Meepo Flow Review: Can A $699 Really Be Fun?!

Let’s be real for a second: when I was in middle school, I desperately wanted to be a skateboarder. I had the gear. I had the baggy jeans. I had the attitude. What I didn’t have? Balance. Or coordination. Or literally any of the skills required to, you know, not eat pavement.

Fast forward to present-day me. I am slightly more coordinated but still nostalgic. Along comes the Meepo Flow, an electric skateboard that’s part shortboard, part longboard, and somehow… part magic. At just under $700, this board claims to offer the best of both worlds. It carves like a surfboard but is stable enough to hit 30+ MPH. It won’t shake you off like a wild bronco. Too good to be true?

I’ve spent the past few weeks putting the Meepo Flow through its paces in our honest Meepo Flow Review.. It actually took several months while I waited for my camera to get repaired – see the YouTube video. I tested it from hill climbs and pool runs to goofy turns and gravel bumps. I’ve got thoughts. Spoiler alert: this board made me feel like the skater kid I always wanted to be.

Let’s dive in.

Meepo Flow YouTube Review: See the board in action

First Impressions: Unboxing & Setup

Alright, so let’s talk about what it’s like when the Meepo Flow first shows up at your door. That’s the first part of any good Meepo Flow Review, right?

You open the box and BAM—it looks like a classic longboard had a baby with a sleek electric machine. You’ve got that timeless bamboo deck. It has a little modern edge.

There’s a subtle kicktail that hints at playfulness. The remote looks like it came out of a sci-fi prop bin. Not gonna lie—I was already impressed and hadn’t even turned the thing on yet.

Now, the board itself comes fully assembled (thank you, Meepo—you get me). I didn’t have to mess with wires or figure out what tool does what. Just charge it up, push a button, and you’re in business.

That said, there was a bit of a learning curve—mostly because the trucks came tight. Like “barely-turn-without-breaking-an-ankle” tight. At first I thought, “Dang, maybe I’m just bad at this.” But a couple of turns with a skate tool and suddenly the board went from stiff to surfy. Total game-changer.

The remote is different from some others I’ve used. It’s got a small screen, four speed modes, and a nice little thumbwheel that controls both acceleration and braking. It’s responsive and easy to use.

Still, everything felt solid right out of the box. You can tell this isn’t a cheap toy. It’s a real-deal electric skateboard that wants to be taken seriously. But not too seriously.

Riding Basics: Learning (Not to Fall) on the Meepo Flow

Getting started on the Meepo Flow is surprisingly easy. I recommend starting with speed mode 1. I lovingly refer to it as “training wheels for adults who value their collarbones.” Give the board a couple of good pushes like a normal skateboard. Hop on, and then gently—gently—push the thumbwheel forward on the remote.

Boom. You’re rolling.

Now here’s where things get fun (and slightly terrifying at first): the board has brakes. Actual, reliable brakes. No jumping off. No Flintstones foot drag. You just pull the thumbwheel back and the board slows down like magic. Regenerative magic, no less—it even charges the battery while braking, which is just… chef’s kiss.

The Meepo Flow has four speed modes, and I won’t lie—modes 3 and 4 are spicy. Like, “I should probably sign a waiver” spicy. I mostly kept it in mode 1 or 2. I switched to a higher mode only if I had a wide, empty path and a sudden surge of confidence. This confidence usually faded after about 100 feet.

As for turning—out of the box, the trucks are TIGHT. At first, I thought something was broken. Turns out, you just need to grab a skate tool and loosen those suckers up. After that? Way smoother. You’ll still need to practice leaning into your turns, but the Meepo Flow starts to feel like carving through butter instead of fighting a plank of wood.

One little note: I kept calling it “pedal assist” in the video out of habit from all the e-bikes I’ve tested, but obviously—no pedals here. Just good old-fashioned electric skate-throttle power.

Bottom line: if you can stand, balance, and push a button, you can ride this thing. The learning curve isn’t bad, and the board does a lot of the hard work for you.

Still, helmets. Always. Even if you’re just riding to the pool. Your cool points won’t matter if you’re concussed.Great! Here’s the next section: Speed & Stability — based on your video and keeping your tone:

Speed & Stability: A Board That Doesn’t Try to Kill You (But Could)

Now let’s talk about the go-fast stuff.

The Meepo Flow claims a top speed of 32 miles per hour. That’s not a typo. That’s “outrun your childhood bike” fast. The first time I read that, I laughed out loud. I thought, “Not a chance I’m taking a skateboard that fast unless I’m wearing full body armor and a will in my pocket.”

But here’s the wild part: this thing is shockingly stable—even at higher speeds.

The secret sauce? A longer-than-average wheelbase for a kicktail board.

The Flow doesn’t look like it at first glance. However, it stretches out just enough to give you a stable, planted feel underfoot. Unlike other shortboards, every bump feels like a death wobble waiting to happen. The Flow cruises smoothly, even up to 30 MPH. Yes, I tested it (well, up to 20 MPH if I’m being honest). Yes, I held my breath the whole time. Yes, I lived.

Then there’s the stance width—aka the distance between your feet while riding. The Flow lets you spread out more than a typical shortboard. This gives you better leverage and more control. You feel the advantage when you lean into turns or brace for braking. It’s subtle, but you feel the difference right away. It’s like comparing a tricycle to a mountain bike—one feels cute, the other feels confident.

The braking also REALLY helps the case here. I have no idea how you would operate an electric skateboard without a brake. Seriously, how do you stop from going even 10 MPH? Just jump off?

A bonus to the braking is that it also is regenerative, meaning it charges the battery when you use it. My Tesla does the same thing.

Long story short? The Meepo Flow delivers high speed without high drama. And for someone who’s fallen off more boards than they’ve landed tricks on, that’s a huge win.

Carving & Control: Like Surfing… But on Sidewalks

If I had to describe carving on the Meepo Flow in one word, it’d be: addictive.

Now, I’ve tested plenty of electric boards where turning feels like dragging a shopping cart through gravel. Not this one. Once I loosened up the trucks (seriously, do this right out of the box unless you want to ride a board as stiff as a 2×4), the Flow came alive.

This thing carves like a dream. Whether you’re making tight little sidewalk jabs or long, swooping arcs down an open road, you get that “surfing on pavement” feeling. It’s a sensation I never knew I needed. I think part of the magic is the combo of the double kingpin trucks and those big, squishy Cyclone 105mm wheels. They soak up road chatter like champs and give you enough grip to lean in without worrying you’ll wash out.

Note: I had a great time riding this. I let an experienced Snowboarder try it. He was able to carve up the concrete like it was fresh powder.

And let’s talk about stance again—because it matters. The Flow lets you stretch out just a little wider than your average shortboard, and that translates to control. You’ve got better leverage when carving and more confidence when hitting the brakes or taking a quick turn.

Now here’s the kicker (literally): the kicktail. On a normal shortboard, the kicktail always felt like an afterthought—awkward, twitchy, hard to trust.

But because the Flow’s deck is longer, you actually get some decent leverage back there. I went from “this thing is gonna throw me” to “wait… did I just pull off a smooth little kickturn!?” in about ten minutes. It’s not a freestyle machine, but for quick pivots and playful riding, it’s legit fun.

Bottom line: the Meepo Flow doesn’t just go fast—it feels amazing while doing it. You’re not just riding a board. You’re carving waves made of concrete.

Remote, Battery & Tech Features: The Brains Behind the Board

Let’s get nerdy for a second—because there’s more going on under the hood of the Meepo Flow than just wheels and vibes.

🎮 The Remote

The remote is compact, intuitive, and just different enough to make you feel like you’re holding a gadget from the future (or at least from a better-funded version of 2011).

You control everything with a single thumbwheel—push forward to accelerate, pull back to brake. Super simple. Super smooth.

The only gripe? That screen. It scratches really easily. I wasn’t doing anything crazy—just normal use, maybe tossed it in the car cupholder once—and it looked like I took a key to it. Minor complaint, but worth noting.

One cool feature? If you double-tap the power button, the board actually reverses direction. I don’t totally know why you’d want that, but hey—options.

🔋 The Battery

The Flow is rocking P42A battery cells, which, if you’re not a battery nerd, just means:

• You’ll get strong performance even at lower charge
• It won’t sag when the battery dips like cheaper boards do
• It’s built to last and push consistent power throughout your ride

Meepo claims you can get up to 24 miles of range, which is the kind of number we all know comes with a giant invisible asterisk. Realistically, with my weight, hills, and stop-and-go riding, I’d estimate 15–20 miles is what most people will get. Still, that’s plenty for daily rides, weekend joyriding, or commuting with a little detour to grab tacos.

⚙️ ESC & Motor Setup

Here’s the real MVP: the Hobbywing FOC-36A ESC.

Translation? The thing that makes acceleration and braking feel buttery smooth.

It uses “Field-Oriented Control,” which basically means the motors respond more like an extension of your brain than a janky RC car. Zero jerking. No sudden stops. No “oops I launched myself forward” moments. Just clean, dialed-in power delivery.

And with dual 2519W belt-drive motors, this board isn’t just whisper quiet—it’s got serious punch when you want it.

You got it—here’s the What I Didn’t Love section, straight from your perspective in the video, keeping the tone honest, self-aware, and helpful:

What I Didn’t Love: Not a Dealbreaker, But Worth Knowing

Alright, let’s keep it real—no board is perfect, and the Meepo Flow has a couple quirks that bugged me just enough to mention. We’re going to keep it real in this Meepo Flow Review.

🖥️ 1. The Remote Screen = Scratch Magnet

This one’s minor, but it annoyed me more than I expected. The little display on the remote? It scratches way too easily. I didn’t drop it off a cliff or drag it through gravel—I literally just tossed it in my car a couple of times and it started to look like an iPod from 2007.

Functionally, the screen still works fine, and honestly once you’ve picked your speed mode you don’t stare at it much. But still… for something you’re holding every ride, I wish it were a bit tougher.

🛠️ 2. Out-of-the-Box Truck Tightness

When I first stepped on the board, I thought, “Dang… is this thing broken?” Nope. The trucks were just insanely tight. Like, turning was basically not happening unless I full-body leaned like I was trying to open a stuck jar.

Thankfully, it’s a super easy fix—grab a skate tool, loosen them up a few turns, and you’ll unlock the Flow’s carving potential. But if you’re a true beginner, this might throw you off right away unless you know to make that adjustment.

↕️ 3. The Acceleration Sensitivity

Once you go past speed mode 1, things get spicy fast. The throttle response is quick—maybe a bit too quick if you’re not bracing for it. If you push that thumbwheel too hard, the board’s gonna lurch forward. You might feel like you’re launching off a SpaceX test pad.

Again, nothing unsafe, but it’s worth easing into if you’re new or switching from a slower board.

🔁 4. Reverse Mode Is… There

Double-tap a button and boom—you’re going backward. Why? I don’t know. I mean, cool, I guess? But it’s not something I’d use often. In fact, I activated it by mistake more times than on purpose.

None of these are dealbreakers. They’re more like “mild gripes I noticed while smiling like an idiot cruising around my neighborhood.” But if you’re thinking about buying the Meepo Flow, you deserve to know both the fun and the flaws.

Absolutely—here’s your Final Verdict section, wrapping it all up in your signature voice:

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Final Verdict: Meepo Flow = Certified Fun Machine

So here’s the deal:

The Meepo Flow didn’t just meet my expectations—it ran them over doing 30 MPH and waved on the way by.

For under $700, you’re getting a board that somehow manages to be beginner-friendly, high-performance, and just flat-out fun as hell. It carves like a surfboard. It rides like a longboard. It also has enough zip to scare you a little—in the best way possible.

It’s stable when you need it. It’s playful when you want it. It is forgiving when you inevitably mess up a turn while trying to film with a selfie stick (ask me how I know).

You might be reliving your middle school skater dreams. Or perhaps you seek a lighter, more portable alternative to an e-bike or OneWheel. In either case, the Meepo Flow earns its place in the electric ride lineup.

Is it perfect? Nah.

The remote screen could be tougher.

The trucks need loosening.

The reverse mode is kinda pointless.

But would I buy it again?

In a heartbeat.

If you’re on the fence, consider this your push. Helmet on, remote in hand, and a stupid grin on your face—that’s the Meepo Flow experience.