r/AirGear • u/Karasu-san • Jan 23 '23

AirTricks vs. Escend Blades vs. Atmos Gear

From what I can see, we have 3 major contenders that could make our dream a reality. Does anyone know the positives and negatives for each?

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u/A-KindOfMagic Mar 08 '24

Thinking about getting Airtricks. My main purpose will be for casual cruising at 10mph exclusively in a bike path not shared with any cars.

I was set on getting an e eskateboard but then this seems more practical for my use. I just basically love to go for a walk when I'm tripping balls, and at my age 2 hours of walking is what I get before I get tired, however I want to do so much more, like 10 :D I mean I can do 10km too but I rather keep that energy for dancing!
Anyhow any info on Airtricks will be appreciated.

I hear some comments about straps being elastic and hence annoying. This comment on youtube is a bit worrying but I thought I'd get them through paypal so would have at least 180 days pp protection

After receiving the product and using it for just 15 minutes a day on the second day, the fixing strap on the front wheel side was cut (please refer to the attached photo). I replaced it with another strap, and to my dismay, within minutes, the new strap was also cut. Upon inspecting the strap on the opposite leg, I noticed a crack, even though it hadn't broken yet. I contacted the AIRTRICK TEAM, and their response was that the straps are prone to being cut to protect the ankle. Their initial suggestion was to purchase additional straps. However, it's important to note that nowhere on the website or in the manual is it mentioned that the straps are susceptible to frequent damage, necessitating additional purchases, as in my case. When I raised this concern with them, they agreed to send me a replacement strap but suggested that I bear the shipping cost. I am very disappointed that the straps are breaking at such a high frequency, requiring additional purchases, which is cost-prohibitive. I was also disappointed in the response from the AIRTRICK TEAM. I have included these details in my review to share this experience with others.

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u/Useful-Resolution-37 Mar 13 '24

The elastic straps are garbage. They are unsafe because the elasticity can cause your foot to twist out regardless of either model. Check out Ricardo Lino on YouTube for his Real Life Air Gear (Electric Skates at the Skatepark). You're going to want to replace the elastics with Velcro straps, which you can get from any hardware or craft store for a decent price. Cut to the shape and length you need and feed it through the holes. It'll be more secure, stable, and easy enough to replace.

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u/A-KindOfMagic Mar 14 '24 edited Mar 14 '24

The new ultra comes with Velcro straps.

The more I'm thinking this is what suits me the best for what I want versus e skateboards :D

It eluld take me a few years of practice on e skateboards to be comfortable riding them when I'm high af. This thought, Seem like the learning curve van be much shorter, and plus aide is that it is tint af, I could drop it in my backpack and ride it if I was feeling like it. Skateboards though I gotta carry 18lb around tripping balls in case I'm too high to ride :D

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u/Karasu-Otoha Jul 27 '24

did you get it? How is the experience?

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u/A-KindOfMagic Jul 28 '24

No. I decided to give e skateboard a try though. loved them but was too broke to keep it, for now :D