@E-sk8Fr
7 жыл бұрын
Paolo, I think that even if you do it for some good reasons, you should also step back a little. I also think that if you are really looking to help people, just remove the ads/money system. Knowledge should be free. I've been looking at your posts for quite a while and as you may know, I'm not looking for any reputation here as I built it myself years ago by creating communities and riding a lot while explaining and teaching people how to build electric skateboards . To be honest, I think that I've never seen a company taking so much care of there customers. Just look around you. They release a product that is a huge improvement over the original kickstarter and of course, it does requires improvement as every product does. You never get it perfect, first try in life. They sent a lot of free parts to customers and continue to improve their board. I think at the end, even with all your good reasons by stating that they provide a terrible customer service is really rude and at the end of the day you are not helping the company to get a better service.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Unikboards Founder - I know you're tight with the CEO from Leiftech. I've also seen you on the forums, reddit, etc. I do not agree with you. Based on my experience, Leiftech have terrible customer service.
@gaile7883
6 жыл бұрын
Never watched such a successful review video for anything.... good job friend you really nailed it. Thank you very much.
@jasonthompson587
7 жыл бұрын
I almost dropped 1700 on one but then checked out your review and I don't think I'll spend that much money if the quality isn't better. For that price maintenance should be minimal and support should be better. I just miss snowboarding and was hoping this would be my summer fix. Thanks for the review
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, I feel you man. I also missed snowboarding in the summers and the reason why I decided to drop all the money on the board even though there were no reviews out there. No one told me how much maintenance would be required. The board is a fun, but maintenance and support have it's issues. It has been over a month now and I am still waiting for parts from Leiftech.
@murphytheturtle8968
7 жыл бұрын
you need to return yours and buy some power wheels. I own 7 (metro / Leif / boosted / ow / zboard) all have broken down (not the OW actually) and all have needed maintenance. I think this video is pretty eye opening, in that you're both kinda spoilt children that didn't look into what you bought. I've replaced the motherboard on my metro board, motors for boosted, pads for zboard, drive wheels for Leif, etc. you kids need to stick to power wheels.
@Ownedhardtime
7 жыл бұрын
Murphy the Turtle He has shown in the video that he is willing to fix/maintain it, did he not? And as far as I can tell, you seem to have a newer iteration of the board, and not the oldest model that has far more flaws. Can't you see the frustration then in wanting to fix and ride your board, but not getting the parts, and when inquiring about not getting the parts, receive little to no response from the company?
@murphytheturtle8968
7 жыл бұрын
quite the opposite. He complains about common repairs that happen to every board possible. I didn't really think the video was all that bad until I read the comments. I live in Brooklyn, and I used to go to the Leif shop to repair my board, so I know how those guys are. Paolo was given free parts, and acts like a spoilt child. He has demonstrated in my conversations with him that he doesn't understand how eboards work (all of them need maintenance and parts) and has made his ignorance known complaining about very common problems in the industry. I just wish he had 2 other boards and understood the basics, rather than just blaming everyone else. Worst kind of arrogant.
@kylewong2682
6 жыл бұрын
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@Cudar1978
4 жыл бұрын
Really glad I watched this. I’m very impressed with how well you reviewed this board. Super honest and I won’t buy one because of review. Thank you. I’d like to add though. I own a OneWheel pint which is far far far more superior to this board and also feels a lot like snowboarding. Also ride I rain all the time and on almost any surface. Zero issues.
@undergroundblacktube9739
6 жыл бұрын
Bro, you are the man. Who else is going to put up with all that over a board. Thanks but I won't be buying one.
@masonwagner768
5 жыл бұрын
Great review, well organized. I really like that you gave a table of contents in the description and explained it right at the beginning of the video. I wish more KZitemrs would do that.
@bartjanssen3172
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Paolo, This is the first video we watched from you, really liked it though. very good editing, filming, etc. we really like the way you show everything instead of only mentioning it. ur really deserve more views. and damn we feel you. I hope most of the stress is over now. kind reguards :) Bart & Anne
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Bart and Anne, thank you for the kind words. Now that I've purchased all the tools and I've replaced most of everything on the board, the maintenance although still required is a lot more familiar now. A lot of people are interested in the Leiftech board so maybe that is why the views are low for this video. But I'm hoping that the views grow. Maybe you'll like my other videos on my channel. Hoping to talk and see you again in my future videos. Thanks for the support!
@emre563
7 жыл бұрын
Dear Paolo, Thank you so much for this absolutely valuable video. It almost cover every aspects that any potential customer wants to learn about. What I believe, you share all the experience impartially and very easy to understand. As a potential customer, now I know what I will face when I get the product. Good job!! Regards, Emre
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Emre, no worries man. Happy to provide the information based on my experiences. If you have any other questions, let me know. Thanks for watching and hope I'll talk to you again next time.
@murphytheturtle8968
6 жыл бұрын
just to be clear, Paolo does not have the knowledge or experience to make this video, and most of his complaints are typical of the entire industry.
@PerkyLemon
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, Paolo was very organized, clear, and informative. Great job!
@stevekokkinidis80
7 жыл бұрын
I watched the entire video and I wanted to thank you for posting an honest review.I was interested in buying the board and I asked for a quote from the company.I was told to watch a few videos(while on chat with someone from the company web site) to see how the board works.The videos looked very interesting and I was ready to buy the board,well up until I saw your review and I said forget it.I have all the tools required to fix itand I work with my hands and as a plumber I can fix many things that break down,but the last thing I want to do is buy something and spend time repairing it.I thank you for saving me the hassle and frustration.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve Kokkinidis, I'm glad that the video helped you make an informed decision about the board. Super fun, but maintenance is definitely required. Hope to talk to you again soon.
@harrybauls6217
5 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best eskate review I've seen. That is truly refreshing to see and also very helpful. Thank you and can you please test out some other boards ;). Good honest work!!
@murphytheturtle8968
5 жыл бұрын
lol the scooter barbie crowd does probably think this is informative.
@kstarinc
6 жыл бұрын
I've seen the ads, so living in whistler and being a snowboarder this board looks amazing but I'm so happy i watched your video dude because like yourself i just want to charge and go, that's not saying i don't mind doing minor maintenance but this seems a lot work for what you're paying for. It was perfectly constructed, laid out and unbiased/honestly informative, so props to you, is how i think most product reviews should be like and how i would do reviews if i were to make them. thanks 🤓
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
In my experience, the cost of the board itself is not worth all the hassle. Support is even worse, I am still waiting for parts that they send they would send me 7 months ago. Great idea, but horrible implementation.
@SwankyFoxProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Man, well done on the video. This really helped influence my buying decision and answered all my questions.
@danre64
7 жыл бұрын
Epic honest review, dude. I Think I'll wait a couple generations so the kinks can be worked out. I would prefer this board to a freebord, if not for the risk of extensive maintenance.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel, I think waiting a couple generations would be the prudent choice if you want to avoid maintenance issues. I feel like current users are being used as beta testers as I continue to see reports of parts breaking down. The manufacturing process doesn't seem to be dialed down yet. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
@chrismcgregor4307
4 жыл бұрын
The product still sucks. I bought one in June last year and it just stopped working last week.
@oscarsimpsonjacka7917
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Renehan this is 2 years later and maybe it’s your chance because the summerboard sbx is out and it’s waaaaaayy better
@danre64
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrismcgregor4307 Was this the 'summerboard'?
@danre64
4 жыл бұрын
@@oscarsimpsonjacka7917 I'm going to wait for a review like this that goes into heavy detail.
@eugeniodelvecchio5015
7 жыл бұрын
Your videos are really well-made and honest. In fact, they are so good that I am subscribing even if I am not really into your topics. I hope you keep pursuing your mission. Keep it real!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Eugenio, That could be one of the best compliments I've received on KZitem thus far. hahahaha. I hope one day one of my topics interests you. talk to you again in a future video.
@browsersydney90
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to put this video together. I actually watched the whole thing and you did an amazing fair and constructive review. If there was a link I would send you a small donation as a thank you as you saved me a lot of money, time and frustration by giving me a clear insight into this company. I get so many leiftech ads and I’m so glad I googled this first. Thank you and keep up the good work and the updates.
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that you found the video helpful. I think it's important for consumers to know what they are getting before they spend their money. If you'd like to help the channel, I've left all of the info in the "About" section on my youtube channel. Thanks for your help. Hope to catch you in a future video.
@fpvme1088
7 жыл бұрын
A review of your review...This is perhaps one of the best reviews I have seen of any product. It comes across as thorough, fair, and helpful. Great pros and cons. Not derogatory in any way, yet you continue to be semi optimistic....and providing what I think would be incredibly helpful feedback for Leiftech. I've also enjoyed the great back and forth with Leiftech, made openly/publically. You call bullshit when you see it (but in the most professional way) I was astonished with your callout of a commenter..in which you brought attention to him as being a likely Leiftech CEO relative. Great catch. Great review and entertaiment. Nice editing as well. Thanks for it all. Subscribed!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey FPVme, you are very perceptive! good on you. Thanks for subscribing and I hope to talk to you again soon.
@gmailmolina6722
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making us aware of the problems, i'm just glad i saw the comments before i purchased 2 of these boards.
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, Glad I could save you some money and all the trouble trying to get support for this board. I still have not received my parts that Leiftech promised over 7 months ago. Terrible customer service.
@nicolaslocke1433
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very honest review. I was thinking of getting one, but seeing the problems you've experienced, I think I'll skip out on it.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Nicolas, it's a good time and a unique board, but the maintenance is not for everyone. hope to see you again soon!
@bwest6275
5 жыл бұрын
Bro, thanks a lot for this video. SUPER HELPFUL. I was on the fence to buy one this Black Friday weekend due to their sale. But after researching ownership experiences, I had no idea about the maintenance and support issues until seeing this video. Hopefully things have gotten better with support, but it seems if this board can’t handle a little moisture, then it’s a no go for me. So I decided not to go for it this time. Maybe v3 will be a lot better. But for now, thanks a lot for your honest feedback 👍
@manif5761
4 жыл бұрын
Mate incredible review. A huge amount of effort time spent. thanks for this. The truth is real, and you my friend are the real deal. Well done and thanks for your insight. I'm sticking to a manual one from here. cheers
@jyhuh
5 жыл бұрын
Refreshing to read an unbiased review on this board. On the verge of buying it but customer service has been slow to respond prior to sale so I was worried about customer service after. With the maintenance involved and parts not readily available, I may wait it out a little
@RikensLife
6 жыл бұрын
I have the Backfire G2, here in Tokyo as well, no problem with maintenance, it's very easy, I had a problem with the battery, they sent a new one in about a week and I changed it in about 5 minutes with regular tools. I think you'll have that kind of problems only with that kind of boards, the rest are pretty easy to maintain.
@manuelrios337
5 жыл бұрын
Hey young blood. My name is Manny and I wanted to let you know that your the only person that really could keep me watching your KZitem site. Keep doing what your doing. I want to one day travel to Japan and hope one day I could, LOL. We might bump heads ( meet one another)if you like ?? Any way, God bless and God speed..
@haudawg14
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, thanks for the review and insights. I was going to shell out the money for this, but I'm glad your honest review was here to stop me from this mistake, especially in regards to maintenance and customer support. Hopefully, someone else can come up with a better implementation of this, as I love the snowboarding. But not at THIS type of hassle. Cheers.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Hau, Glad that this information helped you make a decision. You're right, I've had rough go with maintenance and support as you can see. I still have not received parts from Leiftech that they said they were going to send me last May. It's been more than 4 months now. Thanks for watching the video and hope to catch you in a future video.
@malibusteve70
7 жыл бұрын
Get a real Freebord. They're the price of one of the replacement batteries on this board.
@imacat4060
5 жыл бұрын
@@malibusteve70 but i have no hills in my City :/.. Leiftech would bei perfect, but yeah to many Problems..
@Smikkes
6 жыл бұрын
This is the best video i've seen so far. And not over criticizing like some say. You're giving a full review so people know what to expect from the first models. Even leiftech gave a positif reaction to the post. The only other electric thing i'm following are the electrical motorcycle's from Zero. From that point of view I only expected the gears and toothed belt would need a maintenance. And offcourse a replacement of the wheels after a decend amount of miles. But a maintenance after every time you get the board out? That doesn't sound right. The bindings of my snowboard broke after 4 years , not after a month. This is a quality issue. The outer bearings get under alot of presure, so I get they wear out faster. But motor bearings should be just fine. Now you clearly aren't mechanical person. You bought alot of junk, what brakes when you wanna work with it. This is what junk does, and why people should stop bying the cheapest tools you can find. I do have alot of questions about the maintenance tough. Slamming bearings in with a hammer, like you did, is asking to break it, even before you ride it. Same with the video of the blue freeboard wheels. You pop the bearings out from the middle. To simplyfy it, its a ring with balls in it and another smaller ring under the balls. By pressing the inner ring while the outer ring is being hold in position, you are killing the bearrings. So you have to push the outer ring in this case. You press the inner ring if they are on a wheel axle. I love the concept of the board, but the price is to high. Certainly with all the issues around it. The video is from a year ago, how is it with the board? Still working or collecting dust? You said another video would follow, but I didn't see it. But it could be I overlooked it since you got a decend amount of posts :)
@HelpfulRebelsTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest review brother! You just saved a lot of people time and money... this Board needs better Motors, better polycarbonate Plastics, better Wheels, better bearings, better deck material and sturdier trucks. I'll stick to righting Evolve until they get this figured out.
@djoli87
7 жыл бұрын
Great review Paolo, really on point and great to share your experiences. It's good to see that the issues haven't dampened your spirits too much. And it's nice to see I snuck into the video too :)
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, glad you liked the video! The maintenance issues seem to be there no matter what I do, but I'm going to have fun riding regardless. Thanks again for making a cameo in the vid. Talk to you again soon.
@DM-zk5wu
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, i almost bought one of these today! Im no longer going to buy one. Thanks for the review.
@murphytheturtle8968
5 жыл бұрын
if you listen to this guy about it, you're less informed than watching fabtrav or Casey neistat. He's about as wrong as you can be, I own 11 eboards, and it's a tank
@waynelove7672
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the maintenance alone isn't worth it. At least wait a couple years for them to work out the kinks.
@RickkMurrayIsBored
5 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie I really want that board and I'm sure your experience with customer support is really rare. It still sucks it happened. However with the amount of maintenance problems you pointed out it defiantly deterred me away from buying it. Personally I ride the Evolve boards (I ride the Evolve ONE board). I actually use mine to commute to work every day and I've been riding it for about 11 months now. The only thing I've needed to replace was the motor mount which snapped due to metal fatigue. Customer service is out standing and the community is fantastic. My Verdict, 11 Months, rare maintenance (aside from cleaning the wheels and bearings from time to time). As an added bonus when you purchase the board it comes with all the tools you need to pull it completely apart if you wanted to. Battery is still running rather well with a range of still about 35km and able to climb all the steep hells I've come across (I live in a rather hilly area). I'm happy to say I've defiantly got more than my moneys worth. Only complaint, I wish it was water proof/resistant.
@mikeschneider3508
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro. Don't let any negative comments deter you. Post your experiences and keep em honest! Looking forward to your next update.
@dannyzfr1
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Paolo, great work on the video, very entertaining and informative, you're a natural. I was hesitant about buying something like this without support from a local shop, you've shown us even regular use needs regular maintenance. I think you should do a video riding through Ginza at night. And what kind of camera are you using to make your films?
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey dannyzfr1, I'm glad you found the video informative and entertaining. Yes, the board requires regular maintenance in my experience. Riding through Ginza would be awesome, but I don't think the authorities would appreciate it. I use a Canon 80D, Hero 5 for most of the filming. You can check the description for a list of my camera gear. Thanks for watching!
@miletech
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Paolo! Tells me everything I would like to know as a potential customer. I read about the LEIFTech about 1 week after ordering a Carbon GT. At first I was bummed that I had blown my dough on a regular skateboard instead of the snowboard version, but after watching this review I can see the many limitations to this kind of board, even if it was working flawlessly. I bought a Carbon GT in the second run while they were still on backorder, the only "flaw" with my board out-of-the-box is that one of the screws that holds the battery cover on was not "sunk" properly, and just spins loose in it's place. Aside from that, the maintenance issues are almost non-existent compared to the mountain of stuff you've had to do. I ride this board everywhere at full speed and the only thing I've had to replace is the remote controller because after I broke it for the second time after a fall, I couldn't revive it. In case you were considering a CGT, the obvious advantages are: Can go on almost any surface, including grass if you use the AT setup, rough roads are not a problem - can start it on hills (bit of a trick to it) - battery life and range is much bigger - climbs VERY steep hills no problem as long as you're not very low on battery - top speed is about the same, but can be tweaked if you use larger pulleys at a tradeoff of torque - they say not to ride it in the wet, and although I try to avoid it I have rode it on very wet roads and through the occasional surprise puddle and there seems to be no issues as a result. The downsides are that booking it in for service last I checked looked like it would take a long time due to the large amount of customers and only one servicing outlet in Australia, which I also have to get the board to. I'm not a massive fan of the remote control design which lacks a trigger guard and is very easy to break in a fall and expensive to replace, although you can buy 3D printed trigger guards on ebay that basically "fix" that design flaw. I wish I'd bought one immediately and saved $120 on buying a new controller. It does take a while to become proficient at riding at high speeds, but even now perhaps 9 months after purchase I still have the occasional spill due to accidental trigger/brake hits; I definitely don't recommend riding this thing at top speed without a full suit of safety gear including knees/elbows/wrists and helmet. In the two accidents I have had, besides damaging my controller I have trashed 2 backpacks, a good pair of jeans, a nice raglan shirt and various things in my pockets. Some of that damage would have been prevented if I had been wearing my full suit, which I wasn't in both accidents. Now I always wear it. It's also worth noting that every single person I have spoken to that has rode a GT, has had at least one significant spill. Most of the time it seems to be due to accidental trigger bumps, or overbraking at high speed which is definitely a delicate art as the controller is quite sensitive, and this sensitivity of braking is magnified with speed. Although not impossible, just takes a lot of practice. The board also doesn't have the ability to easily swap the battery out for replacement - last I spoke to evolve if I want a new battery it's got to come into the shop, although if you're handy with a spot welder It would be possible and probably cheaper to build yourself a new battery pack from high quality cells. Some people have reported that the Carbon seems to be poor-quality carbon-fibre, and have posted pictures of the board cracking around the truck mounts, but I haven't had that issue. I suspect if you're a heavier rider and using the street wheel setup might stress the board more and result in these issues (as the street wheels will transfer more vibration/impact to the deck than the AT wheels) but for me using the AT setup at ~61kg, it's definitely not cracking anywhere. I bought the 2-in-1 version, but almost a year into my purchase I haven't found a reason to use the street setup over the AT setup, as the AT setup is far less prone to getting jammed in a fat crack or stone and is a smoother ride. Overall I would say the CGT is a very good choice for a "commuter" board. I don't own a car, and I use my board for all the things I would use a car for and it does the job well. Looks to me like the LEIFTech wouldn't be a good choice to ride alongside busy traffic, or doing shopping runs etc. but much more of a fun toy aside from the maintenance issues. I think Evolve have a design advantage over LEIFTech as they have been developing eboards for quite a while and have therefore already made and solved most of the "beginner mistakes" and kinks you see in a less mature tech like the LEIFTech, where they have to learn and evolve their design according to early-adopter feedback from peeps like you. Anyway hope this is helpful, as I found your video very helpful!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Miletech, I appreciate the the detailed feedback on the Carbon GT. I must admit, it's one of the boards I'm looking at. I'll have to keep in mind the service wait as you mentioned, but the little overall maintenance and refined manufacturing process seems like a big plus. Thank for watching!
@metinyildirim1390
7 жыл бұрын
Great review!!! Hope you get your issues resolved. I've been researching an eboard for quite some time now. The Leiftech definitely looks like the most fun to ride since there's no other eboard out there that can carve like a snowboard. It's sad to see that there's a ton of maintenance issues though. I hope Leiftech can work out all the kinks soon.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Metin, unfortunately, some of my issues have not been resolved yet. Still waiting for Leiftech to send me updated parts. It's been several weeks now... Thanks for the comment!
@theJPB3
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. Like many others have written, I too was very curious about this board, and your review really opened my eyes to the additional costs involved. Looks like a lot of fun but also, a lot of maintenance. If I had to guess, I'd say you have probably spent at least an additional $500 dollars to keep the board up and running. Too bad you didn't give a cost analysis.
@TraderGalaxy
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review Paolo fromTOKYO. I have 8 boards now and 2 more on the way (Acton Qu4tro Electric Skateboard and Evolve GT). I love all kind of boarding. I snowboard, skateboard and Kite Surf. I also run 2 companies and manage quite a few employees. What I can tell you is customer service is extremely important and having a public argument with a dissatisfy customer is unproductive and bad for business at the least. When it comes to retail the old saying "customer is always right" is still kind of true. Look at how well Amazon has done with it. Because I am always busy with work I would never have time to do that kind of maintenance on my boards and truthfully no customer should be expected to change out a motherboard on their product. None of my boards have never require any kind of maintenance other then cleaning the board, changing worn wheels, bearings and belts because I ride them so much. After that it should mostly be maintenance free. If it was my company I would have had you return the board for a full refund and have my techs go over and figure out the long term weakness to improve the next batch of boards. No successful business is built on trying to argue or tear down a customer no matter what issue the customer is having whether they are at fault or not. There is always a budget set aside for defective products, customer returns, product theft and fraud etc etc. In other word if this customer or anyone asking for their money back or they are asking for free replacement parts to replace parts that might not be up to code causes the company a problem they might need to reevaluate their products and services. I was very interested in buying this board. I saw it on a Facebook ad and decided to research it. I found this video as well as others but this video made me not want to purchase it. But not because of what "Paolo from Tokyo" said in his video. But because of the overall level of service from this company Leiftech and time it took to fully handle his complaint and close his case with a positive experience and happy customer. FYI: There is a picture of the Leif electric board splashing through a whole lot of water on Leiftech homepage and from what I see on the picture; the motors copper wiring is exposes as well as the motors internals. I don't see how this can stand even a drop of water yet be said the board is water resistance. Did not see a water resistance rating either on the homepage.
@lucajo16
5 жыл бұрын
Hay there paolo I built my own custom board for about 500 to 600 with lipo's and I have to say I'm happy with it. it can deal with light rain as well as crappy roads....its a pintail board. the only 2 downsides is I made this one with a Tupperware container which comes open if I rub myself to close to it and that the cables to the motors come undone but outside of that its just charge and ride. I get you had issues with this board but its a brand that is fairly new and innovative. my best word of advice is to get a normal board and ride it.....or sense you have some experience building stuff build your own and have way more customizability. my next board will be better then what my current board is and in the mean time I'm just gonna keep riding it until the batteries go bad.
@TheLillianYoung
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. 13:34 maintenance is something many of us who buy the latest, coolest, mail-order, start-up company e-rideable gadgets do.not.think.of. Myself included. I have bought at least 4 start-up e-gadgets. One (in my avi) gave me issues only weeks after the purchase. Though under warranty, the company wanted me to fix it myself and sent a sped-up video how-to. I ended up taking it to a bike shop and tipping the staff for helping. Not sure what I'd do if it was something more difficult than a wheel issue. This Leiftech looks cool but I live in NYC and always come up on varied terrain. Also, I like that I am able to carry my board (Spectra Pro) on a backpack.
@eganoconnor9248
4 жыл бұрын
I do appreciate such a thorough review. Great job on the video. While the maintenance and support aspects of owning the board seem a bit daunting, I am still interested in getting my own.
@Slowyata
4 жыл бұрын
Came to this because I heard summer board is the new leiftech. But after watching this idk if I want to even try summer board. The customer service seems spotty and I'm not sure I wanna take the chance of trying to claim warranty work. Thanks for your review and sharing your experience!
@boysandtheirtoys1094
5 жыл бұрын
Was gonna get one until I watched this. Good job on the review and warnings of Leiftech.
@MrRivas58
5 жыл бұрын
This is a review on their old version
@josebanderas7773
5 жыл бұрын
@@MrRivas58 Same bullshit as lots of users have reported...its just a typical marketing trick...
@jsamirmendes
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you man! Best review out there. You saved me a lot of money lol
@SamChaneyProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Great review! I'm glad I went with the OneWheel XR instead. Once you get used to it, it still feels a lot like snowboarding (especially if you put a different tire on it with more rounded sides). It goes over any kind of terrain, even mountain bike trails, no need to align anything, there's hardly any maintenance, and it goes super fast, very far on one charge and flies up hills no problem. Thanks for the review!
@samsz007
6 жыл бұрын
Great review Paolo, I wish I had seen it three Weeks ago as I probably would not have bought one. In any case I’m charging it up for a run tomorrow. Hoping it’s improved a bit since the early versions but I’m feeling nervous.... I think you show a lot of patience and a very positive attitude. Also great editing ... impressive. Hope you get more support from Leif Tech Cheers Sam
@razr6302
6 жыл бұрын
After the support section, explaining their customer service. I will never buy their board. Thanks Leiftech, you saved me $1500+ due to shitty service. Excellent review, thank you!
@mwhite5330
5 жыл бұрын
Sincerely THANK YOU !!!!! what I was afraid of!!! I am on of those early adopters of gadgets, and I enjoy the maintenance to an extent, but at this time in my life I don't think I need the added stress of dealing with terrible support. I hope it gets batter and maybe ill revisit the idea of this gadget someday. Thank you again!!!!!
@TomerBromberg
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making such an incredible review video. I wish more people made videos like this
@k2zsk8
6 жыл бұрын
Paolo, how are you enjoying your Leiftech now? Can you give us an update?
@gregorysalter6226
4 жыл бұрын
Ur deserve a medal. But even better mine and meaning random people respect which doesnt go far. Buttt u did a good deed saving me money
@_50rr0w_6
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the honesty of this users experience. I was literally just going to buy this board for my husband (right now) to help him deal with his PTSD from the war, but this review has made me rethink everything about this purchase as a whole. But I'm very sad :( My husband told me the one thing that used to make him happy before he joined the military was Snowboarding, but unfortunately we don't live anywhere near a mtn. so I was really hoping this was a ITEM that was going to help me get my happy husband back. Very sad right now.
@simonrose751
4 жыл бұрын
get him a freebord. its the unpowered official version of this. leiftech is basically a knock-off freebord(in fact i think leiftech even use a freebord deck and freebord wheels for the outer wheels). steep learning curve but its the closest thing to snowboarding on pavement you can get, especially at higher speeds.
@FrankoGanj
7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an absolute nightmare to be honest, nearly bought one, i was literally puncing in my card details as i thought to checkl, so glad i watched this! Thank you man!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Franky, yes, the maintenance required for the board completely caught me off guard after I purchased it. The marketing on the website mentioned none of it which made the last 6 months really frustrating. Fun board but a lot work to maintain. Talk to you again soon.
@OldandNewforYou
4 жыл бұрын
For those wow re interested. Currently it is Dec. 2019 about to be 2020. I tried ordering it shout a year ago...there customer service was bad. And j was hearing a lot bad reviews so I canceled my (financing) order before it shipped and they were giving me a hard time about it. BUT, I just decided to go for it....bought the most expensive (V2) for $780/$900(financed) on eBay. (Perfect condition) And I love it. No problems so far (knock on Wood) Even though I snowboard, I either struggled on this thing until I knocked the Rust off from snowboarding. Or this is (mechanically) slightly different then snowboarding and I had to overcome the learning Curve. Room me one day! On the end of that one day....I took a spill because I was found way to fast, and got scraped up a little bit. (So gear is recommended, because your not falling on snow) ANYWAYS, after that one day I can ride it great, just like snowboarding. And it is, just like snowboarding in regards to how it feels. I never took it down a hill yet, only on flat roads using the remote and let me tell you, that alone allows you to “move”....mine supposedly goes 25mph. But I don’t attend going that far for it’s not worth the spill and the broken board, no matter how “good” I get. But yea, to me it was worth $900.00. Time will tell tho! Hopefully this helps!
@Rusty4488
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I can't believe all the issues you had to deal with.... I'll just wait for winter to snowboard...
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Russel, it's a super fun board but I was surprised too when I had to deal with all the maintenance and support issues. If you don't want to deal with maintenance, probably best to stick to snowboarding. Thanks for watching.
@Hexbet
7 жыл бұрын
I just received mine in the mail. I haven't taken it out to ride yet. I hope its an over site but they offered me a free set of wheels that whereto be included in my package. But they were not included. After opening the box i realize this is a pretty new company. Its almost like a beta board. I'm really referring to the packaging... Keep up the great work, love the videos.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Robby, Welcome to the Leiftech club! I actually just watched an unboxing of the Evolution Carbon GT on unbox therapy, the boxing on that board was pretty sweet. As far as the wheels, I also didn't get the center drive wheels I purchased when my box arrived. I think they were out of stock at the time. They arrived some time later. I guess these things happen. You're going to need to contact support. Looking forward to your feedback on your first rides. If you have any questions, feel free to hit me up. Thanks for watching my videos! Talk to you soon.
@xxdreadsaintxx
5 жыл бұрын
Glad I watched this. I really wanted to get a board. But with that much maintenance, I'll steer clear!
@bmwolfe2786
5 жыл бұрын
Dude, get yourself a boosted. Or something like it. That thing looks and sounds like it's built like garbage. The boosted has almost zero maintenance and much smoother ride. The onewheel is also amazing. Both stellar build quality and slightly cheaper. The onewheel rides in rain, snow and off road. I love it
@murphytheturtle8968
5 жыл бұрын
holy shit man. I own 2 boosters. I own a OG OW. And I own 2 kaly's and 2 Leif's. (and a metro, dualamo bunch of others) the Leif is actually a great board, this kid is just an idiot who wanted more free parts, after getting a ton of free parts. As for boosted? I waited 15 months over for my v2, which had the battery blinking issue, and thankfully not the rear truck issue. You guys have 0 fucking clue what you are talking about, or how this shit works. Go to the reddit and fucking read.
@UnrealGecko
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your time and effort to make this. Well done!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron, I'm glad you found it useful. I appreciate the feedback. Talk to you again soon.
@dburn250
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I don't think I could handle that kind of maintenance. illbbe holding off.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey dburn250, the board maintenance isn't for everyone. I've sure spent a lot of my time on it. But if you can get past that, the board is fun to ride. Thanks for the feedback and watching the video. Hope to see you again.
@Daniel-sd4wn
6 жыл бұрын
What specific kind of 3M scotch weld thread locker did you use and what wattage of soldering iron is needed to remove the screws?
@osaoroblig
6 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you for this indepth review. This has really helped me in my search for eletric boards
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
No worries Osa. Glad you found it helpful.
@invi_carlos
5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great review. Thank you for taking the time to make such a great video. I will wait a while to see how this company does.
@leew7073
7 жыл бұрын
great break down video, sadly it has made me rethink buying the board... I think i'll have to just stick to snowboarding in the winter only! But at least it saves me $1700!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Lee Wilkins - Happy that I could make a useful video for you. The board is super fun to ride, just need to be prepared for the maintenance. I'm a snowboarder too and it is the reason why I originally bought the Leiftech board. Anyway, thanks for watching and hope to talk to you again soon!
@gavinkerr4326
5 жыл бұрын
Get the onewheel, I like it almost as much as snowboarding
@E--Drop
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, very thorough with your experience. If you plan on buying the V2 version could you do a review on the differences with that skateboard especially on If the maintenance is less of a hassle or not.
@efoil
7 жыл бұрын
Very good review. Thanks, Paolo!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Elektro Skateboard, thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching the video.
@koalabear5715
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for posting the review. I was idly curious when I first saw the ads pop up on my phone, but now I know this is not for me.
@blowenfuse
7 жыл бұрын
I'm really looking forward to getting mine at some point in the near future. Sounds like you maybe didn't have any experience with skateboards in any form in the past, not even having the most basic skate tools and all and jumping into a brand new product that wasn't market tested. Complaining about wet motor bearings seems rather odd? Any bearings ever need cleaning if you go through water or get wet, thats pretty basic. It's kind of like buying a car and driving it round for 6 months without ever servicing it, cleaning it or taking care of it. I feel Leif have been pretty good to you but each to their own I guess. I've never had a company video call me, send me free parts for a product that I am not maintaining or taking care of etc. The big question for me is, do you regret your purchase?
@yeeturmcbeetur8197
5 жыл бұрын
Louder I think that’s a huge problem with the e-board community. They have big wallets and no skate/long board experience. Not even like roller blades or scooter experience. I’m getting sick of it. Fuck bois and their wallets having never used a board before. I don’t even feel bad for them. Edit: I’m not shilling for this board. I don’t own one. I would like one, but I’m also smart and will wait a few gens for all the kinks to be worked out. I own an evolve bamboo gt with street and off road conversion kits. Love it.
@danoseus
6 жыл бұрын
wow, I like idea of board i almost wanted to buy it .... Man this boards shit for price it cost. I thinking about designing something similar (I am engineer), what would you change most if you could ? Actually this should be cheap project.
@Embarkation1
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Detailed and the maintenance thing killed it for me.
@OMG7796
6 жыл бұрын
Great review Paolo!! After seeing your review I decided to get Onewheel instead and I am very happy about it.
@tupnaputttamwiwat
5 жыл бұрын
Great honest review. Was gonna order one but this has me thinking as I would have to do maintenance after every ride. Some grease work or if replacing belt is easy then it's fine, but this looks like a lot more work will be needed.
@travisbutler5193
7 жыл бұрын
I've had my Onewheel for about 2 months and the only "maintenance" that I've had to do is adjust my PSI and replace my original grip tape with Vicious. No problems at all especially with riding through water especially rain.
@slydogstroh
7 жыл бұрын
Onewheel FTW!!!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Travis Butler, it's good to hear that the OneWheel has little maintenance. I really like the fact that you can ride in the rain without any issues. I think it would be perfect if you lived by the beach. It would be so much fun to ride around in the sand (assuming that it can go through sand as well with that big wheel). What's the total distance can you travel on a full battery?
@slydogstroh
7 жыл бұрын
That depends on a lot of factors my man!! Simple answer: 5-8 miles. It also charges in 30 minutes!
@YourBookThisYear
6 жыл бұрын
FloatLife represent! Love my OW and while this board looks kinda cool, still like my OneWheel better. The smooth, quiet float is just unbeatable.
@stevej.6674
4 жыл бұрын
The lack of ability to handle rough roads is a bit of a deal breaker for me, but I do LOVE how it can slide all over the place like a snow board. My Onewheel can eat up the toughest of roads and some pretty big bumps and I can carve pretty deep, but it just cant do the slides....all things considered, I think the Onewheel wins out hands down.
@sparky1570784
4 жыл бұрын
My Pcb caught on fire, but I was a kickstarter backer and service was great everything was sorted right away. Never had an issue since. I avoid the rain whenever possible but I've never had issues with my bearings. I think it's just to heavy. I find myself switching to my regular freeboard from time to time.
@blu7855
7 жыл бұрын
not lying, i had this idea back about 10 years ago, to build an efreeboard
@jared7663
5 жыл бұрын
I hear you on that, just actually going after the concept and price to actually achieve something like this would not be cheap. Couldve been huge tho damn
@yodafuzz
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Paolo, I found this very interesting. I decided to just get a freebord as I don't have half the patience you have with either the maintenance or the bad support you are receiving. When I worked on the slopes in Canada I used to snowboard up the slopes being towed behind a ski-doo which was so much fun... freebord behind an e-bike might be a go instead!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Reid, I agree, the maintenance and support issues are not worth the hassle. I still have not received parts from Leiftech that they said they were going to send me last May. It's been more than 4 months now. Let me know how your freebord and e-bike idea goes. Sounds a bit sketchy if you catch an edge, but it would be cool if you can pull it off. Good luck and hope to catch you in a future video.
@flippantfishtaco3132
7 жыл бұрын
Really a top notch video. Thanks so much. Great job!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, Thanks for the kind words!
@budthebusker
7 жыл бұрын
Thank You for that dose of reality. I hope the new model is better. I hope they look after You as well. I'm still keen as I can see the potential for fun. All the best.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Bud, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, I still have not received the updated parts they promised me last May. I don't think Leiftech care much about customer service at this point.
@JR-db3kj
5 жыл бұрын
This is a very well done review. Thanks for all your information. It looks fun but I think I'm going to hold off on getting one of these boards.
@carlo1568
6 жыл бұрын
At least Paolo made you a better company Paolo. I too own a business and run in to customers like Paulo. You bent over backwards to get what they want and they take advantage and try to ask more. I'll be buying your product soon.
@tempMentive
6 жыл бұрын
Carlo wtf are you talking about? They spent 2 months claiming they were getting parts together for him, a new rep then attacks him, and how much more time goes by before they actually got the parts out to him? I expect more from an American company... and a product that costs $1600. Terrible terrible terrible customer service. I would say this guy was patient and calm AF.
@aaronbongarts391
5 жыл бұрын
Its totally a freeride board that is powered! I have two freeride boards and now a Onewheel xr thst I love. I've always chased the snowboard feel on pavement. This seems so much closer than with the onewheel. I love the freeride huf its riddled with use issues. I hope they fix the waterproof issue.
@GiacintoMarcellino
5 жыл бұрын
thx for the review, i was close to buy it but after this...no way, thank you for the honest review!!!
@jessepatterson8897
5 жыл бұрын
This kid shouldn't own, or review any boards. If you look at what he complains about, getting free parts shipped to him internationally and complaining about belts and bearings, total nonsense. I'm about to make a response video to this as someone who owns 9 eboards, 2 of them being older Leifs. it's so inaccurate it hurts. Listening to this guy is like buying an eboard from fab. You just look like an idiot.
@Pandah82
6 жыл бұрын
@Palao - great review man! Very professionally done. I own a bamboo gtx (only for 2 weeks) and I love it. AT setup makes it so fun to ride on almost anything. It's not perfect tho... Battery sag is real but I heard there's ppl that can do a battery mod for around $700 which I'll probably do once this one wears down. They also came out with a new remote that fixes the connection issues. Other then that, I just wished my board was more protected from water damage but that's a problem with all e boards. Hope you can find a board that fits your needs...
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you found the info useful Pandah82!
@EvilBambo0
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers for sharing your experience with Leiftech, I own a freebord for a number of years and was just researching more on Leiftech. I live in Australia and the evolve guys have been nth but fantastic, but I live in AUS so hard to say if they would be as efficient to send to Japan. The customer service by Leiftech in comparison seemed piss weak and I think alot of people had their focus wrong on the parts rather than the fake promises and constant reminding of posting the parts. Reminds me alot on many failed Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects I have backed in the past.
@royalcarscenew.a6983
5 жыл бұрын
Song please 13:54 thanks ! Great vid once again Paolo, I’ll be in Tokyo in December and look forward to catching up 🙏🏼
@CleanCivilian
5 жыл бұрын
I've been looking into this. I do maintenance and worked on cars most my life so I think i can handle this, but the time between parts has me 2nd thinking. BTW just a tip, use that soldering iron to heat the screws by resting the tip on it, this will loosen the lock-tight and any rust crud.
@차터-c1t
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I bought the board. your video absolutely will help me. your video is really fun and useful about supporting and maintenance part. I could enjoy to wait your next video. Thx :)
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
김동현 - I'm so glad that you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching my channel. It means a lot. I hope to talk to you again soon. Also, I've created several videos of me riding the Leiftech board. Here's the playlist - kzitem.info/door/PLcpuu5BzmasBppg7N9VcG1IWgUm7Q--ZK
@차터-c1t
7 жыл бұрын
Paolo fromTOKYO i watched almost your video haha then i got the board few days ago. Actually, i didn't ride many places in Korea but I'm sure there is really good places in Japan. I hope to travel to ride In Japan. One-day I would flight your place to ride with you haha. Anyway thx :) arigato many useful informations
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that my videos about my Leiftech board inspired you to buy one yourself. It's super fun to ride. You would love Japan. Just need to be careful where you ride as it is probably similar to Korea. That is why you usually find me rinding in remote areas in my videos. Keep riding and let me know how you progress on the board.
@차터-c1t
7 жыл бұрын
Paolo fromTOKYO can i ask something about protector the board which the edge of the deck front and end of the board. what is it called and where did you buy it? rubber
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
I've actually listed it in the description, but here you go. This should help. Good luck! - Board Protector (Trim-Lok - Aluminum Edge Trim for Board) amzn.to/2mqW5MB
@johnmouzakitis7877
7 жыл бұрын
Paolo, I think you are over criticizing the board. I have been riding the Lief board for months in NYC and have had no issues. It's been a smooth ride and it's super fun to do tricks!
@murphytheturtle8968
6 жыл бұрын
He complains about bearings rusting, belts being ripped, and customs fee's, which to be fair, are not Leif's fault. He doesn't know enough about the sport to talk.
@edvaldez3926
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paolo for the review. Your review on the board has got me to reconsider my impulsiveness. I've been a long time snowboarder but since I moved back to Hawaii in 2008, I haven't seen snow since. I did get into Freebording at the time and have continued to do so. I was curious to find out what came about the Leif when it was first reviewed as a starter a few years ago and that's how I came to find your review. Hopefully they can resolve the reliability and customer service issues as $1600 is a bit of money. You my friend being one of the pioneers of this board did much of that legwork.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed, yeah the board requires more maintenance than I ever expected. Also, I've been waiting for about 1 month now for Leiftech support to get back to me on sending me replacement parts. At this point, no parts received and no updates. It's a fun board, but I was really hoping that Leiftech would have improved their Support desk by now. Has not happened in my experience.
@edvaldez3926
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Paolo, sorry to hear that. I know what's it like to have to wait for parts... in my case (when I still owned it) drone parts haha. Waiting, especially is the part that just a bummer. Looking at your prized possession and not being able to use it can drive anyone crazy. Anyway, winters only a few months away and you've been a soldier this long. I for one only wish the best for you! Take care and good luck. In the meantime tryout some other eBoards to get you through.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed, thanks for the feedback. Hope you didn't have to wait too long for your drone parts. Yeah, I'm looking for something more reliable. Recently the Evolve GTX caught my eye.
@edvaldez3926
7 жыл бұрын
whaaaaaat?!?! That board looks siiiiiick!!!!
@briankim3257
5 жыл бұрын
Such a great review this is my favorite KZitemr imma subscribe🤙🏼
@KeepOnRollinFilms
5 жыл бұрын
Great in depth video! Thanks so much for posting! Bummed to hear about all the issues, I think I'll get a one wheel instead.
@VodkaHellstorm
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, your editing and presentation style are top notch! I know this is kind of an older review, but I've been looking at the Summerboards from Leif. Has there been any improvement with the company over the last 3 years?
@Mally620
Жыл бұрын
Yes they changed their company design, check out some newer reviews
@darclon888
5 жыл бұрын
honest video, thanks! but i bet leiftech wishes they had been more supportive, cause i think the way they handled the support with you also helped alot of people to decide not to buy one. of course also the fact that it requires so much maintenance and all...but the bad support really takes the cake. i wouldnt buy it. thanks
@art_of_jing
6 жыл бұрын
Great review, I was going to get one for a graduation present for my son. This saved me money and headaches..Ty
@MrWikiki85
7 жыл бұрын
Great review Paolo and what a shame.... The first time I saw this board it was like in a dream coming true. I really had big big big expectations with Leiftech because I used to skate and I am a passionate of snowboarding, I always wanted something to snowboard the streets. But as far as I can see, reviews, comments, maintenance, customer care attention... = bad customer experience. I just realized it is an unfinished product and unfortunately we will have to wait a few more years till they do something with less maintenance, durable and resistant. I believe it is something enrichment learning how to take care and maintain your things, skateboards, snowboards, etc (for example new wheels, waxing the board...).. and I´m sure eSnowboard is a very fun board when it works --> But if I have to do all that maintenance you are saying...). Also taking into account that the price is like a month salary (and even not for everyone), plus all the extra stuff you need to buy for having a complete/healthy/good product... It just... doesn't worth it. :( Leiftech just disappointment me so bad, this is such a bad news to read/hear.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey LaudPro, the board still has maintenance issues and customer service has gotten worse since making this video. I don't recommend Leiftech at all at this point. Thanks for watching the video and sharing your feedback.
@MrWikiki85
7 жыл бұрын
I can perfectly understand your point Paolo and it is frustrating - (something related happened to me with my $$$drone) but to be honest sometimes this is the price customers have to pay for "exclusive" products like this). None of my friends or related know the existence of this product, witch makes it more...how can I say... special, different, new. Leiftech has brought to life the invention I always wanted to create, trust me, it was my dream making up something like that, they roll up their sleeves, they put passion on it and they got enough money to create this miracle. @Leiftech don´t get me wrong I still admire what you have created, but for me it is like video drone industry at the beginning. You still are a startup on this (I don´t know anyone better than you guys) and I am sure there is a long learning curve on all company aspects and strategies,etc... But comments and reviews are always going to be there and people like Paolo are for me the inflection point of making a purchase decision.
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey LaudPro, thanks again for the additional feedback. I guess people like me are the ones who suffer, but at least this creates consumer awareness and future users can make an informed decision. I hope in the future a more honest company comes along and creates the product and service that Leiftech could not deliver.
@cosmicUtensil
7 жыл бұрын
Paolo doesn't stop crying... Read the founder's story above - Paolo really "suffered" when he demanded a refund to get immediate shipment of his board, which got him placed in front of a ton of other customers who just supported the company and didn't act like a d**k. Paolo, you sound like a terrible person... you support a startup, then corner them by demanding your money back (after its been spent on the parts for your product - thats how crowdfunding works).
@womplestilskin
7 жыл бұрын
cosmicUtensil how delayed was leiftech at the time Paolo wanted to cut loose? Details count and from what Ive seen Leiftech hasn't been straight up with the details.
@ChirdXtreme
6 жыл бұрын
FYI: Solder is pronounced like otter. So "soldering iron" would be like "sottering iron". Great review either way. Super detailed.
@bdbro1
5 жыл бұрын
FYI: It depends where you live. In Australia we all pronounce it like it is spelled.
@bildakid
6 жыл бұрын
I bought a wheelman and had a similar experience, the maintenance was brutal. Almost every trip was a trip back to the shop for fixing....
@nigelbeighton5239
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful review. Made me think again about getting one. I love the idea, but not the hassle. I will leave until v3, 4... and they get better at support.
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could provide you with some useful info about the board. If it were up to me, I would probably wait for someone else to make the board. I'm still waiting for parts that Leiftech said they were going to send me 7 months ago.
@marios6964
6 жыл бұрын
Paolo. Awesome review.. thanks
@Pocoselejidos
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude. U just saved me time and money. Best review I had seen on KZitem. What u think of the Raptor 2 E-board?
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Sadiel Rodriguez, glad I could help you make an informed decision. Just checked out the Raptor 2 and looks like a beast...but after getting the Leiftech I'm super hesitant about getting a newly released or pre-order board. Need to wait and see what the reviews are like...
@jokeing7
7 жыл бұрын
Paolo fromTOKYO when did you buy your board?
@GasArchitect1
6 жыл бұрын
Your video is great, very clear and well explained, thanks
@PaolofromTOKYO
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gas!
@Birduniverse
7 жыл бұрын
This is a really high quality review. Very helpful. Thanks!
@PaolofromTOKYO
7 жыл бұрын
Hey John Smith, thanks for the kind words. Really appreciate getting the feedback. I'm even happier that it has been a helpful video for you. Hope to talk to you again soon.
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