Penny Graphic Complete Skateboard

The Penny complete skateboard is a throw back design referencing skate boarding's beginnings in the 1970's. It's classic design and construction is a retro replication of where the skateboard came from. The small design makes this board a perfect cruiser to get you any where you need to go. Whether it is going to check the surf, or kicking to school the Penny complete will get you where you want to go in style. Once at school the small design allows it fit right in your locker. This complete features soft wheels perfect for sucking up all those sidewalk cracks and giving you that smooth ride you want.

The "Penny Board" style means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some, it's a throwback to 80s style and skateboarding. To others, it's a friendly, colorful, simple introduction to skateboarding. Many more consider it an art form, which is enforced with Pendleton's graphics getting their own line.

To me, the Penny Board is the perfect transportation tool. I live in Seattle, and transport myself via a combination of public transit and my skateboard. I have rode a traditional skateboard as long as I can remember, but they don't handle cities well. The large wheels allow riding over all bumps and cracks effortlessly. The giant bushings on the trucks allow for soft, yet sharp turns. And the overall small size makes this the perfect board to keep by your side. Only the Penny can offer the cruising experience of a longboard in something so small.

The Penny brand is what brought this style of skateboard back, and it's clear why as soon as you ride one. There is a special attention to detail on these boards that no other brand can compare with. The bearings it comes with leave a bit to be desired, but are leaps and bounds beyond any other "stock" bearing, and the slightly slower bearings almost serve as a safety precaution, as when I replaced mine with Reds my board felt dangerously fast. The vinyl board itself is very strong, and despite some rough landings has shown no ware.

If you're looking for a simple, friendly skateboard to introduce your kid to skating, this is great. If you're looking for a throwback board to cruise around and remember old times, this is great. If you're a college student or commuter that needs a better way to get around, this is great. But most importantly, if you're looking to have a fun time riding around on a skateboard, it's hard to beat a Penny.