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USER MANUAL To prevent DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY or PROPERTY DAMAGE, you should read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. Keep for future reference.
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For replacement parts and accessories, you should always use Evolve Skateboards approved parts, as they have been specially designed for your board and are manufactured to meet your Evolve Skateboards demanding standards. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your Evolve Skateboard and should remain with the skateboard when it is sold.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY MESSAGES GTR BAMBOO GTR CARBON HADEAN BAMBOO HADEAN CARBON STOKE PHAZE REMOTE PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST TURNING THE BOARD ON / OFF TURNING THE REMOTE ON / OFF YOUR FIRST RIDE CONTROLLING YOUR BOARD FOOT PLACEMENT PHAZE REMOTE SCREEN GUIDE REMOTE MENU CONTROLS PAIRING / SYNCING THE REMOTE AUTO SAFE MODE...
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SELECT KPH OR MPH SPEED LIMITER CHANGING THE WHEEL & GEAR SETTING TRIP METER OTHER REMOTE OPERATION FUNCTIONS POWER SAVE FUNCTION SLEEP MODE SMART START BATTERY INDICATOR DISPLAY LED SETTINGS MY BOARD TRIGGER CALIBRATION BATTERY CARE CHARGING SAFETY CHARGING THE BOARD CHARGING THE REMOTE TROUBLESHOOTING STORING YOUR BOARD...
(i.e. links to our YouTube channel). RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING REGULATIONS It is the rider’s responsibility to obey the regulations that apply to your Evolve Skateboard. The regulations covering the use of your Evolve Skateboard vary by state/ province, and even municipality in certain locations.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. • Always ride within your limits and the limits of your Evolve Skateboard. ALWAYS ride at speeds at which you are comfortable without power or brakes. Your board can lose power or brakes during your ride if the available charge in the batteries in your board/remote is too low or in extenuating circumstances.
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• BE AWARE OF SKATEBOARD REGULATIONS IN YOUR AREA. Generally, the regulations for the use of an Evolve Skateboard are the same as local Personal Mobilty Device (PMD) regulations or those for a standard skateboard. There may be local differences such as where you can ride, minimum rider age, or required equipment and registration regulations.
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YOUR EVOLVE SKATEBOARD HAS A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 50 KPH* • (31 MPH). TOP SPEED FOR EVOLVE HADEAN SERIES. GTR 44KPH (27MPH). STOKE 36KPH (22MPH) • Do not ride distracted. Always remain alert to all riding conditions. Using technology (including your mobile phone or music player) while riding could distract you.
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• Your Evolve Skateboard can climb hills of up to 35% gradients. Riding continuously on steep hills will put massive stress on your board, the motors and the brakes.
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SIGNAL WORDS Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or Moderate injury.
STOKE Motor Cables Rear Truck Charge Port Motor Plate On/Off Button Belt Deck Belt Cover Battery Drive Gear Truck Fixings Street Wheels Front Truck Motors...
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH RIDE, INSPECT YOUR BOARD AND REMOTE FOR DAMAGE. DO NOT RIDE IF DAMAGED. CHECK BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TRUCKS AND ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE SECURE. BE SURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR ALL TERRAIN TYRE PRESSURE BETWEEN 45-50 PSI. PROPERLY SECURE YOUR HELMET AND PROTECTIVE PADS.
TURNING THE BOARD ON / OFF To turn the board ON, press the ON/OFF button. The LED light on the ON/OFF button will illuminate indicating the board is To turn the board OFF, press the ON/OFF button again and the lights will turn off.
To turn the remote ON, press the ON/OFF button. The remote will vibrate and the ON/OFF light will turn blue. Once ON, the LCD screen will power on and briefly display the Evolve logo and then switch to a ‘Pair Remote’ screen. This will instruct you how to pair your remote to your board.
CONTROLLING YOUR BOARD Your Evolve Skateboard is controlled by a combination of your inputs to the board and remote. Turning and stability is dependent on the rider. To turn the board, you must lean in the direction you wish to turn. To keep stable, it is recommended to stay relaxed with knees bent, so that your body can absorb bumps and movements created by the terrain or remote input.
FOOT PLACEMENT Foot placement varies from person to person. The closer your front foot is to the front truck, the more control you will have. REGULAR GOOFY NOTE - GTR BAMBOO SHOWN...
REMOTE MENU CONTROLS To access the remote menu, turn the remote ON, then double tap the ON/ OFF button. When in the menu use MODE 1 and MODE 2 buttons to navigate/scroll through menu lists. Press ON/OFF button to confirm selections. When in the menu, double-tapping the SAFETY SWITCH will take you back to the previous screen.
PAIRING / SYNCING THE REMOTE 1. Turn your Evolve Skateboard ON. 2. Turn the remote ON. 3. Once the LCD screen displays ‘Pair Remote’, follow the on-screen instructions. Press and hold the MODE 1 button on the remote for one second or until the Bluetooth symbol begins to flash.
AUTO SAFE MODE The SAFE Mode is designed to detect any potential issues with the control of the board. This can relate to potential issues, including battery performance, motor controller performance and remote operational control. 1. The SAFE Mode will be activated if a potential issue is detected by the remote.
CHANGING SPEED MODES ON THE REMOTE Once your remote is paired to your skateboard, it will be in SAFE Mode. Press MODE 1 or MODE 2 button once, this will change the speed from SAFE Mode to the previous speed setting of your last ride. Each time you press the MODE 1 button, this will increase the speed Mode from ECO Mode through to CUST Mode one Speed Mode at a time.
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CUST Mode can be adjusted via the EXPLORE BY EVOLVE APP which is available on the Apple App Store or on the Google Play Store. TIP - Use the Speed Modes as you would gears on a bike. Cycle back down from SPORT or GTR(CORSA) according to the riding situation.
SAFETY SWITCH The SAFETY SWITCH (AKA DEADMAN switch) is located under the accelerator trigger. You must hold the SAFETY SWITCH using your 2nd and/or 3rd finger as you engage the accelerator trigger to begin riding. The Speed Mode display on the screen will turn a solid colour once you press the SAFETY SWITCH.
HOW TO ACCELERATE With the SAFETY SWITCH depressed, pull the accelerator trigger slowly and you will begin to move forward. The further you pull the trigger in, the faster you will go. Once over 5kph (3 mph), then you can release the safety switch. Have your weight positioned on the front foot when you accelerate, this stops the board flying out from under your feet! ACCELERATOR...
HOW TO BRAKE Push the brake trigger forward SLOWLY and you will begin to slow down. The further you push the trigger, the stronger the braking will be. Avoid keeping the thumb on the brake trigger as you ride. The brake trigger takes precedence over all other remote functions and if pressed will cut acceleration, prevent acceleration or changing Modes and will not allow you to turn off the remote.
SELECT KPH OR MPH 1. Double-tap the ON/OFF button to access the menu.. 2. Scroll by pressing the Mode buttons until you reach ‘Options’, then press the ON/OFF button to confirm selection. 3. Scroll by pressing the Mode buttons until you reach ‘Units’, then press the ON/OFF button to confirm selection.
The Speed Limiter will set the maximum top speeds to comply with the specific laws or regulations in the area you intend to ride and should also be used to assist you with riding within your limits. Your Evolve Skateboard has a maximum speed of 50 kph (31mph).
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OPTIONS BATTERY DATA BATTERY DATA TOTAL 48.15V TOTAL 48.15V SPEED 32KM/HR LIMIT 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 DOWN SELECT 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 3.62 3.62 4.82 4.82 TRIGGER BOARD SETUP 4.82 4.82 4.05 4.05 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 ON/OFF OPTIONS...
‘EXIT’ selection and press the ON/OFF button to return to the default ride screen. NOTE : The street boards all come with 32T gear as standard. The AT boards come with 66T gear as standard. Other gear sizes and wheels are available on Evolve websites.
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DOWN DOWN SELECT SELECT BOARD BOARD BOARD ON/OFF WHEEL SETUP RIDES RIDES BUTTON BOARD TEMPS LIGHTS LIGHTS BATTERY DATA EXIT WHEEL BATTERY DATA BATTERY DATA SETTINGS TERRAIN TOTAL 48.15V TOTAL 48.15V TERRAIN 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 4.82 STREET 4.82 4.82...
TRIP METER The Trip Meter will show your distance travelled for your current ride only in the top left corner of the LCD screen. Once you turn your board OFF, the Trip Meter will reset to 0 distance. 88.8 00.0 TRIP METER KM/H OTHER REMOTE OPERATION FUNCTIONS...
ON/OFF button. SMART START When your Evolve Skateboard is turned on it has the ability to enter an inactive state (Sleep Mode) that can be remotely turned on by your Phaze remote.
BATTERY INDICATOR DISPLAY When the remote is connected to the board, it will display how much battery power is remaining in the board and remote battery in real time. The board battery level is displayed as a percentage symbol (%) in the top right-hand corner of the LCD screen and the remote battery level is displayed in a bar below.
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OFF suddenly when the battery is very low on voltage. This protects both the rider and battery. TIP - As you ride your Evolve Skateboard and use your remote, the skateboard battery meter and remote battery meter will slowly deplete.
LED SETTINGS The Hadean Series have built in LED lights that can be colour customised and synced to the brake trigger to show a red light when applying the brake. Note: This feature is only available on the GTR Series with the E-FOC LED Prism Strips (sold separately).
MY BOARD Here is where you will find specific information and data regarding your skateboard such as board temperatures, battery cell readings, total ride hours, warnings and firmware details: 1. Double-tap the ON/OFF button to access the menu. 2. Scroll by pressing the Mode buttons to ‘My Board’, and then press the ON/OFF button to confirm your selection.
TRIGGER CALIBRATION If you experience symptoms such as difficulty changing Speed Modes, you are unable to turn the remote off before the board or you can brake but not accelerate, this is usually caused by movement of the trigger magnets from their original positions within the remote case.
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DOWN SELECT TRIGGER SETUP PRESS TO BOARD ON/OFF OPTIONS RIDES POWER OFF BUTTON LIGHTS EXIT BATTERY DATA BATTERY DATA BATTERY DATA BATTERY DATA LET’S FULLY ENGAGE HOLD FOR CALIBRATE ACCELERATOR 1 SECOND TOTAL 48.15V TOTAL 48.15V TOTAL 48.15V TOTAL 48.15V THE REMOTE 4.82 4.82...
BATTERY CARE Fire and Explosion hazards. Only use original Evolve Skateboards battery packs. Never use any other battery pack with your board. To prevent death, serious injury or property damage: • Ensure your board is turned off before charging. Ensure the board is not in sleep mode.
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• Do not puncture or crush the battery pack. Battery packs must not be subjected to mechanical shock. If battery is dropped or struck with another object, the battery may be damaged. • Do not use the battery pack if it shows visible damage. •...
CHARGING SAFETY • Do not leave your battery unattended while charging. • Always allow board to cool for 30 minutes before charging. Do not connect your board to the charger until the battery pack has had a chance to cool to an allowable charging temperature.
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shock. Clean only when charger is unplugged with the use of a damp cloth (water). • Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger. Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
CHARGING THE BOARD ALWAYS charge your Evolve Skateboard battery before use to maintain the best battery health. Connect power to the charger by inserting the charger plug into an outlet. Ensure your board is turned off. Remove the rubber grommet from the charger port on the board and insert the charger plug.
CHARGING THE REMOTE ALWAYS charge your Phaze remote BEFORE your first ride. The remote may not come fully charged. To charge, insert the USB C plug of the charge cable carefully into the charge port of the remote, and the USB plug end into a suitable USB port. The remote will show: GREEN LIGHT = FULLY CHARGED RED LIGHT = CHARGING...
You may also find many video tutorials on your distributor’s website. STORING YOUR BOARD Always store your Evolve Skateboard indoors in a dry space, away from heat or flame sources and out of direct sunlight. Ensure your board is turned off and not in sleep mode.
DISPOSAL When your Evolve Skateboard is no longer usable, dispose of your board according to state and federal regulations. The motors, battery, accessories and packaging should be disposed of in accordance with these regulations.
WARRANTY THIS BOARD IS COVERED BY A 12 MONTH MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY (TIME PERIOD MAY BE DIFFERENT IN OTHER COUNTRIES. PLEASE CONSULT THE WEBSITE OR SELLER YOU PURCHASED FROM) THAT COVERS DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL. THIS DOES NOT COVER MISUSE, PERISHABLE ITEMS (SUCH AS WHEELS, TYRES, TUBES, BEARINGS, BELTS), NEGLECT, ABUSE, ACCIDENT OR WATER DAMAGE AND SHIPPING DAMAGE.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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