Here is my Wowgo 3 review. The 3 is the latest electric skateboard by Wowgo. As we’ve come to expect, Wowgo has released these boards with fantastic specs at an unbelievable price.
The Wowgo 3 is far the most advanced technological board the company has ever made.
As you can see from the pictures below, the board does strike a Familia resemblance to the Boosted Board.
| Wowgo 2S | Wowgo 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 10-12 miles | 15 Miles |
| Top Speed | 38km/h (23mph) | 39km/h (24mph) |
| Trucks | Standard | Paris V2 |
| Wheels | 80mm | 90mm |
| Deck | Standard | Bamboo and Fiber Glass |
Wowgo has changed things up here in comparison to their other boards like the Wowgo Mini & Wowgo KT and only offer one battery size. The Battery option is the Samsung 30Q.
With a range of 12-14 miles, this is right in line with the other boards around the same price point, like the Backfire G2T & the Meepo NLS.
With the addition of the Samsung 30Q, It does come with an upgraded performance as you won’t suffer the same battery sag when you’re nearing the end of the batteries charge. It’s very noticeable with the Wowgo 2S.
It’s now easier than ever to swap the battery, with Wowgo Also providing the tools in the box to do this. It takes around 2 to 3 minutes to swap the battery, Not the quickest but undoubtedly manageable if you’re going to carry an extra battery to increase your range.
With a slight speed increase compared to the Wowgo 2s. The increase in speed could probably be put down to the size increase in the wheels. I’ll go into this in further details in the wheels section of this review.
The Top speed is 39km/h (24mph).
I would say this was around average in terms of Top Speed, but it’s always worth remembering it’s quicker than the Boosted Board which is around double the price.
Wowgo Have also made some improvements here, now featuring a bamboo and fiberglass deck. With this composite makeup, it’s strong but also flexible, giving you a smooth ride without the fear of the deck breaking.
The deck is an integral part of the overall ride of the board which a lot of people tend to forget. Having a deck which will allow for a smooth ride is what every rider would want.
With the max weight of 150kg, The deck can handle a lot more weight than what is recommended to the board which is 120kg.
The remote which came with the 2S Was highly praised and considered one of the best remotes which came with a budget electric skateboard. It was intuitive, responsive and easy to use.
Now with the addition of an LCD panel. It gives you information about the battery, which speed mode you’re currently in, trip & total range.
The display is a massive improvement in my books compared to the old LED remote. It’s a lot safer as you can quickly glance to see all the information you need about the Wowgo 3.
Without having to run through a series of blinking LED lights which was the main issue with the old remote control.
Another addition to this board is the Paris V2 trucks. Having these attached to the board will ensure much better and easier carving, giving you a more enjoyable ride. Also, it will feel a lot more stable at high speeds.
Because of the design and construction of the bushings, the trucks have a great return to center. What I mean by this is when you’re completing a carve, the board will want to pop back, making it easier to return to its neutral position.
The board will feel more nimble and agile as a result of the Paris V2 trucks.
The width is also more significant in comparison to other Wowgo Boards, measuring 62mm & with the 78A Soft PU, You get much better shock exorbitant and grip.
By having wider wheels, you will feel a lot more stable at higher speeds.
With also reflective lettering on the side of the wheels doesn’t add anything in terms of performance to this electric skateboard But just thought I tell you it’s there anyway.
Zealous bearing also makes a return from the 2S. They’re quiet, Have low resistance and performance with the range.
With the improved ESC, we now find a new speed mode called “turbo”. Because of the significant improvements with the hardware of the board Wowgo have now introduced this new speed mode which will give you more torque and faster acceleration.
Speed Modes on the Wowgo 3:
The enhanced ESC is another reason why you can also have an LCD display on the remote.
You don’t have to be around electric skateboarding long to realize that the Wowgo 3 does look awfully similar to the Boosted Board. Many people will dislike this, As Wowgo has been around for a while now and can start making an identity for themselves.
Nearly every aspect from the grip tape to the design on the underside of the board and the color of the wheels are almost identical to Boosted.
It comes in 2 different colors for you to choose from, Black & Orange.
As you can see from the pictures, they do look very much like the Boosted Plus & the Boosted Mini. But I think the boards look great.
The underside of the board has also had a redesign, with the housing for the ESC & battery now taking on more of a pebble shape. The advantages of this redesign is being treated with essential waterproofing on the inside & out.
Be careful with this terminology, as I would not recommend riding in the wet, as not only is it incredibly dangerous. Water can still get in via the power button & charging port.
But the board should be fine if you do get caught in a downpour.
1 x Completely Assembled WowGo 3 Board
1 x new Smart LED wireless control
2 x replaceable PU tires
1 x pair of extra Foam for you to do deck swap
1 x Adapter and charger
1 x T wrench tool for daily maintenance
1 x Hook
1 x Rear LED light
It’s nice to see a vast amount of items which come as standard. One item that I think can make a huge difference is the two replaceable PU tires.
The PU around the hub motor will crack and split over time a lot quicker than the front wheels, and being able to replace them without having to make another purchase is excellent.
For reference, on my Wowgo 2S, one of the rear wheels developed a crack after two weeks, but I have managed it with superglue for the past year. I will go into more detail on this in another blog post.
If you made it this far, you’ve made it to the end of my Wowgo 3 Review. I’ve tried to cover everything you need to know about the board. If you feel there is anything I’ve missed out let me know in the comments below.
We are at a crazy point now, with so many Chinese based electric skateboarding manufacturers building excellent boards.
With an impressive lineup which includes electric Skateboards like the Wowgo Mini & Wowgo KT. The company have a vast array of experience behind them now, and you can see this by the major improvements they brought to this board.
Wowgo 3 is the latest in the long line, and as consumers, we should feel very excited about this.
It’s quite a significant upgrade so if you do have the Wowgo 2S or maybe the Meepo V2. I think you will be delighted with purchasing this new board.
The delivery time is around two weeks which I think is more than reasonable.
Currently, the Wowgo 3 Isn’t being sold on Amazon, but this is due to change in the future. I’ll be updating this blog with a link to the Amazon item the second it becomes available.
