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• As an artisan work from our engineering team, the 42inch drop through camber deck offers super flex and shock absorber.
• 8-ply natural hardrock maple and epoxy glue, healthy materials bring more fun, and is better for environment.
• Genuine alluminium 7-Inch reverse kingpin trucks are adjustable as 50 or 45 degree, and take to you great maneuverability.
• Durable 70x51mm 78A PU wheels work with ABEC-9 presion bearings, letting you enjoy an unsurpassed smooth ride.
• Designed by talents across the Atlantic. Graphics range from strikingly vintage to avant-garde looks.

User questions & answers

Question:	whats the max weight limit? i wanna do hippie jumps without a fuss
Answer:	Well the weight limit is 250 (apparently) but according to every other review, any tricks will make the board break. i'm sure they're talking about ollies and stuff, so if you weigh 200 or under, a hippie jump should be fine.
Question:	why did it go up in price
Answer:	Honestly, we are trying to put the stock under control, the board sells so well that we may have an empty warehouse before next restock date.
Question:	What age is this typicall
Answer:	Any age really. I am 47 and I ride. This is for my 18 year old daughter going to college. But my 10 year old son rides too!
Question:	I weight about 180 will this board support me
Answer:	Yes. It will. The max load capacity is 250.

• 44-Inch artisan longboard made from sustainably sourced bamboo and 8-ply Canadian maple.
• Rugged and lightweight 7-inch aluminum trucks.
• Reactive and smooth gliding reverse kingpin trucks with precision ABEC-7 Bearing, PU casted black bushing-90A.
• Durable 70x51mm 85A PU wheels with rock finish.
• Designed in the heart of Los Angeles for a distinct Californian look and feel

User questions & answers

Question:	how flexy is this board
Answer:	Pretty flexy. The board actually has notches carved in where the wheels would rub on the board so it doesn't rub and ruin the bamboo. This is a wonderfully made board. Amazing quality with just the right amount of flex
Question:	Son wants a longboard. Is this a good board for a 9 year old
Answer:	No, it would not be a good board for a 9 year old. It is extremely long! Find something shorter until he's about 6' tall then it'll be great!
Question:	I am looking for a board for my English bulldog. He is 70 lbs and wide. Would this be a good fit for him
Answer:	This is a pretty sturdy board, but it's very easy to turn and weave. You may want something more stable that is better at staying straight. For the price though, it's a good deal
Question:	Will this hold a 280 pound man
Answer:	yes

Product features

ZED at a Glance

It all originated in 1950s Hawaii with California close behind. Surfers took to the streets by rigging makeshift backyard longboards when adequate surf was hard to find. Our freshest longboard nods to those ambitions 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.

ZED Pintail weaves California beach nostalgia with ethically sourced bamboo and 8-ply Canadian maple. The classic shape helps improve balance and slice corners with precision and speed. Cruise into a rider’s paradise with silky smooth 70mm wheels, precision ABEC-7 bearings, and a superior grip on your new, long-lasting four wheeled companion.

Mid century surf culture was more than just sand and bikinis. Their boards were durable, their training was intense, and if you’re going to rig anything together in a backyard and take it to the streets - you’ve gotta be tough. We craft our boards in that same vein. Durable, intense, and tough, with notes of vintage vibes and classic charm.

Anti-Bite Technology

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.

High-Speed and Accurate

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.

Stable

8-ply Canadian maple and sustainable bamboo forms an infallible hybrid of strength and pliability in ZED's deck construction.

Slick and Grip

Enhance your ride with smooth and shock absorbent 70 mm Polyurethane wheels, plus a rock finish for superior grip.

Retrospec

At Retrospec, our ethics are rooted in the earth. We are passionate advocates for more responsible and vigilant efforts to improve the health of our planet. Fueled by a small but mighty team of innovators, we thoughtfully design and develop superior, yet affordable products for life apart from the 9-5. But value is merely a byproduct of our integrity, not the standard by which we measure success.

Retrospec was born from a passion for cycling. Our fixed gear bicycles became a symbol for our commitment to the outdoors and pledge to affordable and green methods of transportation. Since then, we’ve created hundreds of products that help you achieve one goal: taking hold of the outdoors. We have proudly created a space where our mission can flourish, achieve, and conquer the unknown.

• GREAT FOR BEGINNERS The Kicktail Cruiser is a great option for beginners and pros alike! The deck is nice and stable without much flexibility making it easy and safe to ride. The wheels are nice and soft for extra grip while turning and a super smooth ride over rougher roads.
• VERSATILE BOARD 44-inch Longboard Skateboard designed for cruising and skating around town. Kicktails make this board super functional for all sorts of riding styles. It’s a great starter board for someone looking to get into longboarding!
• QUALITY DECK The deck is made with bamboo veneer on top and bottom with a maple core to add strength and stiffness. This makes the deck super durable and beautiful. Our logo is laser etched directly into the bamboo. The sand grit finish provides grip for your feet and shows off the beautiful bamboo design
• SMOOTH TRUCKS This board features Paris Style trucks with a 7 inch hanger and kingpin angle of 50 degrees.The trucks are made from gravity cast aluminum which makes them strong and durable. They have a tumbled finish and are great for smooth cruises. The bushings are SHR (medium stiffness) which adds to the cruising experience.
• WHEELS FOR CRUISING A 78A soft high quality urethane is used for the 70mm wheels. With a cool translucent look, the wheels are sized perfectly for the cruising this board excels at.

User questions & answers

Question:	How many bearings
Answer:	The boards comes complete with 8 bearings already installed (2 per wheel)
Question:	how tall is the board
Answer:	The board is 44" long, 9" wide and sits 5" above the ground.
Question:	Why was this 75$ yesterday? It’s 90$ now
Answer:	Depends on the seller. there are 2 categories (FBA: fulfill by Amazon) and (FBM: Fulfill by merchant). FBA has the product come from their warehouse while FBM is your average joe with the product that they ship directly to you (within Amazons extensive shipping rules). Both M & A can up the price on something if it’s in high demand. The price will fluctuate based on who currently has control over the “buy box.” The thing you click to buy a product. Merchants randomly exchange control over it (they do not choose when to have it or when to lose it, nor who the next seller is)
Question:	Does it have soft or hard wheels
Answer:	The wheels are soft. 78A hardness

Product features

Great For Beginners

The Kicktail Cruiser is a great option for beginners and pros alike! The deck is nice and stable without much flexibility making it easy and safe to ride. The wheels are nice and soft for extra grip while turning and a super smooth ride over rougher roads. Whether this is your first board or another added to your quiver, you'll get a lot of joy out of this board.

Cruise in Style

The Kicktail Cruiser is inspired by the vibrant Carlsbad surf and skating community. Designed to really show off the beautiful materials of the deck while keeping a clean and stylish look. Style is the name of the game with this longboard.

Multiple Riding Style

This board can do it all. Whether this is your first board or you're adding another one to your quiver. You can cruise, carve, dance, freestyle and anything else your heart desires on this thing! The deck is designed to work for multiple riding styles and rider sizes.

Aluminum Trucks

The trucks are made from gravity cast aluminum which makes them strong and durable. They have a tumbled finish and are the standard longboard size.

Bamboo & Maple Deck

The deck is made with bamboo veneer on top and bottom with a maple core to add strength and stiffness. Our logo is laser etched directly into the bamboo.

Soft Urethane Wheels

A 78A soft urethane is used for the 70mm wheels. With a cool translucent look, the wheels are sized perfectly for the cruising this board excels at.

• 39" x 9.1“ drop through longboard for beginner
• Strong but Flexible Eight Ply Maple Deck make longboard can Hold Up to 250 LBS weight
• Big Soft 70x51mm PU Wheels combined with ABEC-9 Bearings for Smooth Ride
• Solid 7 Inch Aluminum Trucks equipped with soft bushings for Comfortable Longboarding
• Easy to Learn for Kids and Adults beginner due to low to ground feature come from Dropthroguht mounting technology

User questions & answers

Question:	Weight limit
Answer:	No really a weight limit , none mentioned when purchased
Question:	How is this board for a beginner? A girl who never skated but wants to learn on it
Answer:	This response is from my daughter that has the board. She is 13. It's a really good board to practice learning how to ride a skateboard with. When you're on the board and riding it, it feels effortless. It's also really good for moving to one side or another. The only real downfall is probably that once you pick up speed it's kind of hard to stop because the board is a bit heavy. If you're just learning how to ride a skateboard then this is a good board, but if you want to learn how to do tricks with a board I suggest not starting out with a board like this.
Question:	Whats the weight limit
Answer:	250 lbs
Question:	can you carve on it
Answer:	Yes, this Playshion longboard is good for cruising and carving. Because it have a large 70mm soft pu wheels, large 7" aluminum trucks and rubber riser pad. No wheel bite issue. Just enjoy the longboarding !

• ESSENTIAL INFORMATION： 41 x 9.5 inch 8 floors of natural maple longboard skateboards, ABEC-11 high speed chrome steel bearing, 8 inch aluminum truck.
• HIGH QUALITY WHEEL： 70x51mm high elastic PU wheels with 80a hardness.
• GOOD SHOCK ABSORPTION SYSTEM： PU shock absorb ring Providing effective cushioning, adds more comfort to your skateboarding experience.
• ENJOY ： This Longboard features low to ground is easy to learn for beginners, perfect for commuting, long distance riding, downhill, cruising, carving, freeride slide, freestyle and dancing.
• PERFECT GIFT： This long board is a perfect gift for your friends and family who are interested in sports.If the T tool is missing, contact customer service to get it.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do your feet slip easily
Answer:	No slipping at all
Question:	Is griptape waterproof
Answer:	It was for me
Question:	I know the details say 330 max weight load but does it really support ppl who are on the heavier side asking for myself
Answer:	Yes.im 306
Question:	Will the warrior version of this board bottom out if you ride over an average speed bump
Answer:	It won’t as long as you don’t stand on the middle of the board where it flexes the most, if you stand where the trucks are you shouldn’t have a problem

• LARGE WHEELS The Glider longboards feature very large 100mm x 25mm urethane wheels. The large diameter and small contact patch of the wheels allow the boards to get over almost any terrain...rough roads, cracks, small rocks, sticks, tree debris, you name it.
• SURF & DRIFT The small contact patch of the wheels makes it feel like you're surfing on these boards. You can even get the back end to drift out subtle making it feel like you're carving up a glassy wave. The entire ride and performance is very unique and a lot of fun!
• SMOOTH RIDE The large diameter wheels allow these boards to get over almost anything in their way without you having to fear about getting bucked. If you have ever been thrown off your board because your wheel couldn't get over a small pebble you can now sleep peacefully!
• UNIQUE FEEL You'll enjoy a fun and unique ride unlike any board you've ridden before.
• BEAUTIFUL DECK An 8 layer laminate with a hard maple core and a beautifully stained bamboo top and bottom sealed with a sand grit finish to show off the beauty of the bamboo. The deck features a subtle reverse camber to keep the deck as low to the ground as possible.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will normal longboard wheels fit on these trucks
Answer:	Yes, normal longboard wheels can fit on these trucks. - Magneto Support
Question:	Has anyone tried to replace the bearings? Does each wheel take 2? If so does it use a special spacer or something? The wheels look very thin
Answer:	These wheels take standard bearings and yes, there is a bearing on each side like a traditional wheel. And they are just as simple to replace as with a regular set of wheels.
Question:	How long is the deck
Answer:	It's 38 inches!
Question:	Can you tell me what wheels and bearings to upgrade to as some of the reviews complain about wheel and bearing quality? I plan to buy for the deck
Answer:	Hi! The bearings are a standard size, so you can check out our glassy's and slicks bearings that should be great! As far as upgraded wheels, we do not offer those yet so you might have to find a 3rd party option. We only sell replacements for the existing wheels that come with this board. - Magneto Support

• 【Durable & Stable】High density 7 layer maple wood skateboard with emery non-slip surface provides a stable and more powerful grip during skating; Max supporting weight 220 lbs(100KG)
• 【STRENGTH】Our Skate Board made of High Quality Thick Aluminium Trucks and steel axle, which supports higher weight and faster speed for more safe ride.
• 【SMOOTH】Super smooth 60mm anti-shock PU wheels with ABEC-7 precision bearings and PU bushings deliver a very smooth ride, this Longboard is suitable for all smooth surfaces or even rough ground.
• 【Suitable for All Level Skaters】 31 x 8 inch full size double kick concave design with vintage pattern provides better control and easy to brake; this Skateboard is ideal for Beginner and Pro doing some basic stunts and other tricks.
• 【COMPLETE】No assembly required, this Cruiser Skateboard is a ideal gift for boys and girls. If you have any questions about skateboard, please feel free to contact us. to prove the importance we set on quality. You can purchase with confidence.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with a skateboard tool
Answer:	Yes it comes with a tool to adjust the trucks and wheels.

• Classic retro-surf-style longboard for commuting, cruising, carving, and downhill riding
• Dimensions: 41" x 9.5" featuring drop-through trucks
• Made with 8-ply vertically laminated Canadian Maple
• ABEC-7 pre-lubricated high-speed carbon bearings for a smooth, fast ride
• 70 x 51mm PU-casted cushion 78a wheels

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the concave of this board and how much does it weigh
Answer:	It has a medium concave that cups the foot. I have it weighing in at around 6 pounds
Question:	Should i buy this or the retrospec zed bamboo complete cruiser? i'm new to longboarding but i pick up stuff fast
Answer:	The drop through will be easier to push since it is lower to the ground and has better wheel clearance. For these reasons I would recommend it. The other board does have a kick tail though so if doing Ollie's are important to you then go with that one. Although being 44in this will difficult, but easier than with the drop though. I hope this helps.
Question:	Are the trucks metal or plastic
Answer:	The trucks are cast aluminum
Question:	What's the flex like on this board
Answer:	Like a spring board. I can almost make the middle of the board touch the ground when jumping on it, if that puts it into perspective.

Product features

RIFT at a Glance

Rift is designed for speed. This unique board features a unique shape for added balance and improved push-power without the risk of wheel bite as you carve.

Reactive and smooth gliding slant reverse 180mm kingpin trucks with precision ABEC-9 bearing for less pushing and a longer, faster roll. We equipped our board with extra gritty and abrasive 80AB grip tape for total control over your balance and ride. Tie it all together with 41” of Canadian Maple for a smooth, fast ride.

Smooth Sailing

Take control of your ride with reactive and smooth gliding slant reverse 180mm kingping trucks with precision ABEC-7 stainless steel bearings.

High-Speed and Accurate

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.

Durable and Stable

Constructed from durable Canadian Maple and ready to roll. You can ride with confidence knowing your board can handle anything almost anything you throw at it.

Get a Grip

Stay grounded with an extra grippy 80AB fully-covered deck and durable 70x50mm 78 PU wheels.

Retrospec

At Retrospec, our ethics are rooted in the earth. We are passionate advocates for more responsible and vigilant efforts to improve the health of our planet. Fueled by a small but mighty team of innovators, we thoughtfully design and develop superior, yet affordable products for life apart from the 9-5. But value is merely a byproduct of our integrity, not the standard by which we measure success.

Retrospec was born from a passion for cycling. Our fixed gear bicycles became a symbol for our commitment to the outdoors and pledge to affordable and green methods of transportation. Since then, we’ve created hundreds of products that help you achieve one goal: taking hold of the outdoors. We have proudly created a space where our mission can flourish, achieve, and conquer the unknown.