I was looking for a comfortable, easy riding, long range board, both stable and carvi, over the complete speed range, for a reasonable price. Ownboard delivered me a perfect match, even the bushings were already perfectly adjusted to my liking (for my 72kg)! Big wow!
The slightly wider TKP trucks, 96a riptide bushing setup (front: cone/barrel, back: barrel/barrel), longer wheelbase, extended board width, ergonomic foot placement and the EVA foam griptape, deliver just an unbelievable feeling of safety, respectively stability-comfort, even in T mode, at full throttle. No speed wobble, just pure fun (straight line or carve)! Acceleration and braking curves are powerful, but not overwhelming. Really close to my personal sweet spot, for long rides.
Worth mentioning, remote bumper case, handle, 8A fast charger, bash guard, standard and additional foam grip tape, spare belts and tubes, a.s.o. everything already included! You can easily pay 300$ for this accessory package, compared with other brands.
Personal preferences: I’d love to have quieter Motors, with a lower KV value (I prefer low end torque, speed is subordinated, as I live in an hilly area). A gearing/motor setup with less drag, respectively free-spinn properties (saves battery, and gives more downhill skateboard feeling, which I love). I’d prefer a smaller 5A standard charger, to widen the lifespan of the batteries.
My setup (changes to standard): 165mm Meepo cyclon wheels, with both inner and outer bearings on the same block. This adds even more stability, less noisy, and with better free spin characteristics.
Opportunities: Charger is quite loud and bulky, nothing to take along (GaN Charger would be nice) // Battery sag at around 20% capacity is too noticeable. I have other boards with the same Molicel cells, which do not have this amount of a power dip. So I guess the Hobbywing ESC is cutting the output amps, to protect the batteries, which could be fixed with a FW upgrade.
Conclusion: A board that conveys safety and comfort, with a pleasant sportiness and range. The wide deck (respectively complete setup, with no throttle jerkiness) makes the board extremely forgiving regarding food placement (or remote handling), so I can recommend this board unrestricted, even for beginners (or skateboard dancers). All this at a very reasonable price and included impressive accessory package. The “Zeus Bamboo Pro” can handle terrain (underbody not protected enough and simply the board is too good for it), but it belongs on the road, which can also be bumpy/uneven. If you are looking for the ultimate acceleration, or want to ride as quiet as a whisper, then you will not be happy with this board (without an ESC upgrade). The board is quite heavy and even with the handle, pulling it is quite difficult (due to the wider trucks). So definitely not suitable for commuters (this board wants to be ridden and not carried ;-). For me the “Zeus Bamboo Pro” is close to perfect, I really love it!
Cheers & keep riding!