I just got the board today and I love it! I've never ridden a longboard before(only skateboards ...
581834
I just got the board today and I love it! I've never ridden a longboard before(only skateboards and penny boards) today, and my previous skateboard history.. well lets just say I never really got the hang of it. BUT this board is so easy to ride. It makes me feel confident in my beginner riding. Out of the box the board was in good shape, and packaged well. I did loosen the trucks because they well extremely tight. I will update my review after I've been on the board longer than one day.
3614459
This was my first longboard purchase, and as a starter board I do not regret it at all. It's a solid setup for first-time riders because it it's mellow and fun to ride. It also isn't terribly fast. I would immediately recommend this to anyone who has never longboarded before.

However as someone who is 230lbs I've managed to bottom out the board by getting it to flex so much it hits the sidewalk. Not during normal cruising, though. As long as you know you won't be hippie-jumping over anything you should be fine even if you're kind of on the heavier side.

Wheel bite (where the wheels rub against the board causing the board to stop pretty much instantly) is also an issue when turning too hard but you can still turn around on a regular-sized residential road without issue if you use the entire diameter of the street. However, this is an issue with any longboard of this design and not a flaw of the Atom board.

One thing to note is that the wheels are further out from the center of the deck than they are on a regular skateboard so there is a short learning curve where stepping on the wheel can be a problem.

I give it a four out of five because it was a little flexier than I anticipated but still an awesome longboard for the price.
3659061
I bought this board because I had work and school but not a car yet so I looked around and found this baby! I know you may be thinking: will I reap the consequences of buying an off brand pennyboard? And the answer is: NO! Not at all. This board comes in a large Amazon box. It had wrapping around it along with large shipping bubbles for maximum protection. If you haven't heard about the extensive rain down in Texas you would think that it wouldn't be able to handle the pressure. Well...it exceeded my expectations while gliding through puddles and even a couple of inches of rain. Now what I did was buy some grip tape for it for cases like rain and that really helps but without it I would recommend the board anyways! Please consider buying it and you won't regret it. The only reason I didn't add pictures was because I have been riding in the rain and stuff like that so it is pretty dirty. I bought the black and gold edition, which I prefer, and I hope you consider purchasing this amazing product!
1517863
This is an awesome board, especially for the price! This isn't my first skateboard, I've spent a considerable amount of money on others before this one, but this one is as good if not better then others that I've bought for more. What people might complain about is usually on the board but not the quality, THIS IS NOT A STANDARD SKATEBOARD, It's A MINI CRUZER. it won't feel like a skateboard because of it isn't, its similar enough though but there is a learning curve. Anyone can learn on this, although I would recommend a bigger board for those who have bigger feet, even then they can still learn.

They have excellent customer service.  There was a problem with my first board so they sent me a replacement! they are genuinely concerned about customer satisfaction and will try to make sure everyone is happy with his or her purchase.

I Will definitely recommend this board and will definitely purchase from this seller in the future!
3270387
Hi all.

Live this board, as it's what I had when I was a kid. I did change the wheels and bearings out though. I have a gravity longboard with 76mm wheels and "good" Abec 7 bearings. The ones that came with this ride didn't spin at all, so I swapped them out with what was on my longboard and will end up just buying new ones for my gravity.

But being said, I wanted a board that was tiny and cod put anywhere and this did the trick. Thanx stereo vinyl.

Thanx
David
3642962
Beautiful board! Arrived in less than a week and Jesus Christ it rides so smooth. So happy with it. Thank you!!! Amazing price also! Same board at my local mall cost $180!!
4945196
This is by far my most fun board to ride. I absolutely love to longboard but I wanted something more portable. I tried regular skateboards and it just didn't work for me. As soon as I got on this nickle board I was in heaven. Smooth as a longboard but smaller than a skateboard! I highly recommend for anyone thinking of buying it. Well worth the money.
1235865
Glad to be first review. I bought this board as a beginner & was very nervous specially since it had no reviews. I use the board in ocean canals and so far have used it 3 times since getting it last weekend & its GREAT!

I would recommend this paddle board for anyone, beginner or pro- its really so much fun & easy to use.

-Great packaging, easy to inflate, about 175-225 pumps & its inflated so 10 mins, Deflate takes about 3 minutes.
-The board pierces through water, i even had my girlfriend on it with me & it was very steady & easy to handle for a beginner such as myself.
-in no way does it feel like it has air in it, it feels solid & strong like other boards.
-The materials are premium & i think this board will last a long time

I just wish it came with a carrying bag, to wrap it up and put in since it gets sand on it where i am then i have to put it in the car, also wish it came with one of those cargo net things (it can be added on)
4129238
This longboard is so awesome. When I first got it I went down a big hill and no wobbles. U carve ver smothly. The board itself is awesome!!!!!
1008359
this is basically my first board, and before and since i've gotten it i've been reading the crap out of anything longboard or skateboard related. So here the deal in my opinion:
if you're just beginning, definitely get this. you're not gonna find something like this for so cheap and you don't wanna waste money on something you might end up not liking or just sucking at. also, you won't care so much when you thrash it.
i've heard people saying that these plastic ones flex so much they brake, but im over 200 and was jumping on. . . I STILL WORKS! lol
if you want a good quality board, then don't get this, because honestly, it's really not. BUT,
if you don't mind doing just a bit of rudimentary work, you can buy new wheels, new bushings, and new bearing off of amazon all for around 40 bucks. That's what i did, and now have a board that's as good as, if not better than a $100 one for a grand total of about $70.
when this one eventually does break, unless i'm pretty well set with money, i'm probably gonna do the same and just shell out a bit more for wheels, cus those thing can get EXPENSIVE!!!! lol
3157892
I've been riding, and owning, boards since middle school. I've gone from regular skateboards, to pennys, to longboards. And for a cruiser, this is honestly worth way more than the price it's sold by. I've had this board for over a month now, I believe. And the only suggestion I have would be to loosen it just a tiny bit. No need to buy new wheels, unless you want to add your own flare. Other than that, it is truthfully a beautiful board. The design and shape is everything I wanted. I really love this board. I fully recommend getting this board for any level rider.
3265515
After buying my boys longboards I decided to get one (yeah, I know, I'm old). I researched quite a bit and decided on this one due to the lower height. Watched some video reviews done by people who look like they have never even seen a longboard, let alone ridden one before, guess that's the one's who got it for "free". Got mine for $60, pretty good value for that, quality not nearly on par with the Ten Toes longboard I got my teenagers. First things first, board will not turn worth a dime until you switch the truck bushings out to softer ones, after that it is a carving machine and quite fun to ride. IT WOULD BE CRUEL TO buy this for your kid and NOT change out the bushings, it's just that bad. I had to cut some notches in the board due to wheel bite after the bushing upgrade, but no big deal. Trucks are generic but work well and are sturdy. Board is pretty flexible, not sure if I like that or not, but it is for sure a nice smooth ride and low to the ground for much easier kicking. The flex I feel when cornering hard, which took some getting used to. Bearings are actually pretty good, WAY overtightened when I got it so you will probably need to loosen. Wheels are pretty soft, grip very well, but probably a lot of drag. Graphics are hideous, I will be sanding off and staining. Top of deck where the grip tape does not cover is NOT sealed and got dirty immediately, will not wipe off because it's BARE WOOD underneath. I like the design but come on! Deck seems a bit flimsy like it will break eventually, most of the flex is where the deck is not curved, that is behind and in front of the trucks where it's thinner. Would I buy it again? probably not, looks like for a little more money you can get an Atom that addresses all my complaints. I'm going to enjoy it until I wear it out. I bought 3 longboards for less than the price of one name brand, I am on a budget and when you have to buy 3 of something it makes a difference. As I said in my review on the Ten Toes, these boards are much better than anything you will find at Walmart, if you are wondering.

So, I really like the design! Carves great and is super stable (after upgrade).
LOVE the lower height!!! I like not having to reach down as far to push, and it's super stable.
I LOVE the shape, I don't do tricks so I have no need of a kicktail.
I really HATE!!! the stock bushings! Feel like hard plastic, instant upgrade.
I "think" I'm liking the flex, does dampen bumps, but affects cornering feel.
Quality is a little lacking, graphics hideous, plywood seems cheap with small factory cracks.
Wheels OK
Bearings pretty good!
851570
I honestly love this board so much.  I wanted a board to start learning how to skate to class. When I received it in the mail, I was able to start riding right away.  The wheels were pretty stiff, but to be honest I'm glad they were because it was nicer to gradually get faster as i got better.  It rides really smoothly and holds my weight well (145 lbs.).  It does have a little give to it, but I like it.  I've also had multiple heavier people ride my board and there was no issue.  Now even though I really do love this board, it is extremely short like all other penny boards and I think i might step up to a nickel board or something else. But this board really served its purpose and i'm so very glad I decided to purchase it. I have recommended it to multiple friends and will continue to do so.
3260930
Can't lie that I initially wanted the boosted board, but can't say that I had 1k-2k dollars laying around at the same time nor could I say with experience to compare each boards

You get what you read from description, I have not tried speed mode thoroughly, cause I have no prior experience with skate/long boards nor do i have a reason to go 18 mph on NYC roads (Do take consideration if you live in the city and not in Manhattan where bike lanes are available you are fully aware our street roads are absolutely garbage; Can't vouch for other cities in and out of the states but if you have no previous experience in riding boards be very careful if your roads are a bit.. eh..) but I can say that after 3-4 days of learning you definitely get the hang of it and I've had no problems with the board since I got the feel for the board. Breaking should always be gradual but if you need to stop completely it definitely has no problem of full stopping on the brakes, I haven't really tested out full 18 mile battery life since I mostly commute to my campus from my home on a 4 mile ride (8 miles going and coming) but after a day of use it still definitely has a healthy battery life

The only "con" of the board which isn't really a con in my opinion; the acceleration on the cruise mode is a bit slower but I did try it on speed mode and I can't say if it does or doesn't but it definitely feels the acceleration on speed mode feels faster, also do note; do not try to take STEEP hills, GRADUAL hills doesn't have a problem but if you're living in areas where there's many steep hills it probably won't do what you expect. From the

I haven't had an issue with this board, works as the description entailed, Knowing that there's ordering issues in boosted board backed up (probably orders that are being taken in if you were to order at this time period you probably won't get it till next year so good luck with that) and the fact this board has 4-6 mile longer battery life (V2 aka Version 2 offers extended range on the new boosted board) than the boosted board if you need that longer range commute; i'd recommend this board without a doubt

Again if you have no prior experience, WEAR your safety gears; helmet, pads whatever you need. Don't be like me

edited review on the october 31 or early november: this board does not give me 18 mile power. I commute to my campus in 4 mile and 4 miles back and i run out of battery. This is about 2 month of usage, probably less than 100 miles ridden

edit 11/7/2016: absolutely appalled with the customer care with this company. just saying this board battery decline gotten even worse from the last edit, I couldn't even clear 6 miles with this board today, this is the second time i had to carry this board half way through my commute.
977494
Lots of fun. I've been snowboarding for 20 years, but have no idea how to skate, having never owned a skateboard, or doing anything other than tooling around parking lots on borrowed boards. I decided I wanted to try something new this spring, so I picked the Penny Longboard up, knowing very little about it.

I'm 5'11 and 190lbs, but the size and flex of this board is just fine for me. Pulled it out of the box, and after some sample turns on the carpet, decided to tighten up the trucks a bit. Within 10 minutes, I was riding it up and down my street. Carving the "s" pattern turns down a shallow hill isn't all that different from snowboarding, it all felt quite natural to me after a few runs. The wheels are tacky and forgiving, the deck is grippy (sometimes a bit difficult to adjust my front foot position after pushing, but I'll get used to it), and the whole thing feels very robust.

So, based on my limited experience as an absolute newbie to longboarding (and skateboarding altogether), I have nothing but good to say about this board. Yeah, I saw the youtube video where the kids snap the thing in half when jumping on it like a trampoline, but I don't see this happening in my case.
3438422
This is the second longboard I've owned, the first being a cheap OP Palms. I bought this board shortly after my dh accident with my first board( wasn't made for the downhill) and its ultra smooth totally stable even over cracks and bumps in the street. The asphalt turns to water under this baby! I would totally recommend it for those on the heavy 200 plus side of life.
2731494
I got the board that includes the traveling bag but i wanted to share my experience here also.

While it is not the fastest electric longboard on the market, is the one that offers the most range. It was my first longboard and i got the hang of it in 15 minutes. I am pretty heavy man (about 210lb), and i get about 15 miles range on the fastest mode (Sport+Rabbit), going both on uphill and downhill. And it can handle a lot more, i can pull another friend on his regular longboard going top-speed. Almost can't believe that the small motor can pull around 400lb.

If you want a vehicle to get you around town, and you don't want to carry your charger all the time, get this board. It is fast and reliable.

Here are some things that i would like the next version of the board to improve on:
- Free spinning wheel when the motor is not in use: this is a must for the next versions. Yes you can ride it without power but it breaks little by little. Going downhill compared to normal longboard is a LOT slower. Not to mention trying to push around in town. Yea it is fun riding a electric longboard and no need to push, but sometimes you wish to just glide and don't use the motor.
- Replaceable battery: I know this can reduce the capacity of the battery, but it will be a lot easier for transportation. And you can get even two batteries for better range. And if one battery breaks, you can just buy another.
- More reliable and responsible connection: 2.4GHz is overcrowded and while riding downtown in Chicago i got frequent disconnections. It is dangerous. Also sometimes there is a delay in not so crowded areas, i don't know why. Simple bluetooth turned on on your phone can put you in danger.
- Better remote: The remote can be better quality. The remote has fallen on the ground few times, and sometimes the switches for the Sport/Eco and Rabbit/Turtle don't work.
- Better bakes: Stronger and more reliable ones. If you are going faster and try to brake, the brakes will just stop working. Also while they get job done for everyday use, if you are going downhill they can't get you to complete stop.