Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Here's all you really need to know before you purchase this board. Don't listen to what anyone else says, I use a drop down for daily, 5+ miles transportation everywhere in the inner city. I have longboarded it down the Pacific Coast Highway, adjacent to Big Sur, I have bombed Signal Hill, San Francisco, and truth be told, I probably have more than 5000 miles skated since I was young. That being said.. Deck is hard as a rock. Zero flex, you have no cornering ability. Board is ridiculously long. 44 inches ... you are going to find out real fast that there is only really one way to carry it. All the sudden, instead of helping you save time, you find yourself fumbling around with this gigantic longboard. Trucks are Chinese made aluminum. Uncommon Wheels are very generic ,wider wheels. The width of these wheels will create more friction, and cause you to push harder, and roll slower. a beginner may not care, since all they are concerned about is standing upright and being safe, however anyone that is interested in cruising properly is going to be upset since these wheels are really too big. The bearings are mediocre. there's a little card that comes inside the skateboard that says, call their customer service if you need anything, and even though the board is intact, and it rolls well, and is made well, it has flaws, and it is definitely not for a beginner. when I used to teach people how to ride longboards, I would always use a drop-down, which is only a couple inches away from the ground. being more than 4 inches off the ground, this board is definitely going to give you a higher center of gravity. Upgrade the wheels, upgrade the bearings, shorten the board, and add some Flex to the deck. If you like literally standing on a stiff piece of wood, with typical bearings and gigantic generic wide tires this is it. I am pleased with the purchase, however the wheels and bearings are going to cost me almost as much as the board itself which is fine. also keep in mind that 44 inches is gigantic, and this board has poor too terrible portability. In my honest opinion, stick with a 38 to 42 inch drop down Cruiser. Not a drop through, a drop-down. That's the best way to learn truly, not on a 4 inch tall board that's as hard as petrified wood. again, very well-made, and pretty looking, but I like it better hanging on a wall. I'm going to purchase a new drop down and keep this as a spare.