I recently searched the web and wondered why there's no contemporary equivalent to the classic snakeboard available and just days after joining the Dragan mailing list, this Cruiser is announced :D You must be reading my mind! Gorgeous looking little cruiser! Although I haven't ridden this, my personal taste would be a slightly longer bar and softer sprung axles for the retro "lean in" corning feeling, but maybe the more flexible bar due to the narrow with is already sufficient for retro cruising feeling... Looks like a nice contemporary blend of the Snakeboard and current Streetboards!
Hi Carlo! Thanks for your kind words and feedback! We’ll definitely take those design suggestions into consideration for future models. The board does have a small amount of flex but as this is designed for the toe hooks, it’s not going to twist as much as if it was a board designed for bindings.
I also agree with you, I find the plastic bar great, but the springs in the old models, at least with me, lean in the opposite direction as what I would like, what I mean is the plate where your foot is for example when you do a heel turn actually leans towards your toes. I do not like that, so I prefer without springs. If they could come up with a new design where the springs worked so that the board leaned the natural way (like a snowboard or a surf skate) that would be great!
Definitely eyeing this product. For skateboarding when I encounter a hill (or upward grade), I can push. The steeper, the more I push. What do you do when you encounter higher and higher grades on a street board? Thank you.
Good question! You basically just use the same carving movement as you would on the flat ground. For a steep hill, wider turns will help you get up at a slow to moderate pace to conserve energy. Alternatively, you can attack the hill and do short sharp carves to power yourself upwards at faster speeds. All without ever taking your feet off the board. If you give yourself adequate time to practice the board movments on the flat ground, you will barely even notice when going up a moderate incline.
The foot plates are asymmetrical! That's a first. Is that because most people ride with bindings or toe hooks and so the heel and toe position are always the same anyway? What kind of benefits have you seen with this design over traditional symmetrical plates?
Hi! Thanks for the question. The footplates are actually symmetrical mirror images of each other. The shape of them is mostly an aesthetic choice. Similar to how a foot is shaped with the heel side being thinner than the toe side. All cruisers come with the Dragan toe hooks and have only one pair of holes so your feet will always be directly over the kingpin and trucks. Current bindings on the market will not fit on this board. While there is no additional binding holes, the toe hook bracket design allows them to be moved up or down the footplate to adjust for different shoe shapes. We have another video dedicated to this in our maintenance Monday playlist which goes into detail about how the toe hooks can be configured.
Can't wait, mine should be in the mail TOMORROW!!! 🖤
DRAGAN BOARD team is doing INCREDIBLE work!!! I’ll be getting this board fo’ sure!!!🙌🏻🐉
Thank you bro! We couldn’t do it without the streetboard family. Really appreciate the kind words and support!!
Me too 😍
I love this board. Love cruising around. I ride snowboard style
I recently searched the web and wondered why there's no contemporary equivalent to the classic snakeboard available and just days after joining the Dragan mailing list, this Cruiser is announced :D You must be reading my mind! Gorgeous looking little cruiser!
Although I haven't ridden this, my personal taste would be a slightly longer bar and softer sprung axles for the retro "lean in" corning feeling, but maybe the more flexible bar due to the narrow with is already sufficient for retro cruising feeling... Looks like a nice contemporary blend of the Snakeboard and current Streetboards!
Hi Carlo! Thanks for your kind words and feedback! We’ll definitely take those design suggestions into consideration for future models. The board does have a small amount of flex but as this is designed for the toe hooks, it’s not going to twist as much as if it was a board designed for bindings.
I also agree with you, I find the plastic bar great, but the springs in the old models, at least with me, lean in the opposite direction as what I would like, what I mean is the plate where your foot is for example when you do a heel turn actually leans towards your toes. I do not like that, so I prefer without springs. If they could come up with a new design where the springs worked so that the board leaned the natural way (like a snowboard or a surf skate) that would be great!
Just ordered a teal one! Hyped 🎉
Good choice!
I’m so glad I could get this in canada 🇨🇦
Thank you!! Let us know how you get on!
Purchased yesterday, so excited.
Thank you so much for the support Jerod! We would love to see some clips of you cruising once the board arrives.
Definitely eyeing this product. For skateboarding when I encounter a hill (or upward grade), I can push. The steeper, the more I push. What do you do when you encounter higher and higher grades on a street board? Thank you.
Good question! You basically just use the same carving movement as you would on the flat ground. For a steep hill, wider turns will help you get up at a slow to moderate pace to conserve energy. Alternatively, you can attack the hill and do short sharp carves to power yourself upwards at faster speeds. All without ever taking your feet off the board. If you give yourself adequate time to practice the board movments on the flat ground, you will barely even notice when going up a moderate incline.
The foot plates are asymmetrical! That's a first. Is that because most people ride with bindings or toe hooks and so the heel and toe position are always the same anyway? What kind of benefits have you seen with this design over traditional symmetrical plates?
Hi! Thanks for the question. The footplates are actually symmetrical mirror images of each other. The shape of them is mostly an aesthetic choice. Similar to how a foot is shaped with the heel side being thinner than the toe side. All cruisers come with the Dragan toe hooks and have only one pair of holes so your feet will always be directly over the kingpin and trucks. Current bindings on the market will not fit on this board. While there is no additional binding holes, the toe hook bracket design allows them to be moved up or down the footplate to adjust for different shoe shapes. We have another video dedicated to this in our maintenance Monday playlist which goes into detail about how the toe hooks can be configured.
Does it gain momentum like a rip stick?
Hi there! It’s super similar but some key differences. If you check out our “How to streetboard” video it will go through all the steps.
Can I put 75 mm wheels?
Can i get this in uk
Yes we ship from our Hq in London
@@DraganBoards whats the damage ££££ lol
@@martinjo3414 around £185