Acton BLINK S2 Product Review

Get Ready to Dive into the ACTON Blink S2 Electric Skateboard.

Tired of walking, taking the bus, or exhausting yourself while pedaling a bike or pushing a skateboard up and down hills? Looking for an electric board that makes the worse part of your morning commute the best part?

Then you might want to consider picking up a motorized, electric skateboard to change your life for the better. The recently released ACTON Blink S2 electric skateboard has been highly anticipated and well received around the world, especially for its speed, range, and incline rate. But is this electric longboard right for you? Let’s find out!

About the Company

ACTON is a company that has been at the forefront of revolutionizing personal transportation. ACTON is based in Silicon Valley, California, USA. The goal-oriented company has released the world’s first smart, electric skates that were known as “RocketSkates.”

From there, the motivation grew, and they later released the BLINK series, a group of compact electric skateboards. Within this series, you will find the BLINK Lite, which weighs only 7.7 lbs.

But ACTON hasn’t stopped there! Aside from developing the Blink S2, which will be getting reviewed today, the company continues to construct a range of skates, scooters, and boards.

Be sure to check out ACTON’s YouTube channel for updates on their products and inspiration for how and where to take your skates, scooter, or electric skateboard. These videos will give you an in-depth look at how the products handle certain road conditions, too!

Product Overview

While the boards this company produces might not be the fastest available, the trustworthiness is one of the reasons the Blink S2 has become a popular board. Anyone with a mid-range budget and need for a durable board should keep on reading this review!

When ACTON launched the Blink S2, there was already a buzz about the board, because it was designed with the streets, commuters, and students around the world in mind.

The board is the perfect size for moving from point A to B; and the materials it is constructed out of, such as Canadian Maple and bamboo, mean that it was wonderful shock absorption, durability, and balance.

Those who don’t consider themselves experienced at riding skateboards will find that the Blink S2 is relatively easy to ride and control. The remote is intuitively designed, so with some practice, riders of all ages will do just fine.

The game changer, however, would be the overall design of the board. Yes, the Blink S2 has no immediate flair. It looks like a basic longboard, comes with green wheels, and a black deck with a grey design near the tail. In fact, though plain on first glance, it is clean and aerodynamic.

However, for those who commute from work or college at night, the truly cool feature would be the newly integrated lights. There aren’t just lights on the side of the board but head and tail as well. The brightness enhances the potential for using this board, and you can turn them on and off to save battery.

There are also 3 ride modes, which has become something of an industry standard. The modes are beginner, normal, and pro. For those starting out on an electric board, the Blink S2’s beginner mode is the perfect way to introduce yourself to how the board will accelerate and feel as you ride it.

Riders have noted that the powerful torque (needed for climbing hills) can be surprising if you’re not ready for it! From there, you can enter normal mode then switch to pro-mode when comfortable.

For those who love carving, the Blink S2 makes it possible to even carve while going uphill at 18 mph! The regenerative braking and stiff construction of the board makes riding a true thrill.

But with this news, you might be thinking whether or not the S2 is safe for younger riders. As with all personal transportation devices, a helmet and knee pads are indeed recommended during use.

The BLINK S2 is not designed for “off-roading,” so to speak, so there are times when it is best to power down the board and ride over the obstacles manually to maintain balance. Wet road conditions should also be handled accordingly. Younger riders are encouraged to make use of the ride modes first before jumping into the potential this board has to offer.

At the time of writing the price is $999 (price varies depending on promotions, coupons, and shipping fees), the ACTON Blink S2 is a worthwhile investment if you want a true riding rush and resilient board for all your commutes.

Now, let’s have a look at the specifications and pros and cons of the board so you can decide if the S2 is the right choice for you or your kids.