Elos Mini Longboard Cruiser Skateboards - Lightweight, Portable & Durable Wooden Commuter Cruiser Board. for Beginners & Experienced Riders - Easy to Carry w Handle

The media could not be loaded. I finally took the plunge and bought this board once it went on sale. It had been on my wish list for a couple of years. I love that it's great for beginners that have zero experience with skateboarding. It feels pretty stable, and I get a little bit better and more confident every time I take it out. I highly recommend wearing all the protective gear, and just practicing on a basketball court or empty parking lot. I found it highly useful and helpful to watch the Elos tutorials, as well as YouTube tutorials for the absolute beginner. My elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards just came in today, and I can't wait to take it out to the basketball courts or parking lots. I can tell I will need lots of practice before I can go cruising around town. I will keep the trucks tight for now, until I improve. The benefit of practicing in a basketball court is that it forces you to work on turns, and provides a smooth surface. I am a female in her early 40s that enjoys working out. I lift weights and love the outdoors. I paddle board too. My friend that is in his early 60s, bought one too, on Prime Day for $129.99. He kept using mine, and said it's a lot more fun than he thought it would be. We both agreed it's the first skateboard we stood on that doesn't feel like we're going to fall and crack our heads open. We find it addicting, and so fun! I thought my friend would have been zooming right away on this board as he is a surfer. Surprisingly he's having to practice and watch the tutorials as well. He's not as balanced as I thought he would be, for a surfer. Please do yourself a favor, and treat yourself to this board. We all deserve some fun and excitement in our lives, especially after going through Covid. Be patient, and Make sure you practice, practice, practice. I posted this video is after taking it out a few times. My first few experiences with this board, was just getting used to standing on it, and getting used to proper footing.

Bit of background, I'm in my mid 30s and haven't been skating for more than 10 years. The COVID situation in NY means that the subway is off limits for me and I have to start looking at alternative transportation to and from work (about 4 miles). When I bought the Elos board I was hoping that I can re-learn skating and use it as my main mode of transport.Wow, I was surprised how easy it is to learn on! One hour skating around the block and I was back into it. The wide wheel and slightly tight trucks made it easier to learn. Soft wheels means that it absorbs the bumps on the sidewalk easily and they are also quiet. I've just loosen the trucks a bit and I can carve more easily now.The added surprise is how small it is! I can take it with me everywhere and it never feels bulky. The handle makes it easier to carry when ever you stop for lights or when you transition to walking. When you get to your destination, just stand it on its side or hang it on a table. Its so small that it doesn't bother others or there's a risk of someone tripping over it.Yes there is no kick and can't really do tricks on the board, but my whole idea is to use it as a more of transport and it ticks all the boxes on that front. Easy to carry, chilled riding style, and faster than walking.The biggest surprise though is for my wife wanting to learn skating on an Elos too!Cheers Elos! (And thanks for the bag too)

Received item with one of the pivot bushings cracked

I've been watching the mini long board market for a while and flirting with purchasing one of the knockoffs to try first, but once the price came down a bit I decided to trust in the reviews and small features included in this board that weren't present in the others. I'm truly glad I did.After loosening the trucks, I'm getting some nice carving out of the board, and it carries my 200 lb frame much better than the small penny I was using for travel. The table feet are such a great idea, and I've not seen them on any of the competitors - one of those small reasons I came back to elos after all my shopping.I still need some time to break in the board a bit, and there's a little rattle when there's no weight on the board, and I think I need to tune the trucks a bit more but it's smooth sailing, good balance, nice turns and easy carrying. Love it so far, and we'll see how it fares in the airports soon! Nicely done elos!

I would totally give this 5 stars, except that it really looked like mine is used (but it isn't). Scuffed on the front and side. Not worth sending it back, since I am sure it will be scuffed soon anyhow, but I can't give a five star review for that either. I wouldn't have left any review because I feel like a 4 star review is harmful and I think this is a really great company with a great idea and great product that meets a real need, but if I leave a review there's a sticker saying I will get a free adjustment tool. So I guess that shows their integrity - they are willing to air their dirty laundry in public to be sure they really get feedback!I looked at the Elos when I was thinking about learning to longboard (at age 44!). I love the portability and wide platform and my feet fit on it better than I thought they would! But I actually didn't buy before learning to ride on another skateboard. I got a Boarder Kontrol skateboard because it had a for-real brake. Sounds strange, but I am committed to keeping my bones as much as possible the way they were before I started this hobby. Now that I don't totally suck at riding it, I can go without the brake, but I needed something smaller and more portable, and it is well-made and good looking and actually meets my needs. Can't wait to travel with it!Before I forget, be sure to actually watch the videos. The little pegs on the back can be used kinda like a kicktail. That fact was kind of a game changer for me on deciding to buy it.