Just like their cruiser board this longboard is made out of seven ply Canadian maple with a bamboo layer on it for strength. And this longboard feels and looks very strong. Add to that a clear spray grip tape and you know this board can withstand some abuse. During our aggressive riding and testing we did notice that if you are as brutal with a board as we are, it is better to regrip this model. But if your intentions are less abusive to the board no extra attention needs to be given. Decathlon’s longboards stand out in style, manoeuvrability and durability, built with powerful wheels that’ll give you a smooth ride even on rougher surfaces. Longboards for Beginners Due to the standard lesser quality wheels a slide was almost impossible to do. Actually we can come to the conclusion that if you don’t want the flexible ride and wheel bite it is better to add some new wheels and bearings and stiffen up the ride more. Also we advise you that this longboard has a big turning circle. A 36″ cruiser Longboard with a Pintail shape is ideal for long-distance skating. Made from 7ply maple with 65mm x 51mm PU Cast Wheels and ABEC 7 Chrome bearings. The Character is a 39″ twin-tipped Longboard designed for skating long distances, a good choice for all levels of Longboarder.

The Osprey cruiser is actually the perfect cruiser board for any beginner within the skateboarding sport. It is easy to handle, the grip is excellent and to be honest we had a very hard time finding a downside to this board. Yep, we fell in love with it. Osprey Longboards from the renowned UK surf and wetsuit brand offering a large range of boards in various shapes and sizes for all levels of rider from beginner to advanced. All styles of Longboard riding are covered in the Osprey range. Minimal graphic on the underside and full grip tape top. Suitable for all sizes of rider up to 100kg. Coastline

Despite a few issues with the riding, we actually really enjoyed this longboard. You can’t ignore that it looks beautiful and the wood finish is stunning. Also for a beginning rider this is the first step towards greatness. The Rainbow Longboard is 41″ in length with a twin tipped design for riding flat and downhill roads, providing a smooth ride even at decent speeds. Osprey Longboards are constructed from durable Canadian maple, ensuring they will give you many years of loyal use.

All Osprey Longboards include ABEC 9 chrome bearings (accept the smaller Helix, which has ABEC 7 Chrome bearings) The 7 ply maple concave and flexible board features PU Cast Red 70mm x 51mm 80A and ABEC 9 Chrome bearings.passionate pastime itself. Cruise the seafront, and city centre and explore the outdoors on four wheels, with Decathlon’s powerful range of cruiser boards. How is the ride on this beauty? Actually, pretty much perfect. The wheels have a great rotation which gives a smooth ride. The soft wheels offer a much better ride than a traditional longboard. This makes this cruiser a perfect board for riding along our roads and shopping malls. And the agility to dodge obstacles is amazing.