Cruiser & Surfskate

Smaller than a skateboard, the cruiser is also extremely manoeuvrable and light. This makes it the perfect equipment for urban skateboarding. Nomadeshop offers you several models of cruisers, to move around town or go for a walk in all lightness.

The cruiser: the ideal board for urban mobility

The skate cruiser is a real success, especially in cities, where it is becoming a means of transport in its own right. This model of board seduces by its small size, its small weight, and its soft wheels, which allows skaters to move quickly on the pavements, to make short trips in all fluidity. The shape of the board is reminiscent of a skateboard, but the cruiserboard is not well suited to tricks and high performance.

How to choose a cruiser?

Like any other urban boarding equipment, the cruiser must be perfectly adapted to its owner, and to the use he will make of it.

The board: the main element of the cruiser skate

The first thing to consider when choosing a cruiserboard is the board. A cruiser board generally measures between 55 and 75 cm. The size should be adapted according to your practice, but also your size. A small skater with small feet will be more comfortable with a light (1,000 g) and small (6 or 7 inches) board, while a tall skater will be more comfortable with a longer (up to 8.625 inches) and heavier (2,000 g) board.

The board of a cruiser can be made of different materials, such as wood or plastic. If you plan to do a few small tricks, or hope for a long life for your board, it is recommended to look for a wooden cruiser, usually made of several plies of strong, noble wood, like Canadian maple. Whether you choose a minicruiser or a classic cruiser, the board is easy to handle and transport.

Cruiserboard wheels and trucks

Another essential element of the skate cruiser is the wheels, which must ensure smooth gliding while hiding as much as possible the roughness of the ground surface. Rubber wheels will offer optimal comfort and ensure a good grip. The hardness of the cruiser wheel is classified by categories, mentioned by a number followed by a letter (A). For a cruiser skate, it is recommended to opt for big and wide wheels, with a hardness lower or equal to 80A. For the trucks of a cruiserboard, it is recommended to choose a thin model (129 mm), which increases the manoeuvrability.

Customise your cruiser

Beyond the technical aspects of your board, customization is an element that will allow you to ride a cruiserboard that looks like you. Choose the colour or the patterns, to enjoy urban riding with style.

Are you looking for a cruiser? Your Nomadeshop urban boarding specialist offers you a wide range of cruisers, on the online shop or directly in shop.

Initially designed to train surfing on land, surfskate is now one of the most successful urban board sports. Reproduce the movements of surfing on your board, whether in a skate park or on the street, thanks to the surfskates offered by Nomadeshop.

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The wheels of the surfskate