VOLADOR Freeride Longboard Cruiser | Maple Wood Deck| Drop Through Longboard Complete
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Evgeny
> 3 dayNice desk for this money
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BoomBoomBaby
Greater than one weekThis is my first board Ive purchased for myself. Im really liking the experience of boarding down a huge hill even though Ive fallen from death wobbles a couple times. My friends have loosened the trucks for me noting that Im about 133 lbs and not heavy. Also, having shorter legs at 52, the length of this board gives me ample room to have a comfortable wide stance when riding. Others that are taller than me and range in weights from 165-220 have said: -They would replace the trucks -The board itself is too bendy for them due to their weight -The bearings are uneven (or something like that... I dont remember) Overall, this board is a great fit for me as a lighter weight person and a beginner!
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Alexandru Purice
Greater than one weekThis Longboard is okay at best. The first problem with this board is the bearings. If you intend on keeping this board, the bearings will need to be replaced. The ones that came on my board were slow and already dirty, they were also loud and grinding. My board also had a washer missing on one wheel. Also, for a board that comes with bearing spacers, I shouldnt have to loosen the nut on the wheels for them to turn freely. I replaced the bearings with Bones Reds, which was a much better replacement. The second problem with this board is the truck bushings. The bushings are super soft and squeak a lot. Also, the pivot/cup bushing seems too small or the pivot hole in the truck base plate is too big... The pivot is very loose and doesnt sit very nicely inside the cap. Rest of the truck seems fine though. I will be replacing the bushings that came with the board. The board does flex, but it does not seem like comfortable flex like you would get on a nice expensive deck meant to flex. Well see how the deck performs. Luckily this board is for my girl-friend and she is rather light. At the end of the day, this is a pretty cheap complete board at 60 bucks. For a bit of extra money, you can turn it into a decent board. The parts that seem decent on this board are the wheels, the grip tape, the hardware, and the decal on the bottom of the board. This is my experience with the board. I will mention that I read through pages of reviews on this board before I bought it, unfortunately I got the sense that other peoples reviews may not be the most honest and then I started seeing that people were getting these discounted in return for honest reviews. I almost always stay away from products that have reviews like that, and for good reason. Companies should not need to buy reviews, the product should speak for itself. So, buyer beware. If you are looking for a good board that you can get shipped and immediately ride without issue or replacing anything, get a Sector 9. Those have always been a quality board in my experience. You pay a little more, but I can guarantee you that you will be more satisfied. Riding this board vs a Sector 9 out of the box is a night and day difference (the Sector 9 will actually roll).
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Matik Sullivan
> 3 dayWas a little jittery and wobbly as if the board was warped, but it’s pretty good after riding it for a while.
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Calypso
Greater than one weekI’ve been using for a month almost every day and it’s been great so far. I bought it as a cheap replacement for my board that I couldn’t take abroad but I was pleasantly surprised with the flex of the board. Turning is very easy as well, even at the first try. The only thing that scared me on the moment is that the screws of the trucks were almost totally gone after a few hours riding. Might be careful with that when receiving the board, but with a t tool it shouldn’t be a problem. Anyway, great board for the low price and cruising around !
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Luke P
> 3 dayI was not a *complete* beginner when I bought this board. I borrowed my friends cruiser for a while, so I at least knew how to ride. However, this is the first board I personally ever owned, and at 19 years old, it was perfect for me to learn on. About 9 months ago, I got this board. I bought it because I heard good things about it, and the weight limit was higher than a lot of the other cheaper boards here. Im 511, 250 pounds. Broad shoulders, muscular calves type guy. Totally NOT the kind of guy that would look like he skates. But hey, I was determined to learn, and yknow, I was hoping by skating every day it would help me stay in shape. Stepping on the board for the first time made me nervous. I was expecting this drop-thru to just snap under my weight, but after shifting around in the grass a little bit, I felt comfortable enough to ride. 9 months of continual use later, its still holding up strong. The wood is warping slightly, but its not enough to cause concern. And that may be my own fault for skating in the rain a couple of times, which is horrible for your board. But it goes to show that this can hold up in unfavorable conditions. Now, this board isnt perfect by any means. After a few months of me being a total beginner, I realized that, hey, its getting really hard to push this thing. Then I found out that I shouldve been cleaning the bearings. The stock ones werent that great to begin with imo, and Im glad I sprung the extra $20 for some REDS now that Im a little more experienced. If youre new to skating like I was (and still am), this longboard will likely work for you, too. Its a hell of a lot better than getting a pennyboard (which Ive tried, god those things are sketchy) and theyre just easier than learning on a legit skateboard. Its cheap enough that if you end up not enjoying it, you at least didnt break the bank, and you can give it away as a gift or something if you cant return it anymore. Its durable enough that I ride at least three times a week for a solid couple of months now. I sort of wish I spent more money on a more *premium* board or whatever now that Im really into skating, but if I hadnt made this purchase, I wouldnt have known. So yeah, you should buy this board (or any longboard, for that matter)
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R
> 3 dayWhen I bought this, I had no longboarding experience. I had friends who all longboarded and I wanted to join them, so I started researching beginner boards. My primary reason for buying this particular board was actually the koi fish on the top and the pink and teal art on the bottom. I love riding this board and looking down to see the koi beneath my feet. I also love that I picked up a new hobby and its a great way to spend time with friends and explore new cities. Now Ive had it for about two years and its got some wear on it, but its been a great first board and I still ride it all the time.
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Amanda Cabe
> 3 dayStraight out of the box, the wheels spin unevenly. I took them apart to clean and add lubricant and found that one wheel is missing a washer. I don’t know how to get in touch with company to at least ask them to send washer, but all I can do is request refund. I don’t want to send whole skateboard back. I would just like it to function as intended. The truck was also stiff. We took that off, added soap and loosened it and that helped. Once the wheels spin properly, it will be a fine board for cruising.
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Gma
> 3 dayMy daughter had regular skate board. but she watched youtube video and wanted to try turn around on the long board . so we got this. as soon as she got it and tried. Its more stable than regular skate board. so she almost did it since she got on. l tried to ride on it. l made it because of stable. some kids like more flip using regular board. This one is long and heavy.so this one is not for flip kind of trick. but my daughter is so happy to get this and ride it every day!
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Zack
Greater than one weekIts and incredible board in every department, I have had it for about five months now and I have done it all on it, and it is also decent at sliding for beginners. This board is for beginners and to be honest I bought it to learn how to long board and at some point when the board breaks I would buy a more expensive one, but it has been perfect so far, I one billion percent recommend.