Match
Use the board finder and Range Lab above to find the board that fits your riding, weight and terrain.
Which Journ-E is yours?
Seven boards, one right answer. We check your weight, terrain and distance against every board's rated specs - and show you what actually fits.
Seven boards, one right answer for you. Eight questions - we check your weight, terrain and distance against each board’s rated specs and show you what actually fits.
- Rated, not guessed. Every match is checked against real load, climb and range specs.
- Real-world range. We derate range for your weight, terrain and speed - not the brochure number.
- We show our workings. Including the boards we rule out, and why.
Interactive
How far will you actually go?
Rated range is measured in perfect conditions. Real range depends on you and the road. Pick a board and tap a scenario to see how it changes.
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likely km
Ideal ride
Estimates for the board you pick, from its own battery and rated range, with 10% kept in reserve. Use the Range Lab below to dial in your exact weight, speed and trip.
Range Lab
Will it make your trip?
Spec-sheet range assumes a light rider on flat tar at a gentle pace. Dial in your weight, speed, surface, hills and weather, then enter your trip to see which boards make it.
Capped at the board's no-load top speed.
Cold packs deliver less energy until they warm up. Highveld winter mornings count.
Realistic range
- No-load top speed
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- Loaded top speed (estimate)
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- Energy use
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- Usable today
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An honest estimate, not a promise. Manufacturer ratings assume a light rider on flat, smooth tar at a gentle pace in mild weather. We keep 10% of the battery in reserve and show a likely band, because wind, stops and road surface change every ride.
Same conditions, whole fleet
| Board | Realistic range | Your trip | Top speed loaded estimate, then no-load |
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How the estimate is calculated
Energy per km. Riding costs energy three ways: rolling resistance (grows with rider plus board weight and with a rougher surface), air drag (grows with the square of your speed) and climbing (hills cost energy going up, and regenerative braking wins back only part of it going down). Riding style adds the cost of hard acceleration and braking.
Calibrated to each board. A manufacturer's range is a best case: a light rider on flat, smooth tar at a gentle, steady speed, ridden until the pack is empty. We treat each board's rated range as exactly that case (70 kg, flat tar, 20 km/h or less) and divide its battery by it to get the board's own energy per km. Your conditions then scale that figure up with the physics above.
Usable energy. We plan with 90% of the battery, so you never run to 0%, then reduce it for cold weather and for an older pack.
Realistic km = battery Wh x 90% x temperature x battery age / (board Wh per km x your conditions)
Honest limits. The result is a likely band, never above the manufacturer's rating. Top speeds on product pages are no-load figures; the loaded top speed shown here is our estimate for your weight and surface. A rider over a board's max load, or a street board on gravel or grass, is shown as not suitable rather than given a number.
Head to head
Then compare your shortlist
Toggle any boards below to compare them side by side. The best number in each row gets highlighted automatically.
| Spec |
Nova
R 4,274.05
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Phantom
R 11,069.00
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Spartan
R 13,499.00
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Relentless
R 17,999.00
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DNASkate V4
R 20,499.00
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| Who it's for | |||||
| Best for | First board, short smooth rides | Fast, smooth urban cruising | Long-range road endurance | Off-road power & climbs | Value dual-hub longboarding |
| Rider level | Beginner / casual | Intermediate | Intermediate to experienced | Experienced | Beginner to experienced (16+) |
| Terrain | Smooth pavement only | Smooth streets & promenades | Paved roads & long routes | All-terrain / off-road | Paved roads |
| Age guidance | Young riders supervised by an adult | Under 12 supervised by an adult | Not recommended under 12 | Not for under 14 unless supervised by an experienced rider | 16 years and older |
| Performance | |||||
| Top speed (no load) | 15 km/h no-load: measured with the wheels off the ground. With a rider, top speed is lower. | 60 km/h no-load: measured with the wheels off the ground. With a rider, top speed is lower. | 51 km/h no-load: measured with the wheels off the ground. With a rider, top speed is lower. | 48 km/h no-load: measured with the wheels off the ground. With a rider, top speed is lower. | 45 km/h no-load: measured with the wheels off the ground. With a rider, top speed is lower. |
| Motor | 300 W single hub | Dual hub, 2 × 1200 W (2,400 W total) | Dual 800 W hub (2 × 800 W) | Dual 3500 W belt (2 × 3500 W) | Dual 500 W hub (2 × 500 W) |
| Max climbing grade | 10° | 20° | 25° | 25° | 30% gradient |
| Max rider load | 70 kg | 120 kg | 150 kg | 150 kg | See product page |
| Battery & range | |||||
| Range per charge | 12-15 km | 30-35 km | Up to 65 km | Up to 50 km | Up to ≈ 35 km (22 mi) |
| Battery | 117.6 Wh | 336 Wh | 720 Wh | 648 Wh (15 Ah) | 288 Wh |
| Charging time | 1-2.5 h | 4-5 h | ≈ 4 h | ≈ 3 h | ≈ 4 h |
| Charger | SA Type M 3-pin | SA Type M 3-pin | SA Type M 3-pin | SA Type M 3-pin | Original charger only |
| Build | |||||
| Board weight | 4 kg | 6.8 kg | 13 kg | 16 kg | See product page |
| Deck | 8-layer maple + carry handle | 9-ply maple, split-box design | 10-ply maple, custom grip | 5-layer maple + 5-layer bamboo | Longboard deck |
| Wheels | 70 × 51 mm PU | 105 × 51 mm Cloud | 105 × 60 mm Cloud | 140 × 50 mm Honeycomb (airless) | 105 mm anti-slip |
| Trucks | Standard | Longboard trucks | 9-inch double-layer | 10-inch double-layer | Longboard trucks |
| Remote | 4-speed remote | 3-speed remote | OLED display remote | OLED display remote | LCD remote, 4 speed modes |
| Braking | Electronic EBS | Electronic EBS | 36 V dual-drive ESC | Electronic regenerative | ESC smooth braking |
| Price & delivery | |||||
| Price | R 4,274.05 | R 11,069.00 | R 13,499.00 | R 17,999.00 | R 20,499.00 |
| Delivery | Free, 2-4 working days to main centres | Free, 2-4 working days to main centres | Free, 2-4 working days to main centres | Free, 2-4 working days to main centres | Free, 2-4 working days to main centres |
| In the box | Board, remote, charger, USB-C cable, spare PU wheel, toolkit, manual | Board, remote, charger, C-type remote charger, spare cloud wheel, toolkit, manual | Board, OLED remote, charger, C-type remote charger, toolkit, manual | Board, OLED remote, charger, C-type remote charger, toolkit, manual | Board, remote, charger, remote cable, Y-tool, manual |
Top speeds are no-load figures: measured with the wheels off the ground. With a rider, top speed is lower.
Range, speed and climbing figures are manufacturer ratings. Real-world results vary with rider weight, terrain, incline, riding mode, wind, temperature and battery condition. Always ride with a helmet and protective gear.
How it works
From browsing to your first ride
What happens before and after you check out, so there are no surprises.
Compare
Line boards up side by side - speed, range, load, wheels and ownership details, with the best values highlighted.
Checkout
Secure Shopify checkout, courier delivery across South Africa, and an SA Type M charger already in the box.
Ride & ask anything
Gear up, ride safe, and WhatsApp the crew any time for wheels, spares or support.
Buying help
Everything buyers ask us
Straight answers on choosing, specs and delivery. For returns, warranty and policies, see the Support page.
Choosing a board
I've never ridden an e-skate. Which board should I start on?
The Nova. It's 4 kg light, tops out at a friendly speed, has four speed modes so you can grow into it, and the built-in deck handle makes it easy to carry. If you already skate and want more, the Phantom is the natural step up.
I'm a heavier rider - which boards will carry me properly?
The Spartan and Relentless are both rated to 150 kg with the power to actually hold speed on hills at that load. The Phantom and DNASkate V4 carry up to 120 kg. Heavier riders should always size up on motor power - a board at its weight limit loses range and climbing ability fast.
What's the real difference between hub motors and belt drives?
Hub motors (Nova, Phantom, Spartan, DNASkate V4) sit inside the wheel - quieter, near-zero maintenance, and you can kick-push if the battery dies. Belt drives (Relentless) put the motor beside the wheel with a gear reduction - more torque for climbing and off-road, at the cost of some noise and occasional belt replacement.
Which board is best for daily commuting?
Match the board to your round trip with buffer: under 10 km round trip, the Nova works; 10-25 km, the Phantom or DNASkate V4; beyond that, the Spartan's 720 Wh pack means you charge every few days instead of every night. Use the Range Lab on our Buying Help page to model your exact commute.
Can I try before I buy?
We're a small Joburg crew rather than a chain, but message us on WhatsApp - when stock and timing line up we can often arrange a demo session in Johannesburg.
How accurate are the rated range figures?
Rated ranges are measured with a ±70 kg rider on flat smooth ground at moderate speed - real rides vary with weight, terrain, speed, temperature and battery age. That's exactly what the Range Lab above models: put in your numbers and plan on the realistic figure, not the brochure one.
Should I buy the biggest battery I can afford?
Not always. Bigger packs mean more range but more weight - a 13-16 kg board is a different life to a 4 kg one if you carry it upstairs or on the Gautrain. Buy for your actual routes with ~30% buffer, not for the one epic ride a year.
Ordering & delivery
How long does delivery take?
We ship with The Courier Guy: typically 1-3 working days to main centres (Joburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban) and 2-5 working days to regional areas, from the moment your order leaves the warehouse. You'll get a waybill number to track the moment it's collected.
Where do you ship from - and do you ship outside SA?
All stock ships from our warehouse in Johannesburg. We currently deliver anywhere in South Africa. For neighbouring countries, contact us first - lithium battery shipping rules across borders are strict, so it's case-by-case.
How can I track my order?
Use the Track Order page with your waybill number, or the link in your dispatch email. If anything looks stuck for more than a day, WhatsApp us and we'll chase the courier directly.
Is it safe to courier lithium batteries?
Yes - our boards ship in protective packaging that meets courier requirements for lithium-ion goods, and every pack has BMS protection against short circuit and over-discharge in transit.
Warranty & returns
What warranty do the boards carry?
Every board carries a local SA warranty covering manufacturing defects on the motor, ESC, battery and remote, handled by us in Johannesburg - no shipping things overseas. Wear items (wheels, grip tape, belts, bearings) are excluded, as is crash or water damage.
Can I return a board if I change my mind?
For online purchases, the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act gives you a 7-day cooling-off period from delivery: return the board unused, in its original packaging, and we refund the purchase price (return courier is for your account). Once a board has been ridden outdoors it can't be returned as a change-of-mind.
What happens if my board arrives damaged?
Photograph the box and board before anything else and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Transit damage is claimed against the courier and we'll swap or repair - you won't be left carrying that risk.
Do you repair boards out of warranty?
Yes - we stock wheels, belts, remotes and common spares in Johannesburg and can quote on out-of-warranty repairs for any board we sell. WhatsApp us photos and a description first.
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