Ridge Skateboards Big Brother Large Retro Cruiser

After moving to college last September, I found myself in need of a set of wheels. I came across the Ridge Board when browsing Amazon, and after reading the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I made the purchase. Boy, am I glad I did. Allow me to explain why the ridge board deserves every bit of these five stars:Portability:Since I am in college, I have to sit in lecture halls filled with 400 students. The ridge board is nice and compact, allowing me to easily carry it past other students to get to my seat, and tuck it under my chair during lecture. Additionally, it only weighs five pounds, so when I am in an indoor place like the library, it is not a burden to carry.Easy to Learn:Before I got the ridge, I had never skated in my life. When I got the board it only took me about 3 days to really get the hang of it. The large amount of foot space makes it easy to stay balanced, even when going at higher speeds.Build Quality / Durability:The ridge board is extremely durable and meant to last. In the past 5 months, it has been dropped, kicked, and jumped on (albeit lightly). Through all of this, there is still no signs of snapping or cracks. The trucks are sturdy and the wheels are quite durable as well; all the materials feel like they are of high quality and not “cheap.” I have ridden this board in the rain, on sandy surfaces, and in sunlight, and none of these environmental conditions have damaged the board.Style:The style is great. If you like the typical Penny Board look, then this board can’t do you wrong since it is a near copy. It has that 1970s skateboard look too if that’s what you’re looking for. The style makes it so I never feel goofy carrying or riding this board around campus.The Ride:The ride is super smooth. It feels great along most surfaces. The only surface I feel bumps on if when riding over bricks, but that is unavoidable. The control of the board is great. I loosened the trucks slightly to give it a little bit more mobility. It responds very well to my leans.Price:You aren’t going to get a better-quality board for this price, simple as that. Extremely affordable for what you get.The only negative about the ridge board is the stock bearings. They are not necessarily bad, but I switched to Reds and now roll significantly longer. I would recommend trying out the stock bearings, and if its not what you’re looking for then buy new ones. The stock bearings are not unusable, but not great either.Overall, this is a great board for a great price. I use it every single day and do not regret this purchase one bit. 5 stars.

Rides super smooth, quality compared to a real penny brand board. I'd recommend buying the tool so you can loosen and tighten the bearings when needed. The perfect size for me 6'0 185

Incredible board. Definitely worth every cent. The only flaw is that the tail is higher up than other nickel boards. And remember this is $40 and plastic. The only thing is it takes some wear on the edges. But it’s not bad. That’s gonna happens to any board wood or plastic. This is litterly the closest replica of a officially branded penny board (nickel board). I definitely recommend this board to anyone beginner or pro. Especially beginners! It’s a great starter board. Especially if you don’t wanna spend $160 on something you might not like or be able to do. Also one last thing is the bearings really aren’t that bad on this I mean there not reds bearings but still there pretty good.

I've never Skate boarded in my life. I am 32, and I had the sudden urge to learn. I searched through out numerous forums and websites looking for a great budget friendly beginner board. Truthfully many suggested I visit my local skate shop and I would be looking into paying somewhere between 100 - $250. Sorry but I took a chance on this. read the reviews, got it, and truthfully this is a really good beginner board. I had to tighten the bearings a bit so that I would have more balance (stiffness).

I purchased the 22' Ridge board almost two years ago and it is still going strong (its a perfect portable cruiser for city and school transportation). However, its smaller size diminishes stability at higher speeds and rougher terrain, so I decided to purchase the larger 27' model and have noticed a far more stable riding experience against those elements. The board is far thicker and heavier than its smaller brother, and equipped with wider trucks. Given the abuse I've wrought on the 22' with little blemish, I expect the 27' to last a good while; the plastic is quite strong. My only complaint is that the bearings aren't all that great. Even upon loosening the nut, the wheels don't spin for long and there's some frictions in the ride. This was the same case with my 22'; fortunately, buying new bearings from a reputable brand (I recommend BONES REDS) fixes this problem, and provides a much faster and smoother ride.

So I got this board because my penny size board was messing up and I figured I might get bigger one. My smaller board was a fish brand and has lasted forever. This is a decent board and gets the job done and the bigger size is definitely a us for me. Now only negatives are the gloss black finish makes the board look cheap in my opinion. Also there a some what look like ridges, possibly from the injection molding that you can kinda feel on your feet but it's not too bad. I'm a college student so I didn't want to spend top dollar so this gets the job done for me

I couldn't wait for this board to arrive. It was good karma as the postman delivered it just as I finished my science project for school. The board looked great right out of the box. I grabbed my helmet and jumped on. Big Gucci to Ridge. The board is smooth and rolls well on the street. Great speed and carves like Z-Boys of Venice Beach. I rode for 2 hours and couldn't get enough. Looking forward to many hours on this board when I can't make it to the skate park. I will be taking it to the skate park as well. I highly recommend this board, especially for fun.

I bought this for someone else. It appears to be the ideal quick-deploying mode of conveyance that I envisioned when I first saw it on-line. Solid construction, proven flexibility and durability, and a great price. It arrived with great expedition. I did have to tighten a couple of the truck attaching-point screws, but it seems otherwise to be sound. I don't have the knowledge to say much about the more technical aspects. The value seems very good, all things considered.