Stereo Vinyl Cruiser Plastic Complete Skateboard (22.5x6-Inch)

First off, I bought a complete "new" from Amazon with Free Super Saver Shipping (took about a week to deliver because I also bought some Bones Reds Bearings). The board came with scratches on the tail and a dent on the side of the board which I was a bit bummed out about but now it is not a big deal because this IS a plastic board and it WILL get scratched up and dirty. I guess it was more of the fact that I bought it new and was expecting it in pristine condition not a "pretty good but kind of dinged up" condition.Anyways onto the actual board. It flexes (if I jump/lean a lot, otherwise it is pretty stiff) under my 100 ish lbs, I probably weigh less - I haven't weighed myself in a while. I'm sure it could sustain more pounds and flex comfortably without bottoming out. I switched out the Abec 7's for the reds because I have reds in my skateboard deck that I've had for 5 years and it still runs well. If you are a beginner and have never skated in your life then stick with the stock Abec 7's because they are slower and will be easier to learn on. The Reds are not crazy fast but if you are just starting out I don't recommend them until you get more comfortable on the Abecs. If you've skated/longboarded before then you'll know what you want/don't want out of your bearings so you don't really need me telling you what to do.I will admit I'm not great at skateboarding, I can do an ollie and that's about it. It is difficult to ollie this board considering the tail is pretty high but with a little practice I'll get it eventually, I hope. The board feels kind of heavy when I attempt to ollie but if you plan on walking around with this board if you go into a store or something. It is pretty light and very portable. I plan on riding the board home from school and while at school I'll just leave it in my locker or stick it in my backpack because let's face it, I don't carry my textbooks in my backpack.The wheels are nice, they haven't chipped or anything but that may be due to the fact that I'm trying to refrain from doing that. I loosened the trucks up just a bit and the ride is smooth. I rode it on the sidewalk and through a parking lot (before I got yelled at to not skate there). I have to break the wheels in a bit more before I can officially say if they suck or not. It has really nice ride and I wouldn't say I'm quick but I gets some nice speed on it.Foot placement is kind of odd at first but it is comfortable once you get used to the small size. I almost ate it because I put my back foot too far back thinking I was on a regular skateboard.All in all, if you are up for some fun, get the board. -CathyUpdate August 16, 2014: I used this board during summer school two years ago. I stopped using this board because I drive now but seeing as I go off to college soon and need to get around campus, I will be using this board again. A few things I would recommend tweaking, aside from the bearings, is adding some grip tape to the board. If my shoe gets wet, it make riding that much harder. The wheels on this board are not great. I wouldn't even say that they were good. They are ridable, but that's about it. The wheels on the penny boards seem to be much better. These wheels will chip even with light cruising. If you are a skater, swap out the hardware. Allen key hardware means carrying around a hex key. Not a big deal, just annoying.

Pros: I bought this board in April and it's still running well and good. This was my first skateboard and I bought it to take my mind off the stresses of college. I had never ridden a skateboard before so I self- taught myself on this board. I wanted something small and portable to take with me and this board serves exactly that purpose. The color is beautiful! Not as purplish as in the photo but still a very beautiful shade of blue. The wheels and bearings are fine and don't need to be replaced unless you're trying to do tricks or achieving perfection. This little board gets me from point a to point b and is a very simple basic board and it fit my budget. The plastic is bendable and sturdy and the grip is great! The packaging also comes with some cool stickers you can put on the middle of the board where there is a circle indent meant for them. It also came with a keychain with the same material as the board, proof of how great the plastic formula is. This board is stylish and a great way to make new friends. It's unique because people can tell its not a Pennyboard but see that it carries the same purpose and functions as a Pennyboard. My friends were intrigued by this board and all wanted to give it a try. Some of my friends like me learned very quickly how to ride it and expressed their interest in buying one themselves. It also fits great in my dorm and makes a great foot rest when I'm not using it.Cons: Goes a little too fast down hills! Picks up speed fast and hard to control if you are trying to turn it at a certain angle. I was going down a sloped sidewalk and did a sharp turn and almost ate it on the sidewalk! I guess too I still have a lot to learn before I can do those things. If your shoes are wet its hard to ride this board because the plastic and water combination make it hard to turn your front foot when your skating. Also beware of pebbles and rocks and deep cracks on the sidewalk! This board almost sent me flying off because I hit a pebble at the wrong time. The edges of the board will get pretty scratched up and its gets pretty dirty.Again, this is a CRUISER, a board of leisure. This isn't a big skateboard or longboard to transport yourself like a bike unless you're into that kind of thing. I mainly ride this on a bike path or the smooth pavement or parking lot or street. If you're a guy who's heavy set I don't recommend this board. From proof my friend couldn't really fit on the board. He's about 6 ft. 200+ pounds. He even said to me how impossible it was to even find balance on a board so small. I believe this board isn't for everyone, but I think it's worth the try to take. If you need a casual board or want to learn how to skate I highly recommend this board! The company is rad too! I watched countless video and follow their instagram so they are as legit as Pennyboard.*If anyone has any doubts or questions feel free to email me at dreameroftheocean@gmail.com and I can answer any questions or concerns about the board. I also have a youtube video of me skating on it so you can get a better idea of what it looks like!