Best Cruiser Skateboard 2024

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Hey all,

Does anyone own a comet cruiser? And are they as good as the hype I hear suggests?

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Ok-Salt9670 · 4 months ago

I own one, it's a good comfortable cruiser, very nimble and responsive but the deck is not very roomy for beginners.

It's great and fun for short to medium distances under 10-15km and many use it for freeride and slides.

The flex makes it comfortable and absorbs road imperfections pretty well and the 70mm snakes are very good wheels.

You can also pump the Comet a bit with its wedged de-wedged truck setup.

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seba1927 · 4 months ago

I do and it's the best board i've bought so far. compared to other brands, the stock setup is built perfectly. You might just need to change the bushings depending on your weight or how you ride, but for me they were perfect.

I wish I could try the Comet Shred 33 as I like cruisers with popsicle decks, but the comet cruisers narrows, flexible, lively and responsive deck is an engineering masterpiece. its made to be ridden with TKP trucks so for me that's something that you won't find on many other cruisers.

the price at 325$ might seem steep but I've built other cruisers and when you take into account getting a good deck (let's say 100$), similar quality wheels (60-70$), trucks (60$), bushings (15$), bearings (20$), risers/wedges (15$) .. this all comes around 280$.

im sure there are more affordable cruisers out there, but you don't get powell snake wheels, the right wedges, venom bushings, .. for example Landyachtz boards may come at a cheaper price but I had to change the bushings, the wheels, and honestly wasn't a fan of the Polar Bear trucks.

on the Loaded website you can see the prices of decks and also complete setups .. you can customize your board choosing different wheels, and trucks .. and you'll see that the prices are similar to what a comet cruiser costs.

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EdTheApe · 4 months ago

Finally someone's agreeing with me on the Polar Bears! I'm not much of a fan of the CC either TBH as I want more room on my board.

I also have a Comet Shred 35 and it pretty much feels like a regular skateboard but with longer wheelbase. That one I do like and I'm thinking about putting Pantheon Stylus on it. I have a feeling that would be right up my alley.

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seba1927 · 4 months ago

the board I'm riding now, which is a hybrid cruiser i guess, is an 8.5 street popsicle deck with stylus trucks and the pantheon sliders.

the trucks are great, and the pantheon sliders (66 mm and 74A) were just a delight straight from the box.

i bought riptide paris pivot cups for it, and kept the stock bushings on both trucks, but i added riptide cone bushings for a softer ride. the bushings from pantheon are good, but I've been enjoying mixing them up with riptide ones, and so far the trucks and wheels ride really well.

also the prices were pretty honest. i think i got trucks and wheels for 100$.

i normally ride powell snakes 69mm, 75a from the comet, and if i would get the shred I would probably change the wheels as i see they come with snakes 66mm and 82a.

I think that the comet cruiser is unique due to the deck's shape and how it's setup, but the shred can be replicated and built by yourself with other gear.

but thanks for the feedback!

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MrKeeto · OP · 4 months ago

Good to know! Thanks!

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MidlandsBoarder · 4 months ago

Depends who you ask! It's a divisive board but a well thought out complete setup that with no further hassle.

Some people see it as the be all and end all of skating. Some people see it as very limited in scope. Some people see it as a bad setup for beginner skill practice. Many beginners click with it. Some people see it as overly expensive for what it is. Some people see the value in a truly complete setup.

Personally... I'm in the camp that thinks beginners should probably skate something more conventional first. I see it as a freeriders cruiser that leans heavily into a more advanced style of riding and you aren't going to achieve that easily unless you already have some fundamental skills. I think the parts list and construction is so different from conventional freeride gear that it is hard to learn the skills you need to skate it in that way. But - it is a nice board that moves very well and I understand why people love them.

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MrKeeto · OP · 4 months ago

I (was) a fairly competent skateboarder but now I’ve just been riding shaped decks with soft wheels but I’m now 2 stone heavier than when I last owned a proper longboard that had any flex. My zip zinger is only a 7.75 at the widest point to not too worried about the width, but more that I won’t be a fan of the flexibility of the deck

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MidlandsBoarder · 4 months ago

Maybe. It's really hard to say. The flexy deck gives it some unique properties. It makes it very comfortable and gives some energy return which works with the specific truck setup. Some say it's what makes it good. But for me personally I don't really like boards that flexible.

I have a smaller slidey cruiser cut from a zenit freeride mould which is a lot stiffer but even though I do like riding it I don't ride it very much. As a trick focused skater I'd rather cruise on boards that I can skate the way I like to skate. The comet ain't it. The level of flex is not conducive. If I want to just push I'll skate my pantheon. If I want to be nimble and do stuff it would never be my first choice either.

For me it's a one hit wonder. Something I would skate, say that's nice, then proceed to ignore except when I feel guilty about all the money I spent! As a skateboarder you may feel the same way. But then again you might not. I know people with a similar background who don't feel the same way I do.

I'm not being very helpful!

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oceanmountainsky · 4 months ago

Hey… would you mind recommending something to an almost beginner? I do have experience with popsicle decks, having been into skating a little when I was younger. In fact I own a good popsicle deck now, but I’m in no way an experienced or even intermediate skater.

I live in Brighton, we have very rough pavements so would like something capable of running big wheels to soften them up. It needs to be shortish, light and nimble to weave through crowds. Kicktail preferred. We also have a new pump track close by that I’d like to take advantage of.

The comet is enticing but it’s a super expensive gamble, particularly as I’m in the UK.

A complete setup would be ideal for ease but don’t mind building my own.

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MidlandsBoarder · 4 months ago

I have a buddy in Brighton with a happy boards sticky which is as close to a comet as you'll get. He set the trucks up just like a comet. Same bushings and everything! He's heavily involved with the surfskate meetups there so it would be easy to find him and I am sure he'd let you try it out. Come on the discord and I'll introduce you to Trazan.

Either way it may be good to go meetup with those guys. Also Luca (longboard_sloth - ig) and his longboard crew of assorted skaters! There's a bunch of them here at hog hill right now and they have their own thing going on in Brighton with dance/freestyle ect. A bit of freeride. Luca runs a board festival in Brighton with competitions and cruising.

Personally... I am a believer of community in skating and you are lucky to live in a place with great communities! Get involved.

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Charming-Employee-89 · 4 months ago

Love mine so much. It brings a lot of joy to simply cruising around. Feels extremely smooth and fun to turn. Very surfy. But also oddly stable. I also really like what the company stands for. They’re out there educating people on the benefits of skate culture and public skate spaces. It’s a small company you can feel good about putting your money into. The fact that the board is incredibly fun is the cherry on top.

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ksalt2766 · 4 months ago

I have one and I’ll recommend. It’s super stable and carves deep. When you let up on a carve, it wants to stand you up and go straight. It is narrow and anyone with a moderate size foot will have some overhang. I have clown feet and mine overhang plenty. There’s a mental hurdle with foot size and deck width some can’t get over which I understand. The flex, rocker, and wheelbase make it comfortable to push regular and mongo for longer distances even with the 69mm wheels. There is a tail but it’s not as easy to kick turn as conventional cruisers because of the wheelbase. This doesn’t matter as much with something that turns on a dime. I had to add harder bushings because I’m a heavier rider. So if you weigh more than 180lbs, I’d probably plan on stepping the Venom SHR bushings up to a harder durometer. That is an added expense to an already expensive setup. I’m always looking for eBay deals on skateboards and I’ve never come across one. I don’t think there’s a lot of buyer’s remorse with the Comet Cruiser. People don’t seem to get rid of them.

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Which Cruiser Brand do I choose?

Posted by IsMikey · in r/NewSkaters · 6 years ago

Hey guys, I'm new into skateboarding, and I'm thinking on buying a cruiser to move around the city faster (it's a small city). My local skate shop just have this 3 brands for cruisers: Miller, Duster and Riviera.

Do you have some positive review on some of these brands? Which would you recommend me?

Thanks for your help :)

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

You might get better results on /r/longboarding. For a dedicated cruiser I'll just take anything with big soft wheels.

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IsMikey · OP · 6 years ago

I'm going to ask there, thanks!

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Buy a normal skateboard deck and put some Oj wheels or Ricta cloud 78s!

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IsMikey · OP · 6 years ago

Yeah, I'm thinking on doing this, thanks :)

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hisdudeness9829 · 6 years ago

Honestly, I bought a cheap element deck and got some OJs mini hot juice for it. I love it much more than I did my old cruiser.

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pictured_stones · 6 years ago

This. Just get a standard board with 1/8in risers and softer wheels. OJ Hot Juice, Mini Hot Juice, and Keyframes have always been good to me.

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

A zig zagger would be a good, pretty standard board size afaik with a bit of style.

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IsMikey · OP · 6 years ago

I though that too, it may be a good option. Thanks for your answer

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Zaphod2112 · 6 years ago

Nothing to add except happy cake day!

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IsMikey · OP · 6 years ago

Hahahahaha just noticed, 1year, 2 posts hahaha, ty

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If price is not a consideration, what is the ultimate cruiser (complete or custom build)?

Posted by n3wsk8r · in r/NewSkaters · 2 years ago

Understandably, there are a lot of questions on this sub about what the best boards are for beginners or for folks on a budget. My question is: what is the ultimate complete/custom that would cater to most generic scenarios, regardless of price.

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TeamSpatzi · 2 years ago

I will paraphrase SkatebaordHQ… Best cruiser complete - fight between LandYachtz Dinghy and Arbor Pilsner. Best cruiser for New skaters - Globe Big Blazer.

I’m a fellow new guy, I built one (off a popsicle deck) and bought one (the Big Blazer). Even with just 1.5 months skating, I can tell a big difference between them. The BB is a decidedly easier board to ride owing to a longer wheel base and mellower concave. The Globe provided wheels and bearings don’t feel substantially different to me than the Bronson G2 and OJ Superjuice I stuck on my other deck. The Blazer is slightly faster (like 9 mph to 10 mph, GPS measured, on pretty flat ground), but that might just be because I am more confident pushing like a mad man on it.

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n3wsk8r · OP · 2 years ago

Kudos on this much experience within your first 1.5 months! Globe has some beautiful decks, and my personal favourite one I've seen so far. Do you plan on learning tricks?

I'm 3 weeks into boarding and so far have purchased and returned a Gonex 43" drop-through from Amazon (they told me I could keep the board and just refunded me). My proper purchase once I realized I liked cruising was the Dinghy. I don't plan on learning many tricks but I'd like to be able to hop curbs and cracks for seamless commuting so a kicktail was preferred.

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TeamSpatzi · 2 years ago

I’m sort of in the same spot - I want to cruise around and be mobile enough on the board to go over or around anything in my way. I think I’d really enjoy downhill, pump tracks, bowls even without getting into the really technical side of things.

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r/cruiserboarding • [4]

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Posted by RealBabyBlue · in r/cruiserboarding · 5 months ago

How hard would it be to make a cruiser out of one of these skateboard decks? I know some things but not enough right now to put my own together but I could figure it out. Also is creature or welcome good brands?

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AshenWrath · 5 months ago

You can make a cruiser out of anything. I usually recommend something 9.5”+ for comfort, but that’s up to personal preference. Depending on wheelbase you could even consider RKPs (for anything ~20”+) and then you could skip risers. Get some 75-84a wheels.

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lellamaronmachete · 5 months ago

Hi there, well, I have a cruiser mase from a similar deck and it's not hard; TKP 170 trucks, angled 1/2" soft pads, 63mm 78a wheels. The brands are up to you. Rides like gliding on the street.

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BornPin5936 · 5 months ago

What's the first board?

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RealBabyBlue · OP · 5 months ago

The brand is creature and the deck is Larry I think

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BornPin5936 · 5 months ago

I appreciate it bro 🤙🏻

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Shot_Smell · 5 months ago

The first one is siiiiick

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ksalt2766 · 5 months ago

One of my favorite cruisers is a popsicle shaped AntiHero with some wheel wells that I put some 78a 60mm OJ Super Juice wheels on. I think the best things to consider are comfort both standing and pushing, soft wheel durometer, how big of wheels you can cram under without sacrificing maneuverability, and wheel type. Centerset vs offset wheels will determine the size trucks you need. I have been looking to do something similar to a Welcome deck. Their shapes and graphics are sick.

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My holy-grail cruiser

Posted by mongoAF · in r/cruiserboarding · 6 days ago

Finally got this Winkowski Aquatic Night deck. Ive been wanting to get ahold of one for the art alone. I do like the shape and concave quite a bit though. I never saw this thing until it was out of production. So I found one on ebay and made an offer to get it for a reasonable price.

Ive thrown on some 8.5" Thunder trucks, 94a bushings, Spitfire Superwides 58mm 80a with Zealous bearings, Pepper clear grip, and Opera clear rails.

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ALPHAPUSSYGOD420 · 5 days ago

Nice here is mine, also a fan of thunder trucks slightly more narrow and wide wheels. Salba tiger. 151 hollow lights, thunder 100a bushings (but I'm 215, doesn't turn great but for cruising so stable) might switch to the 94a. 65mm blood orange Morgan pro 80a. ¼ riser. Lucky 7 bearings for now it was just so expensive that I'll get Swiss later. Mob grip

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mongoAF · OP · 5 days ago

Nice setup. Id roll that. That Salba is one of the better looking recent reissues. Thunder also has 95a bushings that come with their rebuild kit. I think they feel more than 1 duro up from their 94a. Im 190lbs and stay between 92-95a on most setups.

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yeti_shark · 6 days ago

These decks look really good under a black light. I've seen a lot of them as wall hangers. I think This is the first one I've seen set up. Looks good the clear rails look nice on it.

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mongoAF · OP · 6 days ago

Thanks, Ill have to check it out with a blacklight. Yeah I set it up and Ill cruise on it, but it will be somewhat babied. I dont do alot of tricks in general and have other cruisers, street setups, and surfskates to use at the skatepark.

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nanocubic · 6 days ago

This is the raddest setup I’ve seen in…a long time. It’s literally too gorgeous to ride.

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mongoAF · OP · 6 days ago

Thanks, and yeah its basically for casual cruising.

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nanocubic · 6 days ago

Thank you for sharing!

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MidlandsBoarder · 6 days ago

That looks awesome! What's the setup?

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bikesnfish · 6 days ago

It’s listed in the description

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MidlandsBoarder · 6 days ago

Oh yeah! It works well together!

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Almamatix · 5 days ago

That's hot. But also cool. Damn

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First cruiser after like 10 years or not using a board

Posted by QuesoCaliente420 · in r/cruiserboarding · 29 days ago

Just wanted to share Creature Brue killer 8.6 deck. 8 inch Ace trucks . Dogtown 85a 54mm cruiser wheels and bones super reds

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Kazmirrr · 25 days ago

I want a beer opener on my cruiser too omg. The deck looks super good, hope you’re having fun on it

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Lander Rio, The best portable cruiser

Posted by ShaddyGM · in r/cruiserboarding · 1 month ago

Finally built my cruiser!! it’s super fast, comfy and portable. Only been riding for a few days now might make an in depth review later.

Specs: Lander Rio deck Black Tensor alloy trucks Seismic speed vents 78A 77mm Quantum bearings atoms

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WhalleyKid · 1 month ago

What’s the weight limit on that?

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jpchopper · 1 month ago

I have one of the originals when all of them were sort of a light tan color. The manufacturer says they have not found a weight limit yet. I'm right at 230 lb. + When I was riding it had zero problems. You may need to play around with bushings depending on how big you are, but the deck seems basically indestructible.

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ShaddyGM · OP · 1 month ago

Can’t say, I’m about 150lbs tho doesn’t really flex its super hard.

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willchen · 1 month ago

I’d be worried about staying on when carving or going over truncated dome pads or off curbs without griptape

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jpchopper · 1 month ago

Hard to explain but it might be even grippier than regular grip because the rubber in your shoes locks into the spaces, plus there is grip texture on the top as well. Hard to explain without being able to stand on one unfortunately

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Texasproud2 · 1 month ago

I use mine to pump and the grip is good, though it depends on the shoes too. One pair i have tends to slip off the end of the tail

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ShaddyGM · OP · 1 month ago

Thought that too but the raised bump where the holes are actually dig into your shoes, they feel sharp to the touch so it’s quite grippy

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jpchopper · 1 month ago

I'm tempted to get another one but I'm kinda curious to see if anyone has tried the "Rodeo" version

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Thrillhouse-14 · 1 month ago

I have a similar build and love it, too.

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lastig_ · 1 month ago

How does it grip? Thats's always been the main issue ive had with penny style boards. I imagine the holes help add some friction

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WhalleyKid · 1 month ago

I’m 290lv. Just curious about viability.

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anonredred99 · 1 month ago

I love that rio deck. Nice looking setup man, looks like a blast to ride!

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Cruiserjoy 💙

Posted by Quiet_Ad4566 · in r/Fingerboards · 28 days ago

34mm cruiserjoy, level up bushings, painted 3.0 blackriver baseplates with first aid hangers,UV joycult XL. Absolutely love cruiserjoy and the finish of his decks is outstanding

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subflax · 27 days ago

Heres mine! Cruiserjoy ftw.

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SnooSeagulls7893 · 27 days ago

Where did you buy it? It's amazing

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subflax · 27 days ago

Just hit up CruiserJoy on insta. He does customs, or at least he used to. Super nice dude.

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snazzymoa · 28 days ago

Nice I got a couple of these too they’re ridiculously nice best lacquer in the game

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RogueHockey35 · 27 days ago

That's such a sick setup

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CyrusMFS · 27 days ago

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chikn-borger-cheese · 28 days ago

That’s so sick

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First cruiser board!

Posted by Horror-Sale-8408 · in r/cruiserboarding · 5 months ago

Took the plunge to finally get a cruiser board. Love this board.

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FlameSkimmerLT · 5 months ago

Good choice. What wheels are those?

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Horror-Sale-8408 · OP · 5 months ago

I got it as a complete all it says is 65mm 78a wheels. They have a matching Santa Cruz logo. https://nhsskatedirect.com/products/8-8in-x-27-7in-toxic-dot-shark-santa-cruz-cruiser-skateboard

It’s on sale right now too and the reason I could finally afford one.

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FlameSkimmerLT · 5 months ago

Perfect

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MJPURA · 5 months ago

Looks badass

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Any recommendations for cruiser boards?

Posted by Dazzling-Lead-8557 · in r/NewSkaters · 2 years ago

I have a Landyahtz Dropcat and for some reason I don't feel too comfortable with it. I'm looking for something just to cruise with and that steers easily. I thought I would try the drop but I don't seem to enjoy it.

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StillPissed · 2 years ago

If the steering of your current setup is too hard, try softer bushings or different trucks.

Also you have a drop cruiser with reverse kingpin trucks. My opinion, but regular old school cruisers with traditional trucks are much more manageable. Traditional kingpin trucks like Independent will be much surfier off the shelf than any longboard trucks too.

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Schlaudie_Skateco · 2 years ago

What do you know like about the LY? Are you looking for a cruiser or actual long board? If you are looking for something that steers easily, look for something with a shorter wheel base. Something around 14inches. No more than 15.

-Justin

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Dazzling-Lead-8557 · OP · 2 years ago

Cruiser

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Gundam_M08 · 2 years ago

Check out the LandYachtz dinghy series. So many options...

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Express_Present_2013 · 2 years ago

I can tell you a nice setup I was thinking about getting when buying my board. Caballero Ban This deck 9 inches. I love Ace trucks for carving. 56mm wheels

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