Landyachtz Freedive Reef Review

The Landyachtz Freedive Reef has turned out to be one of the best downhill and freeride longboards I've ever skated. It works so well for my style and needs. Check out the write-up linked for an in-depth review of the Landyachtz Freedive Reef - downhill254.com/landyachtz-fr...
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0:00 - Intro/riding footage
1:12 - Landyachtz Freedive Reef
5:50 - Check out the writeup!
6:01 - Patron thanks, conclusion
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[@downhill254skate]

If it's not clear, the "greatest longboard ever made" thing is a joke. But it is pretty damn good :) Setup 1 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Bear gen 6 Width: 155mm Baseplate Angles: 40/40 Bushings: 93a/93a plug barrel Venom HPF Washers: Cupped washers all around Wheels: Yates Hawgs, EZ Hawgs, Tracers Dragonskins, etc. Setup 2 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Bear gen 6 Width: 155mm Baseplate Angles: Front: 50° Back: 35° Bushings Front: 85/85a plug barrel Venom HPF Back: 93/95a plug barrel Venom HPF Washers Front: Flat small washer RS/Flat washer BS Back: Cupped washer RS/BS Wheels: Remember hoots, Green Krimes, Supreme Hawgs, etc. Setup 3 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive Reef WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Bear gen 6 Width: 130mm Baseplate Angles: Front: 50° Back: 30° Bushings Front: 81/85a plug barrel Venom HPF Back: 95/95a plug barrel Venom HPF Washers Front: Flat small washer RS/Flat washer BS Back: Cupped washer RS/BS Wheels: Blue Biggie Hawgs. Setup 4 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Valkyrie MK£ Voxters Width: 160-170mm Baseplate Angles: 45/45 Bushings: 87a/87a keg Venom HPF Washers: Flat washers all around Wheels: Free dumbs, EZ Hawgs, Snakes, etc. Setup 5 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Aera P2s Width: 130mm Baseplate Angles: Front: 46° Back: 30° Bushings Front: 78/78 Venom HPF Back: 93/93 Venom HPF Washers Front: No BS/Flat small washer RS Back: No BS/Cupper washer RS Wheels: Various Setup 6 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Caliber III trucks Width: 157mm Baseplate Angles: Front: 50° Back: 35° Bushings Front: 87a/90a plug barrel Venom HPF Back: 93a/95a plug barrel Venom HPF Washers Front: Flat small washer RS/Flat washer BS Back: Cupper washer RS/BS Wheels: Savannah Slammas Setup 7 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive Reef WB: 23.5inches Griptape: 60 grit Lokton Trucks: Paris V3 trucks Width: 150mm Baseplate Angles: Front: 50° Back: 35° Bushings Front: 87a/87a plug barrel Venom HPF Back: 95a/95a plug barrel Venom HPF Washers Front: Flat small washer RS/Flat washer BS Back: Cupper washer RS/BS Wheels: Savannah Slammas, Green Krimes

[@BayAreaLongboarder]

Did you ever throw slaloms on? Can you get up on the front truck enough?

[@dorycarlson6531]

in the bushings category of your setups, which bushings are you using for boardside/roadside?

[@downhill254skate]

@@dorycarlson6531 it be roadside/boardsside

[@downhill254skate]

@@BayAreaLongboarder I didn't. I wish I did but eh, I couldn't an arsed. I think I will one day when I'm bored enough

[@dailychatwithadam]

Yo man, could u clarify which set-up is best for what purpose? i.e. which set-ups (1 to 7) are best for downhill, freeride, cruising etc - for beginners and advanced?

[@Climbdude42]

Got this board a few weeks ago, 6ft 4in 165lbs and it is very comfortable to ride. Got some bear gen 6 with 95a bushings and some 83a 63mm ez hawg slides. Supper fun board

[@sukaygunsayran8694]

It’s my favorite board so far. It handles heavy people pretty well. I’ve been sending it regularly as a 220 guy. But yeah the board chips really easily. Doesn’t delam but if you crash it into a curb it chips instantly

[@cookiescollide]

It's pretty much a new age peacemaker, perfect board

[@eQuariuz]

Saw a bunch of reviews and Bought this recently for the Broadway Bomb in NY last weekend. Swapped out for purple fatty hawgs, riptide cups, kept the bear 40s. Also purple Otang nipple bushings. Love this thing. Pushed around Manhattan after the rains dried up last Sunday, after the Bomb race was finished, and everyone headed to the skate park. I just pushed around downtown Manhattan again. Just a lot of fun although it is a big board. Well worth retail price. Your review was spot on. thx

[@AxiosOFYT]

Hell yeah bro ! We need more reviews like this 👌🏾

[@andrewkariuki8888]

Damn, ive missed this channel....time to binge all the vids I've missed!!

[@sambagwell929]

Thanks for the review! I'm looking for a free ride board and leaning towards this

[@pablovegaandrade6559]

Awesome REVIEW! It killed my quiver!

[@lucasbiohazerd6242]

I found this board second hand online, paid 1/3rd the price and I’m loving it

[@Bluegooman8]

very accurate review! i have skated one for a few months and i agree with everything the man says.

[@carter_is_here]

I’ve had this board since around August of last year and it’s been great. It was my first longboard and It’s been hard to find another board that feels as comfortable as the Freedive. The construction of the board feels really sturdy and I also enjoy that the graphic is under fiberglass. Weirdly enough though the nose of my board looks almost exactly the same as yours after I slammed into a curb. I think you’re right about the shape of the nose affecting impact absorption.

[@carter_is_here]

Also I’m around 5 foot 11 inches or 180cm and i found my stance sits perfectly within the wheelbase

[@downhill254skate]

nice

[@eQuariuz]

@@carter_is_here Still happy with it? I'm wondering how I can protect the nose. I bought a set of bumpers but they come right off. Maybe use thin screws to keep them attached....?

[@MaryMisfitTV]

awesome

[@mylesweaver8781]

Mine got ran over by a car, and after some wood glue, still totally rideable.

[@codenamedav]

how would you compare it to the latest edition (bamboo) mini-frog? the frog is a little longer. 25” wheelbase. i’m riding one and loving it.

Nice video again. I'll buy this when I start with downhills and try powerslide ¿Whats your favorite Setup?. I recent bought the Ripper, thank you for answer the comment

[@downhill254skate]

The Freedive is one of my favourites!

[@mantissebastian1122]

Getting back into long boarding after a long break. The tech is different now, top mounts with narrower slalom trucks. If I was to get this board and set it up for equal parts downhill and freeride, any recommendations on truck type and width? I’m really liking the look of those Bear Gen 6s

[@downhill254skate]

Take inspo from the setups I've paired it with! But if your'e going slalom trucks, you want a pure topmount

[@vanhosss7037]

I like to have my front foot over my front truck a little. Is there room on the front flush mount to Re-drill the wheelbase to a shorter lenth?

[@BigBooty3k]

What do you think about this vs the Gaia summit series?

[@acidfz1031]

Can I put a leash on it? I hate when the board keeps rolling fast or shooting crAzy when you bail. I worry I might hit a park car or a incoming vehicles or people. 🤣

[@xcharlesbronsonx]

How stiff is the board? I need mine with some flex

[@skateordie9506]

👍🏻

[@henryouyang]

How would you compare this with the Comet Cruiser? You also really liked that one.

[@downhill254skate]

Two different boards for different things. This could be a great cruiser too tho

[@henryouyang]

@@downhill254skate thanks for the reply! what would you recommend for city riding on rough roads and cracks? Do you think there's a good alternative to the Comet?

[@anneberlyn9260]

Would that be great for an adult girl beginner?

[@jxntxn1462]

Yes

[@acidfz1031]

That actually looks like a comet board

[@no66]

A LY mini Daisy :-)

[@downhill254skate]

Kinda