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After moving to college last September, I found myself in need of a set of wheels. I came across the Ridge Board when browsing Amazon, and after reading the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I made the purchase. Boy, am I glad I did. Allow me to explain why the ridge board deserves every bit of these five stars:
Portability:
Since I am in college, I have to sit in lecture halls filled with 400 students. The ridge board is nice and compact, allowing me to easily carry it past other students to get to my seat, and tuck it under my chair during lecture. Additionally, it only weighs five pounds, so when I am in an indoor place like the library, it is not a burden to carry.
Easy to Learn:
Before I got the ridge, I had never skated in my life. When I got the board it only took me about 3 days to really get the hang of it. The large amount of foot space makes it easy to stay balanced, even when going at higher speeds.
Build Quality / Durability:
The ridge board is extremely durable and meant to last. In the past 5 months, it has been dropped, kicked, and jumped on (albeit lightly). Through all of this, there is still no signs of snapping or cracks. The trucks are sturdy and the wheels are quite durable as well; all the materials feel like they are of high quality and not “cheap.” I have ridden this board in the rain, on sandy surfaces, and in sunlight, and none of these environmental conditions have damaged the board.
Style:
The style is great. If you like the typical Penny Board look, then this board can’t do you wrong since it is a near copy. It has that 1970s skateboard look too if that’s what you’re looking for. The style makes it so I never feel goofy carrying or riding this board around campus.
The Ride:
The ride is super smooth. It feels great along most surfaces. The only surface I feel bumps on if when riding over bricks, but that is unavoidable. The control of the board is great. I loosened the trucks slightly to give it a little bit more mobility. It responds very well to my leans.
Price:
You aren’t going to get a better-quality board for this price, simple as that. Extremely affordable for what you get.
The only negative about the ridge board is the stock bearings. They are not necessarily bad, but I switched to Reds and now roll significantly longer. I would recommend trying out the stock bearings, and if its not what you’re looking for then buy new ones. The stock bearings are not unusable, but not great either.
Overall, this is a great board for a great price. I use it every single day and do not regret this purchase one bit. 5 stars.
| Brand | Ridge Skateboards |
|---|---|
| Color | Black-Black |
| Age Range (Description) | Youth |
| Deck Length | 69 Centimeters |
| Deck Width | 20 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 2.5 Kilograms |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Load Capacity | 187.4 Pounds |
| Wheel Size | 59 Millimeters |
| Wheel Material | Polyurethane |
| Durometer Hardness | 79A |
| Team Name | n.a |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 29.53 x 7.64 x 5.35 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.76 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 27 x 7 x 4 inches |
| Brand Name | Ridge Skateboards |
| Warranty Description | 12 months |
| Model Name | Ridge Skateboards Big Brother Large Retro Cruiser |
| Suggested Users | unisex-teen |
| Manufacturer | Ridge Skateboards |
| Part Number | PB-27-Black-Black |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Style | Skateboard |
| Included Components | complete skateboard |
| Size | 27 Inch |
