RetrospecRift Drop-Through Longboard Skateboard Complete Canadian Maple Wood Cruiser w/Drop-Through Trucks for Commuting, Cruising, Carving & Downhill Riding

Sure the bearing aren’t the best but I found loosening the wheels a bit from how they are factory they’re a lot better. I’ve bought this board for an esk8 conversion and for how much it costs it’s been solid. Would recommend for sure!

With advice from my friends. I got this to start learning skateboarding as an adult. The built quality is very good and doesn’t feel cheap. I also liked the simple aesthetics of it. The back of the skateboard is like an empty canvas and I might try to get creative and paint something on it.

Pros: Has a nice amount flexibility that doesn't get to close to the ground, which also works with the board to give smooth and sharp turns. comes with nice soft wheels that seem pretty sturdy(although I don't know how long they will last since I've only had the board for a few days), also comes with metal trucks(probably steel), which is pretty surprising for a board at this price. It has a great size for riders 12+. Younger riders may want to consider buying a smaller 33" board. The design also came out A LOT better than I expected, it blends in with the wood nicely and doesn't have any weird texture.Cons: This board has horrible bearings. Like really bad. My front set of wheels only roll for less than 4 seconds, and the back wheels roll for less than two seconds when I spinned them with my hands. You might want to consider buying a new set of bearings if you are planning on buying this board. Also makes a weird squeaking noise whenever you turn the board during a ride, although it isn't too loud so you can enjoy a cruise in somewhat silence. The deck is also pretty fragile considering it's Canadian maple(I can easily put small and shallow dents in it), but it doesn't seem likely to completely snap in half anytime soon.This longboard was pretty good considering its pros and cons. I would just buy a new set of bearings to make the longboarding experience 100 times better.

So to begin, I'm 22 and weigh about 155. The board bends if you bounce on it and yes, in my experience, I can bounce on it without it snapping in any part. The second I unwrapped it (yes, you need to disassemble it to fully get the wrapping off) I slapped on some Bones Reds bearings and Dragon spacers and washers so I didn't get to see how the board rolls on stock rims. However, she do be flying on them Bones Reds. I've only ever ridden on a traditional PennyBoard, which, as agile as it can be, it just wasn't fast enough. Learning longboard felt so strange. Going from a tiny board to a massive longboard was a high jump, adventurous as I am. Anyways it's cool, no wood peeling, no grip tape peeling, oh and she's a speed demon. Took her downhill and I could feel the board wanting to go faster. It stays stable and mounts curb entries with ease, and of course, it looks alright. I do wish they clear-coated the bottom of the deck, it's just basically sanded wood with a design.

I ordered this for my niece and she absolutely loved it (she is 12). Both tried it out for at least an hour and it rides very smooth. Only thing is the board is covered in plastic for protection and its trapped under the metal hardware so it was not the easiest to remove. But it was such a nice ride and good looking product that it still gets 5 stars. It also arrived over a week earlier than it originally stated, which meant it arrived in time for her birthday <3

I have several longboards and this is one of my favorites. It’s light weight, the flat bottom makes it easy to store, the deck has some flex to it and carved pretty well. I usually prefer drop necks, but when you start to load more than two they get a little cumbersome, and carrying it is a lot more noticeable than one of these.I do notice the difference in the deck quality between these from this brand than other brands that are a little pricier, but that doesn’t mean that these aren’t great boards.