Rift Drop-Through Longboard Skateboard Complete Canadian Maple Wood Cruiser w/Drop-Through Trucks for Commuting, Cruising, Carving & Downhill Riding

This board, for $60, is one of the best on Amazon as of now. The design on the board is flawless and very California-esc. The board, after doing some basic tricks, cruising, and such, is VERY durable, and is very nice. The grip tape is also very high quality. The wheels are fine, and for beginners, does not need replacing, but more advanced long-boarders may have a preference for different wheels. The bushings are fine, but I chose to get bushings according to weight. (Not necessary, just preference)My issue is the bearings. While they are NOT bad by any means, I feel that they are a bit lackluster. However, that should somewhat be expected for $60 given that the quality of everything else is great. I said that it is worth $80 because I paid $20 for Bones Red bearings w/Skate tool. You WILL need a skate tool for loosening/tightening your trucks, as mine came very tight. For me, I think Bones has the best bearings on the market, and given that they're only $20 with a skate tool (as of now), it's a good investment.OVERALL: For a beginner, this board will be OUTSTANDING. The quality of the board is worth more than the $60 price. The only change you should make is getting Bones Red bearings, and I also would suggest doing so for any board between $50-$120.Update: I have now bought both a skateboard and longboard, and am proficient on both. (Enough to do basic tricks). This board is outstanding. I have dealt alot of blows to it against the cement due to bumpy NY asphalt, and the board has little damage.(Other than typical chipping from frontside flips, etc)

It's like a terrible long board that got inspired by an amazing one.You almost can't tell the difference.BUTIt is very bouncy. If you are losing contact with the board, you are relinquishing control. So you really shouldn't go too fast down anything that isn't smooth. A sidewalk will split your head open the second you encounter "downhill terrain." You could have been riding long boards since you left the womb and I promise you, you will be very uncomfortable with the board leaving you every other quarter second.Everything else is made slightly less up to par than your standard board.Bearings are a little rougher, still smooth.Trucks are a little weird feeling, still work great though.The wood is really bouncy, there's a dip like there should be but it's sooooo subtle that I almost had to look for it.The wheels are really nice.The grip tape is on the finer side but that's more preference than anything.Is it a good board?YesCould you get better for $200YesBut at around $50?!It can't be beat.******EDIT*******I BOUGHT THIS BOARD 3-4 YEARS AGOI have passed moving vehicles on campus with this bad boyI swapped out the bearings with "BONES® BIG BALLS® REDS® SKATEBOARD BEARINGS 8 PACK"The board is still quick, responsive, I've learned to work with the flexibility and I bomb past everyone I skate with.Like a fine wine it aged wonderfully. I have skaters try it and they WANT THE BOARD, I've referred at least 20 people to this thing over the years. Actually unbelievable. I don't understand how it went from a board I bought because I didn't wanna be sad about it getting run over by a car, to a must have to everybody who tries it.I beat the life out of it, and it doesn't care🗿To cut all of this short, buy the board if you're reading this and wondering if you should.Thanks for coming to my Ted talk

This is my first longboard, so I’m not an expert by any means. This board has been really good to me though. Let’s start with what is good:First, the board looks so good in person. I was hoping to pick up the ripple design, but I bought this one since it was out of stock. I’m glad I did because it looks amazing. Whatever design you get, you’ll be happy with it.This board can take quite a beating. I’ve ran it into a concrete wall a few times, I’ve rode it in the rain, I’ve scraped up the trucks, and I pop it up off the ground to pick it up. No delamination. The only wear it has is a bit on each end from popping it up, scrapes on the trucks from me running it off the sidewalk a few times, and the grip tape is a bit dirty. Still rides like a champ.It is really stable. The drop thru trucks help with the stability compared to top-mount. Just make sure to tighten the bushings a bit to fit your preferences, especially if you’re just starting out.There are a few other things to note:The bearings aren’t too bad by any means, but I did end up switching to bones reds bearings after I felt like I was comfortable on the board. The board also comes with bearing spacers, which is a plus.This board doesn’t have much flex. That’s really good if you’re looking for a sturdy board, but also depends on preference. Since I’m riding around campus with a lot of sidewalks, it might be better to have a bit more flex. I weigh 160 lbs, so I’d say this board is definitely good up to at least 220 lbs, if not more.The plastic does go under the trucks when you get it, so you’ll have to take the trucks off to get it out. This isn’t too bad though, especially if you have a skate tool. It’s a good opportunity to learn about the hardware of the board too. Just make sure not to lose the nuts and washers.This board does perform well in the rain, but if you want your grip tape to stay clean, I’d suggest only riding it in dry weather.The bushings felt a bit soft at first, so I tightened them before learning to skate. After a month and a half I felt comfortable enough to loosen them, and it’s much easier to turn and carve now. It’s basically a balance between stability and turn.I did have a few small problems with this board. If the bushings are too loose, it’s possible to get wheelbite. That’ll stop you in a hurry and might kick you right off the board. This was only a problem for me when I was beginning, and was made better when I tightened the bushings. It hasn’t been an issue for me since my balance has improved, even with loosening the bushings, and I can make pretty tight carves without worrying about it.The grip tape isn’t the most durable and can crack a bit at the edges, but I have been putting it under a lot of stress over the past month and a half and it’s still doing its job well.Overall, this seems to be a great longboard. It’s sturdy, responsive, and at a great price. I needed something to help me get around campus faster and this works well for that. it also has been a lot of fun. I’d definitely recommend this board.

This is a great Longboard. I bought this longboard because I wanted something to cruise around on without spending a lot of money, and this one was definitely worth it. It is built pretty well and the deck hasn't chipped yet. The wheels are nice and roll over pebbles. The width of the board also makes it easy to balance on. The bearings that come with it aren't great, so you might want to get an extra pair of those. The grip tape is okay, but it doesn't stick to the board the best. I noticed it trying to peel up after only using it once or twice. The design looks great. Overall, this board is great and I will continue to use it. I would recommend it to any beginners who want to get started with longboarding but don't know where to start.

So to begin, I'm 22 and weigh about 155. The board bends if you bounce on it and yes, in my experience, I can bounce on it without it snapping in any part. The second I unwrapped it (yes, you need to disassemble it to fully get the wrapping off) I slapped on some Bones Reds bearings and Dragon spacers and washers so I didn't get to see how the board rolls on stock rims. However, she do be flying on them Bones Reds. I've only ever ridden on a traditional PennyBoard, which, as agile as it can be, it just wasn't fast enough. Learning longboard felt so strange. Going from a tiny board to a massive longboard was a high jump, adventurous as I am. Anyways it's cool, no wood peeling, no grip tape peeling, oh and she's a speed demon. Took her downhill and I could feel the board wanting to go faster. It stays stable and mounts curb entries with ease, and of course, it looks alright. I do wish they clear-coated the bottom of the deck, it's just basically sanded wood with a design.

Overall: This board is stiff enough to make you feel steady on your feet and flexible enough to give you a wide range of mobility. It is the perfect balance between the two, making it great for beginners! Honestly it just feels right the moment you get on it. I am not a beginner rider and it was perfect for me, too!Deck: I doubt the deck would ever break because it feels very sturdy and well made. It is a radial concave deck, which provides comfortable foot placement. The deck has no camber (a good thing for beginner riders, and a matter of taste for advanced riders). The graphic on it is absolutely beautiful, and looks like it is a part of the wood. No complaints here!Grip Tape: I have had bad experiences with Amazon boards and their grip tape in the past. The grip on this board has not given me problems yet! I will update this part of the review as I ride the board more. Problems usually arise a month in.Trucks: The trucks are indeed metal because magnets are weakly drawn to them. They are good trucks. Nothing special, but for a $60 complete board, that is expected. If you are a beginner, MAKE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE TRUCKS. They are pretty loose right out of the box. They do squeak at first, but you just need to break them in. One complaint I do have is that the plastic packaging goes under the trucks (Almost all amazon boards are like this, though). You will need to remove the trucks to get all of the plastic out.Wheels + Bearings: The wheels are nice and grippy. They go over rocks and bumps with ease, too. The bearings are suprisingly great for a $60 Amazon board! I live in a neighborhood with extremely rough roads, and the wheels + bearings still give me lots of cruising time and a smooth ride. I can't imagine what this board must be like on nice roads. I did end up changing out the bearings simply because I wanted really, really long cruise time (this is standard procedure with Amazon boards, by the way. You should expect to be changing out the bearings on a complete longboard at a low pricepoint like this).Seriously, why haven't you added it to your cart yet?! This is the right board for you! Get it!

This is my first longboard, so I can't really compare it to anything else. It seems to work as expected. I originally got a skateboard, but realized for what I want to do (just cruising and carving), the longboard is better, plus much easier to ride because of the longer and wider deck. I'd recommend starting with this, then eventually moving to a skateboard.UPDATE:After riding it for a couple of weeks, it seems to have developed a habit of having the grip tape start to peel from the edge.

Absolutely love this long board and I’ve been using it for years and all it really needs is some grease on the wheels. It’s great for beginners and doesn’t cruise as long as you may expect but that’s honestly better if you aren’t trying to go super fast.

Excelente longboard, el problema es que aquí en Amazon no hay muchas entonces tienes que estar al acecho y tener el dinero listo para poder comprar una. Espere 4 meses para poder comprarla y valió totalmente la pena.

Llego mucho antes de lo esperado, relación calidad-precio de 10!!

Sure the bearing aren’t the best but I found loosening the wheels a bit from how they are factory they’re a lot better. I’ve bought this board for an esk8 conversion and for how much it costs it’s been solid. Would recommend for sure!

Muy buena para transportarte

With advice from my friends. I got this to start learning skateboarding as an adult. The built quality is very good and doesn’t feel cheap. I also liked the simple aesthetics of it. The back of the skateboard is like an empty canvas and I might try to get creative and paint something on it.