Riptide R1 User manual

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READ BEFORE RIDING
Always wear a helmet. Other safety gear such as gloves, pads,
closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, and long pants are strongly
advised.
Be aware of other cars and vehicles, as they can kill. Always ride
defensively when in the presence of other vehicles. Be aware of
local laws that govern proper usage of your board on public
roads, bike paths, sidewalks, or other places you may ride.
Braking downhill on a full battery can cause a board shutdown.
Internal circuitry will allow for some braking on a downhill at full
charge, but this braking is limited. To avoid this be sure to ride
on flats or uphill to drain the battery before attempting a
downhill after a full charge.
Your board can lose power and brakes at any moment due to
radio interference, a dead remote battery, downhill overcharging
on a full battery, and other factors. Only ride your board at
speeds and on hills where you’d be comfortable without power
and brakes.
Acceleration in Pro mode is rapid and may be dangerous.
Hills and high speed can be very dangerous. Be sure to start slow
and remain extra careful in these conditions, even if you are an
experienced rider.

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WARNINGS
ONLY CHARGE USING A RIDERIPTIDE CHARGER. OTHER
CHARGERS MAY POSE RISK OF FIRE.
Always wear a helmet when riding.
Never ride in water, over wet surfaces, in the rain, on slippery or
uneven surfaces, steep hills, or in traffic. Avoid cracks, train
tracks, gravel, rocks, or any obstacles that could cause loss of
traction. Avoid riding at night, areas with poor visibility, and
narrow spaces.
When you ride a Riptide Electric Skateboard you risk death or
serious injury from loss of control, collisions, and falls. You must
read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual.
Do not ride the Riptide Electric Skateboard in environments, on
inclines, or at speeds where you would not be safely in control of
an unpowered skateboard. In the event of wireless interference
or battery fault, you may need to rely on skating techniques like
foot braking or sliding to a stop. Avoid water. Riding in wet
conditions or through puddles can damage the board’s
electronics and cause the board to lose power or stop suddenly,
causing a risk of loss of control or falls. Damage to the board due
to water exposure is not covered under warranty. Keep your
fingers, hair, and clothing away from belts, motors, wheels and all
moving parts. Do not open or tamper with electronics housings.
Electric shock is possible and this also voids the warranty.

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1. Remote Components

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2. Board Components

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3) Pre-Ride Checklist
•Always wear a helmet. Other protective
equipment such as gloves, pads, closed-toe
shoes, long sleeves, and long pants are
recommended.
•Ride in an open, flat area without foot or car
traffic for your first rides. Also make sure you are
in Beginner Mode (Section 11) when you are
learning.
•Read through the warnings on the first two
pages of this manual.
•Avoid environments that can cause loss of
control including loose gravel, water, hills,
cracks, train tracks, traffic, low light, or poor
visibility.
•Check and tighten all hardware.

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4) Riding Stance: Regular vs. Goofy?
Riding “Regular” means you stand with your left foot
forward, towards the nose of the board. Riding “Goofy”
means you stand with your right foot forward. How do
you know which one you are? Think about a tug-of-war –
whichever foot you would put forward when competing in
a tug of war to brace yourself, that is the foot you should
put forward when riding. Test and see what works best for
you.
Regular
Stance
Goofy
Stance

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5) Power the Remote On/Off
Press the Remote Power Button, found on the underside
of the Remote. The Signal Indicator LED on the side of
the remote will illuminate once it is turned on. When
connected to the board, the Signal Indicator LED will
blink and the Battery Level Indicator LEDs will illuminate
to display the board's battery level.
6) Power the Board On/Off
Underneath the handle,
press and release the
Board Power Button. It
will illuminate once the
board is on. When
connected to the
remote it will blink.

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7) Pairing the Remote
When you turn on the Remote and Board for the first time
they should pair automatically. When paired, the Signal
Indicator on the Remote will blink green and the Battery
Level Indicator LEDs will illuminate to display the board's
battery level. Engaging the Thumb Throttle will spin the
motors. If the Remote and Board do not properly pair:
Step 1: Turn on the Board and Remote.
Step 2: Press and hold the Board Power Button for five
seconds until it begins blinking.
Step 3: As seen to the
right, press the Remote
Pairing Button using a thin
object such as a pen or
paperclip.
The Board Power Button
and Signal Indicator will
begin flashing when they
are paired.

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8) Riding the Riptide
•Always move the Thumb Throttle in small increments.
•Bend your knees and keep a wide stance.
•Don’t put your rear foot too far back onto the tail, as
this may cause you to lose your balance.
•Lean forward when accelerating, lean back when
braking.
Extend your thumb on the
Thumb Throttle to accelerate.
Pull back on the Thumb
Throttle to brake.

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Accelerating
First, bend your knees and shift your weight forward
towards the board’s nose. Gently extend your thumb to
push the Thumb Throttle away from you until the motors
begin to engage. The further you roll the Thumb Throttle
forward, the faster the Riptide Electric Skateboard will go.
At any time you can release the Thumb Throttle to coast
or roll it backwards to brake.
Braking
When you are ready to brake make sure to bend your
knees and shift your weight to the rear of the deck. Gently
roll the Thumb Throttle downwards until you feel the
board’s motors begin to actively slow the board down.
For additional braking power roll the Thumb Throttle
downward at a faster rate, but be sure your stance is
prepared so you don’t lose your balance and have to step
off the board.

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Coasting
To coast, simply release the Thumb Throttle. This will cut
power to the motors though you still will feel added
friction from the drive train.
Reverse
To switch the board into Reverse,
press the Reverse Button located
on the side of the Remote below
the row of LEDs. Now, roll the
Thumb Throttle up to go in
reverse and down to brake
(slowing down your reverse
speed). The board must be
stationary to change between
forward and reverse. If you press
the Reverse Button while moving,
the board will be unresponsive to
Remote input until either the
board comes to a stop or the
Reverse Button is pressed again
to re-engage power in the
forward direction.

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80% - 100%
40% - 80%
10% - 40%
1 blinking LED: <10%
Board
Battery
Remaining
9) Check the Board Battery Level on the Board
When fully charged, all four LEDs on the Board Battery
Meter will illuminate. As the battery capacity diminishes,
fewer LEDs will remain lit. When battery level is critically
low, the board will make an audible beeping and
eventually cut power to the motors. Braking will remain
enabled.
10) Check Battery Levels on the Remote
When looking at the Remote’s LEDs, the single LED to the
left shows the Remote’s battery level. The three LEDs to
the right show the Board’s battery level.
Remote
Battery
Remaining
Green: OK
Red: Charge
Remote
100%
75%
50%
25%

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11) Change the Riding Mode
Beginner
Toggle Switch at top
Top Speed: Min
Acceleration: Slow
Eco
Toggle Switch in middle
Top Speed: Max
Acceleration: Slow
Pro
Toggle Switch at bottom
Top Speed: Max
Acceleration: Fast
You can change the riding mode at any time, even when
moving. In close quarters or crowds of people, “Pro”
mode may be too sensitive. Try shifting to a lower Riding
Mode for more refined control at low speed.
Note: To go in Reverse, see Section 8.

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12) Charging the Board
ONLY USE A RIDERIPTIDE CHARGER as incorrect
chargers may be a serious fire hazard. See Page 16 for
details.
13) Charging the Remote
Use the included Micro-USB cord.
When the Remote is charging
properly an LED will turn red
under where the lanyard
connects. This LED will turn
off when the Remote is
fully charged.
When properly
charging the LED
on the charger will
turn red.
When charging is
complete this LED
will turn green.

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14) Warnings and Safety Information
Product Specifications
Model R1 Skateboard: Rated Input: 25.5Vdc, 1-2A
Model R1 Remote: Rated Input: 5Vdc, 500mA
CAUTION: ONLY USE THE DEDICATED CHARGER
PROVIDED FOR THIS UNIT.
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS SET
FORTH IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL SHALL RENDER THE
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ON PAGE 21 VOID.
RIDERIPTIDE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY
OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH IN THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL.
Battery Information
There is risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect battery type. Dispose of used batteries
according to instructions. Failure to follow these safety
instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other
injury or damage to the Riptide R1 skateboard and
Riptide R1 remote or other property.

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Never short-circuit the battery by bringing the connector
terminals in contact with another metal object. This could
cause personal injury or fire and could also damage the
battery. Your device contains an internal rechargeable
Lithium Ion battery, which may present a risk of fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not charge or use the unit
in a car or similar place where the inside temperature may
be over 40°C.!
Battery Charger Information
ONLY USE THE DEDICATED CHARGER PROVIDED FOR
THIS UNIT.
The charger supplied with the electric skateboard should
be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug,
enclosure, and other parts. In the event of such damage,
the skateboard must not be charged until the charger has
been repaired or replaced. Unplug charger and
disconnect from skateboard when not in use.
For indoor use only. Do not expose the charger to liquid,
moisture or extreme humidity. Do not charge Riptide R1
skateboard or Riptide R1 remote outdoors or in the rain.
Stop charging the skateboard and/or remote if charging
isn’t completed within the specified time. Stop charging

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the skateboard and/or remote if the batteries become
abnormally hot, show signs of odor, discoloration,
deformation, or if abnormal conditions are detected
during use, charge, or storage.
The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To fully
de-energize equipment for service, disconnect the
charger power cord. Do not charge the skateboard and/or
remote if the battery enclosure becomes cracked,
swollen, or shows any other signs of misuse. Discontinue
use immediately and promptly dispose of unit.
Safety and Handling Information
Do not attempt to disassemble the product without
consulting RideRiptide’s service department. Should your
unit need service, contact RideRiptide support at
[email protected]. Changes to, or modifications of
this product not expressly approved by RideRiptide may
void the user’s authority to use the equipment. The
Riptide R1 skateboard is intended only for use with
Riptide R1 series batteries.
Do not shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it.
Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small
children. Never expose this product or the battery to any

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liquids. Never throw the battery into a fire, as that could
cause the battery to explode.
Product and Battery Disposal Information
Your device should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for proper disposal of
electronic products. If this unit shows any type of damage,
such as bulging, swelling, or disfigurement, discontinue
use and immediately contact customer support. Dispose
of used batteries in accordance with the prevailing
community regulations that apply to the disposal of
batteries. Never dispose of used batteries with other
ordinary solid wastes. Batteries contain toxic substances.
Additional Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class C digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Prolonged exposure to sunlight may discolor or
weaken the plastic cases, as they are not UV Rated.