Retrospec Quip Skateboard Classic Retro Plastic 22.5" & 27" Cruiser Complete Skateboard
- 22. 5" x 6" injection-molded 70's-style retro street cruiser, made with highly flexible plastic
- Ultra-smooth-gliding and highly flexible polyurethane casted wheels enhance durability and comfort while skating
- Equipped with precision and lightweight ABEC-7 high-speed carbon bearings
- Lightweight and portable at less then 4 lbs. & fits perfectly in most backpacks
- Delivered from us to you fully assembled and ready to ride right out of the box
Shaun Morris
Great board for the price
I am extremely impressed by this board! I purchased this product on a whim, as an alternative way to workout my Weimaraner pup. I use to skateboard a lot as a kid/teen with custom boards, so I had very low expectations for its performance. I have to say, this board is sturdy and it moves! Best late night purchase I’ve made in a while.
Rod Mackay
My bulldog loves it
I bought the skateboard for my 4 month old English bulldog. He loves it and is learning to skate. My kids love it too!
Paul Hopp
Great price for the quality it gives you 👍
Came a week early than expected. The packaging isn't terrible, but it isn't good either, the tail of my cruiser was exposed and out of the box when I got this, plus the tape sealing the cardboard box is messy looking, didn't seem to put much effort into that. The mini cruiser itself is the best part, idk why other reviews said it's 'hard to turn' 'wheels stuck' and 'low quality'. For the price and quality it gives you, I give it a five star, it's like any other penny boards or cruisers out there, works great, color's awesome, turns well. I don't do tricks on these things so I don't know if that works, I'd normally use these for just going to the streets and cruising around. Wheels are soft and easy to maneuver around and doesn't feel bumpy on the road(streets).
Jordan LovesteslaforEva Guy
Super!
As an young adult, I needed a way to get around between public transportation. I never had a skateboard but always dreamed of riding one. This one exceeded all expectations. Super light, super sturdy, super smooth ride, the wheels are rubbery so the ride isn’t as bumpy, the size is perfect, and it doesn’t hurt the wallet (so you don’t wince every time there’s a new scratch). I’m still learning, but with this baby, I’ll be riding in about a week. Only possible minus: during shipping the box was ruined so it came with some scratches. But hell the fate of skateboards is to be scratched up...so whatever. But the board is wrapped in plastic (a bit too well cuz the plastic goes under the trucks and the wheels are unwrapped).
Heidi Dorr
Great cruiser board for the beach!
I bought this penny board to use at the beach and when walking my dog. I find it way more valuable than the name brand penny board. You get the same value for a much more affordable price. The color is really eye catching. The board rides very smooth, just watch out for those rocks or else you'll go flying off the board. The bearings are not too loose and they can be tighten. The only thing I did not like was that the plastic wrap is very hard to remove around the bearings. I highly recommend this board to anyone who is looking for a beginner penny board to take to the beach or on the sidewalk. PROS: +Bright, beautiful colors +Very smooth while riding +Bearings are not too loose and can be tighten +Tremendous value and not super expensive CONS: -Plastic wrap difficult to remove around bearings -Bright colors get dirty very easily
Justin Skaggs
It works!
It’s everything I needed it to be! Riding it around campus to make my trips shorter and it’s not big so I don’t feel like I’m carrying around anything too big. It’s rides extremely well
Sanjay Duhlani
An Experienced Rider's Review
A couple details before we begin: Rider weighs 205 lbs, men's US sz 12 shoe, and is and experienced skateboarder (12 years on/off) and snowboarder (21 years every season) so very comfortable on a board. THIS IS IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING AND PLAN TO RIDE THIS IN BUSY/CROWDED AREAS. If this is you, I recommend getting a larger board with a wider wheel base to learn on. You can come back to this when you've developed better balance/skill (just my opinion, don't freak out). This review is in the context of "penny" boards and mini cruisers only: Deck: Excellent quality for price. Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy. Trucks/Bushings: Absolutely get the job done, metal seems strong/trustworthy quality. I loosened my trucks by about 1 & 1/2 to 2 complete rotations on the nut to get the board carving nicely. Bearings: They are stamped abec-7 on the shields, and spin okay. Not the higher quality you can buy seperate, but I don't think I'll replace them anytime soon. I rode down fresh asphalt at about 10% grade and was cookin', even had to drag my foot to scrub some speed. Wheels: Feel soft when cruising on rougher concrete, but like the bearings, not the higher quality urethane you'll get from a set of wheels that cost more than this entire board. I will not be replacing them, they're great for my application/use. Here is the one defect/area of improvement I found: The issue of wheels not spinning freely or being "stuck" is not due to quality of bearings. Its two things: 1) the nuts might be too tight when you get it, just loosed them up a tiny bit. A TINY bit. 2) the hang pin (axle that the wheel/bearing assemblies slide onto) is about 1/8 of an inch too short on either side. The outer side of the wheel hub (inner portion/hole of wheel) extends past the shank (smooth area of pin/axle) and onto the threaded area of the pin/axle. This causes the wheel to actually have some play in it if the nuts are tightened to the point where they contact the spacers and bearings. Because of this, you won't want to loosen the wheel nuts too much in order to get the wheels to spin with less drag/friction caused by the nuts being too tight... hopefully this makes sense. the concern here is speed wobble at higher speeds. I build boards/bikes/funky wheeled creations and this would be a major concern on a higher speed vehicle, but since its a skateboard, specifically a lil' one, it's not really an issue. Definitely not a deal breaker. Board rides smooth, easy to maneuver and manual over cracks/off curbs. If the company can get trucks with a slightly longer pin/axle shank to prevent this, this board would be perfect. No need to buy additional parts to upgrade. I'm incredibly happy with my $22.19 purchase and will be tearing up the bike lanes of NYC on this bad boy!
Tyana Smith
Bien
A mi hermanita le gusta mucho
Crystal Black
Great board for the price
I am an adult and I purchased the 27" board just for cruising around my neighborhood and the trails nearby. The board is sturdy and after adjusting the bearings and axles (very tight out of the box) the board
Retrospec Quip Skateboard Classic Retro Plastic 22.5" & 27" Cruiser Complete Skateboard
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Shaun Morris
Great board for the price
I am extremely impressed by this board! I purchased this product on a whim, as an alternative way to workout my Weimaraner pup. I use to skateboard a lot as a kid/teen with custom boards, so I had very low expectations for its performance. I have to say, this board is sturdy and it moves! Best late night purchase I’ve made in a while.
Rod Mackay
My bulldog loves it
I bought the skateboard for my 4 month old English bulldog. He loves it and is learning to skate. My kids love it too!
Paul Hopp
Great price for the quality it gives you 👍
Came a week early than expected. The packaging isn't terrible, but it isn't good either, the tail of my cruiser was exposed and out of the box when I got this, plus the tape sealing the cardboard box is messy looking, didn't seem to put much effort into that. The mini cruiser itself is the best part, idk why other reviews said it's 'hard to turn' 'wheels stuck' and 'low quality'. For the price and quality it gives you, I give it a five star, it's like any other penny boards or cruisers out there, works great, color's awesome, turns well. I don't do tricks on these things so I don't know if that works, I'd normally use these for just going to the streets and cruising around. Wheels are soft and easy to maneuver around and doesn't feel bumpy on the road(streets).
Jordan LovesteslaforEva Guy
Super!
As an young adult, I needed a way to get around between public transportation. I never had a skateboard but always dreamed of riding one. This one exceeded all expectations. Super light, super sturdy, super smooth ride, the wheels are rubbery so the ride isn’t as bumpy, the size is perfect, and it doesn’t hurt the wallet (so you don’t wince every time there’s a new scratch). I’m still learning, but with this baby, I’ll be riding in about a week. Only possible minus: during shipping the box was ruined so it came with some scratches. But hell the fate of skateboards is to be scratched up...so whatever. But the board is wrapped in plastic (a bit too well cuz the plastic goes under the trucks and the wheels are unwrapped).
Heidi Dorr
Great cruiser board for the beach!
I bought this penny board to use at the beach and when walking my dog. I find it way more valuable than the name brand penny board. You get the same value for a much more affordable price. The color is really eye catching. The board rides very smooth, just watch out for those rocks or else you'll go flying off the board. The bearings are not too loose and they can be tighten. The only thing I did not like was that the plastic wrap is very hard to remove around the bearings. I highly recommend this board to anyone who is looking for a beginner penny board to take to the beach or on the sidewalk. PROS: +Bright, beautiful colors +Very smooth while riding +Bearings are not too loose and can be tighten +Tremendous value and not super expensive CONS: -Plastic wrap difficult to remove around bearings -Bright colors get dirty very easily
Justin Skaggs
It works!
It’s everything I needed it to be! Riding it around campus to make my trips shorter and it’s not big so I don’t feel like I’m carrying around anything too big. It’s rides extremely well
Sanjay Duhlani
An Experienced Rider's Review
A couple details before we begin: Rider weighs 205 lbs, men's US sz 12 shoe, and is and experienced skateboarder (12 years on/off) and snowboarder (21 years every season) so very comfortable on a board. THIS IS IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING AND PLAN TO RIDE THIS IN BUSY/CROWDED AREAS. If this is you, I recommend getting a larger board with a wider wheel base to learn on. You can come back to this when you've developed better balance/skill (just my opinion, don't freak out). This review is in the context of "penny" boards and mini cruisers only: Deck: Excellent quality for price. Has some flex, but not excessive, and feels solid/sturdy. Trucks/Bushings: Absolutely get the job done, metal seems strong/trustworthy quality. I loosened my trucks by about 1 & 1/2 to 2 complete rotations on the nut to get the board carving nicely. Bearings: They are stamped abec-7 on the shields, and spin okay. Not the higher quality you can buy seperate, but I don't think I'll replace them anytime soon. I rode down fresh asphalt at about 10% grade and was cookin', even had to drag my foot to scrub some speed. Wheels: Feel soft when cruising on rougher concrete, but like the bearings, not the higher quality urethane you'll get from a set of wheels that cost more than this entire board. I will not be replacing them, they're great for my application/use. Here is the one defect/area of improvement I found: The issue of wheels not spinning freely or being "stuck" is not due to quality of bearings. Its two things: 1) the nuts might be too tight when you get it, just loosed them up a tiny bit. A TINY bit. 2) the hang pin (axle that the wheel/bearing assemblies slide onto) is about 1/8 of an inch too short on either side. The outer side of the wheel hub (inner portion/hole of wheel) extends past the shank (smooth area of pin/axle) and onto the threaded area of the pin/axle. This causes the wheel to actually have some play in it if the nuts are tightened to the point where they contact the spacers and bearings. Because of this, you won't want to loosen the wheel nuts too much in order to get the wheels to spin with less drag/friction caused by the nuts being too tight... hopefully this makes sense. the concern here is speed wobble at higher speeds. I build boards/bikes/funky wheeled creations and this would be a major concern on a higher speed vehicle, but since its a skateboard, specifically a lil' one, it's not really an issue. Definitely not a deal breaker. Board rides smooth, easy to maneuver and manual over cracks/off curbs. If the company can get trucks with a slightly longer pin/axle shank to prevent this, this board would be perfect. No need to buy additional parts to upgrade. I'm incredibly happy with my $22.19 purchase and will be tearing up the bike lanes of NYC on this bad boy!
Tyana Smith
Bien
A mi hermanita le gusta mucho
Crystal Black
Great board for the price
I am an adult and I purchased the 27" board just for cruising around my neighborhood and the trails nearby. The board is sturdy and after adjusting the bearings and axles (very tight out of the box) the board rides smoothly. The board comes wrapped in plastic, but it is easy to remove if you remove the axles first. I believe this board would work well for beginners who just want to cruise around. Prior to riding this the last time I road a skateboard was in high school (nearly 10 years ago). Even so, I found this board to be easy and enjoyable to ride. If you just want something to cruise around on without breaking your wallet, this is a great buy. You can always upgrade to a nicer board later. And if you're an adult who wants to start skateboarding, remember that skateboarding is 90% mind and 10% body. Enjoy the ride, my dude!