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

This is my first time riding a longboard. Like others have said, the board has plenty of flex but I grew up on a fiberglass board decades ago, so this doesnt bother me. It actually helps to absorb bumps and provide stability in my opinion, like a shock absorber. Im 62 and about 210 and reasonably athletic for a well-seasoned dude and Im quickly becoming comfortable on this deck. Other reviews have noted the tight plastic wrapping upon delivery, but mine arrived in a large clear bag. My belief is that it was previously returned, but there was no wear to indicate prior usage. The nuts on all the wheels and the kingpins were relatively loose and required tightening/adjusting. So Im tooling around, trying to rekindle that muscle memory when I hear an awful grinding sound. Back in the day I recall catching a pebble every now and then and I had assumed this is what happened, but when I looked down I see a missing wheel. As the nut was still attached to the truck, and the nylon ball holders and one of the bearing caps was still hanging on the truck as well, I can only assume I was the victim of a seized bearing. All told, for the price, Im very satisfied. Just check or replace your bearings for a better experience.

*THIS IS A REAL REVIEW, I DID NOT GET PAID FOR IT* Okay now that that is out of the way, I really love this longboard. I wanted to learn to ride and didnt want to buy a $200 dollar board just to find I didnt enjoy it. However, I fell in love with my board once it arrived. It has been really easy for me to ride and learn on, although I am not super skilled so I cant say anything on the specifics of the board. I have gotten going pretty fast and been able to turn well while riding. One of the only draw backs was when I got it the plastic wrapping on it went under the trucks so there where little bits of plastic that I had trouble removing. As a side note this company was really helpful because when I first put my order in I had my previous address for the shipping. When I contacted them they got back to me right away, even though it was the middle of the night and had it changed. They were very prompt, accommodating, and understanding!

-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.

Day one review: Arrived super fast in a very oversized box. Board looks and rides amazing. The bearings and wheels are excellent which is what I was worried about most. I did not feel any resistance or need to change them out. They didn’t even need lube to get that gentle ride. Board has just the right amount of flex, I am 5’11” 190 pounds easy and it supports me up and down the curbs. The length is nice and long but still comfortable to ride. The drop through trucks are a little bit to get used to under your foot when using the tail but not anything that can’t be overcome. Graphics on the board are superb and I was very impressed with the detail. Better than the picture could show hands down. I went with the solar system option. If you are thinking about it then this is the board for you. Don’t hesitate and get this, you will definetly be satisfied.

Its been almost 18 months since I gave this board to my then 12 yr old daughter for xmas. She asked for a longboard and gave me no other details because she didnt know any: she had been riding her cousins board, and this is what prompted her to ask for her own. And I dont ride skateboards myself (when I fall off a board, I prefer for there to be water rather than concrete beneath me). After doing a bit on reading online, I determined that a drop-through was the way to go because of the enhanced stability inherent to that design; I also concluded that bearings are pretty inexpensive to upgrade, so if the time came that my daughter was proficient enough to want more speed that could easily be accomplished via better bearings, wheels, and maybe even trucks, but for the time being, wheels that didnt spin too fast were actually a virtue. All of that was what I got with this board: a very solid, stable deck that is still extremely easy to turn, but with pretty slow wheels/bearings. And just as Id envisioned, this wasnt a bad thing for a young beginner. My daughter got pretty decent on the board; despite a couple of good spills about six months later she was bugging me for upgrades to be able to go faster, so we installed a basic set of Reds trucks and wheels, just about doubling the glide with a couple pushes. Another benefit of the upgraded trucks was that I was able to torque them down and make the board more stable without much loss of turning radius, as for whatever reason, this deck just turns well no matter what kind of wheels are on it. So if youre looking for a competition level, downhill racing board, this is not the one for you. On the other hand though, if you want something solid and stable to learn on, this board is the perfect choice. For >$50 more, you can upgrade it into a very respectable commuter/mid-level board.

It is a great board but the wheels are definitely for starting out. Youre going to want to replace them

When I bought this, I had no longboarding experience. I had friends who all longboarded and I wanted to join them, so I started researching beginner boards. My primary reason for buying this particular board was actually the koi fish on the top and the pink and teal art on the bottom. I love riding this board and looking down to see the koi beneath my feet. I also love that I picked up a new hobby and its a great way to spend time with friends and explore new cities. Now Ive had it for about two years and its got some wear on it, but its been a great first board and I still ride it all the time.

I’ve had it for about 5 ish months now and it’s held up strong, and Hasn’t given me a single problem yet. Love this board.

Straight out of the box, the wheels spin unevenly. I took them apart to clean and add lubricant and found that one wheel is missing a washer. I don’t know how to get in touch with company to at least ask them to send washer, but all I can do is request refund. I don’t want to send whole skateboard back. I would just like it to function as intended. The truck was also stiff. We took that off, added soap and loosened it and that helped. Once the wheels spin properly, it will be a fine board for cruising.

This is a great board. some of the hardware was loose but a quick tighten down and it was ready to ride. The graphics are really nice, the grip tape looks fantastic. Id add pictures but it is EXACTLY as pictured. This is superb and I would definitely buy this again.