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!
| Brand | Atom Longboards |
|---|---|
| Color | Multi |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Deck Length | 40 Inches |
| Deck Width | 9 Inches |
| Item Weight | 7.9 Pounds |
| Material | Maple Wood |
| Load Capacity | 220 Pounds |
| Wheel Size | 70 Millimeters |
| Wheel Material | Polyurethane |
| Durometer Hardness | 78A |
| League | Atom AREA 51 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 40.5 x 11 x 4.25 inches |
| Package Weight | 4.13 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 40 x 10 x 4.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Atom Longboards |
| Warranty Description | 30 Days - Mfg Defects |
| Model Name | 40" Drop Through |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | MBS Mountain Boards |
| Part Number | 40004 |
| Style | Bamboo |
| Included Components | complete longboard |
| Size | 40-Inch |
| Sport Type | Longboarding, Skateboarding |
