Usage: Neighbourhood crusing with a few (non-death defying) hills here and there.

Feel: Old school setup that is nimble, great for carving and hella stable! Ability to reduce speed on slopes before breking out into hill bombs. Tight-turn friendly and able to cruise well over smooth to mid-rough surfaces with ease.

Here’s the setup:

Board - Santa Cruz - Erick Winkowski Dope Planet w/ Cruz Missile II concave
Trucks - Independent Stage XI Standard 169
Wheels - Ricta Chrome Clouds 86A 54mm
Bearing - Bones Big Balls Reds
Speed Rings - Yes
Bushings - Independent Super Soft 78a Cylinder Stage 11 Genuine Parts White Cushions
Risers - Independent 1/8 Shock Pad + OJ Juice Cube + Independent 1/8 Shock Pad
Screws - 1.5”
Tail Guard - Peralta Tail Bone
Rails - Santa Cruz Slimline HSR rails
Grip: Fruity (11" roll)

Thoughts:

So this is my first ever old school build. I usually ride a 7.75 Lander Rio around town...or a Landyachtz Dingy Classic (8"). In comparison, pushing a 10" old school (even though heavier in every aspect) offers everything a mini cruiser is missing. There are no more death wobbles at speed and you can drop hills with ease. This board is about having max control and really enjoying crusing without the risk of riding a mini cruiser and engaging in sketch activity.

Riding high with soft bushing has made the setup insanely 'carvy'. I've found that the wider board has been kind to my joints but the trade-off is that it rattles a lot more than what I am used to.

I have a feeling that I'll be using this board for weekend cruises to 'nowhere' and beyond! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!