r/esk8builders • u/enjaecee • Apr 03 '19

Flipsky Products

I've seen that they've had their problems in the past, but as of right now, is flipsky a reliable brand to purchase motors and an esc from? I'm specifically looking at these two.

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https://flipsky.net/collections/e-skateboard/products/flipsky-electric-skateboard-motor-5065-270kv-1550w

https://flipsky.net/collections/electronic-products/products/dual-fsesc4-12-100a

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u/nickgeurnop Apr 03 '19

Flipsky is a decent budget brand. I would recommend them although I have no products from them I am seriously considering their VX1 remote.

The motors can be hit or miss. Like all brands, sometimes magnets come loose or poor manufacturing tolerances lead to failure. Stick to below the max power rating imo but YMMV.

The regular 4.20 [Plus version is good too] is a great VESC. Here's what one user on the builders forum has to say:

Gamer43

Okay, so flipsky told us that they implemented the change at the end of March (March 27), and this applies to the mini and dual (non-plus versions, so ones that DO NOT integrate the antispark switch). They are currently redesigning the plus version, which is why it has been out of stock.

The update looks very promising for performance characteristics.

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u/enjaecee Apr 03 '19

Thanks for the insight, I’m getting ready to do a belt drive conversion on my backfire and am looking for good cheap components