The Bean – 32″ Cruiser Longboard

I recently took a position where part of my commute was going to be too long to walk and too short to deal with the headache of riding a bicycle.Now, I am not as young as I used to be and haven’t boarded for ‘several’ years but over a weekend I got to thinking, “Hey, you know what, a skateboard would be perfect for this situation.”. So my quest for a board began. I started looking around at some of the manufacturers who I have had boards from in the past and after going through a few minutes of regret that I got rid of them (who knew back then they would appreciate in value!) I decided a longboard would be the right fit for this ‘old guy’.There are cool longboards out there, but I wanted something with a little more quality and that ‘human’ touch. Honestly I found James and Deviate with the good old GOOGLE looking for quality handbuilt longboards. I checked out the reviews, read his story and knew I had found what I was looking for.I LOVE my Longboard! Like some of the other reviews state, it really is a work of art. I actually lean it up in my office so you can see it (basically showing it off) and have lotsa ‘nice board’ comments from folks I never would have guessed would ever have even noticed. It is also great getting the ‘nice board’ comments when I hop on and off the Ferry Boat that is part of my daily commute.But the best thing about it…. It rides like a dream!A new Deviate fan from the PNW – Dave V.

“Old Man Boarding”

At 60 I decided to relive my youth on a skateboard. No more tricks and flips, just more for exercise and enjoyment. I love getting out and riding the state parks and trails down here in Florida.
The Bean is a excellent board for me. I am a heavier guy at 6’1”. I don’t want a lot of center flex, The board holds my weight without that sag in the middle. Steers a little long but still has great response. I did buy the Rebel as a 2nd board for streets and sidewalks around town. Another good choice for me. The Bean is smooth and fast, built very well with quality. I looked at several other boards and it seems you do get what you pay for.

 

Hang Ten

I’ve always wanted a board like The Bean. Short enough to easily take with me but wide enough to walk all over. The craftsmanship alone makes me want to hang it up in my house. I look forward to many cheater 5’s and ten toes on one of the smoothest riding boards I’ve come across. Jacksonville Beach, Florida will soon know Deviate!

Smooth Sailing

The quality of this board is incredible. The wood is very sturdy and durable and the wheels make for a smooth ride on multiple surfaces. Having just owned the board for a few weeks now I am enjoying riding around the neighborhood but I can’t wait until the summer time when I can cruise around the beaches.

Work of Art

I have the Bean skateboard. it is a work of art and a fantastic board. it is super fun to ride. it carves and flows and is very smooth. feels like I am surfing on pavement. the workmanship is unparalleled. the wood grain and and finish are so nice. I have ridden many boards over the years and this by far is my favorite, both aesthetically and functionally. highly recommend!