Purple Veneer

The Atom Drop Through Longboard is nearly perfect in every way. My board, which I have lovingly named Felicia, arrived in about a week in a cardboard box that was a bit too small - there was almost no package padding. But when I opened the dented box, all vestiges of doubt fled.This board is beautiful. The craftsmanship is simply out-of-this-world. I jumped on it and started riding immediately. The ride was as smooth as butter, and I felt as though I was flying, with almost no resistance. The wide deck is curved, flexible and has great strength - it should comfortably support someone of 210 pounds or so (I weigh 195). The deck tape is grippy and rather coarse. The wheels and bearings are a great combination - the board just rolls and rolls, seemingly without much effort. The trucks are attractive, responsive and solidly made.Turning radius is a bit wide - the board requires a bit of lean in order to effect a reasonable 180 degree turn - but once you get the hang of it, you're solid. There is no wheelbite whatsoever. Kicking is wonderful, because the board is a drop through, making its height lower than a top mounted board.I got caught in a torrential downpour on the boardwalk approximately three miles away from my car - the board might as well have been a rowboat - it got me back to the car quickly and efficiently. Later, after it was left to dry, I was happy to see that the deck did not warp.Some of the truck componentry is painted black, and the paint chips down there from flying stones, resulting in small rust spots. The truck mounting screws will loosen on the board over time, despite their loctite nuts, resulting in annoying rattling and loose handling - be sure to keep a tool with you when boarding to tighten things up after heavy cruising.I love this longboard! I have owned it for three months, and I ride it nearly every day. It's easy and pleasurable to ride and very confidence-inspiring. I take it with me everywhere, and it gets tons of compliments. I highly recommend it!

I've had this product for a little under a year now before I decided to write a review on it. This was my first longboad and it was definitely a great decision.Pros:There is no chance of wheel bite with this type of board, the length gives me a nice feeling of balance and sturdiness. Board is on the stiff side but that can be a good thing for beginners who hold stability over most things. It's more for downhill than tricks but I use it just to cruise around wherever I am, the style is pretty versatile. The biggest thing I noticed when I first started riding it was that it holds it's speed very very well compared to some cheaper longboards I have ridden which is a really nice perk when having to go uphill. The size of the wheels, as with most longboards, handles cracks well as long as you're going fast enough. I did loosen the trucks a little bit after I was more comfortable so I could carve with a little more ease (they were a bit tight to begin with) but it's pretty good out of the box, as is.Cons:You definitely feel the ground from these wheels which is a downside for a person who likes a very smooth ride but I personally like feeling the bumps and gravel, it's just something to get used to. Like I said before, trucks can be tight but that's an easy fix with a skate tool that you should have regardless just in case. Board doesn't flex too much (again another personal preference).When you're buying a longboard, especially for beginners who are just getting into skateboarding in general, the cost really can say a lot about the quality. If you're planning on making this a real hobby and want to stick with it, Atom boards are a good place to start that both won't break your wallet and won't break a week after you take it out of the box.

I recently took up skateboarding again after about a 26 year break. This board rides really well and made it a lot of fun to get back into skating. The board is sturdy too. I was about 225 lbs when I started using this board, and it supported me no problem. It also looks great. I decided to make it even better by putting in some Bones Big Balls bearings, Bones bushings and a set of Cal 7, 97mm wheels. Now it rides like a dream!

The wheels and hardware on the board needed to be tightened before riding but it’s a quality product with a cool design

Haven't been on a skateboard since I was a kid. I love snowboarding but live is warmer climate. Decided to give longboarding a try and after some research, decided on this board for its price point, length, look, and reviews. It has performed great on the trail around the park. Gets lots of complements. I even had a 50 year old man begging to hop on it and try it out. It rides smooth, goes right over rocks & cracks that may present problems for smaller boards with smaller wheels. Had to adjust the kingpin in the trucks to suit my body weight. Also had to tighten the mounting screws after my first long ride. This board is great for beginers and should be fine up to intermediate level. I recommend it!

I bought this board about 10 years ago and I still ride the same one to this day. I'm taller and heavier and I find that it supports me and rides incredibly well. After 10 years and countless hours of riding, it only shows minor wear and tear. The only thing I have replaced are the bearings, which I recommend you do upon buying the board anyway. I'd recommend this board to anyone who wants a reliable ride and a versatile board that can help you master the basics!

I just finished skating with this board. Man, I haven't had this much fun in years. I've owned 2 arbor longboards in the past so I have high expectations. This board exceeded my expectations. Sturdy is the word I would use to describe it. Nice flex, good acceleration and super sticky wheels. I went down a hill at my favorite skate spot and was flying! The only recommendation I have is maybe change out the bearings. They have good acceleration but they don't keep their speed. This will probably be my only upgrade. Other than that, buy this board. For the price, damn I'm happy!

Love it, works great for cruising. Just remember, tighten your tucks the the boards, because they came in loose for me. (Wasn't a big deal)

Das war ein Geschenk zum Geburtstag meiner Tochter. Sie ist begeistert und findet es super. Mehr kann ich dazu nicht sagen.

Tutto ok. La spedizione e'stata puntuale e molto accurata. ottimo imballaggio a protezione del prodotto.Lo consiglierei ai miei amici