Retrospec Rift Drop-Through Longboard Skateboard Complete Canadian Maple Wood Cruiser w/Drop-Through Trucks for Commuting, Cruising, Carving & Downhill Riding

Overall: This board is stiff enough to make you feel steady on your feet and flexible enough to give you a wide range of mobility. It is the perfect balance between the two, making it great for beginners! Honestly it just feels right the moment you get on it. I am not a beginner rider and it was perfect for me, too!Deck: I doubt the deck would ever break because it feels very sturdy and well made. It is a radial concave deck, which provides comfortable foot placement. The deck has no camber (a good thing for beginner riders, and a matter of taste for advanced riders). The graphic on it is absolutely beautiful, and looks like it is a part of the wood. No complaints here!Grip Tape: I have had bad experiences with Amazon boards and their grip tape in the past. The grip on this board has not given me problems yet! I will update this part of the review as I ride the board more. Problems usually arise a month in.Trucks: The trucks are indeed metal because magnets are weakly drawn to them. They are good trucks. Nothing special, but for a $60 complete board, that is expected. If you are a beginner, MAKE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE TRUCKS. They are pretty loose right out of the box. They do squeak at first, but you just need to break them in. One complaint I do have is that the plastic packaging goes under the trucks (Almost all amazon boards are like this, though). You will need to remove the trucks to get all of the plastic out.Wheels + Bearings: The wheels are nice and grippy. They go over rocks and bumps with ease, too. The bearings are suprisingly great for a $60 Amazon board! I live in a neighborhood with extremely rough roads, and the wheels + bearings still give me lots of cruising time and a smooth ride. I can't imagine what this board must be like on nice roads. I did end up changing out the bearings simply because I wanted really, really long cruise time (this is standard procedure with Amazon boards, by the way. You should expect to be changing out the bearings on a complete longboard at a low pricepoint like this).Seriously, why haven't you added it to your cart yet?! This is the right board for you! Get it!

This board, for $60, is one of the best on Amazon as of now. The design on the board is flawless and very California-esc. The board, after doing some basic tricks, cruising, and such, is VERY durable, and is very nice. The grip tape is also very high quality. The wheels are fine, and for beginners, does not need replacing, but more advanced long-boarders may have a preference for different wheels. The bushings are fine, but I chose to get bushings according to weight. (Not necessary, just preference)My issue is the bearings. While they are NOT bad by any means, I feel that they are a bit lackluster. However, that should somewhat be expected for $60 given that the quality of everything else is great. I said that it is worth $80 because I paid $20 for Bones Red bearings w/Skate tool. You WILL need a skate tool for loosening/tightening your trucks, as mine came very tight. For me, I think Bones has the best bearings on the market, and given that they're only $20 with a skate tool (as of now), it's a good investment.OVERALL: For a beginner, this board will be OUTSTANDING. The quality of the board is worth more than the $60 price. The only change you should make is getting Bones Red bearings, and I also would suggest doing so for any board between $50-$120.Update: I have now bought both a skateboard and longboard, and am proficient on both. (Enough to do basic tricks). This board is outstanding. I have dealt alot of blows to it against the cement due to bumpy NY asphalt, and the board has little damage.(Other than typical chipping from frontside flips, etc)

Absolutely love this long board and I’ve been using it for years and all it really needs is some grease on the wheels. It’s great for beginners and doesn’t cruise as long as you may expect but that’s honestly better if you aren’t trying to go super fast.

This is a great Longboard. I bought this longboard because I wanted something to cruise around on without spending a lot of money, and this one was definitely worth it. It is built pretty well and the deck hasn't chipped yet. The wheels are nice and roll over pebbles. The width of the board also makes it easy to balance on. The bearings that come with it aren't great, so you might want to get an extra pair of those. The grip tape is okay, but it doesn't stick to the board the best. I noticed it trying to peel up after only using it once or twice. The design looks great. Overall, this board is great and I will continue to use it. I would recommend it to any beginners who want to get started with longboarding but don't know where to start.