Old-School Skateboards, Cruiserboards & Pennyboards

All You Need for Cruiser Skateboarding

Delve into traditional cruiserboards, kids' cruisers, pennyboards, and every necessary component – from decks and trucks to wheels and griptape. This category offers a remarkable array of gear for your cruiserboarding journeys.

Understanding Cruiserboards, Old-School Skateboards, and Pennyboards

Cruiserboards, old-school skateboards, and pennyboards all provide a laid-back skateboarding experience. Essentially, they prioritise casual street cruising, in contrast to other skateboard types that emphasise executing tricks or competitive downhill racing.

Retro-inspired decks from the 70s and 80s define old-school skateboards and cruiserboards with their wider and stable forms, perfect for carving or pumping through a pool.

Pennyboards, constructed from plastic or nylon, are short and narrow cruiser skateboards, noted for their lightweight, portable, and easy-to-carry nature, making them a favourite for brief commutes.

• Guide to Cruiser Skateboards

Reasons to Start Cruiserboarding

Opting for a cruiserboard often stems from the sheer pleasure of riding leisurely. Unlike competitive skateboarding, it's centred on easy cruising in your neighbourhood, embracing your environment, and simply having a fuss-free, enjoyable time.

Additionally, a cruiser skateboard provides a practical method to travel, particularly in urban settings. The larger, softer wheels easily tackle cracks, bumps, and uneven surfaces, while its compact form allows for easy storage when you're not using it. For short to moderate travel, it can be faster and more pleasurable than walking, and more accessible than a bike.

Veteran skateboarders frequently include a cruiserboard in their repertoire. Like others, they utilise a cruiserboard for laid-back rides or navigating between skate spots.

Are Cruiser Skateboards Suitable for Novices?

Beginners can find a great starting point in cruiserboards. Their expansive decks offer a stable surface, aiding in balance and confidence building. Newcomers across age groups appreciate their forgiving nature during the learning phase, particularly due to the soft wheels that cushion surface irregularities, lowering the fall risk.

One potential drawback for novices choosing a cruiserboard: many cruiser skateboards tend to move faster than conventional skateboards equipped with smaller, harder wheels.

Which Cruiserboard Components Are Available Here?

If you're looking to personalise or enhance your board, here you'll discover all crucial elements:

• Cruiserboard decks
• Cruiserboard trucks
• Cruiserboard wheels
• Cruiserboard Griptape
• Bearings, bushings, hardware, and risers to help you fine-tune your cruiser skateboard.

The Significance of Compatibility in Custom Cruiserboard Assembly

Crafting a bespoke cruiser skateboard revolves around achieving harmony between each component. Generally, compatibility is less of a concern when assembling a cruiserboard.

To circumvent frequent mistakes, take note of these tips:

• Match the truck width to your deck width. If the trucks are excessively wide, wheels could stick out from the deck edges, raising the chance of your foot striking the wheels when pushing.
• We also suggest keeping risers at the ready. These are installed between the deck and trucks. By elevating the cruiser skateboard deck further from the wheels, risers help avert the deck impacting the wheels during side leans while turning. Known as wheelbite, this problem can lead to abrupt stops or falls. If acquiring risers, confirm that your bolts are sufficiently long by following the guide: Skateboard Bolts & Riser Pads.