In the past, Maxfind was recognised as a manufacturer of inexpensive electric skateboards, offering models including the Max-A and Max-B. But over the past few years, they have started to place more emphasis on polish rather than affordability. Their cost increased, their customer service improved, and their message boards become more entertaining.
Maxfind has provided attractive, competitively priced electric boards, and they have steadily advanced into more complex configurations with more powerful capabilities. As they develop, many brands have followed this road, and I believe it reflects the healthy competition in the market. Companies are increasingly willing to test different board structures as their brands become more well-known and their growth pains turn into experience.
The cool-looking FF-Belt electric skateboard costs $899 and is belt-driven. It has a double-drop deck, a 12s3p hot-swappable battery, two kingpin trucks, and large 105mm Cloud Wheel replicas.
Let’s go over the design as usual!
| Range | 25 Miles / 40 Km |
| Speed | 28 Mph / 45 Kph |
| Hill Climbing | 35% |
| Motor Power | 1500W*2 |
| Motor Torque | 7 N.m*2 |
| Fast-Swap Battery | √ |
| Battery | SAMSUNG 12S3P, 8.7Ah, 376Wh, 48V |
| Deck Design | Integrated Design |
| Deck Material | Super Flex PPS + Glass Fiber |
| Deck Surface | Frosting Material |
| Esc | HOBBYWING-9028 (Supported Remote On-Off) |
| Trucks | Double Kingpin, (11.4 Inch / 290 mm CNC Precision Machined) |
| Dimension | 41(L), 12(W), 5(H) Inch / 104, 30.5, 13.5 cm |
| Braking System | Electronic Regenerative Braking |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 |
| Wheels | 105 mm / 4.1 Inch |
| Weight | 24 Lbs / 11 Kg |
| Load | 440 Lbs / 200 Kg |
| Charging Time | 3 Hours With 3A Fast Charger |
Maxfind FF Belt: Design and Build Quality
We observe Maxfind using parts across models, which is an excellent strategy for any business producing durable goods. By employing the same shape and style across numerous boards, they can improve the deck as an example and lower the cost of manufacturing by eliminating the need to develop new machinery. All four of Maxfind’s FF series longboards include the front handle-equipped longboard design, albeit the materials utilised vary. The rubberized grip is also present in other models, supporting Maxfind’s claim that it is superior to grit.
The deck of the Maxfind FF-Belt is unquestionably the most striking feature. The composite deck used in the Maxfind FF series is extremely flexible and is comprised of polyphenylene sulphide, fibreglass, and a carbon fibre coating. It undoubtedly has a more contemporary and refined vibe than your typical eskates.
Because the deck is spacious and has a good concave, we can always know where to put our feet while riding. In order to lower the riding height, it also features a double-drop design. Double-drop decks are renowned for their excellent street stability. With these specifications, Maxfind FF-Belt is currently formulating superior stability for a flexible deck.
We should anticipate increasing model similarity as Maxfind advances in their product design, with significant modifications more likely to affect motor and battery technology than deck and truck layouts.
We previously examined the Maxfind FF Street and the Double Kingpin trucks, and they were both difficult to manoeuvre. It swayed a lot and wasn’t stable. However, Maxfind has made improvements to the construction and design, and we can now affirm that this installation of Double Kingpin trucks is reasonably stable and has a respectable return to the centre. Certainly, twisting and carving can be improved. Due to the fact that they are double kingpin trucks, they are undoubtedly easier to turn and more enjoyable to carve in than reverse kingpin trucks. It’s a solid Double Kingpin truck, though not the greatest we’ve ever used.
Similar to the FF Street, it doesn’t seem like much care was put into making this board watertight, and the battery housing on the top of the deck almost certainly makes a submersion or intense downpour fatal. This is not one of those boards that “may be ok,” so if there is even a slight risk of rain, we advise leaving it inside.
Even though the structure of the FF Belt is very different from that of its Street-branded counterpart, the deck design is kept the same. As a result, the tow handle is still located on the nose, but the motor guards may make it difficult for exceptionally tall riders to tow it beside them. Since we were directly comparing the FF Street to the new Belt model during our review testing, the Street model frequently ran out of charge. Despite the fact that the Belt model is 4 pounds lighter, has a handle, and can be kicked-pushed, I still advise against running out of juice on either board. Always turn back around midway through your charge.
Maxfind FF Belt: Motor and Driving
The Maxfind FF-Belt has two 1500W motors for the motors and pairs them with the newest 12s Hobbywing ESC, which has a smart power-on. As a result, the Maxfind FF-advertised Belt’s top speed of 28 mph (or 45 km/h) is something we can easily reach.
The deck that Maxfind FF-Belt employs makes for a smooth ride. The composite deck has a great concave, is wide, long, and very comfortable. The double-dropped deck increased ride stability and allowed for a lower riding height.
As usual, the 12s Hobbywing ESC is buttery smooth. As we frequently point out, Hobbywing has already mastered the formula for braking, acceleration, and speed management. Both the torque and the braking are powerful. For a belt-driven board, it’s not all that shocking. For context, the torque is greater than that of the majority of mid-range belt-driven skateboards, such the Exway Flex Riot. However, the Maxfind FF-Belt is not as powerful as some of the torque experts, including the Beastboard Viper and Ownboard W2 Pro.
I was surprised at the FF Belt’s top speed because I get there so smoothly. My daily driving is a dual 1500w system that screams to 33 mph and has a considerably larger battery. On extremely flat terrain, the FF Belt temporarily increased my 165 lb payload’s speed to 31 mph, but it slowly caught up to me. I have no trouble replicating a top speed of 29 mph, but I frequently find myself on shorter straightaways than necessary to reach that speed. I believe that anything with a top speed of more than 25 mph is suitable for the majority, and the FF Belt easily reaches this speed.
The extra weight and sturdiness are appreciated because this board offers more torque along its whole length. If the rider bangs the throttle while cruising, a slight shock can be felt; it’s not harsh, but it’s there. Though not the strongest I’ve seen from a dual 1500w motor system, the acceleration is strong and even. This is not strictly a disadvantage, since you could like the smoother sensation as you approach peak speed unless you’re going to drag race.
Overall, the Maxfind FF-Belt is really well designed and constructed. You won’t find generic off-the-shelf parts on Maxfind here, in contrast to the majority of Chinese brands who simply put together generic parts, add a logo, and call it a new product. Now let’s talk about the riding experience since if the board wasn’t enjoyable to ride, none of this would have mattered.
Maxfind FF Belt: Battery and Range
The swappable battery has an advertised range of at least 25 miles and is a pack of 12s3p batteries with 376 watt-hours. You probably see right away that this is a scam because a 376 watt-hour cannot deliver 25 miles of running belt. And sure enough, a full charge only allowed our 95 kilogramme cyclist to travel 14 miles. Well, it’s still a reasonable range at the end of the day.
Once more, we discover that promised range capabilities have deceived us. This is disheartening for a variety of reasons, the majority of which have to do with morality and honesty, but talks of virtue may not be appropriate at this time. We will talk about actual range, which is better than what FF Street gave us. Both of our test skaters are about 165 pounds and have similar skating backgrounds.
For the FF Belt, there are two battery options available, the largest of which claims to double the range to 50 miles. Given the Maxfind’s bad track record of deceiving buyers with exaggerated range promises and subsequently providing substandard performance, I would categorically NOT purchase the extended range model, which costs an additional $349. We cannot endorse a company that is dishonest about batteries by charging 27% more for a bigger battery.
Maxfind FF Belt: Conclusions
The company’s Maxfind FF Belt is a lovely addition, and the added power is welcomed. They’ve done a good job of preserving the comfortable ride-feel I’ve grown to associate with them, a cruise that is more akin to a traditional longboard than the shredrippers some of us have operated. The entire product that comes out of the box, including the ride and appearance, appeals to me. This business produces high-quality goods and adheres to shrewd business principles, such the cross-compatibility we previously described. You are unlikely to be dissatisfied with this board if you fully appreciate that the range disparity is genuine.
Paying $899 for a 12s3p belt-driven board with a gorgeous composite deck and swappable battery feature is not by any means a poor value proposition.
Maxfind FF-Belt performs everything well, torque, range, speed control, manoeuvrability, up to vibration handling—but that is all it is, in my opinion. Although the Maxfind FF-Belt is decent, it didn’t excel in any of those areas.
Nevertheless, Maxfind continues to let us down by promoting deceptive ranges that deceive customers. Those of us who have many boards and are serious about the sport are less likely to fall for these statements since we know what to expect from each party. Even while I strongly recommend it, the average customer cannot be expected to conduct in-depth research because not everyone has the necessary resources, time, or expertise. As a result, I have to take into account the first-time, ignorant buyer who might spend a thousand dollars of their hard-earned money on a product that only fulfills half of their expectations. Some people use these not only as a hobby but also as a form of transportation.
It is, however, an attractive board without any obvious flaws, and isn’t that how many of us chose our cars?
