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Ideal for city streets, cruiser skateboards are designed to give long, smooth rides, rather than perform stunts. If you are looking for a fun way to commute to school, college or uni that is good for the environment and helps you keep active, then a cruiser could be just the ticket – and save you a fortune in bus fare!
In this article we summarise our thoughts on 5 popular cruiser skateboards with the aim of helping you find the right one for you to buy.
The Best Cruiser Skateboards
| Rank | Cruiser Skateboard | Price | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Indy |  | |
| 4 | Apollo Fancy |  | |
| 3 | Globe Big Blazer |  | |
| 2 | Penny |  | |
| 1 | Osprey |  |
# 5 – Ridge
Supplied with an extra set of wheels, this is more of a children’s board than a real cruiser; the wheels need a lot of force to give real movement, and the deck feels quit flimsy. Once it’s moving, the board does give a smooth ride, but it takes effort to get there.
Pros
- Spare wheels supplied
- Added accessories
Cons
- Stiff ride at start
- Can break
Who’s It For?
This is definitely a child’s board or a cruiser board that can be the basis of a custom design.
Value For Money
Very expensive for what it is, especially considering its limited performance when compared to cheaper boards.
- Ridge are proud to offer the only mini cruiser in the world manufactured outside of China: our boards are made and built in the UK.
- Our board is based on the iconic 70's plastic skateboard design by Makaha, but we have updated everything about it
- Made with a unique design using our own secret plastic formula, perfectly designed to have exactly the right flex but with unbeatable strength
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# 4 – Apollo Fancy
It did not steal its name. It is a fancy cruiserboard. Delivered ready to roll, this skateboard is crafted from resilient plastic, and features low-rolling bearings that give a fast, smooth ride, and truly responisve handling. Available in a range of colours, there’s bound to be a model that appeals to you.
Pros
- Solid trucks & easy to adjust
- Good quality plastic
Cons
- Poor wheel spin
- A little short for adults
Who’s It For?
Ideal for those in their mid-teens. For us adults it was a little on the short side.
Value For Money
A mid-price board that offers good performance for those looking for responsive handling.
- Get ready for the big breakthrough of Apollo's small Fancy Board!
- Because of their small size, these new brightly coloured Fancy Boards are easy to carry, making them ideal to take along wherever you go.
- Thanks to low rolling resistance due to the ABEC 7 bearings, you can effortlessly reach high speeds.
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# 3 – Globe Big Blazer
Globe, the leading brand within the skateboarding community that brings us great quality products day by day. We loved this Big Blazer board. It is the best within the community of cruiser skateboards for adults. The board itself is built from great quality materials. Only the price made us deduct points.
Pros
- Wide board
- Great grip tape
- Excellent bearings
Cons
- Not cheap
Who’s It For?
Everyone! This is the board to suit everybody his feet be it small or large.
Value For Money
While this certainly isn’t a cheap skateboard, its performance and quality makes it worth the price tag.
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# 2 – Penny
A respected name in the skateboarding world, this Penny board gives a smooth ride for younger teens, although it is a little pricey, especially if it’s being purchased for someone just getting into skateboarding.
Pros
- the ICON
Cons
- A little expensive
Who’s It For?
Anybody, this was the standard, the icon within cruiser skateboards
Value For Money
The style of all the other skateboards on this list are called “Penny” boards, that says enough I think.
- 22" deck with waffle non-slip deck
- Premium Abec 7 stainless steel bearings & high tensile bolts
- 3" A-grade 356 cast aluminium powder-coated trucks
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# 1 – Osprey
Call us patriotic but Osprey, a United Kingdom skateboard company has won the number one spot on this list. Available in a range of colours, this 7-ply cold pressed Canadian maple deck gives a sturdy surface with good grip, while the chrome bearings create a smooth, easy ride. It actually beats the standard in our industry and shoudl be the new standard. An amazing board that is perfect for anybody.
Pros
- UK built
- Awesome designs
- Great wheel rotation
- Perfect beginner board
Cons
- Alot of choices
Who’s It For?
Anybody, this is the new standard for the cruiser skateboard industry.
Value For Money
Without a doubt, you should get this board. Really!
- 27.5” COMPLETE CRUISER SKATEBOARD: a stylish board with everything you need to practice tricks and get out to the skate park
- CONCAVE SHAPE: with smaller deck and large rubber risers spread the load and prevent wheel bite
- GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: with a tested maximum user weight of 100 kg; skateboards come in a variety of designs
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Final Decision
The Osprey cruiser board is the standard within the cruiser skateboards. We loved it from the first second we held it in our hands.