Magneto 44 inch Kicktail Cruiser Longboard Skateboard | Bamboo and Hard Maple Deck | Made for Adults, Teens, and Kids …

I really don't know where to start with this review, but I am currently 50 years old, and I have been riding skateboards for around 44 years, starting with the old skinny plastic cheap ones. (you know, the one you got your first set of stitches at the doctors office from?) The last skateboard I bought was in the 1980's, and was one I used on the street as well as on the old, rotting, plywood, back yard half pipes and quarter pipes back in the day. I think I spent over $300 on the last board I had after I had upgraded the bearings, trucks, wheels, etc. I started riding my 30+ year old skateboard recently while walking my dog, and she really enjoyed being able to run all out at times with me instead of just having to walk at my pace. I decided to get a longboard, but never having ridden one, I was looking for an affordable option. I have to say that when I opened the box, I was really surprised. The natural finish with the grit built in on the top, the beautiful finish of the natural wood and bamboo, and the overall cut of the board made it seem as much like a work of art as a skateboard. This board may not satisfy the needs of an experienced, hardcore longboarder, but I took it out for 6 miles of flat and hills with my dog tonight to break it in and give it a few scuff marks. It was stiff enough to handle well, but flexible enough to give a nice ride. I am not sure about the brand or quality of the trucks and wheels, but after adjusting them to suit my riding taste, I found the ride smooth, and the handling to be more than adequate for my needs. I have had a ton of skateboards in my lifetime, and you always have a couple that you just throw in your car at all times just in case you see a great place to skate. This is one I see spending a lot of time occupying the back seat of my car when it isn't needed for human passengers. I definitely see this as a great starter or mid range long board, and the price makes it an awesome value. I have seen more expensive boards that didn't look or ride as good, so I took a chance by ordering this one online mainly based on price and appearance. If you are an old school skater that is looking to break into longboarding, I would definitely recommend this board for you. I also would like to say that the seller got this to me super fast, in great condition, and I would recommend this seller to anyone. That's about it, Skate or Die!!! (i'm still an 8 bit guy at heart!!!) Hope my review helps!!!

This is a great board! We wanted a good U.S. built board that didn’t cost a fortune. I ordered yellow jacket stripes to replace the stock bearings, the Abec 11 bearings it came with are good to start with but I recommend upgrading when you can. The trucks and wheels seem good so far, I tightened trucks and loosened wheels a quarter turn and it works great. The board is solid My husband is 6’ tall over 200lbs and it barely flexes! Cons: The nose was dented in and damaged when I unboxed it so that was disappointing , it could have been packed better.

Just got back from a quick test spin of the new board. As with a few of the other reviewers, I am an older guy that still loves to get around and must say that this board is smooth and solid right out of the box. Tony Hawk I'm not so tricks won't be my thing, I am looking for a smooth cruise for distance And feel that I have made a good choice without having to empty the wallet. I'm sure a few adjustments as riding time increases will be needed in near future. Great job Magneto. Board suffered no damage in shipping as well.

First off...this board is gorgeous and very very sturdy, but when It was delivered and I opened it there was a medium sized chip on the tip of the deck (Some wood came off) , it's not a deal breaker, but I wish it was packaged alittle better. The wheels are great and very thick, and I love the color too, the trucks are solid and very stable and easy to adjust, the bearings in the wheels are...okay... Each wheel will spin either shorter or faster than the others, so please do consider changing the bearings in the future (it still rides fantastic though)......also if you are a beginner (like me) please buy a helmet, elbow and knee pads, and if you can get some wrist protection, because when I first rode this board I fell off of it (it was my fault, because I didn't know what I was doing yet) and I bruised my leg thigh and scratched my wrist but it was nothing serious, it was just a small injury, the next day I bought all of the pads i needed and now I'm safe and having the time of my life with this amazing longboard.

SImilar to Mark's review, I am an old skater that has never owned a longboard. I also bought mine both for walking my dog, and for teaching my kids to skate. I've been skating for over 30 years and have owned my fair share of skateboards. I was very surprised by the quality at this price point. The quality is better than a lot of complete boards I have paid $100 for.It came fully assembled and ready to ride. The board feels substantial, but isn't too heavy. The trucks and wheels are very good quality at this price point. The trucks were a little too loose for my taste right out of the box, so with a little tightening they were good to go. Not the best bearings I have ever ridden, but far from the worst. The wheels are really nice, much softer than I am used to riding on my old 80s boards! I was also surprised at the effectiveness of the gritted wood top as opposed to regular grip tape.All in all, this is a great board and I am very happy I purchased it!

2 things- the trucks were way looser than i expected. Not like the nut was loose but the bushings were softer than i expected. So it turned way easier than a previous long board i had. But i am not a pro so i do not know how tight they should be. It just takes a little time getting used to.Also after doing some research on bearings I read that ABEC9 is the highest rating there is and the bearings in this board say ABEC11? Not sure if that is possible or what but makes me feel like they are cheap if the ABEC11 rating is not real. Although these bearings seem ok for now I did purchased a new set of bearings for future use.Overall: The board rolls smooth. The finish is flawless. The Red wheels are sweet!Best of all my dog is happy I can keep up with him now.