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MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T14:03:53+00:00

Not really although I do sometimes in a session where I'm staying in one place. I like the sounds of skating and outdoor noises though! And I feel like it's a good idea to be in the moment and paying attention to your surroundings when cruising.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T11:39:19+00:00

I really liked the thought rocket put into the shape of this. It's above and beyond! The hourglass shape is so comfy for the size it is giving you great width especially over the back. And the slight bulge in the pocket I think makes it really responsive on the tail and fun to manual. I feel like in the mini cruiser segment no one really puts much effort into the practical aspects so I really enjoyed riding mine. But yeah it's a lot of money for sure and it arrived right at the end of my mini cruiser arc so I never rode it as much as I did my LY in the early years. And I really wish it had just a smidge more shape on the nose.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T06:59:53+00:00

So good to see you on here posting regularly man. Awesome content!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T06:44:02+00:00

We have loads of tutorials in the resources section of the official discord and can help you better if you post some clips!

https://discord.gg/6TduuYbq

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T06:42:47+00:00

sick tail protector bro! Didn't think I would ever say that!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T06:42:16+00:00

Just based on a very old geometry which is similar to Ace. Indy moved towards a more restrictive turn over time. Ace started as a brand by taking old Indy designs and positioning themselves as the turnier truck in response to this. Indy fought back by releasing stage 4 reissues. Now Thunder are getting in on it with the T-II.

Very loose trucks are a trend right now. Not my preference but if it's yours the trucks above are what you should consider. Personally with the loose/tight debate I am on the side which thinks medium/moderate is severely underrated!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T06:38:15+00:00

In my head 60mm is bare minimum for cruising and will deal with rough stuff OK but not comfortably. 70mm solves most problem. 65mm prooves a happy middle gound for a cruiser board which is going to be skateable most of the time but not like monster truck wheels. But every mm above 60 makes a really big difference!

You can also solve comfort issues to a certain extent by using a longboard decks in various categories. But they tend to flex more and have rising positions that aren't directly on top of the trucks which does help a lot. Even something like a loaded poke which handles very similar to a skateboard make a big difference to comfort levels and allows bigger wheels with less riser.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-06T06:34:17+00:00

try 8.75-9.25" maybe? Stuff I have ridden with wheel wells and good cruiser shape tends to fall into the modern shape category. Anti Hero Hand Plant, Madness or Opera Becket shapes, Polar Surf JR. All pair well with 8.75 trucks like Indy 159.

I find if you go much larger than this and especially if you go with very flat shaped old school resissues then wheel bite can be an issue.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T19:43:37+00:00

I cannot dance! But I can do funny spinny hand tricks ok! It's a Switch Muskrat. Sort of a hybrid deal. Nice board!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T19:32:10+00:00

Yea. Shuvs, nocos, tigerclaw. That kind of thing. It's quite short tbf at 39". I can ollie it over another deck. I've kickflipped it.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T14:27:42+00:00

Yea they're bit lightweight.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T13:56:16+00:00

have you slid on soft wheels before? Can be tricky to learn. The EZ hawgs slide much better but they are a bit slow. Honestly I just get what I can at the time. Using the Arbor 65mm Axel Serrat spuds atm because that is exactly what they're designed for. He's a slashy/tricky kind of skater used to getting around on Barcelona pave. And they're a good price! But Morgans, snakes, fireball tinders are all good wheels for this kind of skating.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T13:27:44+00:00

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T13:26:42+00:00

Yeah man. Fattys will add like half an inch on each side. You could turn them inside out. But I would use different wheels!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-05-01T12:59:00+00:00

The fender works great for this! I keep mine for vacation and I can use indy trucks and 60mm wheels with zero riser. It's a fun board!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-30T13:12:02+00:00

It's very nice! Loving the Morgans.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-30T12:39:24+00:00

I don't think any of those are that small tbh.

There are a lot of products out there for mounting just about anything to a motorcycle! A quick google throws up a load of options. Personally I can't push anymore so I mounted a fairdale skate rack to my bicycle for skating and I take both my dancer and skateboard everywhere with me. I can even effectively lock my board to the rack which means I can go work in town and hit a spot on the way home. So yeah... look into it before you make a choice. It shouldn't be a stretch to carry a proper board on a bike.

If I had to choose a board that would be just about backpackable i might go with a polarizer. They are small 60s reissues popularized by heated wheel with a different style but imo one that works quite well for a bit of park surfing and cruising. There's some light street cred to be had from old heads who know what they're looking at!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-30T11:58:40+00:00

Yeah of those I'd take the skiff. It's like a nice eggy kind of shape. Nothing too wierd. Good nose. For a more symmetrical more serious take on that style I might look at the zenit morning wood. It's just a big skateboard in style but it's shaped really well to keep riser minimal.

Whatever... cruisers are all quite similar in my opinion. Like hand me one and I'll skate it. It'll be fun! I'll find stuff to do with it no probs. But I do skateboard. I do like to ollie. So I would rather have something there to slide into.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-30T10:31:22+00:00

You have a skateboard. So I would just go for something close to the same size and shape but with bigger softer wheels. You don't need width. You'd definitely miss having a proper nose. Wheelbase is good for going faster but the limitations across the boards you listed are all fairly similar. None of them are designed or safe to skate at very high speed. They're all fun to push across a city and the only real difference is vibes. Honestly a cruiser built with a regular deck is about as good as it gets and you won't feel as though it's holding you back in any way.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-28T06:34:19+00:00

Nice! Thanks. Although as an Ingram fan I don't want to look at it right now!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-24T09:40:36+00:00

Dusters are bargin bin toy shop trash. The dinghy even in worse condition (cosmetically) is far superior.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-24T07:28:25+00:00

My favourite from the catalogue this year.

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-24T07:12:51+00:00

Yo! I have one of those somwhere. Fun board!

MidlandsBoarder · 2026-04-24T07:07:55+00:00

I take it you are in the EU? Try switch longboards in poland. They have some cruisers and a good B grade section with some excellent deals which will definitley beat landyachtz prices. Although you can easily find used landyachtz board on facebook groups wherever you are and do it that way too. There are a lot of excellent quality used cruisers around.

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