The Best Electric Skateboard for Australia

(And Why Most Boards Fail Here)**

Australia doesn’t play fair.
If your board is weak, cheap, or badly built, Australia WILL break it.

You’ve got:
• scorching asphalt
• 30–45°C summer heat
• huge bike paths that go for 20–40 km
• long suburban distances
• coastal salt wind
• rough pavement
• unexpected hills
• gravel transitions everywhere

Most electric skateboards are designed for California, not Queensland.
Not for Sydney heat.
Not for Perth’s long coastal paths.
Not for Melbourne’s rough asphalt.

Australia exposes every weakness instantly.

There’s only one board built for all of it:
The ONSRA VELAR.

Why the ONSRA VELAR Is the #1 Electric Skateboard for Australia

1. It Doesn’t Overheat — Even in Australian Summer

Cheap ESCs melt.
Hub motors shred.
Plastic components warp.

VELAR stays cool because:
• motors are large and efficient
• belt drive reduces thermal stress
• carbon housing resists heat
• ESC is protected, not suffocated
• airflow around the drivetrain is excellent

Brisbane in February?
Perth in December?
No problem.

2. Big Wheels = Real Stability on Australian Pavement

Australian pavement is rough — much rougher than Europe or the US.

Small wheels mean:
• instability
• vibration fatigue
• foot numbness
• speed wobbles
• crashes

The VELAR’s big tires crush:
• cracks
• root bumps
• gravel shoulders
• bike path transitions
• heat-softened asphalt

It’s the only board that actually feels stable at speed here.

3. Long-Distance Riding Is Huge in Australia

Gold Coast → long path
Canberra → lakeside loop
Perth → beach front
Melbourne → Yarra Trail
Adelaide → Glenelg
Sydney → Centennial Park (off-peak)

Australians ride FAR.

VELAR was built for this:
• big battery options
• efficient drivetrain
• comfortable deck
• smooth rolling
• no motor overheating on long climbs

Most brands advertise range on flat, cold terrain.
Australia exposes lies fast.

4. Carbon Deck = Heat Resistant + Stable at Speed

ABS, bamboo, maple — they all soften or lose stiffness in heat.

Carbon does not.
It stays rigid and safe, even under heavy Australian sun.

You get:
• zero flex fatigue
• zero heat deformation
• maximum stability at 40 km/h
• perfect vibration damping

This makes the VELAR one of the safest high-speed boards in Australia.

5. Belt Drive Torque for Australia’s Hidden Hill Culture

People underestimate how hilly Australia is.

Sydney? Brutal.
Adelaide? Surprisingly steep.
Melbourne suburbs? Rolling climbs everywhere.
Brisbane river paths? Strong elevation changes.

Hub motors simply can’t do it.
They overheat and lose torque.

VELAR’s belt drive pulls cleanly even under high heat.

6. Coastal Wind, Salt and Sand — VELAR Can Take It

From Fremantle to Bondi, coastal environments kill cheap boards.

Salt → corrodes
Sand → destroys pulleys
Sea breeze → pushes boards sideways

VELAR’s sealed components and stable design handle it all.

**A Quick Comparison:

Why Most Boards Die in Australia**

Cheap boards:
• overheat in 15 minutes
• hub motors lose torque
• batteries sag in heat
• wheels melt on hot asphalt
• bushings crack
• trucks get unstable at speed
• ESCs thermal throttle constantly

VELAR:
• no overheating
• huge torque
• long-distance comfort
• heat-resistant carbon
• sealed electronics
• big wheels for rough surfaces
• stable at any speed

Australia exposes weaknesses — VELAR has none.

Best Regions for the VELAR in Australia

Queensland: perfect for long coastal paths
Western Australia: infinite smooth beachfront riding
Canberra: long-range loops, heat-resistant performance
Victoria: rough paths + mixed terrain
South Australia: high-heat + long distances
Tasmania: long scenic routes
NSW: stable and safe for park riding (since roads are restricted)

Where Australians Can Buy ONSRA

VELAR Electric Skateboard:
https://www.onsra.com/products/velar-electric-skateboard

All Electric Skateboards:
https://www.onsra.com/collections/all-electric-skateboards-and-longboards