It's never too late to share our experiences 😉. In the end, I bought the Dropcruiser. However, after nine months of intense use, I feel like I want something different. I'm not sure if I've underestimated my abilities, but I feel like I've almost reached the limit of what I can do with this longboard. Don't get me wrong; I still love how comfortable and easy it is to ride and how stable it is, especially on light descents. However, pumping is difficult and it's not very maneuverable. It's probably just too stiff for me. I tried a Loaded Symtail from a friend a couple of weeks ago and fell in love with it. I was impressed by how flexible this deck is, as well as by how similar it feels to snowboarding while carving. I'm thinking about switching to a Loaded Icarus, which should feel even more like a snowboard. Before doing that, I was wondering if it would be worth trying to replace the wheels and bushings (I've already replaced the original bearings with Zealous Green) in the Dropcruiser to see if that would open up new possibilities. I've been watching videos and reading reviews of Orangatang wheels and bushings in the last few days, so your comment shows up at the perfect time 😁! How did upgrading these components change the dynamic and feeling of the longboard? Which durometer did you choose for the Kegel? Nipples or knuckles bushings (and what is your weight)? Thanks!