VOLADOR Urban Freeride Pro Longboard| Adaptive Cruiser 42inch| North America Maple| Camber Concave Drop Through Longboard Complete| Setup for Urban Commuting

I'm a beginner at longboarding, but I'm not one to just buy something that looks cool/pretty assuming it will be good quality. I've researched a lot regarding what type of deck would be nice for me, and I've also asked my friends who longboard what I should go with. My area has a lot of slopes and straightaways, so I wanted a board that would be great for cruising but I also didn't want to break the bank, especially since I'm only a beginner. Overall, I just wanted a decent board that's affordable and rides well. This board is honestly a pretty nice ride. I was recommended a drop through deck since these are better for cruising and carving, which is all I want lolol. The wheels are alright, they could be better. I figured I just had to break them in by riding for an hour or so, but I loosened them a bit and that made all the difference. I might replace them with something else soon though. As for the trucks, they are a bit tight at first, so if you really want to make smooth turns without lifting and moving the board with your weight at the back, I suggest getting a skate tool to loosen the trucks. You can just fine tune it to your liking. The design is one of my favorite things about the board! I got the vintage floral design since I love floral print, and I think the design on the grip tape is pretty rad as well. As for the deck quality, I think it's pretty good. I'm a small and lightweight person (barely 115 lbs) so the board doesn't respond that much to my weight even if I jump on it, so I let my dad (who's always been a fit and burly dude) stand on it and kind of gently bounce on the board, but it definitely holds it own. This is a great size too if you want more stability compared to a regular skateboard, nickel board, or penny board. Like I said, I'm small, but this board has a low center of gravity which I freakin' love because I'm more comfortable cruising on it. If you plan on bombing hills and whatnot though, I suggest changing out the bearings with ones that are designed for a faster ride. Overall, the board is great if you're looking for a starter board and don't want to spend a lot of money. I've been practicing every other day for 20 minutes at a time for about 2 weeks now, and I'm already comfortable with my backyard roundabout area, so now I just gotta take it around the neighborhood. :)

I've had this board for about a month now, and I've got to say I have no problems with it. I'm new to longboarding, so I hear that replacing the bearings should happen on this board, but I've been using the default ones, and they work really well. I don't 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 I'm new, I'm a-okay with the default ones. Also I was concerned with which board would be able to support me. I'm 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 I'm 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 isn't 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 I've ridden twice on this route that is 10.5 miles. (I would say I've 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 aren't white anymore. It's all good, I might be able to restore it's 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! Couldn't get it better than that! I highly recommend this board especially if you're a beginner like me.

So, after several month of using this board, I have to say the previous model of this board was much better than this one, for many reasons. Of course, this current board (at least the new designs) is a new build for the board. It feels very stiff before breaking everything in, but after a while of using it everything becomes a lot looser and smoother basically. I would recommend switching out the bearings after about 2 months of use just because they're not the best but they get the job done for whatever you're doing. The board itself is concave which is nice because it allows for easy maneuvering of your feet and allow everything to feel a lot smoother, at least in my experience. The one thing I don't like about this is how stiff it feels. It's not as flexible as before, and even if there was no flex before it felt like there was. I don't know how to explain it, but it's just a different feel. Also, i noticed on my specific board some of the screws on the plates holding the trucks through the drop-through hole were coming loose, so you might wanna watch those screws to make sure nothing comes out and messes stuff up. Overall, this board is amazing for anyone who is looking at a cheap-end board that works for just about anything. The build is amazing and feels high quality, and doesn't seem to make any expenses right off the bat. Great board for the price, and will last long considering I had to buy a new one cause the one that I bought a year ago was super worn from use. In any case, I would recommend this board 100%

I've had this board for about half a month now and so far I really enjoy it. It's been far too cold and wet outside to ride it much, but I've been using it when I can. I still haven't been on it for any extended period of time (and perhaps I should update this review once I've used it more) but I can say that I really enjoy riding this board. It is my first longboard and I'd say it's an excellent choice for a beginner. My only complaint is that the bushing in the truck creak like no other and over tried making them tighter (which made it worse) and when I tried making them loose the bushings kinda popped in and out making an even louder noise. The board is a little noisy but I'm sure I can fix it if I put my mind to it. Over all, I'd say if you just wanna try your hand at longboadding, get this board. The wheels roll well, trucks aren't bad, and the bearings are surprisingly decent. P.S. It should be noted that with any board in this style (drop thru deck with wheels exposed on sides) there is a very real possibility that you can step on one of your wheels while you are cruising and eat dirt if you aren't careful. Watch. Your. Step. UPDATE: I just rode this board for the last time today. I went out with some friends and skated til my heart gave out, then went home only to have my friend say that he wanted to go around a little more before leaving my house. So I rode around town for a little bit and was kinda hopping up and down on the deck when I heard the loudest crack I have ever heard. The deck snapped right where the trucks mount. I was bummed, but it has been 13 months since I bought this board. It had a good run and was a fantastic board while it lasted. I just ordered the new dancer deck from Volador and it will be here tomorrow. Perfect timing to retire my old board. In short, this was an amazing board and I would recommend it to anyone at all that is looking to get started. This board got me into longboards and eventually skating and I hope that other people will find that same experience. This is a stellar company that makes quality boards. I can't recommend them enough.

Great gift! Rides great, length is perfect for my daughter. Grip is super sturdy. Overall a great board. Would highly recommend.

This is my first board so I can't really say much about its downhill or sliding capabilities. I use it mainly to commute to and from my campus. I used an extra Sector 9 board at my home to learn and practice longboarding (I know it's bigger brand! But the old Sector 9 board wasn't easy to balance on because of top mount design and increased height from the ground!) and so went on to buy this board. Review: The Deck is sturdy and it doesn't at all feel like it's going to break with my weight (68 kg). It is way easier to ride and turn on this board. (Before judging, for the love of God, please adjust your trucks. They come loose so obviously, you lose a little balance while kicking. A few turns tighter nut will do the trick :) ) With that said, because I know what a good board probably feels like, the only thing I noticed is I need to kick a lot more frequently to stay in motion compared to Sector 9. I loosened the wheel nut but still, the speed difference was clearly noticeable. Don't get me wrong. There were no vibrations, grinding or hissing sounds from the bearings. They run smoothly but just not for long. So I swapped the bearings from my Sector 9 board and that made all the difference. I could go on longer on the sidewalks without having to push more. The bottom line is: Even though you're just a complete beginner like me and are not demanding excess speed for downhills, I would still highly recommend to change the bearings as it greatly affects your learning curve. As a simple example, you will be a lot more confident over short runs of bad surfaces (mainly on sidewalks with big cracks) as you know all you gotta do is keep your balance because you still have a few more yards to go before kicking again. Happy longboarding

I was not a *complete* beginner when I bought this board. I borrowed my friend's cruiser for a while, so I at least knew how to ride. However, this is the first board I personally ever owned, and at 19 years old, it was perfect for me to learn on. About 9 months ago, I got this board. I bought it because I heard good things about it, and the weight limit was higher than a lot of the other cheaper boards here. I'm 5'11, 250 pounds. Broad shoulders, muscular calves type guy. Totally NOT the kind of guy that would look like he skates. But hey, I was determined to learn, and yknow, I was hoping by skating every day it would help me stay in shape. Stepping on the board for the first time made me nervous. I was expecting this drop-thru to just snap under my weight, but after shifting around in the grass a little bit, I felt comfortable enough to ride. 9 months of continual use later, it's still holding up strong. The wood is warping slightly, but it's not enough to cause concern. And that may be my own fault for skating in the rain a couple of times, which is horrible for your board. But it goes to show that this can hold up in unfavorable conditions. Now, this board isn't perfect by any means. After a few months of me being a total beginner, I realized that, hey, it's getting really hard to push this thing. Then I found out that I should've been cleaning the bearings. The stock ones weren't that great to begin with imo, and I'm glad I sprung the extra $20 for some REDS now that I'm a little more experienced. If you're new to skating like I was (and still am), this longboard will likely work for you, too. It's a hell of a lot better than getting a pennyboard (which I've tried, god those things are sketchy) and theyre just easier than learning on a legit skateboard. It's cheap enough that if you end up not enjoying it, you at least didn't break the bank, and you can give it away as a gift or something if you can't return it anymore. It's durable enough that I ride at least three times a week for a solid couple of months now. I sort of wish I spent more money on a more *premium* board or whatever now that I'm really into skating, but if I hadn't made this purchase, I wouldn't have known. So yeah, you should buy this board (or any longboard, for that matter)

Sturdy, well packaged, picture looks like product.