Let's talk about the brakes on Mellow Boards. They are strong, efficient and easy to use with the remote. They are even regenerative meaning they feed the battery when you use them. Since these are not classic mechanical friction brakes, there are certain limitations to the braking once reaching very high speeds (+40km/h) as with many electric skateboards, but Mellow’s braking is extra special for one reason. Keep watching and listen to Kilian, Mellow head engineer, to find out. Braking is one of the best measures of staying safe on your e-skate but read safety blog for helpful tips to avoiding bumps, bruises and holes in your clothes.

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