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Review on ๐Ÿ›น Collection of Black Longboard Skateboards - Complete Exotic Woodboards with Canadian Maple Core for Cruising, Carving, Freestyle, Dancing, Downhill, and Freeride by Derrick Shaw

Revainrating 5 out of 5

This board is my spirit animal (Got The Samurai)

I've been looking for a board for almost a year. Decades ago I used to ride halfpipe (there aren't any more!) and although I bought my son a skateboard which I hopped on it was too small and not that comfortable. Good for stunts, but I don't dare anymore (haha!). I really wanted a board that was comfortable, slightly flexible, very well cut, stable at moderate speeds and with a very good center of gravity. I pretty much won. I rode it for at least an hour every day (unless it rained). I'll need new wheels at the end of the summer, but I don't mind. I'm very careful with what I have and this board is no exception, but I get a lot of value from it. If I do that I'll probably change the bearings too, it's almost like switching to synthetic oil in the car, although it works great. I'm 5ft 9" and 186. The size of the board fits me perfectly and it's a bit flexible which is pretty sexy. Hahaha! Maybe even religious at the same time. It feels like there are very subtle bumps that soften the ride. The board was set up perfectly right out of the box and I can tweak things a bit, but it's not super urgent or even necessary, just experimental. Everything on the board is very, very well put together and all the parts are very high quality. The finish and beauty of the board are top notch. I ordered the MAXPRO Skateboard Bumper Protective Guards to keep the board in top condition, they are too beautiful to be damaged in any way (in my opinion) and a true work of art. said it would probably need to be replaced by the end of the summer (at the speed I drive). They're soft, resulting in a much smoother ride (the softer the wheels, the smoother the ride, but also the shorter the lifespan). I agree because right now they offer a smooth and soft carving feel, similar to using a hot butter knife to carve marshmallows. The bearings ensure good freewheeling, no problems with it. I really can't find anything about this board that I would change. I love this thing, it's my new best friend, and even when I "walk" around the neighborhood with my wife, this thing is always with me, so I can swim at any sunset. Delicious. I'm very happy with it and it's one of the best pleasure purchases I've made in the last year. I was even contacted by the owner and his wife to see what was available or being replenished. I bought it when it was the last time but that doesn't mean they will eventually run out of stock. If you are looking for an outstanding cruising board that is perfect in every way, look no further.

Pros
  • One year trial
Cons
  • Negative experience