Ridge Retro Mini Cruiser Board - UK Manufactured

I live in the UK and I was into pennyboarding when I was in my teens. Just got back into it at 30 and I was looking for a good board to start back up on. I was heavily into longboarding back in my teens so I like to think I know a few things that might help a first time buyer. So Ill break things down a bit, but off the bat, its a fantastic deck.The deck itself is of good construction, if you havent used or really seen a penny style board before then its probably a surprise that there is a lot of flexibility in the these kind of boards, they tend to bow in the middle a bit when skating, but this is normal. If youre just getting into pennyboarding this deck at 22" may seem a bit small but they are fantastic once youve got your head around them, So stick with the challengeThe wheels are pretty good too, they seem to be made of a fairly decent material. I think its rubber like the discription says rather than the more popular urethane or polyurethana wheels that are more common with other skateboards. None the less, the wheels are decent and can take on most surfaces.The ABECs are listed as 7s and its the first thing I checked when the board arrived, and I can confirm they are 7s and theyre pretty decent ones at that. Theyve got a good coast on them and you probably wont want anything less than 7s on this kind of board anyway. This maybe something that you would want to upgrade in the future but out of the bag, they are more than good enough.The trucks are on par with everything else on the board, well made and I personally havent been dissapointed with the board at all.I wouldnt change anything about this board out of the box. Everything is well made and if its pulling in one direction thats an easy home fix and nothing that a warm cup of tea and a youtube how to video cannot solve. This board is great if youre breaking into this kind of boarding and is a great platform for modding in the future if you so wish to.Hang loose man.Jay

I refrained from writing a review so i could properly test the board's longevity. I ordered this board December last year, i've thoroughly used this board throughout days of radiant sunshine and days of abysmal rain. And it's excelled through both instances. From getting the board to shredding down some hills takes no time, prior to this board i was not skating inclined in any way, however this board has changed me. The learning curve on this board is incredibly fast, it's stable and forgiving and just a joy to use. If you're wondering how much the deck flexes, well it's a lot. Don't get me wrong it's a good thing and i like it, it acts as a little shock absorber. So sixth months down the line (with using the board every day) it is still functioning brilliantly, arguably better know because as you use the board the trucks will naturally loosen (this is a good thing) and now it turns so much sharper and easier. Brilliant and lasting quality, a must buy for someone who's looking for some major fun without breaking the bank.Have fun!

You can get a really nice carve going down a slight slope! (after making these adjustments)* Wheels were slightly too tight which was affecting the spin of the bearings.* Trucks were way too tight. I loosened the kingpin nuts by 3 full turns to get the board turning nicely. For a child they'd need to be loosened even more than that.* Installing some skateboard grip tape is easy using a coarse file and sharp knife.If you are brand new to skating or buying this for a child you could stick with the stock bearings. If you have some experience then I'd recommend upgrading the bearings as the stock ones are quite slow.

This is the best board that I have ever owned. It looks fantastic and cruising wise it rides very very well. This board is exactly the same as a Penny board in terms of specs, but only half the price. In my opinion the Ridge looks better than the Penny. Some friends of mine have bought other mini cruisers from Amazon, but these turned out to not even be close to my Ridge board in terms of performance. My advice is to definitely go for the Ridge cruiser if you want a very high quality mini cruiser that is going to last.

I wanted a skateboard for my 11 year old son. I wanted one that was good enough quality to do some fun skateboarding - but given I wasn't sure how keen he'd be I didn't want to spend too much. This Ridge Skateboard is great quality and excellent value for money. It's robust enough to last for a reasonable amount of time. The wheels and bearing run smoothly and quietly. He seems to think it's pretty cool and friends with the large (expensive) wood boards have said they'd like to get one. It's good for getting about the park and using at a local skatepark - though it's not designed for doing tricks.

Went on the board, can't complain, been ripping around campus for the latter part of my evening and had some friends have a go too. If you know how to stand on the board, then it's a great cheap little thing to nip about and have some fun on. It does flex in the middle, but then you aren't meant to stand with all of your weight in the middle of the board. Nothing broken yet, will update after about a month of use.

This Retro skate board not only looks good but rides well too. I have learned to ride it very quickly and am learning to do tricks. It is easy to make ride adjustments. My friends and I have different colours and enjoys practicing together. An all round great board.

Thsi was an Xmas gift for my 8 year old daughter. The product was delivered on time (thank you), and was suitably packed. This is a great 'penny board' which is well made and suits my daughter who is just getting to grips with skateboarding. She has been out on it a couple of times and has found it really easy to use. It is well made and the trucks and wheels are good quality. I am 76kg and it held my weight although I would recommend it for someone much lighter.