This is a great video for someone in my position. I currently ride a globe top mount kick tail type of longboard. It’s worlds better than some of the cheapo options, but after trying out some higher end gear, I can tell there’s still a lot of room for improvement in the trucks/wheels/bearings, etc. Amoung a couple choices, I’m considering a drop cat (gonna be a 38 with my size 15 shoes and being 230lb). I’m encouraged by the fact that you enjoy the ride of the drop cat, and that you specifically noted improvements from your prior board.
The main difference is board length as the 38 is longer and has more area for foot adjustment. Personally I started with a 38 inch board and later went to 33 so from my perspective I would go with the 38 dropcat.
@@JimmyCain1 shorter decks are much more portable and agile, and there is no sacrifice besides standing platform if your setup is not pumpable. The smaller platform is also not a great issue as you will get used to it once you become more experienced. I use my longer boards for pumping and almost always choose the lighter and more agile option otherwise.
love that blue
Thank god you posted this I’m gettin my first one tomorrow.
This is a great video for someone in my position. I currently ride a globe top mount kick tail type of longboard. It’s worlds better than some of the cheapo options, but after trying out some higher end gear, I can tell there’s still a lot of room for improvement in the trucks/wheels/bearings, etc. Amoung a couple choices, I’m considering a drop cat (gonna be a 38 with my size 15 shoes and being 230lb). I’m encouraged by the fact that you enjoy the ride of the drop cat, and that you specifically noted improvements from your prior board.
still love mine
Same here got mine for $100 on-line 😁
what’s the difference between it and the 38 what would u recommend for a first long bord
The main difference is board length as the 38 is longer and has more area for foot adjustment. Personally I started with a 38 inch board and later went to 33 so from my perspective I would go with the 38 dropcat.
@@JimmyCain1 shorter decks are much more portable and agile, and there is no sacrifice besides standing platform if your setup is not pumpable. The smaller platform is also not a great issue as you will get used to it once you become more experienced. I use my longer boards for pumping and almost always choose the lighter and more agile option otherwise.
38 will scrape over speed humps on a concave drop 33 is agile and almost as carriable as a normal skateboard.