Amazon has Retrospec Zed 44" Longboard Skateboard Bamboo & Canadian Maple Wood Cruiser for $24.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders $35+.
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Our freshest longboard nods to the 1950's makeshift backyard longboards with its classic surfboard shape and feel. ZED not only carries us here and there, but transports us back to a time of sun, surf, salty air, breezy days, dewy nights, and reverb-doused hits of yesteryear.
Avoid wheel bite at all costs. In fact, put it in the back of your mind. We put ease-of-ride #1 by including wheel wells to eliminate grab. Durable 70x51mm 85A PU wheels with rock finish.
Precision ball bearings in the ABEC-7 tolerance grade is ideal for high speed and extreme running accuracy, capable of handling all of your adventures.
Enhance your ride with smooth and shock absorbent 70 mm Polyurethane wheels, plus a rock finish for superior grip.
44-Inch artisan longboard made from 8-ply Canadian maple and sustainably sourced bamboo forms an infallible hybrid of strength and pliability in ZED's deck construction. It comes fully assembled and ready to ride, all you have to do is get going.
Our research indicates that this deal is $25 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99 at the time of this posting.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 7.8k customer reviews.
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Amazon has Retrospec Zed 44" Longboard Skateboard Bamboo & Canadian Maple Wood Cruiser for $24.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders $35+.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Meowssi for finding this deal.
Features:
Our freshest longboard nods to the 1950's makeshift backyard longboards with its classic surfboard shape and feel. ZED not only carries us here and there, but transports us back to a time of sun, surf, salty air, breezy days, dewy nights, and reverb-doused hits of yesteryear.
Avoid wheel bite at all costs. In fact, put it in the back of your mind. We put ease-of-ride #1 by including wheel wells to eliminate grab. Durable 70x51mm 85A PU wheels with rock finish.
Precision ball bearings in the ABEC-7 tolerance grade is ideal for high speed and extreme running accuracy, capable of handling all of your adventures.
Enhance your ride with smooth and shock absorbent 70 mm Polyurethane wheels, plus a rock finish for superior grip.
44-Inch artisan longboard made from 8-ply Canadian maple and sustainably sourced bamboo forms an infallible hybrid of strength and pliability in ZED's deck construction. It comes fully assembled and ready to ride, all you have to do is get going.
Our research indicates that this deal is $25 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99 at the time of this posting.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 7.8k customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
Model: Retrospec Zed Longboard Skateboard Complete Cruiser | Bamboo & Canadian Maple Wood Cruiser w/Reverse Kingpin Trucks for Commuting, Cruising, Carving & Downhill Riding
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This is a pintail longboard. That's pretty much how they were originally designed. It's not really a kicktail in the sense of tic-tacing or popping. Just something to help pick up the board. It's a 44" deck, so mounting the trucks further towards the ends, you'd end up with a super long wheelbase that wouldn't turn well even with the RKPs.
Personally, I find my 36" longboard with 21.5" wheelbase to already be as big as I want for a cruiser style longboard. But, I'd super recommend anyone considering trying it to just get it and have fun. You can sell it for $15 in a couple minutes after you want something different. There's little reason not to buy it. The biggest issue I see are the 85a durometer wheels that are harder than standard for this type of board. For rough roads, you'd probably want to switch them out for 75-81a wheels. For smooth concrete, the 85a will be great.
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It would be hard to be a bad deal for $25. Nothing wrong with ABEC-7s and 70mm urethane wheels on a maple deck. Likely will carve OK and would be a fun first board for someone looking to go sidewalk surfing. Reviews appear to say it's OK.
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Kicktail and nose are too long but still a good deal
This is a pintail longboard. That's pretty much how they were originally designed. It's not really a kicktail in the sense of tic-tacing or popping. Just something to help pick up the board. It's a 44" deck, so mounting the trucks further towards the ends, you'd end up with a super long wheelbase that wouldn't turn well even with the RKPs.
Personally, I find my 36" longboard with 21.5" wheelbase to already be as big as I want for a cruiser style longboard. But, I'd super recommend anyone considering trying it to just get it and have fun. You can sell it for $15 in a couple minutes after you want something different. There's little reason not to buy it. The biggest issue I see are the 85a durometer wheels that are harder than standard for this type of board. For rough roads, you'd probably want to switch them out for 75-81a wheels. For smooth concrete, the 85a will be great.
This is a pintail longboard. That's pretty much how they are designed. It's not really a kicktail in the sense of tic-tacing or popping. Just something to help pick up the board. It's a 44" deck, so mounting the trucks further towards the ends would be dumb as you'd end up with a super long wheelbase that wouldn't turn well even with the RKPs.
Personally, I find my 36" longboard with 21.5" wheelbase to already be as big as I want for a cruiser style board. But, I'd super recommend anyone considering trying it to just get it and have fun. You can sell it for $15 in a couple minutes after you want something different.
If the tail was half as long then it would actually be usable. And the front is too long too. Yeah you need some room for your hand but it's excessive.
If the tail was half as long then it would actually be usable. And the front is too long too. Yeah you need some room for your hand but it's excessive.
While I'm with you in personal preference, pintails are a classic style of longboards that some people really like, and this one is well within that typical style. Some people want an agile carver with less overhang, and some people want to feel like they are on a massive board.
At this price, cutting off the nose or extending the wheelbase would be totally acceptable. It would also work with something like the Waterborne surskate adapter it the trucks were pushed out more towards the ends.
While I'm with you in personal preference, pintails are a classic style of longboards that some people really like, and this one is well within that typical style. Some people want an agile carver with less overhang, and some people want to feel like they are on a massive board.
At this price, cutting off the nose would be totally acceptable. It would also work with something like the Waterborne surskate adapter it the trucks were pushed out more towards the ends.
Why do you need the giant overhang at the back end if you can't put any weight on it without it being unsafe? It's so big you can't even kick up the board effectively. No reason to have it be that long other than style.
This board is good if you just want a style board. But if you want one, that's actually good for skating and using then look elsewhere.
Why do you need the giant overhang at the back end if you can't put any weight on it without it being unsafe? It's so big you can't even kick up the board effectively. No reason to have it be that long other than style.
This board is good if you just want a style board. But if you want one, that's actually good for skating and using then look elsewhere.
Right, as I pointed out twice before, it's the style that some prefer. No need to be an elitist. It would be a cool skate for $25 if someone wants the classic style. The wheelbase and truck geometry have way more to do with the ride than the deck. It will ride very similar to most longboards with that wheelbase and those trucks.
Right, as I pointed out twice before, it's the style that some prefer. No need to be an elitist. It would be a cool skate for $25 if someone wants the classic style. The wheelbase and truck geometry have way more to do with the ride than the deck. It will ride very similar to most longboards with that wheelbase and those trucks.
Just because I say that it's bad for actual skating doesn't mean I'm an elitist.
Just because someone has a different opinion than you or more experience then you in a topic doesn't make them an elitist.
Just because I say that it's bad for actual skating doesn't mean I'm an elitist.
Just because someone has a different opinion than you or more experience then you in a topic doesn't make them an elitist.
If you would be bad at skating this, you'd be bad at skating anything.
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Oddly the site doesn't even say. Probably around 26-28", but that's just a guess. This style of board with the trucks mounted more towards the nose and tail usually have wheelbases around 32-34". https://retrospec.com/collections...-longboard
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Personally, I find my 36" longboard with 21.5" wheelbase to already be as big as I want for a cruiser style longboard. But, I'd super recommend anyone considering trying it to just get it and have fun. You can sell it for $15 in a couple minutes after you want something different. There's little reason not to buy it. The biggest issue I see are the 85a durometer wheels that are harder than standard for this type of board. For rough roads, you'd probably want to switch them out for 75-81a wheels. For smooth concrete, the 85a will be great.
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Personally, I find my 36" longboard with 21.5" wheelbase to already be as big as I want for a cruiser style longboard. But, I'd super recommend anyone considering trying it to just get it and have fun. You can sell it for $15 in a couple minutes after you want something different. There's little reason not to buy it. The biggest issue I see are the 85a durometer wheels that are harder than standard for this type of board. For rough roads, you'd probably want to switch them out for 75-81a wheels. For smooth concrete, the 85a will be great.
Personally, I find my 36" longboard with 21.5" wheelbase to already be as big as I want for a cruiser style board. But, I'd super recommend anyone considering trying it to just get it and have fun. You can sell it for $15 in a couple minutes after you want something different.
If the tail was half as long then it would actually be usable. And the front is too long too. Yeah you need some room for your hand but it's excessive.
At this price, cutting off the nose or extending the wheelbase would be totally acceptable. It would also work with something like the Waterborne surskate adapter it the trucks were pushed out more towards the ends.
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At this price, cutting off the nose would be totally acceptable. It would also work with something like the Waterborne surskate adapter it the trucks were pushed out more towards the ends.
Why do you need the giant overhang at the back end if you can't put any weight on it without it being unsafe? It's so big you can't even kick up the board effectively. No reason to have it be that long other than style.
This board is good if you just want a style board. But if you want one, that's actually good for skating and using then look elsewhere.
This board is good if you just want a style board. But if you want one, that's actually good for skating and using then look elsewhere.
Just because I say that it's bad for actual skating doesn't mean I'm an elitist.
Just because someone has a different opinion than you or more experience then you in a topic doesn't make them an elitist.
Just because someone has a different opinion than you or more experience then you in a topic doesn't make them an elitist.
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