
$750 Mini Boosted Board Impressions!
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Boosted Mini S: The Tesla Model 3 of Electric Skateboards! All the new Boosted boards: boostedboards.com Casey's video: youtu.be MKBHD Merch: shop.mkbhd.com Video Gear I use: kit.com Tech I'm using right now: amazon.com Intro Track: soundcloud.com ~ twitter.com snapchat.com google.com @MKBHD @MKBHD Board provided by Boosted for video.
The video provides an early impressions look at the Boosted Board Mini, framed as a more compact and affordable evolution of Boosted’s longboard lineup. It begins by drawing an analogy between Boosted and Tesla, noting the shared trajectory of leading in an electrified category while trying to bring prices down to a broader market. The host explains that the Mini aims to capture a Model 3-type niche: smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the flagship Boosted Board, which starts around fourteen hundred dollars, with the Mini first shown at a tempting seven hundred fifty dollars. The discussion covers physical design cues such as a 29-inch length, a concave deck, a subtle tail, and stealthy black-gray aesthetics, alongside notable changes in construction like stronger materials and a different suspension feel. According to the host, the Mini trades off the traditional wheel-gap suspension of larger Boosted boards for a solid, nearly uninterrupted battery span across the deck, which influences ride feel and handling. He highlights three practical advantages of the Mini for everyday use: easier carrying, a shorter wheelbase that enables quicker, tighter turns, and a tail-driven mechanism that acts as a stand-in suspension for ride stability. The video pivots to a balanced assessment: for urban commutes with long straightaways, a longer board might be preferable, while for obstacle-filled city navigation the Mini’s compact footprint and tail-assisted control shine. The host concludes with enthusiasm, declaring the Mini as his new favorite mobile electric skateboard and suggesting it could provoke a broader competitive response from other brands. Viewers are left with a clear sense that Boosted is testing a more accessible, highly portable alternative without sacrificing the brand’s emphasis on build quality and ride feel, while acknowledging that the final performance details will be fleshed out in future reviews and real-world tests. In the closing stretch, the host teases additional content featuring Casey from Boosted for comparison impressions and practical use cases, and he confirms plans to track the Mini’s reception against competing products as other makers respond to Boosted’s price and design shift. Throughout, the emphasis remains on how the Mini redefines portability and city-ready transportation, while inviting viewers to consider their own commute needs, whether that means frequent cafe stops, campus trips, or urban runs that benefit from easier handling and quicker turns. The tone stays optimistic and curious, focusing on what this smaller board means for everyday riders and for the electric skateboard market at large, rather than delivering a definitive long-term performance verdict. By the end, the video positions the Boosted Mini not just as a cheaper alternative, but as a distinct option that could alter how people think about urban electronic skateboarding.
Topics · technology · electric_transport · product_review · consumer_electronics
Questions answered
- What are the main differences between the Boosted Board Mini and the standard Boosted longboard?
- The Mini is 29 inches long, lighter and more portable, with a different suspension approach that uses more foot control at the tail. It has a tighter turning radius and is designed for easier carrying and everyday city riding, while the standard longboard offers a longer wheelbase and traditional ride feel.
- What are the Mini S and Mini X variants and their key specs?
- Mini S starts at 750 dollars and offers about 7 miles of range. Mini X is the higher-range option at around 1,000 dollars with roughly 14 miles of range and a faster top speed, serving as the longer-range version of the Mini line.