I wanted to buy a skateboard at a little higher price point to get slightly better quality but amidst the coronavirus pandemic, I couldn't. I guess most kids are buying as there's no school and they have plenty of time to burn. I had to settle for this board as this is the only thing that I could get from my daughter's birthday that is below $100 and can be delivered by the date. I was skeptical but ordered it anyway, partly because there was overwhelmingly positive reviews.
The initial impression after receiving the board was "cheap", after my daughter trying it for week, here are some findings so far:
The POSITIVES are, the board was cheap, and it was delivered pretty fast.
But there are a few quality issues affecting both the ride and the perceived longevity.
Bearings
Right out of the box, the wheels don't turn smoothly. When I spin the wheels with my finger, the wheels for about 1/4 to 1/2 turn before they stop... I've never seen skateboard bearings this bad.
Truck Hanger Fastener
Usually on a skateboard you get a kingpin and then a nut to hold a hanger to the truck base, which allows you to tighten/loosen the bushing for adjustment. but not on this board. It comes with no kingpin no nut, there is a single bolt with an inner hex head that can be turned with an Allen key (allen key not included BTW). This causes two problems: #1 is minor, your skateboard multi-tool will not help you because you need an allen key to adjust the bushing bolt; #2 longevity - I can see issues when you loosen the bushing a little too much as the entire hanger is held by this bolt - by disassembling it I already know that the bolt is only screwed into the base plate by 2-3 turns. I would not be surprised if the hanger falls off during a maneuver involving a heavy landing - with that little thread hold the hanger, it's only a matter of time when the thread inevitably strips.
Board Pulling to One Side When Riding
It can either be bad trucks or bad truck mount, which I'm still trying to figure out and fix. But when riding the board severely pulls to the right... in fact it was really really hard to try to move to the left. Very frustrating to ride. I'm still trying to make adjustments to it without success so far. I may have to totally re-drill and remount the whole thing.
Guess you get what you pay for... at this point it's too much trouble to return the board plus we are under stay home order by the governor and cannot do that anyway.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 32.8 x 8.3 x 5.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.61 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 5.3 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Krown |
| Model Name | Skateboard |
| Color | Blue Flame |
| Material | Aluminum, Maple |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Krown |
| Part Number | KRRC-27 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Skateboarding |
