Longboards are a version of the traditional skateboard, looking more like a snowboard or a surfboard in design. They’re extremely popular for downhilling and experienced longboarders can pull off some impressive stunts on these fab boards.
Atom boards are a popular choice amongst fans of the sport. Produced by MBS, the boards are made with the knowledge and expertise of this long-founded company. MBS dedicates itself fully to the development of mountain boarding and the range of boards that it offers helps widen the appeal of related sports to new riders.
Atom Drop-Through Longboard Specifications
- The deck is constructed of full maple laminate and boasts a fantastic design.
- The trucks are reverse king pin with 245mm axles.
- The wheels are made of high quality super high rebound urethane and are a wide-lip 70 x 51mm design.
- The bearings are ABEC 9 and come with hi-speed lubricant.
- Finishing off the specs is the 80S grip tape.
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Pros and Cons of the Atom Drop Through Longboard
The Atom drop-through longboard boasts impressive stability which ensures plenty of steadiness when pulling off amazing downhill boarding tricks. The board is easy to ride and can happily perform on long distance rides or simply when pulling off tricks around town. The Atom drop-through longboard deck features 9 1/2“ of turning leverage and isn’t your standard drop through design. The shape has a slight bottleneck which makes it easier to find your footing on the board without having to look down – a huge plus for anyone starting out! It’ll save you time too when pulling off tricks and slides.
The urethane wheels are strikingly shiny and provide sufficient grip and the bearings are of seriously high quality, as you’d expect. The bottle neck design is a little stretched out at the back so it isn’t the most attractive (certainly there are better-looking shapes out there), but it makes up for it in the carving abilities it offers. You may find when the board arrives that the nuts on the axles are a little tight but these can be loosened to your liking. If you’re a beginner, you may find the board a little unsteady at first but you’ll soon get used to it and be carving it up before you know it!
The deck on the Atom drop-through longboard is also arched a little on the toe side which provides a little extra rebound. This board’s flex isn’t quite as much as you might require but if you’re just up for a little carving and some downhilling fun, it’s more than sufficient.
Extreme Sports Final Thoughts
Overall the Atom drop-through longboard is great, especially for the money at under $100. That may be a little too much for some but most experienced longboard riders would advise investing in your board if you can. It’s obviously well-made and will serve you well whether you’re just getting started or if you’re a more seasoned pro. For riding, you’ll be hard pushed to find a better board for carving, especially once you loosen up the bushings a little.
