2023 UDITER S3 Review

The S3 from UDITER is right around the middle of the road when it comes to price, but you get 2 motors, 2 batteries, and 2 wheels! And then in the front, there are 2 more wheels, so it's got 4 overall, but that didn't work with the scheme I had going there. The S3 is a pretty sweet skateboard and has one of the more natural longboard ride-feels of any skateboard I've personally tested. It coasts well, and the braking can be tuned with the remote to offer a stop right now, right now, or stop in the next little bit. You can dial that in, and I found it to be one of the low-key features I enjoyed the most. Check out all the specs and the ride test to find out what I thought about the board overall!

Video Review

Written Review

Company Overview - UDITER

UDITER offers high-powered eSkateboards in both hub and belt drive options. Today we'll be checking out the S3, which is a hub drive. The Founder, Spike, has been in battery development for the last 9 years and has spent the last few years developing the S3 and W3 product lines. The hard work and dedication to building a board that he would want to ride shows here, with a few small attentions to detail that has been missing on a few of the recent eSkateboards I've personally ridden. Let's chat about some of those below!

Motor - 600 watts x 2 = FUN

The dual 600w motors make the S3 an absolute blast to ride. Right out of the gate, I knew that this was going to be one heckuva review. There are 4 power modes, which can easily be shifted between via the wireless remote. Modes 3 and 4 both reach the top speed of 28MPH, but the acceleration curve is much torquier on level 4. This is where I found myself riding the most, but I also dabbled in some slower speeds in 1 and 2, and found they both hit good speeds for their levels.

Battery - 2 batteries for twice the fun (and they'll small enough to take in a backpack)

One of the first things that jumped out at me when we unboxed the S3 was the fact that we get 2 batteries, and they both have a small footprint. You can only have one battery connected at one time, but the batteries are only a few pounds and the dimensions are 8"x6"x2", which means it could fit easily into a backpack for extended riding or even a decent-sized purse. Each battery is 36V, 280.8Wh, and should get you 15-20 miles depending on what level you're in. You also have to factor in rider weight and terrain of course. With both batteries and if you're just doing some easy cruising, I see no reason why you couldn't get 50 miles a trip with both batteries. So, now the S3 becomes a long-distance skateboard. How secure are these under-board batteries? Well, you'll have to watch the review video to find out.

Deck - Light enough to carry, wide enough to be a comfortable ride

The deck is one of the highlights for me. We are reviewing the Flame Ranger version. It has some serious springiness while feeling super stable when actually riding. I couldn't figure out exactly how that could be since they seem like opposed ideas, but that was the experience here. The deck measures 38" in total length, and 9.5" at the widest points where your front and back foot would be. We've got 3" of clearance at the lowest part (which is the battery), and overall I feel like it could do some curb hopping if the situation called for it.

Wheels - Grippy and rippy

The 105mm Nimbus wheels are in a sweet spot. They have some good cushion, and great traction, yet roll exceptionally fast. They also look cool, so there's that.

Who is it for - Urban folks with somewhere to go

The S3 is a decently light, range-ready board that won't break the bank. Priced at $500 as of the time of this review, it's a fairly affordable EV option for those urban commuters. They also offer a Handlebar option which will tack on an extra $100, if you'd like to have the option to ride it that way.

Final thougts - Worth the money

At the end of the day, to find out if it's worth the price here, you gotta know what your budget is. If an urban EV is something you need, and $500 is in your budget, there seems to be a lot of value and performance you get for that money. You can also do 4 interest-free payments via Klarna if cashflow is your main barrier to getting an EV of your own.

Thanks for riding with us today, and we'll catch ya on the next one!