The Raft is inspired by the surfy, functional boards from the early 90’s. This shape is wide and features modern concave, along with a full-size nose and tail. It takes our proven cruiser setups from the Dinghy and Tugboat and puts them into a different shape that is perfect for skating around any urban environment. Ideal as a first cruiser, and a favorite among people with a traditional skate background. The Raft will likely be the number one board in your quiver.
32.5” long and a maximum width of 9.9”. The Raft has a subtle taper and big width, matched with a nice, mellow, tub concave to give you lots of foot space and provide added confidence and comfort. The setup is 130mm Polar Bear traditional kingpin trucks and 63mm Fatty Hawgs. Combined with half inch risers for phenomenal wheel clearance, this board adds confidence and flow to your riding style and is secretly a mega carver disguised as an old-school street skate. Cruising has never been more fun.
Features
Polar Bear 130mm Trucks
Some of us still like to ride a board that is a bit on the narrower-side. And, of course, you need trucks to match it. If you step down in board size then it’s time to step it up to the 130mm Polar Bears. Sold in pairs. Bushings: 85a is softer, 90a is harder. Softer bushings are more lively but less stable – with 88a being what we usually use in our completes.
63mm Fatty Hawgs Wheels
63mm Fatty Hawgs are the ideal match for this setup. Designed to roll fast and smooth, these wheels handle cracks, rough pavement, and whatever else the streets throw at you with ease. We use high-quality 78a urethane to give you the perfect balance of grip and slide, making for a fun, responsive ride. Their compact size keeps your board nimble, while the extra width adds stability and comfort. If you love how this board feels straight out of the box, Fatty Hawgs are a big reason why.
Spaceballs Bearings
Spaceballs are our answer to all of your bearing problems. Never again can you lose your washers, or spacers because we’ve built them into the inner race! On the functional side, this means your bearings are always mated correctly which negates any bearing-induced chatter.
Specs
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Canadian Maple is a strong
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We source only the finest veneers found in Eastern Canada
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Proven material used in the world’s best skateboards
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Length: 32.5″
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Width: 9.9″
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Wheelbase: 15″
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Wheel wells are sanded into the board to expand wheel size compatibility
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Take your skating into the third dimension with a kicktail
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We design our kicktails to work perfectly with each deck shape as well as with the truck and wheel setup on each complete
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Wide platform for comfort and controlled turning
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Full Size Nose and tail fully functional traditional skate deck
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Mellow Concave for comfort and relaxed riding
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Traditional Skate feel with more turn Polar Bear 130mm trucks & 63mm Fatty Hawgs
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Built for Cruising, carving and conquering urban areas
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Artwork Tim Johnson
