Surfskate SMOOTHSTAR Dolphin Longboard II THD 37″

Surfskate SMOOTHSTAR Dolphin Longboard II THD 37″

The new Surfskate SMOOTHSTAR Dolphin Longboard II THD 37″ excels making long, drawn out carving turns.

Welcome back to the traditional form of skateboarding with the 37″ Dolphin Longboard II model.

This longboard surfskate  has a wide, slightly concave deck which tapers down to a medium rear kicker.

This will offer you improved control when carving or gliding across steep slopes.

The 50mm wide rubber wheels provide the board with extra stability and superior grip.

Weight: 3.8 kg

Deck: 37″ Point Break Longboard deck

Deck Tail Width: 22.2cm

Bearings: ABEC 7

Trucks: White Powder Coat

Thruster Type: SmoothStar Thruster D

The biggest difference between the Dolphin Cruiser and all the other SmoothStars is the wheelbase.

The wheelbase means the turning circle (or arc) will be much less critical, and you’ll feel more like you’re turning a longboard than a surfboard.

It also means that the board won’t respond as well to body movement, which is what’s most important in surfing.

If you’re looking for a delayed feel, the Dolphin cruiser is a great option.

Please note that when you’re riding, it’s always a good idea to keep your surf stance the same, and don’t widen it for the longer board like you would on a Dolphin Cruiser.

The Dolphin Cruiser is very fast.

It does cross over into the cruising element, where there’s a nice blend of carving, rail-to-rail, and riding with surf turn.

It’s especially good for long distances, as it’s one of the quickest boards on the market due to its longer wheelbase.

Surfskate SMOOTHSTAR Dolphin Longboard II THD 37″

SMOOTHSTAR Surfskates can be used by beginners, intermediate or advanced riders.

If you wish to take in consideration some technical aspects for your riding, you should focus on:

Wheel Base

The Wheel base is the distance between the trucks and is really one of the key aspects of choosing the right Surfskate for your riding ability. Basically the shorter the wheelbase, the tighter the turning and more critical turns. However, you don’t want it too short, so that you’ll need to shorten the width of your legs too much, because that way you will lose balance. Our recommendation is that you think about it considering your surfing stance,  which is approximately a little bit wider than the width of your shoulders. Measure the width of your stance against the wheels base of the Surfskate.

Deck

The Deck is very important to emulate the surf feel, since it connects your feet to the board. All SmoothStar deck designs have been tested thoroughly for the appropriate rider. For example, the more critical boards such as the 32”, 33” and 36” have a steeper concave, as riders using these boards need to carve harder and sharper than those of the 30” and 29” models. Without the concave, you’ll loose a part of the surf feel.  To simulate the tail pad on your surfboard, SmoothStar boards have very low tail kicker.

Dolphin Longboard THD 37″

For more info, check Smoothstar official website for recommendations on how to choose your surfskate

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