Hell yeah, youre the only one who reviews cruisers, and who doesn't love cruising - the joy in experimenting with flow for getting from A to B, or just joy riding around a mellow neighbourhood
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Ayyy exactly! I love finding new ways to flow 😎
@ianmacdonald4875 ай бұрын
I love the idea of a PDF for different set-ups. That is brilliant. You misspoke about turning radius, though. A surfskate, turning more sharply, decreases the turning radius, not increases. Great advice, as always!
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm still adding to it so if you have feedback, would love to hear. Also, ahhh great catch 🙏
@nateross145 ай бұрын
Good stuff! Nice to have concise vids like this to help people have confidence and direction to get an ideal setup for their purposes and get people riding. An important thing to be aware of for those just starting out, is to realize that anything new will most likely not feel natural at first. The human body is amazing at adapting, and you WILL get used to whatever you ride. ANY setup can and will eventually feel natural after you acclimate. Choosing the right setup intially just makes it easier , more efficient, and safer. To a newbie a Surfskate will most likely feel like a wobbly deathtrap. But after some time, your legs will acclimate and build the muscles used to stabilize your balance. Spend enough time on it, and it will feel super stable. Whatever you choose to ride, just be aware that your intial impressions of riding will probably change and develop over time. Be patient, and ride, ride,ride. Theres no substitute for time on a board. You'll soon be rolling around like a natural!
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Great points nate! Thanks for taking the time to share this. Practice makes perfect 😎
@bastoneCL5 ай бұрын
4:01 That was smooth 🏄
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Haha appreciate that 🙏
@ItsSharkzInit5 ай бұрын
Ikr was way to clean (I'd break my ankle if I ever tried that)
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
@@ItsSharkzInit haha i practiced that one for a long time
@skate-horizons5 ай бұрын
Nice one as always, never had a look a the legasee trucks. I always learn something new from your Videos. Also love the PDF. It's probably the best beginner guide that exists!
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
thank michael 🙂 There's quite a bit I still would like to add to it but I'm glad to hear that! Mean a lot
@skate-horizons5 ай бұрын
@@concrete-waves It is pretty great already! I think what would be helpful is to explain Drops, Microdorft Drop-Through and Double drop, also Bushing seat ;) But I think it is pretty information dense as it is :D
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
@@skate-horizons Great ideas - I will add those :) I guess the challenge is adding enough info without overwhelming haha
@czesc_tu_asia3 ай бұрын
dude . awesome video, thansk a lot!
@concrete-waves3 ай бұрын
I'm glad it helped, no prob 🙏
@filipmyszkowski19795 ай бұрын
I was waiting the whole video for you to say something about the Carver CX (yes, I know, you were talking about the C5;) For me it's the perfect combination of surfskate and cruiser. A loosened screw on the kingpin allows for tight turns, and a tightened screw works great for long trips with pumping. Additionally, it is a good option for heavy riders. Have a nice day! :)
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Ya the CX is another great truck from Carver (my favorite one actually). But I was trying to pick one to keep the video more concise. Have you experimented with aftermarket Riptide bushings on your CX?
@filipmyszkowski19795 ай бұрын
@@concrete-waves I run standard Carver bushings (I think 89A) and they work very well. Softer ones would probably not be good for me because I weigh 100 kg. I always take a skate tool with me for rides and I adjust the bushing pressure depending on what I want to do on the skateboard. So far it works for me. But in the future I'm thinking of trying bushings from other manufacturers out of curiosity. I also love CX trucks ;) Have a nice day!
@eBoard3R5 ай бұрын
*Another banger edit and topic!* 🤟🏽🤙🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽 I love bein really low to the ground so anythin more than a half inch riser/extra height is offputtin for me personally, not an issue for all in general, more personal preference. Love surfy/carvy rides though. The C5 would be 🔥 I love a kicktail just for the leverage to dig into carves alone, it feels really fun for me. Kick-turnin is just a bonus 😂 75mm 77a Otang In Heats would be the perfect Surfskate wheel for me, I usually prefer 85mm Blue Cags for commutin/cruisin.
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Appreciate it man! Ya I can totally understand the height thing being offputtin. C5 would definitely be 🔥but I'm not sure what the height would be with 75mm. Could prob figure something out. I love the 85 cags btw - such a solid wheel!
@lowtechleon98745 ай бұрын
Great video. I love the c5 trucks, because they are so low. I use them on a every day carry commuter. It is rediculously versatile. ❤️
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Ya the C5 is soo solid. I'm in the process of building a new setup with them 🙌
@lowtechleon98745 ай бұрын
I took a 8.5 popsicle and redrilled the front bolt holes, so the c5 Axle sits where a normal tkp Axle would sit. I love it. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKQqIuoYtBjbtE
@KingCheetah1735 ай бұрын
You should do a review on the landyachtz shape 9 it is a very interesting deck and design, would be a cool video (I just got the REEF one)
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Whoa didn't even know that shape existed. Looks awesome! That reef graphic is sick too 🔥
@MichaelB-gi4lt5 ай бұрын
Great work!
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
appreciate that mike!
@TheSurfskateboarder5 ай бұрын
Great video. Are the trucks on your hybrid 140mm Kodiak trucks? This is something I’m eager to try. Great content. Thanks for doing what you do.
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
They're the Landyachtz Gen 6 130mm 50 Degree. I got them on my Tugboat Ultra Carve. For some reason it doesn't look like they're selling them separately but I bet they'll stock them soon
@tombillard52643 ай бұрын
had this vid pop up in my feed , makes me want to get back on my 1979 Dennis Martinez flying aces all original except bushings, soon as I get off pain meds baby aint ridden it since 2011 and that sucks
@onedead76075 ай бұрын
Quality content
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
appreciate that thanks 🙏
@sweetlikechocothai5 ай бұрын
I use my cruiser the most. But my Surfskate is more fun. I rarely use my longboard. Also Surfskate’s don’t need cut outs above the wheels because there is no chance of wheel bite.
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Nice 👍 And I've actually gotten wheelbite on my surfskates if I go above 70mm. What surfskate / wheels do you have?
@sweetlikechocothai5 ай бұрын
@@concrete-waves Carver deck , 69mm Roundhouse wheels, Waterborne Surfskate adapter, Thunder Trucks. There is 3 larger riser pads and one regular under the back wheels.
@Long_Skates5 ай бұрын
Good video! There are always really nice to watch :)) How do you like the Zenit 76? I am also thinking of buying them and put some grasp trucks on. Or the Rocket Surf Scout XL … but it’s double the price. :/
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Thanks manuel 😎 I really like the 76 shape. Pretty flat and wide, plus the 2 ply fiberglass / 4 ply maple is noticeably thinner than average 7-ply deck. I've never tried the Rocket surf scout but wow it looks incredible
@crackin20004 ай бұрын
Dog your still around. Right on I'm dusting off my boards.
@concrete-waves4 ай бұрын
Hahaha get out there dude!
@carlm5413Ай бұрын
Shout out from shhh! Shrathmere
@carlm5413Ай бұрын
Strathmere
@arigosunim5 ай бұрын
Please review Powell Peralta Sidewalk Surfer 8.37in. It looks like a reliable quality at a decent price.
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Interesting, i've never heard of it until now. Just looked on their website and ya it looks decent for the price. Andy Anderson shredded that thing 🔥
@carbonoxx3 ай бұрын
this is like a drift car vs touring car lol look the same same to me
@concrete-waves3 ай бұрын
Definitely a lot of similarities. Speed on surfskates gets sketchy real quick but they're highly maneuverable in smaller spaces
@michaelwagner6410Ай бұрын
Why don't they just use double king pin trucks like on the electric skateboards(surf style) such as the Tynee Stinger or evolve stoke
@MUFFAFUZZA4 ай бұрын
Always on the cruiser! Haven’t tried “Surf Skate.” Santa Cruz Land Sharks can pull some really sharp turns for carving also. #muffafuzza
@concrete-waves4 ай бұрын
sickkk! Ya cruisers are fun 🔥
@LaggerSVK4 ай бұрын
its completely different thing. Riding skateparks (especially bowls) on surfskate with the surf moves is something completely different from street skating, cruising. I personally like the fact that on surfskate your feet are mostly locked there but you use all your body muscles / motions. It has nice flow to it. This is something that I couldnt find anywhere else and now I am in love with that.
@slashtrio2 ай бұрын
Hi there, cool video. Could you recommend some wheels? I am an aging man (late 40s) and began skating in the mid 80s (Bones Brigade era). I have had a Lance Mountain reissue (80s cruiser style) for about a decade. It has rat bones wheels I think which are pretty good on many surfaces. However I want to cruise around with my kids while they are riding bikes and scooters, but are cul de sac we live in has horribly rough and bumpy pavement. I was considering getting some little retro board with those huge soft wheels, but it would also be cool to just get some big softies and put them on my old Lance Mountain. Not looking to do tricks, just want to cruise around and not vibrate to death. Any tips would be appreciated.
@Iputitallonmyplate2 ай бұрын
I have a Powell peralta re-issue coffin deck and I put penny wheels on it to cruise with and it rides really nice on all the shitty roads around me. I don’t think I had to use risers either. I know a lot of people will use OJ wheels, so those are also worth checking out.
@dimaniho5724 ай бұрын
Hello, sorry for stupid question, but I’m really new to boarding, but I look it for alternative against bike (I move to different countrie where you can’t take bike in train) so I looking for stuff what I can hang on my backpack, I like cruiser 30 inch. Style but then I go to shop, I get confused about long to surf board, what I should get to start riding, what firm I should look to buy (looking for like middle firm not to good but not to bad), and there I now live some times here is a lot of people on streets so, it’s better get surf, but it begging it’s good? So if you can call brand name, type what I should take (cruise or surf) it’s little help to decide, thanks!
@icantsee05 ай бұрын
Where'd you get that little metal surfer behind you ?
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
Honestly, I have no clue haha. I wanna say a local surf shop when i was younger but i forget
@icantsee05 ай бұрын
@@concrete-waves new merch idea 👀👀 (if you can somehow not infringe on copyright ofc 😅)
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
@@icantsee0 ooo not a bad idea! Lots of merch ideas being developed this year. Can't wait to release them 😎
@hddnhrst5 ай бұрын
Which board is shown at 1:03 and which at 4:30?
@concrete-waves5 ай бұрын
That's the Landyachtz Tugboat at 1:03 and the 4:30 is a custom. Flush collection deck - L:32” W:9” WB:16,17,18” Bear 130mm RKPs, & Orangatang 65mm 80a Loves Handles