Atom Drop Through – 41 Inch

This setup, for the price, is really solid. I am 6'2 280lbs and this board supports me like your best pair of tighty whiteys. In all seriousness this is a great beginner complete. The deck has a good amount of flex, and feels great when going downhill or just cruising around. The wheels are nice and grippy and really hug the road when your turning at fast speeds. They also roll over just about anything, I've gone through the grass multiple times with ease. The bearings are nothing to brag about but they get the job done and roll fairly well. The only real problem with this board lies within the trucks and bushings. The trucks are a no name hunk of pot metal. They are almost soft enough to scratch with your fingernail and honestly don't feel that safe. This could of course be due to my mammoth size. However, my friend who weighs about 140lbs soaking wet felt the same way about the trucks. On top of that, the bushings are extremely soft and have a horrible return to center. All in all this board is a bargain for the total price of $91. I replaced the trucks with a set of bear grizzly 852's and slapped some zealous bearings on, with these fixes the board rides like a dream. If you have never ridden a board before or you are considering getting into longboarding but don't want to break the bank, this is a great place to start. Happy cruising, fat guy out.

I've been using this board for exercise during the COVID-19 quarantine. I've had experience with cheap boards in the past and the biggest difference is the friction of the wheels. These seem to roll for ages if you are not going uphill. I have a strong background in snowboarding and was able to pick up the carving skill pretty quickly. I have trail which is almost flat but has a slight downward slope. I'm able to using the carving technique to keep moving for almost a mile without pushing. I typically ride for about 10 miles at a time. After putting about 50 miles, I noticed that all the bolts which connect the board to the trucks were loose. After tightening all 8 bolts I have not had any issues.

Purchased this board as a freshman in college since it was the transportation of choice on my campus, and it's lasted me 4+ years without any issues. With some new Bones Reds bearings and once a year maintenance, this board has held up incredibly well. I was able to ride as well or better than my friends who had boards twice the price or more. Not very fond of the artwork on the deck, but the hardware, wheels, grip tape, etc. have lasted far longer than I expected. This board is great for going downhill or just cruising with, (especially with adding a set of Bones Reds bearings). Can't be beat for the price!

BACKGROUND(skip this paragraph if you don't want to know my experience longboarding):I'm six feet three inches tall, 160 pounds. I've been long-boarding for about three or four years. Most of the time I am just cruising however anytime I can throw in a quick shuvit or colemanI love to. I can easily do a crouching heel-side 180 without slide gloves and can occasionally land the standing variant. If the need arises I have no problem going off a curb. I have ridden down many grassy hills (and made it to the bottom). I avidly avoid water. That is where I draw the line. It does nothing good to the board. However, wet concrete is fantastic for learning power-sliding. I never do true downhill, keep my trucks very loose, and am always just going with the flow.DETAILED BOARD REVIEW(skip this section if you aren't interested in a detailed description of the longboard):Deck - People, you are only paying $100 for this. Don't expect much. When I received mine it was actually warped, causing the board to sit unevenly on the ground. This has caused very uneven wear on the wheels (see wheels for more info). However it has not affected my actual ride at all. Something else that seriously surprised me about this board was how flexible it is. I was not expecting this at all and was actually shocked when I stood on it for the first time in my room. I am brutal with my decks. I like to push myself when I am riding and bail often. In only 1 year I have smashed the front of this board all the way down to the edge of the trucks (I ride with the "pointy end" forward like many people suggest). While it is true I haven't taken care of it, it surprises me how much I have damaged the front. I often go off curbs which has caused the underside to be extremely scrapped up as well (including the underside of the trucks, between the wheels). I am beginning to see a crack running from the front truck down to the back. So far it is only through the top layer however it is disconcerting.Trucks - I am not a huge truck aficionado (in fact I've never ridden anything but stock) so I'm not going to make a huge comment here. The bushings are very slightly cone shaped. However they are mostly just cylinders. I keep my trucks fairly loose so I can carve around campus easily. I haven't had any problems with these though I do notice that the front is now considerably looser than the back because I always ride it the same direction.Wheels - These wheels are 70mm, 78a, completely side-set core, and have a rounded lip. Personally? I absolutely love them. Similar to the trucks, I have never ridden anything but stock for any extended period of time. However, these wheels shocked me. They roll smoothly, but not sticky. The rounded edge keeps them from really grabbing the pavement, but they grip it enough to feel comfortable taking sharp corners on dry pavement with moderate speed. The rounded lip is amazing for a beginner at power-sliding like myself. They are not nearly as soft as the other pair of 78a I have on my pintail making me think they may be more like an 80a. The warped board in addition to my many attempts at power-sliding have turned all four wheels into cones creating a very strange looking board.Bearings - Wow! Just WOW!!! I am blown away at how well these spin! I have never cleaned them in a year of riding and I am absolutely stunned at how well they spin for stock bearings. The product description says they are ABEC 5, but to be perfectly honest that really doesn't mean anything. Just know, the set of bearings I received on my longboard have treated me very well. If you do struggle with your bearings, a simple (though temporary) fix is to take them out of the wheels and soak them in fresh motor oil for 24 hours. This will not only pull some of the dirt out but will lubricate the insides as well.OVERALL IMPRESSIONS(skip this if you don't want to read my review):I bought this board because I owned a pintail and wanted a drop through that would be lower to the ground and provide me with more stability. I didn't have a large budget, but knew I wanted some things.41" length? CheckRounded, larger wheels for stability and ease of sliding? CheckDrop through deck style? CheckAs cheap as possible? CheckStylish underside graphic? CheckWhat are some things I got I wasn't expecting?Fantastic bearings.Flexible board providing a smooth ride.Reliable wheels possibly harder than 78aSolid trucks and wheelsWhat are some things I would change?A more durable deck. (though this could just be because I didn't take care of it well)A deck that was not warped (I'm not talking concave or camber I'm talking truly warped. "Twisted")Overall, this board is fantastic. I look forward to having it as my trusty backup and parts supplier. I just bought this one because I wanted kick-tails and it was on sale for 65% off!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EOOKHKU?th=1

Saw a review someone wrote on this board saying he had been using it for 5 years and other than greasing the trucks, he just used it as he bought it and it was still great and sturdy. Saw one guy say he was 280 pounds and the board supported him great. I weigh 162 and before I finished one lap around my block, the board was cracking. Three laps around(roughly 2 miles of riding) and I know it will break in two if I go another lap. Never seen anything like it. I knew in 5 minutes that I was returning it. I wasnt looking for the perfect ride or perfect smooth feeling. I just wanted something sturdy, but this thing broke unbelievably fast for a $140 board. I’ve ridden before and never had this issue. Maybe I got a bad board. It rides very smooth and has pretty good speed. Very quiet. Just the board was trash on this one. Hope everyone else has better luck with it.

Bought the Atom 41" drop through long board after researching as much as I could about starter long boards. I wanted something decent but not too expensive and I certainly didn't want a no name product that couldn't be trusted.This model came up frequently in a lot of sites detailing top 5 starter boards so I went with it.In terms of quality, it is solidly built and looks very nice. The length is decent and makes it easy to ride. I feel much more comfortable and confident standing on this than a skateboard.As for riding, it's very slow on flat ground but that's probably because the wheels need loosening a touch, but I love the fact that the wheels are larger and wider than a typical skate board. I haven't tried loosening them yet but they don't spin freely so I'm sure that's why.However, downhill is another story. Long boards are designed for downhill and this Atom goes scarily fast. I have to warn you it is very speedy and I've gone faster than expected on what seemed like gentle slopes. There's a quite a rush when you're bombing it, although it's a bit scary!Maybe it wouldn't be a good idea to loosen the wheels considering the above.The turning radius is very wide. Again, this could be improved if I loosened the trucks. Having said that, a 41" board does have a wide turn compared to a smaller 36" for instance. So far, I've had difficulty turning corners unless they're generously wide. I may just need practice though.Overall, it's a nice looking and well constructed board, which suits me fine.

The board I learned on and it is super easy to ride because of how low and long it is. I chose this because of the good reviews and because I'm 6 1" and 15 stone so I wanted a larger board. It has some flex which is nice but not as common in higher range boards typically. The wheels are nice and soft, great for gripping and cruising around quietly and for long distances. FANTASTIC for the price and made learning fun and easy. HOWEVER! The kingpin on the trucks is really short so when I bought new Venom bushings, they were too big for the nut to screw onto the end. Very frustrating.

I checked sooo many reviews for longboards on here and skateboard shops. in ended up buying this one as it had the best reviews and on top an unbeatable price. I haven't regretted the purchase once! My bf and I were completely new to boarding but with the atoms board, we started to roll :-) Great gift that made long ways shorter and brought a lot of fun to our busy lives.

My son (12) loves it. It looks well made, flexible and I hope durable. The grip tape on the top is like sand paper! So no slipping off even when it's wet. Cruise very well, turns are OK as well. I made research on the web (test, reviews, etc), it was very often listed in the top for((certainly for that price range). Highly recommended!

Good board but I've not a lot to compare it to. Easy to ride and nice & quick - only need to add 3-in-1 oil to the wheel bearings every few weeks to keep it zippy. Good flex (I'm 84kg) and good steering without needing too much adjustment of the trucks out of the box.Love it. Pretty big though - but they do list as a 41" so not surprised :)