VOLADOR Freeride Longboard Cruiser | Maple Wood Deck| Drop Through Longboard Complete

I was not given a discount or a free board for this review. Im new to long boarding and have never really rode except for a Ripstick, but who counts that? The board is flexible but not to the point that it will snap like the other board have. In my opinion it will only snap if youre messing around or pushing its limits. All around though I love it and recommend it to anyone that is also new to long boarding. Ps the bearings are really nice for their price. UPDATE: I had been riding my friends board and felt so good about the board I wrote a review after I ordered my board. Ive changed the review because I ordered mine but it came in blue when I clearly ordered green. Two colors hard to mix up. I was super excited when I got it but as soon as I saw the blue almost all the hype went away. But other than that awesome board. Last the grip tape is not mirrored and so I have to flip the board to show the other side. My friends grip tape and back decal do line up how they should. Ps I dont plan on returning it because I love the board that much.

-I AM NOT AN EXPERT ON LONGBOARDS!! -In the picture with two boards, mine is the one on the right! -Sorry about the crappy pictures :/ Being someone that doesnt know much about skateboarding or skateboards, i did my research. First off i wanted to see which type of long board would be best for a beginner like me. This is a great drop through long board and is the best board for beginenrs because it allows you to maintain your balance well because of the deck. As many other people have suggested in the comments you will need to purchase a T-tool and loosen up your wheels. As for how the board looks, i love it! I was actually going to purchase the red sunset looking one and then at the last minute, the manufacturer released these new desgins and i chose a different board. For some people there may be a little too much branding all over the board, but i think its fine and have actaually covered up some of the logos on the board with stickers.I get compliments all the time on my grip tape and wheels and while they look good the grip tape and wheels ride even better (for a beginner). The one critique that i would have is that i wish the board came with better quality wheels. Now dont get me wrong, the wheels that come on this board are perfectly fine and i rode on them for quite a while, and honestly they couldve lasted for much longer, but then one of my friends ordered a board from a similar vendor on amazon, paid much less than i did, and received wheels on his board that were absolutely a higher quality than mine. They rode smoother and looked better. I now find myself searching for new wheels for my board. All in all the price of these of any of these boards is GREAT and the quality is EVEN BETTER. This is a great board to start out on for a beginner and i am so glad that i came across these on amazon before i walked into zumiez and dropped $200+ on a longboard.

this board is absolutely amazing! it’s beyond my expectations at its low price and it’s definitely comparable to thrasher, santa cruise, and other top selling boards. it’s worth much more than what i even payed for and it could easily be compared to $200 dollar boards. turning is INSANELY easy, it rides very smooth, even on alaska roads, and the bottom design is absolutely gorgeous! even more beautiful than in the picture, my jaw dropped when i first saw it!!! the grip tape is very nice and sturdy with an also beautiful yet simple design, and my friend bought a board from volador as well and they’re both definitely worth the low price we payed for. i’m only 12 and a beginner at boarding but riding this i almost feel like a pro. i love your boards and they’re extraordinary designs and i would definitely recommend them to anybody who would want a sturdy board even if they’re willing to pay for more expensive ones. THANK YOU VOLADOR!!!

Before I get too deep into my review, I am by no means an experienced skater. With that being said, as far as I can tell, this is an amazing board for the price. I tried to learn how to skate in the past, but I made the mistake of buying a skateboard from walmart that cost $15 (NOT worth it at all. The wheels barely rolled and you couldnt cruise at all). If you want to learn to longboard, it is definitely worth putting out a little more money for a decent board that actually functions properly, and is more stable. Im a fairly hefty gal, Im about 57 and I weigh 220 lbs, and this board supports me just fine. The deck is springy, but it doesnt bend so much that Im worried its going to break on me (unlike the walmart board). The graphic on the back is very cute, and super vibrant, so I love it! The grip tape is very sturdy, to the point that it ripped a hole in my converse when I was cruising (no tricks or anything). Id rather the tape ruin my shoes than not hold me in place at all. Plus, the design on the grip tape looks sweet. As far as appearances go, white wheels arent ideal for anyone who is a total neat freak. It looks great out of the box, but after my first ride, the wheels have taken on a grayish color. Something that personally frustrated me was the sticker that came stuck to the bottom of the board. It was very hard to peel off and left a sticky residue behind. Im not blaming that on the board itself; thats the nature of stickers. I would definitely recommend this board to anyone who has been considering getting into longboarding. Its a sturdy board for a reasonable price. Great board for beginners

DISCLAIMER: This was my first time getting a longboard, so I didnt know if certain specs that I found about this particular longboard were the same or at least similar to other longboards. Now to the review. Right off the bat, shipping was great. They got the longboard to me in a very short time. It was properly and carefully packaged and there was lots of padding inside to keep the board safe. Once I took the board out, I must say I was pretty impressed. I almost expected a flimsy, cheap board, to match the extremely low cost. However, the board felt pretty good in my hands. It wasnt too heavy or too light. It felt like it could last a long time with careful use. One thing I also noticed is that the wheels were a little harder than other longboard wheels that Ive seen and felt. (This may be an issue for the more hardcore longboard riders that do crazy high-speed slides and stuff) Once I started riding the board it felt very smooth and I fell in love with it immediately. The only cons (kind of) that I found are the boards wheels being a little harder than most longboards and also the fact that the board felt a little bouncy. Other than that, I am completely satisfied with the board. If youre like me, and youre only getting a longboard to have fun cruising at the park, commute to school/work, and get girls, this is definitely the board for you. If youre one of those people that likes to go down steep hills at 70 mph, doing slides and other crazy stuff, then the few cons I mentioned above may have a detrimental effect to your riding experience. I gave 5/5 stars because this board is perfect for what I want to do on a board.

4 stars. The trucks were mounted on the board on top of the shrink-wrap which was annoying because me being a perfectionist had to take them off, fully remove the plastic, and then re-mount them. The board is great though. Once I was done with thats initial set up, I had a chance to take it around my neighborhood. It is a very smooth and easy ride. Very easy to turn on this board! As for the bearings, I think I may replace them so I can roll and coast for longer distances. The wood is not entirely smooth in all areas, however the grip tape looks and is phenomenal. Overall the board is great for the money spent on this, just wish they could have shrink-wrapped it after the trucks were already mounted. Update: the bearings on this board are not good at all. As soon as I replaced the bearings with reds bearings, instant difference. The wheels spun for about 5-10 seconds with the original bearings and about 30 seconds to 1 minute with the new ones. Definitely recommend replacing them.

DEFINITELY will buy another one again some day for my sister. Bought one for myself and i learned how to long board with this! I dont do any crazy boarding with this but after a year of going over some hills, I can say with confidence that this long board is smooth to ride on, stable, comfortable, easy to learn skateboarding/longboarding with, AND LOOKS AMAZING. Im happy about this purchase. Im 6 ft 2, 210 pounds. I was riding this no problem even when i was 220 pounds! Feels solid and I love this board!!!! EDIT: Still a great board. been using this for more than a year now! Not daily, but when I need it, it rides great!

I wanted a longboard for vacation and this turned out great. Im very happy with my purchase

Ive had this board for about a month now, and Ive got to say I have no problems with it. Im new to longboarding, so I hear that replacing the bearings should happen on this board, but Ive been using the default ones, and they work really well. I dont have any reason for me to upgrade them myself because I feel I go fast enough, and any difference I can make with the bearings would be a small improvement. I probably will, but since Im new, Im a-okay with the default ones. Also I was concerned with which board would be able to support me. Im a heavy guy weighing from around 240-250. The weight limit from the manufacturer is 250, and I can confirm that this seems to be the case. I never feel like Im going to break the board. Given that, there is a small amount of flex. This was another thing I was initially converned with when purchasing, but the flex isnt a whole lot. It seems to flex for people of all weights, but not that it flexes on me any more than someone who weighs around 150. I really like the flex so that way it absorbs some of the shock from going over cracks or some pebbles or rough ground. The durability is something that is incredible. As someone who is right at the weight limit, I would expect for a board priced at $60 to have some problems show up, but I can confirm, the ride is just as good as the first day I got it. I ride pretty often, and Ive ridden twice on this route that is 10.5 miles. (I would say Ive ridden somewhere in the ball park of 30-45 miles on my board). Everything is great! One thing however, the wheels are pretty hard, so you should watch out for pebbles while riding. Also because of my extensive riding, my white wheels arent white anymore. Its all good, I might be able to restore its initial color after some time of scrubbing. Also the design is really awesome! Koi fish on the top, and the solar system on the bottom! Couldnt get it better than that! I highly recommend this board especially if youre a beginner like me.

Well designed longboard. Sturdy and good quality. Good price. Unfortunately it was delivered with scratches and markings on the underside. Huge bummer as I am not up for returning a product when the quality should have been checked before sending to me. In addition, we didnt want to wait for the whole process of exchanging. Too bad the quality check wasnt on it! My daughter loves it though ;)