About HWY7
A DIY electric longboard project born out of a garage near Highway 7 in Ontario. No investors, no factory, no shortcuts.
Why We Build
HWY7 started because we couldn't find an electric longboard that felt right. Everything on the market was either too heavy, too fragile, too expensive, or built for a climate that isn't Ontario.
So we started building our own. That was the beginning of a longer project than we expected — and a better one.
The goal has never been to build the fastest board or the most technically impressive one. The goal is to build something that works reliably on real roads, in real weather, for real riders.
Built to Last
We over-engineer the parts that matter. Motor mounts, battery enclosures, and truck hardware are all designed to take a beating.
Honest About Progress
These are prototypes. We document what works and what doesn't. No marketing spin, no fake specs.
Ontario-Tested
Every board gets tested on Ontario roads — potholes, gravel shoulders, cold mornings, and the occasional wet patch.
Community First
We share everything we learn. If you're building your own board, we want to help.
// THE BUILDER //
"I wanted a board that could handle a Canadian winter commute without falling apart. That turned out to be harder than I expected — and more interesting."
The Builder Behind HWY7
I've been riding longboards since high school. When electric boards started appearing, I bought a few, broke a few, and eventually decided I could do better.
I'm not an engineer by training. I'm a tinkerer. I've learned most of what I know about motors, batteries, and electronics by taking things apart and putting them back together — sometimes successfully.
HWY7 is a side project that got serious. The workshop is a two-car garage near Highway 7 in Ontario. The tools are a mix of inherited, borrowed, and slowly acquired. The boards are getting better every iteration.
If you want to talk boards, builds, or Ontario riding spots — reach out. I'm always up for it.
// THE WORKSHOP //
The Workshop
The HWY7 workshop is a two-car garage that has slowly been taken over by longboard parts, power tools, and half-finished prototypes.
It's not a fancy setup. But it has everything needed to design, cut, weld, solder, and test a board from scratch — and that's what matters.
Angle grinder, drill press, and basic metal fabrication tools
Soldering station and electronics bench
3D printer for rapid prototyping
Test track: the roads around Highway 7, Peterborough, and the Kawarthas
// THE COMMUNITY //
The Community
HWY7 isn't just a board brand — it's an open project. We share build logs, test footage, and component notes publicly because we think the DIY electric longboard community is better when people share what they know.
If you're building your own board, following along for inspiration, or just curious about what goes into an electric longboard, you're welcome here.
Get in Touch
Questions about the boards, the build process, or Ontario riding spots? We're easy to reach.
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