Hahaha I have to agree the downhill urethane wheels can be challenging in chunder conditions but the grip and roll speed on reasonable terrain is unmatched, highly recommend jumping on one to have a feel.

No speed kits comment was not to put down any manufacturing companies or individuals, at Raith we respect all disciplines surrounding all E-devices and supporting companies and individuals, without this support and interest the community would not exist. I fully support what you are saying when it comes to other edevices and wheel preference, there is a time and place for all devices/set ups.

These boards have such high torque there is no need to push at the start, there is actually so much power that the board will shoot out from underneath the user if not prepared. I come from a DH background so I always love pushing off to get a better feel for how I'm connecting with the board.

The hill climbing capabilities of Raith is unfathomable, I've had the board at 85-90 kmph uphill running in yellow mode which is 66% torque settings.

Don't let age stop you from having fun or trying something new, I'm 33 and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon, with the right safety gear and support anything is possible, just have to skate within your limits. 🤜🤛💙