What are the pros and cons of this vs a penny/mini cruiser skateboard? I'm looking for something to commute around the city faster.
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pros: very portable, light weight, easy to learn, smooth ridingcons: the hollow plastic body makes it a loud ride, the wheels are smaller than those on a penny so you'll have to work moreHonestly, if you have the money for the penny/mini cruiser, I'd get a cruiser.
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My grandson absolutely loves his he got it for his birthday a couple of years ago. He's 11 now and still loves to ride it. It's not what I would consider a mode of transportation but I guess that's a matter of opinion.
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This is a bad product. I'd avoid it. The wheels are small so any small crack in the pavement will send you flying. It's also unstable...very unstable. I fell several times, the dangerous kind of fall where you fall back or on your butt. I rollerblade all of my senior year in college. When I fall rollerblading, it's always forward which is much safer.
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It would work fine. But compared to the Mini, Blueicicle has less build quality, and it's pretty much a one trick pony. Feels a lot cheaper, too. Won't stand up to much travel abuse, I think.
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This one is my first and only I love it. And you never really know what suits you until you try it out. Some people like long boards and some penny boards. But this is def a great board. I hope I answered your question.
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Very good for commuting...I would not say fast, but smooth for sure. Make sure you adjust the bearings and trucks to your taste, they are a bit tight from factory settings.
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yes, adult can skate it, but I never learned how to do tricks, so I can't comment on that. I learned that now the wheels come with a harder durometer so that the kids can learn tricks. My child put slightly softer wheels on it durometer 92; now it is faster, and rolls smoother. However, the durometer for cruiser board wheels is about 78A: Use the softer wheels if you just plan to ride sidewalks. (cruiser board). These may wear faster also (about 35$). He can learn on it if he gets into it we can check on tweeking it in to what he likes.
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i have ridden many different kinds and this one is almost the same as the penny board. The turning is very good and if you would like to turn easier or harder you can always tighten the trucks to the board. The tighter the trucks are the small the turn radius is.
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The bearings would do great for smallerer hills. But this board is a little stiffer when cruising around but you will get used to it after a couple days of riding. On smaller hills or any size hill this board does not give you speed wobbles which is amazing!!!
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The drive and balance it's lots better, it's like a skateboard. My 5 year loves it, is either this or his skateboard. My wife loves her Original Kickboard, she loves to go along with us, I go with my longboard skate.
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street faster than titan, but like said less torq. if the price is right try it out. it was fun till i went brushless.
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This won't be big enough for you for long. If you are looking for something speedier...I totally recommend a Motovox Mini Motor Bike...they are totally cool and will hold the weight of a man while still being the right size for you now. They are awesome fun too! But of you want a scooter like this...it's great...but I'm 5'5'' and have to spread my knees outward when I ride my daughter's, to avoid hitting the handle bars...slower than the Motovox bike too.
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It is a little wider than a cheaper scooter but much smaller than a skateboard. It is a great scooter.
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The Deck Board is a much smoother ride. It also has much better control. I really recommend getting the drop deck.
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Several reasons! You can use it as a low cost augment to board collection. What if a buddy stops off and you want to go skate boarding together, but he did not bring a board; here is a good loaner board. The real reason I purchased this board was so my son could have something other than his more expensive boards to beat up or loose or what ever. He really can be rough with his equipment and this was a good Asian knock off more expensive Australian board which everyone seems to covert. The wheel are soft enough to use for transportation and the bearing wear abec rated 7. Hope this helps!
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I personally own this longboard. For cruising, both drop throughs and drop decks work well. Drop decks work better for bombing hills or going downhill
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The board will pick up speed quickly but requires a lot of pushing too. Depends on how many hills are on your route and how smooth the road is. Great board for the price, worth a shot..
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I also have the espresso bought the two bikes together. Great for city biking and the speed up and hills is perfect. The paratrooper is equally as good. Gear ratio is slightly better, very happy with both bikes, but you'll need a new seat if you plan on cruising. I have reached speeds of 25-30 mph without a problem
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MBX makes awesome mountain boards. I would recommend upgrading to a board with better trucks. I know it represents a significant price increase, but it is worth it when it comes to ease of ride and performance.