RIMABLE 41 Inch Drop Deck Complete Longboard

OK. I want to start this out by saying that this board is a lot of fun. I got it yesterday and it's got good value at $75. My wife asked me at dinner (I'm a 37 year old dad of 3 boys looking for something that will help get me to the park as fast as their little 2 wheelers) if the board was everything I had hoped... My response was that it was more than I had expected, but not as much as I had hoped...Let me explain:I grew up with skateboards, owning skateboards and playing with skateboards, but was never a skateboarder, so I don't claim to be an expert, but I have experience and have been around good and bad product. This board is good, but looks and feels a bit like a toy compared to a $200+ name brand board. That said, it's really perfect for what I was looking for. I'm a bigger guy (6'2, 225) so I'm definitely stressing the components on this board more than most. The bushings and bearings feel like they may not last, but I'll update when/if they need to be replaced. I did tighten the trucks and loosen the wheels each a half turn which did help the rolling. One bearing is already starting to hiss a little, but I wasn't expecting much. As far as bearings go, Abec 11 must be a brand, because the ABEC rating only goes to 9, and a skateboard would be overbought at 7...Pros:-Fun out of the box-Soft wheels roll over cracks no problem-Nice board flex for a big rider-Deck shape very comfortable-Cool looking shape-Great Value-Grip Tape seems to be high quality-Deck Graphic is vibrantCons:-No such thing as ABEC 11 Bearings-Not as refined a product as a real $200 board-Parts may/may not be highest quality-Board may be too stiff for smaller riderBottom Line: I am very pleased with this product and am giving this 4 stars based more off of the exaggerated reviews about this being "the best" longboard. It's not. It's really a lot of fun though, and I'm really glad I got it, because I don't need "the best longboard". Great Value. Good Buy.Wear a helmet.

Right off the bat I got this board with a crack on the side. I ignored this and rode on for a solid 3 months.Now, those 3 months were filled with some good times. This board is very smooth, and after putting in some 81a bushings cone/barrel out in front (left it stock in back for stability), it felt right at home carving down the streets to this snowboarder. I rode a couple other longboards in the duration, but I always found myself going back to this board....it was just so fun! And I was so low off the ground, that pushing was very easy. The ABEC-11 bearings could spin for days. I replaced the wheels with Sector-9 Butterballs for easy sliding, but the stock wheels were awesome too.But one beautiful spring day, when I was about ready to go down the block, I just cruised a couple feet and felt a thud! My journey was over. The layers must've delaminated and cracked open. The tail was done for. RIP. (3 months? Seriously?)UPDATE (11/22/16):Rimable sent me a new replacement claiming they have used stronger wood. The new Q3 2016 version has a slightly sharper point on the edge. I have been using it for a monthand it is holding up fine so far. I guess I'll update this when I've been using it for a couple more months. I just wanted to at least mention that they have hooked me upwith a replacement board and that is better than most other companies.UPDATE (09/20/19):Still going strong

I got this for my friend who wanted to try longboarding with me. The deck quality seems to be decent for the price. However, my opinion is this board should be avoided due to the trucks. I am used to bear, gullwings, atlas, etc. The trucks on this deck are a piece of garbage. Buying new bushings would not help them at all. The pivotcup fitment is so loose and sloppy the board turns random directions at times and rattles. No amount of tightening or adjustment can fix this issue. The trucks are also so stiff it has a turning radius of a large bus.TLDR; If you're new to longboarding and you want to test the waters, avoid this board because it does not show you the true fun of longboarding adequately. I can see how if it's the only thing you've experienced you might think it's okay, but its not. Do yourself a favor and spend a little bit extra for a nice board. ie landyachtz, sector 9, arbor, globe, madrid, etc.

I got this longboard for my 14 yr old son for Christmas and he was so happy and excited when he first got it.This was his first longboard, he really like the low ride for excellent handling and balance. The graphic art was awesome too but the board had it's flaws over time.When he first got it the grip tape had air bubbles in it at the worst spots, where the board curves down where the trucks mount on the front and back. The only thing we could do besides sending it back or replacing it was to poke small holes in it to get the air out to allow to lay flat against the board. That lasted 1 1/2 months before it ripped a hole it, then we had to replace it ourselves.Then one month later the board broke in half in the front where the truck mounts. My son was so upset because he really loved this board. So I contacted this seller and explained the situation- that my son never stunted or abused his board. He just used it to cruise around and go to school. Then it gave out on his way home one day. I sent pictures to the seller and then I posted some here to show the damage with old one and him with his new board to compare.I'm so happy that this seller stood behind there product and sent my son a complete new board free of charge!That's great customer service, I'm giving it 4 stars because it really is a nice board, not without issues but the customer service made up for the flaws.I just hope the new replacement board last longer the 3 months, otherwise it's a good buy.Thanks again.