Setting Up Your IDEAL Cruiser Board

[@russcox3125]

Would have went with the rough rider wheels myself. They're designed for smooth and rough terrain. Just in case you hit rough asphalt or sidewalk, cruise right over all of it

[@stner8088]

Are they for skateboard skateboard ? Or for cruising ? Cause I’m trying to buy me a nickel board or a cruising board to just cruise around town and I got rough terrain and some smooth

[@vampirillo14]

which would you recommend?

[@emmanueljames8404]

That ZERO tho!! 😍

[@spark300c]

well I feel like good cruiser setup is to handle all way up 80mm wheels. I wish cruiser boards have more wheel cut out so if stock wheel do not cut local side walk you can just go bigger with out risers.

[@thronebreaker6950]

I wonder what size trucks are those?

[@lainebrunk6027]

are those 10" trucks? did you use riser pads? I bought the same santa cruz cruiser board today and can't choose trucks. thx

[@southernfed407]

Yeah I was wondering the same. I have a old LIB tech board from early 2000's I've only skated maybe 3 times. Just got out of the closet and dusted off. It's a bigger board with similar shape. I had some standard independents with I think 1/4 risers. Picked up some 60mm OJ super juice wheels and threw on yesterday. Oh I have Bones hardcore (medium) bushings. Took for a test ride yesterday and took a turn and got some wheel bite. Now I'm a bigger guy... I'm going to grab some 1/8 riser pads and maybe change my bushings to the harder ones and see if that helps with the wheel bite.

[@jacobmcvay123]

Here’s how I’ve done life when it comes to skating. Skateboards: NEVER risers. Longboards/cruisers: they’re a must have. Better wheel options without wheel bite, better squishiness when cruising, less rattle from feeling your board(exactly what you want for a regular skateboard to be able to feel your wheels hit the road) and exactly what you don’t want from a smooth longboard or cruiser.

[@brianwilson6556]

What about Oj’s??!! No cruiser board setup discussion is complete without them.

[@g4lde697]

Does the truck axel size matter? What's the difference?

[@blakerogers7289]

I usually ride old school boards

[@copray3883]

yes best one

[@32srt32]

What size trucks did you choose for that 10.3 and 60mm slime balls

[@247Success]

I’m looking at buying a new cruiser board, but I’m in a bit of a predicament at the minute and would love some help. I’m looking at purchasing a pair of wheels for a new cruiser board but not sure whether to get 63mm 80A or 66mm 78A. I have a pair now that are 58mm 78A I ride mainly on empty roads and rough streets. I find that with the wheels I have now I don’t seem to roll for very long even with new bones reds bearings, as well as this I’m around 90kg. I’m a bit uncertain whether I should get way bigger wheels that are the same Durometer or a bit bigger but harder then what I ride now. Where I live the roads and streets are incredibly bumpy and poor terrains. Any help from you guys would be amazing!!! Thanks

[@spark300c]

this comment is old but I go by the rule thumb for bumps and gaps in pavement is 1 to 4. if encounter 15mm bump you need at least 60mm if bump is 20mm big then you need 80mm. generally for cruiser anything below 60mm is too small because 15mm gap in sidewalks are common.

[@copray3883]

good video to know, thanks bro

[@jamesgilmour2318]

How is clear grip tape??? Is it the same as black or made differently??? I'm planning on setting up a cruiser board that can also be used in a park and was thinking of getting clear grip tape but I'm just unsure about the differences.

[@owenanderson9003]

I literally have that exact set up not like close to it I have the board the slime balls for wheels an hollow trucks it's a awesome board I can even post a pic for proof although mines a different color

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

I’m an 80’s skater and wanna get back into it. Mostly cruise around the neighborhood. Some streets ain’t the smoothest. What’s the biggest wheels I can put on an old school deck with 1/2” risers?

[@jacobmcvay123]

1/2” pretty high depends if your deck has cut outs or not. I only use 1/4” riser w a deck w cutouts and I used the orangutang fat free wheels which are decent sized longboard wheels. Not too big but def not mini cruiser size. Can roll over any cracks n bumps no problem.

[@macknnz]

what exactly are the trucks u put on there?

[@GTHaroFITBMX]

Independent stage 11 hollow light 159s

[@milesrose4778]

Cool vid! I just with there are more smaller size cruiser boards like 8.5 around there

[@HelpBoardShop]

There are some smaller options but not as many in a classic cruiser shape. You can always set up a traditional deck with spacers and larger wheels and it will ride like a cruiser.

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Lol I'm the total opposite.

[@hiddenleaf414]

Check out Landyachtz Dinghy collection. Perfect mini stable cruiser.

[@cv6531]

Also welcome has a few cruiser shapes in 8.5

[@jaleesa8523]

What size deck do you recommended for a 5'3 person? Or do deck sizes not matter for cruisers

[@jaleesa8523]

Shennaine thx!

[@gabantromen]

Nice video

[@SuperBubba360]

the wheels don't sound like they are super soft

[@sabinekoch5391]

Can I turn a skateboard into a cruiser board? I have a skateboard and I’d like to attach some longboard rolls to it.

[@lougwilliam833]

You would need to get riser pads to go under the trucks otherwise you'll get wheel bite when turning and it'll just throw you off your board :)

[@Wishbone420]

I’m going with that approach lol I just got some 60 mm oj wheels and risers I’m throwing on my old death wish deck

[@Solomon_Grungy]

Any advice for a heavyset guy. I've been looking at getting a board, but am concerned about the board snapping.

[@loicdeschouwer3447]

Bro just get a wide deck for comfort but trust me these things dont snap cruising, fresh boards can be ran over by a car and they wont snap

[@Solomon_Grungy]

@@loicdeschouwer3447 rad bro, appreciate it

[@SnEaKeRSkEr]

Weight reduction🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Unique_Racing]

I’m 6’3 190-200 pounds these boards can carry me plus a lot more

[@chriskunce3331]

I’m 46, 6’3” 240lb. I got a birdhouse 8.5 and am relearning to ride in my garage, I beat the sh!t out of my deck while relearning Ollies, shove its, kickflips. Try to land on the bolts, but when you miss and land all tail, bend your knees to absorb the impact. I got Indy 149s since they were always the tough ones when I was a kid.. I’d say for us heavy guys adding a small 1/8” shock pad helps reduce stress. The rubber one , not a plastic riser.

[@Allenkalbo-wk8on]

i really want to have a cruiswr board HAHA but i can't afford one

[@jbroadbentmr2]

what size are the trucks you used? Just got 149 hollow indy trucks with 8.8 deck and 62mm whees but not sure if the trucks are too big for the deck

[@Megg028]

whats ur experience so far? also just set up my board with the same trucks on an 8.6 width board and they feel super comfy :)

[@jbroadbentmr2]

Fritz Karl Love it mate. Really smooth ride. When I go on the street board it feels weird. I turned the wheels around as the offset was deep and now it lines up real nice

[@Megg028]

@@jbroadbentmr2 great to hear man! what exactly do you mean by 'feel weird when i step on the street board', tho?

[@jbroadbentmr2]

Fritz Karl I used to ride a 7.75 street board with smaller trucks and wheels and im getting a bit older now and not doing many tricks so I wanted more of a cruiser board so I can skate with my son

[@jbroadbentmr2]

Fritz Karl basically saying the street board feels tiny and not as smooth 😂

[@lucysmart1476]

What’s the advantage of wider trucks?

[@garrethflynn8118]

Stability

[@GTHaroFITBMX]

Clear grip on a cruiser? Lmao dude that grip wears out fast you don't want it on a deck that you will ride for a long time

[@GTHaroFITBMX]

@@renaesenton8306 mob grip is the best and lasts the longest. Its high grit so it grips really well and won't wear out easily.

[@berran3459]

​@@GTHaroFITBMX Dude shake junt lasts the longest but it is really thick. my friend had a really old board that got left in the rain for like 2 or more days and the grip was still good except it was peeling off as to be expected.

[@GTHaroFITBMX]

@@berran3459 right it is good grip, I just dont care for that thick plastic base that shake/grizzly tends to have.

[@GTHaroFITBMX]

@@berran3459 those type of grips tend to dry out and crack

[@berran3459]

@@GTHaroFITBMX Yeah i feel that way aswell, just saying shake junt lasts long. I skate jessup because it lasts long enough and has a good grip in my opinion while mob still feels pretty thick in my opinion. My brother always buys some grip with weird sand "flakes" instead of regular sandpaper like grip. The thinnest and most durable grip i've ever skated, no idea what that one is tho.

[@zenstoodi]

Invest in mic ;) btw. Nice Video but crappy sound

[@killadrian]

Can you use a skateboard deck but add cruiser wheels to it and will it work?

[@deaddevilgaming8503]

adrian n if you do your wheels wil probs hit the dek and you wil smack on the ground I say this because i tried it

[@edenschannel101]

If you use a regular skateboard you are ok with up to 58-60mm wheels as long as you have at least 1/4" riser pads. That's the set up I have anyway so yah lol :))

[@k4spermlbb]

whats the size of the trucks

[@HelpBoardShop]

Independant 159

[@Gasior66]

@@HelpBoardShop Can i put this trucks for this board Thunder Polished 161 Hollow??

[@Crusaders_79]

HARDWARE 😅🤣😂 and never use power tools hand tools only 🙅‍♀️