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Atom Longboards 41” Drop Deck Longboard
Atom delivers skateboards with a top-notch combination of sturdiness, stability, overall quality of parts, and value for beginning and intermediate riders.
41-inch drop deck. SHR 70 x 51mm urethane wheels. ABEC 9 bearings. High-speed lubricant. Full maple laminate. 9.6-inches of leverage. Reverse King Pin trucks.
Isolated complaints that the trucks have a weird smell.
Drop deck
Maple laminate
SHR 70 x 51mm urethane
ABEC-9 bearings
Reverse King Pin trucks
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Rimable 41” Pintail Longboard
Rimable is one of the brands under the Ydream Sports umbrella. They manufacture high-quality scooters and skateboards including pintail and drop deck boards.
Pintail shape is perfect for cruising. Mix-and-match wheel and board colors. 9-ply maple laminate construction. High-speed lubricated bearings. 70x51mm PU wheels.
Some customers received boards that looked slightly different to that in the picture.
Pintail
9-ply maple laminate
70 x 51mm PU wheels
High-speed lubricant bearings
7-inch 180 aluminum trucks
Penny 36-inch Plastic Longboard
The plastic deck of this Penny longboard offers a great combination of durability, flexibility, grip and style. Soft wheels absorb shocks for a smooth ride.
Tough plastic deck is virtually indestructible but still offers top-notch performance. Available in 6 stylish colors. Smooth ride makes it an excellent choice for beginners.
Trucks may need tightening. A bit heavier than many wooden longboards.
Pintail
Composite plastic
69mm red 83A wheels
ABEC-9 v-channel bearings
Reverse King Pin trucks
Playshion Freestyle Drop Through Longboard
Playshion was founded in 2013 and they manufacture high-quality, stylish skateboards, kid’s scooters, adult scooters, kid’s toys and scooter luggage.
Great for beginners. 9.1-inches wide. Construction with 8-ply maple. Dropthrough mounting. Rubber rise pads reduce vibration. PU wheels and bushings. 180mm aluminum trucks.
Isolated complaints of squeaky wheels.
Drop deck
8-ply maple
70 x 50mm PU wheels
ABEC-9 bearings
7-inch aluminum trucks
Quest 44-inch Super Cruiser
Quest Boards makes this traditionally shaped and styled 44-inch longboard. It’s a great choice for entry-level riders or for those looking for an affordable board for the long haul.
Great price for the quality. A perfect beginner’s board – big and easy to control. Can hold a good amount of weight (250lbs+).
Deck quality is fantastic, but some users may wish to replace other components for optimum performance (bushings, bearings, wheels).
Cruiser longboard
7-ply bamboo and hardwood maple
70 x 51mm 80A PU wheels
ABEC-7 stainless steel bearings
6-inch aluminum trucks