New owner OW+, why only get 2.3 miles

[Frenchkick]

i own OW+ last December. Due to cold weather of Maine, i have been riding on my basement, but last weekend we had 50 degrees weather :-). So i went to the beach at low tide. Started my ride 100% battery, and only get 2.3 miles at 13 mph ride cruising after draining 75% battery only 12 minutes (see pic).

Is it due to the sand?

Setting:

1. Ride under Mission
2. 18 psi tire pressure
3. i am 200lbs
4. just straight line cruise, nothing crazy
5. sand was still hard and very smooth for the board to ride on
6. 50 degrees weather

i contacted tech support and i am waiting for response.

[Ventoriffic]

My understanding is that sand is a killer on the mileage per charge.

[NJacobs]

Yeah, the sand takes more power. At 200lbs I recommend 20psi or more. I'm 210lbs and normally run 23psi. Today I tried 27psi and got 7.6 miles (smooth asphalt).

[Granite]

Gotta be the sand!

[Frenchkick]

Agree, @Granite gotta to be sand and @NJacobs good point, i will increase my tire pressure.

Thanks

[Frenchkick]

Got tip about re-calibrate battery cells for anybody interested:

[steeve]

Hey Bro!
I been riding on the beach every day for over a year and that's all get 2 miles or so and i only weigh 160 lbs but I do carve the soft sand.

[Frenchkick]

@steeve seem you have a lot of fun, thanks that answer everything :-)