If you’re testing your board on a hill and noticing that it still rolls a little even when holding full brake, this is completely normal. All of our boards are designed to slow you down with controlled resistance, but they won’t come to a full mechanical stop on a steep decline.

🔍 Why doesn’t it hold completely still?

Unlike a car or scooter with disc brakes, electric skateboards use regenerative braking via brushless DC motors. That means:

• The braking system creates resistance to slow you down, but it doesn’t physically lock the wheels.

• On a slope, especially when you’re on the board, there’s not enough resistance from the motor alone to hold it still.

• Add rider weight and gravity, and some movement is expected.

This is a limitation of how current flows through the motor—it can resist motion but can’t fully stop it like a handbrake. That’s why the board might roll slightly on a hill, especially under load.

📌 What you should expect

• On moderate hills, the brake should feel strong and responsive under your feet.

• On steep inclines, the board may still roll slowly when stopped.

• This doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your board or the brake system.

✅ Tip for safety

Always step off your board and place a foot on the ground when coming to the spot at which you would like to stop. Don’t rely on the brake alone to hold position when stationary on a slope.