Retrospec Alameda Skateboard Complete | Canadian Maple Wood Deck w/ 5.5 Inch Aluminum Alloy Trucks for Commuting, Cruising, Carving & Downhill Riding

Okay this is the probably one one the only reviews that has not been done by a dad or a mom saying it’s a good thing for their kids. (No offense to them of course). I’ve been skating for a good half a year and this board was my first board I’ve ever owned and it was amazing. I expected for it to be like the average cheap complete, brittle board, griptape that looked like it has sand hand-sprinkled on it, and plastic bearings, but I was completely wrong. Perfect weight, metal trucks, perfect grip, and surprisingly great bearings was what I was greeted by and I was wowed. I learned my first ollie on mine and also the shuvit and FS 180 and after a while my friend gave me one of his old Chocolate boards to me. I gave my old Retrospect to one of my friends who was looking to get into skateboarding and he also learned his first set of tricks on it as well. Of course after a long time the board did meet its demise after months of love which the plys started to separate, but that was well respectable for an amazing quality budget board. I currently run a Baker setup but if I ever need a spare board or just a little feeling of nostalgia, I’m for sure buying one of these again.

My favorite skateboard ever, easy to ride, fun to use! The grip tape works great and it functions beautifully.

I don't know much about skateboards, but this was a gift for my husband who hasn't skated in many years. He seemed pleasantly pleased to receive it. It's durable, has a smooth ride and he appears to enjoy it while using it.

Overall a great starter board. Just got it and started skating. Feels nice on my feet with its grip. Really good for the price.

A great board for a child. My son is 9 and he loves it. I loosened the truks a bit. Now it's perfect

My son says its a great! You can make pretty good staff on that board - easy turns and more. Have it for only a month but seems to be well made - durable.

Skateboard does not see a whole lot of use but seems durable between a 9, 6, and 3yo.

My granddaughter loved the style, color and function of this skateboard