I got my first look at Propel eSkates a few months ago at eSkateCon in Las Vegas, and they were one of the brands that really stood out to me. So when they reached out and said they wanted to send me a couple boards to try, I was super stoked. In this review, I test both the Pivot GT and the ENDEAVOR3 S, compare and contrast them, and give you my impressions.

I am by no means an eSkate expert. My eSkate experience is limited to mostly entry-level boards, but I’ve done a lot of longboarding and skateboarding in my time, and so I’ve always had an interest in eSkates. 

The Propel boards are the first esk8s I’ve ridden that are a little higher-end, a little bit faster and better-built than the entry-level boards I own. 

So, these are the impressions of someone who has experience, but who is also making the next step in their eSkate journey. Propel seems to be the perfect brand for that.

It doesn’t take a genius to see the difference between the two boards right off the bat. The ENDEAVOR3 S has full suspension, and the Pivot GT goes for a more portable street-riding experience.

Both of these are belt-drive boards, and I’ve been really impressed with how much better the hill climbing is over the hub-drive boards I’ve tried previously.

Also, pneumatic tires have been very nice for absorbing bumps. The solid longboard tires on my other boards are okay for street riding.

But when it comes to hitting bigger potholes and bigger bumps, I’ve felt like I needed bigger wheels to not have the board jumping around underneath me. These Propel boards are a much smoother ride. 

• Urban independent suspension of ESK8
• 691Wh, 12S4P Lishen LR2170LA battery cell
• Integrated Lighting Control System
• Maple composite deck
• Quick exchange sleeve
• Precision alloy all terrain wheels
• 2×6374 motor/belt drive
• Net Weight: 46.2 lbs (21kg)
• Max load: 330 lbs (150kg)
• Top Speed: 34mph/55kph

The Propel ENDEAVOR3 S has independent suspension, and Propel calls it a hybrid board: not fully off-road, not fully a street board. It’s made for that in-between place, if you have really bad streets where you live, or if you want to do some light dirt riding.

The ENDEAVOR3 S also has a claimed top speed of 34 miles an hour.

I will not be putting that to the test.

The fastest I’ve ever gone on an e-skate is about 25 mph, and I don’t quite feel comfortable yet hitting faster speeds without wiping out.

As I get more experienced on faster, higher-end boards and level up my riding skills, I’ll be able to do more top speed runs push boards like these to their limit. For now, I don’t recommend doing that unless you have experience.

The Propel ENDEAVOR3 S eskate has a 691 watt-hour battery, a maple composite deck, and two 6374 belt-drive motors. 

You get extremely large 400-millimeter wheels on the ENDEAVOR3 S and 4.4 inches of ground clearance. And it comes with a 4.5 amp fast charger out of the box, which is amazing.  It charges fully in about three hours.

• Battery: 864Wh, Samsung cells 12S4P 50S
• Controller: 70A Custom FOC ESC
• Top Speed: 36mph (60kph)
• Range: Up to 52 miles (87km)
• Deck: Carbon hybrid BVR Unibody
• Motor: 2×6374 Motors/ Belt Drive
• Net Weight: 31.9 lbs (14.5kg)
• Max Load: 330 lbs (150kg)

The Propel Pivot GT is obviously the more street-focused, and more portable board. It’s significantly lighter than the ENDEAVOR 3S, but you still get these 55-millimeter wheels, which make hitting potholes a breeze compared to boards with standard longboard wheels.

You can, however, throw longboard wheels on this eskate, if that’s the feel and style you’re going for. The Pivot GT comes with the same dual 6374 belt-drive motors. In terms of acceleration, they feel very similar in the same riding modes.

The Pivot GT has an 864 watt-hour battery, so that’s a little bit bigger than the ENDEAVOR3 S. The controller is 70 amps, and I believe the ENDEAVOR3 S also comes with a 70 amp controller, given the feel. 

The Pivot GT has a top speed of 36 miles per hour and up to 52 miles of range. It has a carbon deck and, despite the smaller wheel size, almost identical clearance to the ENDEAVOR3 S because the battery pack is a bit slimmer.

You get great clearance and can hop curbs easily with this board. The carbon board is very, very stiff, so there’s not a lot of flex on this board, but the big wheels make up for it. 

In Medium mode, the Pivot GT caps the speed around 20-22 miles an hour. It has kind of the perfect acceleration profile for my skill level, but it’s still quick. 

The Pivot in medium mode is the equivalent of Pro mode on my previous boards, and I didn’t always ride in Pro mode. This thing is just so powerful for the money.

While the ENDEAVOR3 S has a similar acceleration profile, the lighter weight of the Pivot GT adds to the responsiveness of its acceleration. So it definitely does accelerate a little bit quicker.

The Pivot also responds to the controller a lot quicker, and you have a certain nimbleness to it that the ENDEAVOR3 S just doesn’t quite have.

It might seem like the ENDEAVOR3 S is always the best choice because of the the shock absorption. But the Pivot GT is the only board of the two that you can throw under your arm and carry around. You need both hands to carry that ENDEAVOR3 S.

On the street, the ENDEAVOR3 S doesn’t have the same like loose, carve-y feel that the Pivot GT has. But it’s still a ton of fun, especially in light dirt, where it feels more in its element. 

Both of these boards are fantastic, and the ENDEAVOR3 S suspension feels amazing. I’ve never had an independent suspension board like this, and it really is a game changer.

However, I think the Pivot GT could do just about everything that this board does, does it at a fraction of the weight, and it’s much easier to lug under one arm, like a skateboard.

Overall, a little bit more simplicity and a lightweight street feel is what I prefer. I think either one of these boards, however, would make an excellent step up from non-electric longboards or entry-level esk8s to more premium-grade, intermediate electric skateboards. 

With all the power on offer in both the Propel Pivot GT and Propel ENDEAVOR3 S, you might find yourself, like me, working up the top speeds slowly as your skill level builds. So, stay safe, always wear a helmet on your rides, and check the latest prices on these awesome Propel boards at the links below.