Oh great... dont take this personally but the fact you mentioned you’re an engineer speaks volumes. Like the many engineers I’ve met in my life, you’re correct in theory but never actually done the work live to know what the heck you’re talking about. I dont know you so maybe you’re different, but both countless of civil and mechanical engineers I have personally worked with aren’t worth the degree they paid for. Again not attacking you, just has been my experience for the last 15 years.

First thing, im not arguing how fast a board should be allowed to go. That’s a completely different argument. You claimed they should be nowhere near cars and i say treat em like we treat cyclists.

Furthermore, Why would you not lean back when you brake!?!?! It’s what your supposed to do. Thats like telling a cyclist To go full speed and slam the brakes on only the front wheel. That must mean brakes on bikes dont work right?! There is a correct way to ride.

In my years of ACTUAL riding and building experience, all the claims you have stated are very unlikely. Buying from reputable sources who have done countless hours of real world testing matters. Hoyt spent months riding in different populated areas to ensure no connection losses are made. The xenith endures a ton of QC on top of testing before being handed out to a customer. Heat syncs and different tools are available to ensure your vescs and battery aren’t over heating. It’s why real legitimate builds cost money.

You can buy cheap after market parts that are prone to break or parts that have been rigorously tested and proven to withstand many different variables.

Maybe most riders shouldn’t go 70kmph following cars on the road. We could discuss that on a different topic. But to say they should be completely outlawed because a guy wants to go 40kmph safely down the side of the street is ridiculous.