Question 1

This or a Nickel Board for someone who hasn't skated in thier life?

Accepted Answer

I have a Penny... I’m thinking this has nicer features.

Penny (and Nickel) boards have a lot of flex, which eases bumps but people over 170 lbs might feel like they have to stand right on the trucks to prevent the board from snapping. Penny/Nickel boards’ waffle “grip” is... ok, but not all that confidence inspiring, and the angle is flat except for the tail. One of the hardest things to get used to when first learning is how to transition from kicking to coasting, and while it’s easy to pivot your front foot it’s also easy to slip and maybe fall. I do like the big, soft wheels, they make cruising much smoother, and honestly I use it for a fun quick transport more than a trick machine.

This looks like it addresses every concern I have about a Nickel. The deck is concave and has a front “tail,” plus a stippled grip surface, for more confidence that your feet will stay planted. I like the attention to detail that there are small grooves under the board to give you just a bit more turning angle before the wheels bite into the board. Paris trucks are great! Also, while the penny brand plastic looks fine, or can be cool colors, there’s something classy about a maple or bamboo board that IMO looks good no matter what.

Question 2

Is the bamboo one better than the Tribal?

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Both boards are the same size and shape, and have the same wheels, trucks and hardware. The difference is in the deck. Both decks are very strong and durable. The Bamboo cruiser has one extra layer and Bamboo is a premium material. The biggest difference is in the aesthetics. I hope this helps!

Question 3

How meaney pound's can it hold?

Accepted Answer

Totally up to 210IBS easy.

Question 4

It's slippery?

Accepted Answer

if it was wet, then maybe yes, but it's got pretty good grip

ASIN	B09164GZYF
Age Range Description	Kid, Teen, Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#30,444 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #17 in Standard Skateboards
Brand Name	Magneto
Color	Tribal
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,078)
Deck Length	27.5 Inches
Deck Width	7.5 Inches
Durometer Hardness	78A
Global Trade Identification Number	00850002911312
Included Components	Skateboard
Item Type Name	Skateboard
Item Weight	2.25 Kilograms
Load Capacity	275 Pounds
Manufacturer	Magneto
Manufacturer Part Number	magneto-mini-cruiser
Material Type	Maple Wood
Model Number	Mini Cruiser Tribal
Ply Rating	7 Ply
Power Source	No external power source
Skateboard Type	Shortboard
Skill Level	Beginner
Theme	Cruiser
UPC	850002911312
Warranty Description	No Warranty
Wheel Material	Polyurethane
Wheel Size	60 Millimeters

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