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Landyachtz Dinghy Review – Overhyped? (Bought & Tested)

By: Author Ruben Vee

Posted on Published: November 2, 2021  - Last updated: December 7, 2023

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Whenever you consult the web and ask what the best possible cruiser is, almost everybody mentions the Landyachtz Dinghy. Now Landyachtz has been in the business for 20+ years and boasts high quality, great price, amazing design, and superior functionality. I got curious and wanted to see for myself so I decided to buy a Dinghy and do an in-depth review.

The Landyachtz Dinghy is great for short distances. It’s responsive, portable, and consists of quality parts that work straight out of the box. It handles well on rough roads but it’s not for tricks, downhill, or riding skateparks. Beginners might find the Dinghy challenging.

I’m going to cover everything and even made a video that demonstrates what this board can do. I and my friend decided to take it out for a test ride and take it apart piece by piece to find out why this board has such a great reputation.

Here’s the short version of this review.

• The Dinghy is very portable
• Durable, it can last for a decade
• Very responsive
• Low effort to get up to speed
• Also suitable for beginners, the learning curve might be challenging
• Great components that go really well together
• It just looks great
• Wheels and bearings aren’t great
• Heavier than a regular skateboard, lighter than a longboard
• Tall people might find it too small, not suitable for heavy riders
• Takes some time to break in the bearings and tweak the trucks

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Let’s roll right into the action and watch our test ride. Already convinced? For the best deal check evo.com , or check for prices on Amazon right here .

Not Really for Freeride Longboarding

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The Dinghy performs great on all sorts of surfaces . It handles everything with ease though sometimes you need to know what you’re doing.

So, is the Landyachtz Dinghy any good in terms of cruising? The simple answer… absolutely. Actually, this board was specifically designed for cruising in urban areas and cities. Thanks to the size of the wheels, this board can catch speed quickly (acceleration). Not only that, but this board is great for handling turns, thanks to the length of the board.

You’ll probably come across times when you’ll have to hop a curb while cruising around. The kicktail of the Dinghy makes this possible, and with ease. Expect the full urban transportation experience when riding this board. It’s fit for any city that you plan on commuting around and an ideal campus cruiser.

You’ll then have to quickly catch speed again. Want to hit a pedestrian? Of course not, so you’ll be making a lot of quick turns. You’ll be hopping curbs like no tomorrow. With all of this going on, the Dinghy really delivers on quality and control. You’ll be able to handle all of these situations with ease. It’s exactly what the Landyachtz Dinghy was built for.

The Landyachtz Dinghy is not specifically made for freeriding . However, you can still pull this off and have a good time doing so. The Dinghy is a shortboard, while freeriding boards are typically a bit longer. If your main goal is for freeriding, then you should probably consider another board. 

But, just because there are better freeriding options, that doesn’t mean you can’t pull some nice slides on the Landyachtz Dinghy. Thanks to the concave shape of the board, sliding will be easier since you’ll be able to lock your feet. The wheels of the Dinghy won’t keep you from sliding either. This board was built for cruising in the city.

Is the Landyachtz Dinghy appropriate for pumping? It sure is! It does require experience and you need to know what you’re doing but this board can pull it off. I actually had a hard time keeping up with my friend while he was pumping. I switched to a longboard because I was pushing like a madman on my regular board to keep up.

The Polar Bear trucks come stock on the Dinghy, and though they might not be ideal for pumping, this video proves you can. You could consider other trucks, but why waste money. You’re better off assembling a cruiser or longboard yourself.

You can pull off ollies, manuals, and some old school tricks but I wouldn’t take it to a skatepark. While the Dinghy is capable of doing more technical tricks that are closer to skateboarding, I can’t really recommend it. The board wasn’t made for that and you’re better off with a regular skateboard.

Only really experienced skateboarders can pull this off. I’m going to test this soon and will add a video to show you how it performs in skateparks.

Sure, the Dinghy is capable of handling really tight turns which is great for bowls/pools, but the wheels are rather soft . Manuals, slides, and plenty of pop tricks are all possible with this board but don’t expect to be the next Rodney Mullen on this board.

As opposed to regular skateboards, the Dinghy has big soft wheels, which makes your rolling more smooth but landing tricks just feel a bit sketchy and unstable compared to a popsicle skateboard. Riding a bowl would be possible I guess, but I still recommend a different setup for that purpose.

The Dinghy is perfect for rough roads. The large Hawgs wheels have no issues with debris like rocks or twigs, you hardly even notice them . As you can see in the video it’s able to ride over small patches of grass and uneven surfaces. Coming from a skateboarding background this was a fun experience. You need to get to know the board before you do stuff like this or you’ll eat dirt.

I really wanted to try out its downhill capabilities but it was already late. Looking at the setup I don’t think this board is suitable for downhill . To quickly summarize… there are definitely better boards for downhill riding. This board is ultimately designed for cruising. It’s a small board with narrow trucks which will become unstable at a high velocity.

The Landyachtz Dinghy has a small wheelbase. This is not an advantage when going downhill, because with a smaller wheelbase comes less stability. And you need to be stable when you’re going downhill. Not only this, but you won’t be able to reach the same speeds that you would reach while riding on a downhill board. City riding doesn’t involve many huge hills, and therefore the Dinghy wasn’t specifically designed for riding downhill.

However, it’s not all negative. Thanks to the stiffness of the maple deck and Fatty Hawgs wheels, you can catch some decent speed downhill while maintaining your balance. Also, thanks to the mellow radial concave, you’ll have better foot lock-in when you’re traveling fast. Still, it’s rather risky and you should pick a different setup if this is your main goal.

This Dinghy is a compact commuter board. You can carry it around without feeling awkward and it can easily fit under your arm or just strap it on a backpack . The 24″ mini version actually fits inside a backpack! 

The compact design allows you to carry it pretty much anywhere you want which is convenient when you need to use public transport. It’s slightly smaller than a regular skateboard as you can see in the image below.

The Landyachtz Dinghy was specifically made as a longboard for cruising in urban areas or cities. Thanks to the size and design of its trucks and wheelbase, the Dinghy is capable of managing sharp turns while maintaining stability.

The design of the kicktail will allow you to do tricks, such as ollies and manuals. Experienced riders can use it to slide or even do some technical tricks on a quarter pipe, though it wasn’t really designed for that.

This board isn’t t for serious downhill riding or freeriding and not for technical street skaters . It accelerates fast but doesn’t have a high top-speed as compared to downhill boards. I still think it goes fast enough to do what it’s supposed to when you push hard enough. It takes a while to slow down so this means a great cruising experience without having to push all the time.

This board is made for people who want to commute and have a fun and relaxing riding experience , and Landyachtz certainly succeeded. It has no issues with rough roads and you can even plow through a patch of grass when needed (as demonstrated in the video).

I took the Dinghy apart to see what kind of parts you get. Overall the components are of superior quality but I have some doubts about the bearings which I will address later on. Let’s see what you get:

• 7-ply maple wood deck with a medium concave 
• Square shaped kicktail and short oblong-shaped nose
• Wheel wells to prevent wheelbite
• Width: 8.0″.
• Length: 28.5″.
• Wheelbase: 14.6″.
• This version has clear grip tape lasts for many years under heavy use
• Two 4″ bear trucks 
• 1/4″ rubber riser pads to absorb shocks
• Four Hawgs wheels size 63mm with a durometer of 78A
• 8 Bear Spaceballs 8mm ABEC7 Bearings
• 8 speedwashers
• 8 bolts and nuts to attach your trucks

Stiff Maple Wood Deck 

Longboarders and skateboarders all over the world speak highly of the Landyachtz Dinghy deck and my test only confirms this. It’s both strong, durable and consists of high-quality 7-ply maple wood .

If we’re talking length, the Dinghy comes in sizes from 24”-28.5”. The range of widths are from 6.5”-8.5”, and you can get the wheelbase between 14”-15”. Overall, this board is fairly short with a small wheelbase.

The deck is very sturdy and doesn’t have any flex . This is something you might need to get used to if you also ride a flexy longboard. The Landyachtz Dinghy was made for fun , and the sturdiness allows you to do ollies though you can feel it wasn’t really made for that purpose.

I was a bit skeptical about the clear grip tape at first, but it’s actually pretty good and last for a very long time. I friend of mine owns an older model and the grip tape still holds after 8 years , even after abusing the board over and over again. I’ll go into durability in a moment. The clear grip will allow you to stand steady on your board and it just looks really nice.

Not all versions have clear grip tape, this is only the case with the Dinghy Summit. The grip provides enough grip to keep your feet in place but also allows you to move around for minor corrections.

It comes with wheel wells to prevent wheelbite which is great for people that love loose trucks and deep carves. I personally didn’t experience any wheels touching the board.

The combination of wheel wells and riser pads prevent any wheel blocking on sharp turns. 

The deck of the Landyachtz Dinghy has a mellow radial concave . The side is slightly elevated to get more board feel when performing tricks, it makes the board respond faster. Concave isn’t for everyone, it takes away from the stability you get from a board that’s entirely flat, but this thing is designed for playful rides .

On top of that, it allows you to perform sliding movements with a bit more ease. I think the concave is perfectly balanced, I hardly notice it but I come from a skateboarding background. I’m perfectly able to move my feet around despite the brand-new grip.

The Dinghy shape is directional and features both a nose and tail that are elevated , just like a popsicle. The nose is pointier shaped than the tail. The tail allows you to ollie or hop curbs or dig in a little when you come across a patch of grass. It will help you stay balanced while you lean back. 

The kicktail allows you to hop curbs while cruising and the soft wheels will make the landing pleasant. I was expecting it to bounce a lot but it really holds up well.

Another benefit of the tail is that you can do a few kickturns in parks or diagonal street objects if you’re up for it. Since this board is so stiff and the wheelbase is short, you may experience speed wobbles when you’re moving fast.

It also features a nose similar to regular skateboards though I haven’t really discovered the advantages yet. You could use it for nose manuals I guess.

As you can see in the image, the Dinghy has Polar Bear trucks, the axle width is 105mm. They seem a bit narrow and they are. It’s a compact board and the trucks need to fit right? Landyachtz did a really good job of balancing out all the parts . If you’re a longboarder the narrow trucks might feel a bit less stable than that you’re used to. Skateboarders will probably have no issues.

Bear trucks did a lot of R&D and found the perfect balance between the elastic zone permanent deformation by testing them on a destructometer. This means the truck can withstand huge impacts by bending and returning to its normal shape. 

The aggressive angle of the hangers increases their strength and the axels are heat-treated and reinforced to keep them from bending.

The trucks baseplates consist of 8 holes, which you can use to adjust the wheelbase. I tried but the result was a small gap between the board and the baseplate.

Still for a board this small I find it surprisingly stable so something was done right. The trucks are highly maneuverable, which also has to do with the soft bushings. 

The cup washers hold the bushings in their place and protect them from being damaged by the kingpin nut. The Pivot cups in the baseplate keep the Dinghy turning effectively at the baseplate’s intended angle.

I can’t seem to find any specifications about the hardness of the bushings but they feel medium soft. The bottom bushing is shaped like a barrel, while the top bushing is shaped like a cone. Bushings have different shapes to allow for different riding styles.

This barrel/cone combo is just great for the ability to perform maneuvers in tight corners. If you really can’t get used to them and the trucks feel too loose, it might have something to do with your weight . Consult my bushings guide in order to find out what you need.

The large bushing seats on the Dinghy help control your turning abilities (along with the pivot cup and washers) but at first, they felt incredibly loose. You don’t want to tighten the kingpin nut right away as this may lead to crushed bushings. Break them in first by riding the board or rocking it sideways by leaning.

After an hour or so tighten them just a little, if I recall correctly I only turned the nut once which was enough . This board was designed for commuting the city. This means that you will have to make a lot of quick and sharp turns and a reliable, responsive board.

The Landyachtz Dinghy has quarter-inch riser pads equipped between the trucks and the deck. These are to prevent wheel bite when you make sharp turns or land a bit hard on the sides. Heavier riders run more risk getting wheel bite compared to lightweights. The Risers give a little bit of extra clearance between the board and the wheels (the board also has wheel wells just in case). 

They are rather soft which helps to absorb impact from shocks and they reduce vibration from rough roads. 

The Dinghy Hawgs Wheels

The wheels of the Dinghy have diameters of 63mm. These are Fatty Hawgs wheels which were designed and created by Landyachtz themselves. The average size of wheels on most longboards is around 70mm (guestimate), meaning that the Dinghy’s wheels are a lot smaller. But what does that mean?

The smaller wheels will allow for quicker acceleration. However, your overall top speed will be decreased because of these smaller wheels. The Landyachtz is not quite as fast as a downhill board, but it will still reach incredible speeds for what it’s worth .

Although these wheels are smaller than average, they are still extremely smooth. You’ll hardly feel small bumps even at the highest speeds and they can take on rough surfaces like no other.

With a durometer of 78A, these wheels are very soft but still rather solid. I had no issues with cracks, grass patches, and really rough concrete. You’ll be able to tackle cracks in the sidewalk and plenty of metal objects without severely damaging your wheels.

Stay away from glass though, splinters can get stuck in your wheels. You’ll find the huge 50mm contact patch of these wheels to have great grip while still being able to perform slides in a controllable manner.

You do feel their limitations when you try ollies though. It’s just a bit bouncy and harder to control your board when landing. I also would like to point out that (like any wheel) they will wear down faster on rougher surfaces. Still, they’ll last you for a few years but I’ll update this post once I learned more.

After testing out other wheels I can say that the Fatty Hawgs are ok but to make this the best cruiser, consider other wheels. It performed so much better after replacing the wheels with Orangatang Fat Free wheels, way more grippy and smooth. I also swapped the bearings for Bronson Raws and the difference is night and day.

I also tried OJ Super Juice wheels but the contact patch is just a bit too small. Want the most out of this board? Go for the Fat Free wheels.

As with the rest of the longboard, Landyachtz manufactures its own bearings. This specific brand is called Bear Spaceball bearings. These bearings boast a rating of ABEC7. However, it’s good to keep in mind that ABEC doesn’t really factor too much into longboards and skateboards .

ABEC rating is for machines with high RPMs, like over 9000. You won’t get more than 2000 RPM on a skateboard (downhillers might disagree).

The Bear Spaceball bearings are equipped with built-in spacers, I was a bit surprised actually because I never saw that before. The good news is, they are open bearings which makes it a lot easier to clean and lube compared to closed bearings.

I still would prefer separate metal spacers with open bearings and I’m not sure why Landyachtz decided to use built-in spacers, they are the experts so I’m sure I’m missing something here. Fancy stuff though, can’t argue with that.

The Bear Spaceball bearings are open bearings which makes them easy to clean and lube. You don’t have to worry about dust because the outer rings and spacers keep dirt out. I wouldn’t recommend riding in the rain though.

Spacers are often overlooked but they help to keep the dirt out and prevent destroying them when you tighten the nut too much and prevent crushing the inner workings. They also allow you to tighten your axles without screwing up the rest of your setup. If you decide to replace the bearings, make sure to get spacers!

I’m not yet convinced yet about these bearings and already noticed they perform less than in the first week. I might lube them a bit but I expected more. If they start to wear down sooner than expected I’ll replace them with Bones bearings. 

The board is quite heavy and made of quality maple wood and will chip if you don’t handle it right. I wouldn’t recommend smashing into the corner of a wall, but that seems pretty obvious. It takes a bit of effort to pop the tail and landing ollies is a bit more challenging compared to a popsicle. This probably has to do with it’s slightly narrower profile and bigger wheels.

This board is meant for cruising and not for flip tricks. Treat her right and she’ll hold up just fine. Don’t ride in the rain, this will dissolve the epoxy resin holding the layers together and your board will delaminate, not to mention damaging the bearings.

In the picture above are an older and rather trashed Dinghy and a brand new model. A friend of mine owns it for almost 8 years and he’s known for trashing boards. Oh boy, that tail suffered hard but even after almost a decade, it still is his favorite board.

This longboard is a lot smaller than most others. So, you may be wondering if it’s big enough for you to ride on. Basically, all of this comes down to 2 things: your own size (height, and arguably shoe size), and the type of riding you plan on doing.

If you have an above-average shoe size, then you may have problems getting comfortable on this board. The deck is 8” wide, so you’ll need to decide if this is large enough for you to be comfortable with the size of your shoes. When encountering tight turns, you may experience instability because of your toes sticking out.

Also, due to the short length of this board, it may be tough for taller people to get a good stance. However, if you’re around 6’4” or shorter, you shouldn’t have a problem here. It’s also a preference thing, I know tall riders that ride small boards and short riders that ride large boards.

And onto the “type of riding” part… the size of this board is great for what it’s meant to do, which is commuting around a city and just cruising. This smaller size is going to be great for weaving in and out of obstacles, such as other pedestrians. And with most things, it’s going to come down to your personal riding preference.

So you’re interested in the Landyachtz Dinghy. But you’re curious as to what your options will be as far as the designs go. Well, here’s the good news… there are over 20 designs for the Dinghy and 3 different sizes . The largest is 28.5″, in between the 26″ and the smallest is only 24″.  There’s a good chance that there’s a design out there that will fit you and your personality.

If you need some examples to look into, I got you covered. One of the top-selling Dinghy boards is the Emboss. Some other very popular designs include the Dinghy Beach Party, the Dinghy Summit (as reviewed here), and the Dinghy Trout. Be sure to check out all of the others as well.

I picked the Summit because I just adore the design. My friend now rides this board in the city and people actually compliment him on his fine board.

Lastly, if you want a board without concave go for the Landyachtz Dinghy Handstand. This is a dedicated cruiser without a curved nose and kicktail which results in a more stable ride.

The learning curve might be a bit steeper for beginners. Many reviews claim that this board isn’t for beginners but I’m not entirely convinced after riding and testing it myself. I even let a beginner ride this board and she didn’t have much trouble at all.

Sure there’s a bit of a learning curve here, the concave might feel a bit awkward at first but you should get used to it fairly quickly. Take some time to learn how to ride, you’ll get it. Find a spot that’s not crowded and preferable a smooth surface.

The Landyachtz Dinghy has been designed as a board for city cruising. It has extremely responsive trucks and is very twitchy. It’s a bit less stable than most boards that are recommended for beginners. Don’t skip on this board because you’re a beginner or inexperienced rider.

It takes a bit more effort to get to know the board, but once you do you won’t look back. If you want to be on the safe side, consider the Landyachtz Dinghy Handstand. It doesn’t have any concave, the deck is entirely flat making it easier to ride. If you eventually want to hop curbs and slide a bit, go for it. It’s a waste of money to buy another board first.

Are you fairly-experienced in either skateboarding or longboarding? Then go for it! Skip it when you are heavier or your shoe size 11+ (US). In this case I would recommend the Landyachtz Tugboat (review).

We’ll start off with the good parts. The Landyachtz Dinghy has that longboard feel to it, yet has the control and agility of a skateboard. It’s rather stiff and lacks flex, and a medium concave to help you perform tricks. Thanks to the kicktail of the Dinghy, it’s possible to do a few tricks such as ollies and manuals.

The Fatty Hawgs wheels will enable you to do slides on this board. The Bear Spaceball bearings are supposed to be top-rated and high-quality,and they hold up fine so far. Although it’s not a downhill board, you’ll still be able to have fun cruising downhill (if you’re experienced enough) but do so at your won risk. And of course, this board is a bit smaller than the average, making it easier to carry around to your next destination.

I think this board is fine for beginners but the learning curve might be a bit steeper, make sure you really want to get into skateboarding/longboarding. You can always go for the version without concave if this is holding you back.

This is a great cruiser and you won’t regret buying the Dinghy, check evo.com for prices or compare prices and models on Amazon.

Now for the bad parts. The board designs are beautifully-crafted (pro), but this decreases your motivation for doing heavy tricks (con). If you have big feet, you may find it riding on the small deck of the Dinghy uncomfortable, though my friend with size 13 doesn’t have any issues.

The board is a bit heavy but you won’t notice when you ride it. I think the weight makes it more stable and can’t be considered a con. It’s really portable and you won’t be bothered carrying it around.

While the price isn’t a part of the actual board itself, it’s something to put in perspective. If you’ve gotten this far and are truly interested in the Dinghy, then it’s only fair that we talk about costs.

Here’s the good news… for its quality and efficiency, this board is truly affordable . Prices will vary depending on where you look, but you should expect to spend no more than $150 for this high-quality cruiser (except for Europeans like me, I paid about 170 Euros but got a bunch of really cool stickers). And that’s with all the top-notch components included.

There are many boards of similar quality that sell for much higher prices, but they can’t do what the Dinghy does. This board almost gets you the best bang for your buck in but there is a contender that is even better.

Landyachtz was started by only 2 people and has now grown to 60+ employees. This Canadian company now has shops in California and British Columbia as well. Landyachtz has been making longboards and accessories for over 20 years, and still going strong.

So Landyachtz specializes in longboards, but how about the accessories? By now you’ve heard of Hawgs Wheels and Bear Trucks. Both of these brands are well-known in the longboarding community as being of the highest quality. And they are both brands of Landyachtz. Are you environmentally friendly? Landyachtz is, as they plant a maple tree every time someone buys a board .

The Landyachtz Dinghy is a compact cruiser that is made for commuting around a city or any other urban area. This longboard has great stability and offers a comfortable ride. Hop curbs, pop a few ollies, slide when you’re ready and most of all… enjoy the experience. The Dinghy comes stock with high-quality components, all manufactured by Landyachtz themselves.

The Landyachtz Dinghy is one of the best at what it does: commuting through urban areas. The design will allow you to make all the quick turns you need when venturing through urban obstacles. You’ll be able to accelerate quickly whenever you need to. And although it’s not specifically a freeriding or downhill board, you can still pull this off (moderately) with enough experience.

There are more than 20 artistic designs to choose from, smaller versions and a dedicated cruiser without concave. What more can you ask for? If this is not your board check out a few more mini cruisers that I’ve tested and reviewed or check my top 11 list of best cruisers I personally tested.

Even though I’m not much of a longboarder, I am impressed by the quality. My friend likes it even more, so I decided to let him keep this board and I had to convince him because he thought it was too much.

Oh, I almost forgot. Why the 4star rating instead of 5? It mainly has to do with the bearings and wheels, not a fan when compared to other brands. Only the Comet Cruiser gets 5 stars.

I’m an aged skateboarder and still shred responsibly. Started skateboarding 25 years ago, peaked in the 2000’s, and still ride to this day. I am a total geek when it comes to skateboard gear, love test to stuff and share my findings.

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Landyachtz Dinghy Skateboard Review: What Riders Say About It

Posted on Last updated: December 11, 2022

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If you’re out there looking for a compact longboard skateboard for cruising and moving around, the Landyachtz Dinghy cruiser board is definitely worth considering.  It has been around for over 20 years and remains uber-popular year after year. 

Why? Because of its looks, quality build and components, high-performance shape, and affordable price.

If you want to know what Dinghy owners say about it, jump to this section . The following is a quick summary of the Dinghy’s top strengths :

• Small with length 28.5″, easy to carry around
• Super smooth ride on most terrain thanks to its soft wheels
• Nimble and quick turning thanks to its small size & responsive trucks
• Versatile due to its kicktail, nose, and light concave
• Quality deck, wheels, & trucks packed into a well-engineered complete
• Attractive graphics designs that make it stand out from the pack
• Very affordable given the quality of its components

A few cons to be aware of when considering the Dinghy :

• Fast and turny/twitchy: can be hard to handle for new riders
• Bigger or heavier skaters may find it too small for comfort
• Not as lightweight as a bamboo or composite deck
• Shorter wheelbase makes it not so great for downhill

At around $140 (depending on version), the Dinghy is quite affordable.

See the Dinghy’s price and versions here on Evo or Amazon .

UPDATE: also check out the new Dinghy challenger, the Loaded ballona mini cruiser (full review)

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Landyachtz Dinghy skateboard owner feedback: pros and cons

Here’s a rundown of the Dinghy’s main strengths and weaknesses according to Dinghy owners:

Landyachtz Dinghy pros

• Riders love the Dinghy’s dimensions, quality parts, and awesome designs. Phenomenal product, best board out there from a top brand in the $150 price area
• The Dinghy has the feel of a longboard but the control of a skateboard
• The Dinghy gives a very smooth ride. Most riders feel the wheels are soft and good at going over cracks and uneven pavement (though some disagree, see Cons below)
• The Dinghy is a perfect little shredder for anyone with experience. You can do all sort of tricks and still have the cruising ability of a well-designed longboard.
• The Dinghy’s stiff flex gives the board good stability
• The Dinghy has very functional kicktails for doing ollies here and there
• The Dinghy is very lightweight to carry around, perfect for campus, fits in your backpack. Exceptional board for cruising around campus and the city.
• The Dinghy is strong enough for doing tricks, including for a 200-pound rider
• The Dinghy’s bearings are phenomenal out of the box
• The Dinghy is precisely engineered. probably the best quality setup for the price.
• Sidewalk-to-street transitions on the Dinghy are smooth
• The Dinghy can be taken down hills if you’re experienced enough
• Compared to a Penny board, the Dinghy is lighter, wider, and stiffer
• The Dinghy carves really well
• The 63mm 78A Fatty Hawg wheels are perfect for doing little slides.
• The Polar Bear trucks on the Dinghy allow for deep and fluid carves even at higher speeds.
• The Landyachyz Dinghy has absolutely gorgeous artwork e.g. the Dinghy Blunt Meowijuana or Wild Cats , Dinghy Ibiscus , Dinghy Emboss

Landyachtz Dinghy cons

• If you’re a heavier rider, you may feel a bumpy or sluggish ride on bad pavement with the Dinghy’s original wheels. Fitting some Orangatang Stimulus with Dime bag wedged risers can improve things significantly.
• The Dinghy’s stock wheels quickly get dirty and bad-looking
• The Dinghy is sensitive to poor foot placement or bad balancing, especially if coming from a longboard – you’ll need to up your skills
• The Dinghy sits up quite high and the small wheelbase makes it a little tricky
• The Dinghy’s artwork is just too nice to scratch, hindering your motivation to try tricks!
• The Dinghy’s stock cone/barrel bushings are high quality but may be a bit soft for a heavier rider. Higher duro bushings e.g. Venoms (Amazon) are recommended.
• The Dinghy may scratch up quite easily if you do heavy tricks
• Make sure you have risers on your Dinghy setup before going down a hill – else you may risk a nasty crash

So that’s what the Dinghy owners have been saying. Now let’s dig in a bit deeper and look at what the Dinghy is capable of.

What is the Landyachtz Dinghy good for?

The Landyachtz Dinghy is a smaller commuter longboard that can easily be carried under your arm, in a backpack, on the bus or on a plane, easy to store in a locker or closet.  Its main appeal stems from its attractive, practical and fun image.

The board’s narrow (105mm) topmount trucks and small wheelbase make it very nimble and turny .  On the other hand, it’s also surprisingly stable , making it a nice board for cruising, carving, and riding down mellow hills.

It’s small enough to do tricks such as ollies, kickflips, and manuals, and its kicktail makes it easy to jump on and off curbs and big potholes – flawless sidewalk to street transitions.  It’s also good for riding bowls and ramps at the skatepark  (assuming you choose a longboard vs a regular skateboard ).

It’s worth noting that the Dinghy is best suited for an intermediate rider due to its small size and wheelbase, topmount style (the board sits really high) and fast trucks.  Although it’s relatively stable in relation to its size, a beginner longboarder may prefer a drop-through (lower deck) as a first board for more stability and easier pushing.

Also keep in mind that, while the Landyachtz Dinghy is a great casual mini-cruiser and “slasher” (for simple kick tricks), it’s not meant for serious freeriding or downhill speed – it’s just too small and not stable enough for that.

See the Dinghy’s versions on Amazon or here on Evo .

NOTE : since this article, I’ve published a new review of the Landyachtz Tugboat , the other ruling mini-cruiser from Landyachtz. Check it out also for the lowdown on Dinghy vs Tugboat.

Features of the Landyachtz Dinghy

The Dinghy complete longboard comes with high-quality components including Hawgs wheels, Polar Bear trucks, and Spaceball bearings – as opposed to generic no-name components.  The deck, trucks, and wheels were designed together to ensure full compatibility and precise engineering for the complete longboard.

The price for the complete, normally around $130, is actually lower than the sum of its components (around $150 between the deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, risers, hardware, and grip tape).

The Dinghy comes in 3 different sizes to accommodate smaller riders :

• Landyachtz Dinghy 28:   28.5″ length, 8″ width, 14.6″ wheelbase
• Lanyachtz Mini Dinghy 26 : 26″ length, 6.5″ width, 14″ wheelbase
• Landyachtz Mini Dinghy 24:   24″ length, 6.5″ width, 14″ wheelbase – for featherweight riders

Aside from the deck, all size models use the same components.

The Landyachtz Dinghy’s deck

The first thing that pops out when looking at the Dinghy is its quality directional   topmount deck.  If you’re like most Dinghy owners, you will probably like the strength and durability of the sturdy 7-ply maple deck layups over time.

Flex and grip

The deck is relatively stiff , suitable for popping and sliding the board.  It has a mellow radial concave which allows for comfortable foot placement when turning fast, riding downhill or sliding, albeit without locking in your feet too much.

Likewise, the durable clear grip provides good foot traction, but not so much as to make it difficult to turn your feet.  Some versions have a thin foam layer between the board and the grip tape for extra comfort – but not all models.

Kicktails and clearance

The ample kicktail  invites you to perform kick turns and small jumps.  The small nose makes it easy to pull manuals and other tricks.  The deck is slightly heavier than a regular skateboard, so popping ollies requires more leg muscle.

See also: can you ollie on a Penny board?

The deck has flared wheel wells providing more clearance for carving, a must-have given the Landyachtz Dinghy’s highly turny trucks and short wheelbase.  The wheel wells and risers help avoid wheelbite for those tight turns.

Some caveats

While the maple construction gives the Dinghy strength and durability, it also has its downsides. For one thing, maple decks are not as water resistant as bamboo or hybrid ones and absorb water over time, thus making it heavier.

Wooden decks also tend to chip faster .  Nevertheless, many Dinghy owners reported their boards hold up for an unusually long time without signs or wear and tear.

Finally, the Landyachtz Dinghy’s deck can suffer from speed wobbles  early on at faster speed because of its stiffness and short wheelbase (read about  overcoming speed wobbles) .  But of course, speed is NOT what the mini -cruiser was built for in the first place.

See the Dinghy’s price and versions on Amazon or here on Evo .

Landyachtz Dinghy’s trucks

The Dinghy comes with 105mm, traditional kingpin Polar Bear trucks with enlarged bushing seats for more turnability.  That’s quite a narrow truck, not as stable as a bigger one, but that’s to be expected given the small size of the Dinghy’s deck.

Bear trucks have very high tolerances to minimize slop.  The hangers are machine faced for increased strength and the axels are heat treated and reinforced to keep them spinning straight.

The trucks baseplates have 8 holes, which allows you to customize your board by leveraging either the old school or new school hole pattern.  The trucks also come with 0.25″ risers to reduce the risk of wheelbite.

Some riders find the bushings initially a bit squeaky, though that’s the case with most new bushings until they get broken in.  You may choose to replace them with other quality bushings such as   Venom bushings  (Amazon) matching your weight and style.

Landyachtz Dinghy’s wheels

The Dinghy complete comes with Hawgs Fatty 63mm wheels – again, Landyachtz owns the Hawgs brand.  Hawgs wheels use proprietary urethane and rigorously tested downhill under freeriding conditions.

The Hawgs are the same wheels that come with the high-end Landyachtz downhill / freeride models, so they boast superior quality as confirmed by most Dinghy owners.

Smaller but very smooth

While the 63mm diameter wheels are adequately small to match the Dinghy’s size and fast turning trucks, they have great roll speed for their size.  With their soft 78A durometer, they feel somewhat squishy yet still firm .  The Fatties strike that sweet spot between smooth rolling on all kinds of terrains and easy breaking into slides .

You’ll find the wheels to be buttery smooth – you can barely feel the bumps even at higher speeds.  The wheels can really run over almost anything – including sidewalk cracks and even metal chunks, without easily getting chipped.

Grippy yet slidy

These wheels’ small size and proportionally wide contact patch (50mm) make them very controllable for slides while still being grippy enough.  Their very rounded lips on both sides also greatly facilitate kicking into slides.

Another feature of the Fatties that makes them quite versatile is the offset positioning of the wheel cores.  With this positioning, the core (hard material inside the soft urethane) is placed somewhere in between the inner side of the wheel and the center – as opposed to centerset and sideset cores.

Offset positioning results in a balanced mix of grip and slide .  The Fatties’ very wide and supportive cores are actually “very offset”, reflecting the Landyachtz Dinghy’s focus on sliding and tricks when carving the streets.

Landyachtz Dinghy’s bearings

The bearings that come stock with the Dinghy are Bear Spaceball bearings .  Here again, not your typical generic, no-name, low-quality component.  These are very decent, ABEC7 bearings (though ABEC does not mean much for longboarding).

The built-in spacers help the wheels stay aligned and wiggle free, make it easier to change the wheels, and let you tighten your axles to your liking without messing up the setup.

As a Dinghy rider, you’ll find these bearings allow your wheels to roll for a long time, and are strong enough to withstand a lot of popping tricks without getting damaged.

Although most Dinghy owners agree these bearings are pretty good, you may still choose to upgrade to even better ones such as Bone Reds for more speed (for more info check out this post, the section upgrading your bearings ).

Dinghy graphics and designs

One of the things skaters really love about the Landyachtz Dinghy is its really cool choice of graphic design – some of them engraved in wood. View the Dinghy graphics on Amazon or here on Evo .

The Dinghy Emboss , for example, with its very sober looks, has been a top seller in Landyachtz’s mini cruiser category.   Some Dinghy owners actually order a second Dinghy just to hang it on their wall!

Other popular Dinghy versions include the Red Dragon, Crown Peak, Burger, Coffin, and Blunt.

The Dinghy Skeleton features a really cool white skeleton character on a black background:

The Landyachtz Dinghy Blunt Meowijuana stunning artwork shows a cat mad of green leaves texture cuddled up on a pink background with small yellow tulips:

Questions about the Landyachtz Dinghy’s size

Longboarders considering the Dinghy sometimes wonder about the board being too small. As discussed, whether it’s too small for your needs first depends on the kind of riding you want to do. The Dinghy is a great size board for city commuting, cruising, and easy transportation on sidewalks and around campus, being super nimble and portable.

Besides usage, though, you should also factor in your weight, height, and foot size when deciding whether the Dinghy is a good match for you. Some riders with larger feet may feel a 8″ deck is a bit narrow for comfortable riding – you may get “ footbite ” in really tight turns. Also, if you’re a taller rider, you may have a shorter stance than usual on the Dinghy because of the short length.

In short, the dinghy may not always be the best match for bigger riders. Here’s an excerpt from a helpful comment from Steve, one of my readers (see the comments section):

I’m 6ft and about 195lbs, size 10 (UK) feet. I snowboard and love to ride my loaded dervish Sama. I’ve has fun in various cities but find carrying it less convenient than it could be. I’ve not really ridden for about 3 or 4 years but fancied getting back out in the streets when I’m working away. So I just bought a Dinghy and have been learning to ride it for a few days. It does have its challenges! Foot placement is tricky for me, there is very little room for error. I have ridden 2 longboards, Sama and a Landyachtz Switchblade which are both low and long, easy and forgiving to push, I found a preferred foot position on both boards but it was adaptable, with the Dinghy I am almost hanging 5 and it teeters on the edge of my comfort zone. The higher deck on the Dinghy has given me a couple of sketchy foot braking moments and I’ve accidentally stomped on the kicktail a couple of times. The Dinghy is very nimble and at lower speeds is super comfortable. Today though I found that upping the speeds and looking to cruise around a wide curve it just didn’t behave as I was expecting. it was almost like I was leaning back with pressure on the toe edge to make the turn. weird! Summing up my few hours of riding experience on the Dinghy so far, there is a lot to love, its massive fun. riding the Sama now comparatively feels a little dull and predictable. It will be a steep learning curve and I expect to eat dirt regularly along the way, but I don’t think the challenges are insurmountable. I will find where my feet are best placed so my pushing and braking skills will improve. I hope to improve my skills so the Dingy becomes easy and fun for getting around cities 3 to 4 miles at the time, much faster than walking and much more fun than taking the bus. Most of all, I know it always fits in my suitcase so I never have an excuse not to have it with me.

Landyachtz Dinghy weight limit

While the Dinghy doesn’t have an official weight limit, riders above 250 pounds / 110 kilograms should probably choose a bigger or thicker board. The Dinghy’s 7-ply maple construction may not withstand that much weight, especially if riding hard.

Cruising & commuting on the Landyachtz Dinghy

The Dinghy is meant for city cruising and convenient urban transport. Its short size and wheelbase and the directional shape make it super nimble for weaving around people and things in tight spaces. The narrow turny Polar Bear trucks are very quick and turny  for sidewalk navigation.

The ample kicktail adds to the maneuverability and allows for easy curb and crack hopping. The Dinghy can easily be stashed into or onto a backpack, and painlessly carried around a store or a school building.

In short, the Dinghy really is a fast and nimble city slashing board. You can ride it pretty much everywhere on short trips around town instead of driving or taking the bus, and have a great time doing so. It does take a bit of skills to handle the Dinghy for commuting – see the section about beginners below.

Freeriding & downhill on the Dinghy

Short answer: not so much due to its small wheelbase. When going fast you need stability, which typically comes with a longer wheelbase and/or a lowered deck (e.g. drop-through trucks or a dropped platform). The Dinghy’s 14/14.5″ wheelbase is a bit short for real speed beyond small hills on your city commute path.

That being said, some experienced freeride and downhill riders are able to ride the Dinghy quite fast because of the deck’s stiffness and the Hawgs wheels nice grip. The mellow radial concave does provide a bit of foot lock-in at higher speed – albeit not as much as a true freeride board. At moderate speeds, the Dinghy’s topmount reactiveness and turny trucks allow for tight carves and easy breaking into slides.

To summarize, while the Dinghy is a a bit short for real speed, some experienced longboarders have some serious fun sliding on moderate hills.

Pumping on the Landyachtz Dinghy

With the righ trucks, the Dinghy can be made into a cool pumping board. Swapping the Bear trucks for some good surfskate trucks, e.g. Carver CX/C5 trucks, Slide trucks, or the Yow surfskate adapter, can turn the Dinghy into a small pumping machine. Although narrower than a typical surf skateboard (8″ vs 9″+), it can still pump very nicely on sidewalks, parking lots and garage driveways.

Check out my post on surfskate trucks to learn more about which truck to use.

Skatepark & street tricks on the Dinghy

Many riders love hitting the skatepark, ditches, and pools on their Dinghy. The responsiveness and tight turns make it a great board for park riding and street tricks such as kick tricks, manuals and slides. The Dinghy’s carving ability and smooth rolling on its bigger wheels (compared to a street board) also make it super fun for pool and ditch riding . Optionally slap some surf trucks on it and you’ll be really surfing the concrete on that awesome mini-cruiser.

The Landyachtz Dinghy is not for complete beginners

Due to its small size and responsive trucks, the Dinghy is quite twitchy – again, it’s designed for nimble city cruising and slashing. If you’re a beginner, you’ll normally want a more stable board, one with a lower turn-to-lean ratio, which means the board will turn less for the same amount of lean onto the edge.

A longer wheelbase, a wider deck with wider trucks, harder bushings, larger wheels, all these factors contribute to making a less twitchy longboard. Also as mentioned earlier, a drop-through or drop deck longboard will ride closer to the ground compared to the Dinghy and thus give you better stability for learning to kick push and ride confidently on flat ground.

Some new riders, however, have better than average balance and may get used quickly to the Dinghy’s responsive topmount ride. You may just fall for the coolness factor of the Dinghy and decide to learn on it no matter what! That may be easier, however, for a smaller rider than for a bigger one.

Landyachtz: the cruising company

I’ll wrap up with a quick word about the Landyachtz brand. Landyacthz has been building longboards for 20 years .  Started in a basement by two friends, it has grown into a 60 employee company with offices and retail space in Vancouver and Los Angeles, and a manufacturing facility in British Columbia.

Landyachtz also owns the Bear Trucks and Hawgs Wheels brands, both well-recognized in the longboarding community for their quality.  All the Lanyachtz complete longboards come with these trucks and wheels.

The company keeps a strong focus on their cruiser longboard category, putting special efforts in quality deck construction and quality components.  In addition to their mini-cruiser line – which includes the Dinghy, Landyachtz also has a full-size street cruiser line (ATV), a traditional pintail series (Freedom), and a freeride and downhill longboard series.

Wrapping up

If you’re looking for a cruiser small and light enough to take anywhere, yet stable enough to ride comfortably AND agile enough for slides and kick tricks (in short, you’re looking for a unicorn) then you’ve found it with the Landyachtz Dinghy – Amazon or Evo .

The mix of features and component quality you’ll get for the price is hard to beat.  And the graphics are just plain awesome, with plenty to choose from.

Just remember though, no single board can be everything to everyone.  So if you’re a total beginner, the Dinghy may be too small/fast /high riding for you.  Also, if you’re a downhill addict, the Dinghy will probably not give the stability and confidence you need at high speeds.

If you’re an intermediate level skater looking to carve the streets, you can also fine tune the Landyachtz Dinghy to suit your specific needs, tightening or loosening the trucks to make it more stable or faster, upgrading the bushings and bearings, etc.

Overall, most Dinghy owners agree you can’t go wrong with this board, provided you have the right skills for it.

*** Photo credits: Product shots and ditch courtesy of Landyachtz

Shawn isaiah

Thursday 21st of May 2020

Hi, I have been skating on my penny board for years and I wanna try something different as I have grown larger. But I wanna still have a bard that I can carry behind my bagpack with a clip.

Does a landyachtz dinghy have that function?

28 inch does seem abit bigger.

Whats your advice?

Thursday 29th of August 2019

Hi Jessie, I'm writing to you from Italy, and I would like know if also the Dinghy - as the Tugboat - has "the wedged risers on the front trucks", that "improves the board’s carving ability" and "helps to make the Tugboat much “surfier” and more pumpable than a regular longboard". I'm asking to you because I prefer ride without pushing with a surfskate in my flat land near Venice (not hills at all). Scuse me if I annoied you with this question, but at anyway thank'you very much for your work and your know-how.

Hey Michele,

I don't believe the Dinghy comes with wedged risers out of the box, however you can definitely fit some onto it for slightly improved pumping. If you really want to pump, however, you can mount a surf adapter like YOW on top of the Polar Bear trucks - see the YOW kit here on Amazon or the Waterborne surf adapter here. You can check out this post for in-depth info about surfskate adapters.

Alternatively, you may want to take a look at Slide surfskates (see Amazon Italy page here). Slide makes quality and affordable surfskates that work very well for pumping and carving. You can also check out my review of Slide surfskates here.

Hope this helps. Ride on! Jesse

Wednesday 3rd of July 2019

I'm looking for a longboard suitable for a pumping track and after some research I've decided that Dinghy may be a good candidate. I'm 65 kg and 185cm (144lbs, ~6ft). I don't have almost any experience with flat longboarding but I'm able to keep balance/speed on the pumping track so I'd call myself intermidiate. Is Landyachtz Dinghy a good choice for me?

Thanks, Tob

Hey Tob, are you referring to pumping TRUCKS? What kind of trucks do you mean? Surfskate trucks like Carver or Yow? Bennett truck for LDP? Do you want to pump for surf-style carving or are you looking more for long distance pumping on flat ground? Depending on your goals the answer is quite different! Aloha

Tuesday 25th of June 2019

I snowboard and have recently got into longboarding. I'm learning on a tan tien (39" with 27" wheelbase), which I can use pretty well on bike paths.

However, when I'm on sidewalks, I can't manage a 90 degree turn, even with proper bushings for my weight. I suspect it's just too long a wheelbase.

Looking at shorter wheelbase options, would you recommend something like a landyachtz dinghy (15" wheelbase) or something in the 20" wheelbase range (like a loaded poke)? I've never used a street skateboard so I have no preference for 15", but I'm not sure if 20" is small enough to handle sidewalks corners well.

Thanks, Vinay

Hey Vinay, yeah the reason you're having trouble handling tight corners is probably the size and drop-through design of the Tan Tien which is best-suited for distance riding/pushing and speed. I myself ride a Poke as my main board for everyday riding including city sidewalks. Not only is the Poke shorter than the Tan Tien with a smaller wheelbase, as a topmount it's much more responsive due to the increased leverage on the trucks. I use the 2 different setups depending on my mood, the carving setup with Paris trucks and Stimulus wheels or the surf setup with Carver CX trucks and 4Prez wheels. See the details for both setups here on the Loaded page. Both are awesome and super nimble, they let you make very tight turns - I can actually do U-turns on pretty narrow paths quite easily. The Paris setup is lower riding and super responsive, better for slides and hills, while the Carver setup is great for pumping and surf style.

The Dinghy is a great little sidewalk cruiser but it's a bit twitchy and harder to handle if you're a newer rider and/or if you're a bigger rider. The Poke may be a better option, being just the right size and lightweight with the composite bamboo construction (like most Loaded models).

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Landyachtz Dinghy

Landyachtz ist in der Longboard-Welt als qualitativ hochwertiger Hersteller bekannt. Auch mit dem Dinghy beglückt Landyachtz die Cruiser Fans. Es handelt sich um ein fertig montiertes Komplett-Board, das somit „ready to go“ ist.

Hier kannst du dir den Dinghy Cruiser kaufen:

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Das Landyachtz Dinghy im Erfahrungsbericht

Wenn du auf verspielte, farbenfrohe Designs stehst, gibt es das passende Dinghy für dich. Wir lieben die Dinghy-Designs. Persönlich haben wir das Flamingo Marini-Modell und es ist ein echter Hingucker. Schönes Motiv, grünes Deck, orangene Rollen, schwarze Achsen, Flamingo-Details auf dem Griptape – einfach cool.

Verarbeitung

Die Verarbeitung sieht tip top aus. Bisher ist uns kein Mangel aufgefallen und es fühlt sich alles wertig verarbeitet an. Die Komponenten aus dem Hause Landyachtz lassen sich sehen – Polar Bear Trucks , Hawgs Rollen , Bear Space Balls ABEC 7 Kugellager. Landyachtz verwendet bei diesem Modell sogar ein extrem softes, “gefüttertes“ Griptape das den Extra-Komfort liefert. Das einzige Manko sind ein paar kleine Luftblasen, die sich unter dem Griptape gebildet haben. Diese fallen jedoch kaum auf und stören auch nicht weiter. Durch die für Cruiser typischen Wheelwells, also Einkerbungen auf der Höhe der Rollen und die Riser Pads unter den Achsen, wird ein Einfressen der Rollen ins Deck vermieden.

Wir sind große Fans vom Dinghy-Feeling. Durch das klasse Setup kann man entspannt durch die Stadt surfen. Das gepolsterte Griptape verstärkt das weiche Feeling. Das Augenmerk möchten wir auch auf das Concave des Decks, also auf die leichte Wölbung in Richtung der Kanten lenken. Dieses sorgt für eine gute Kurvenkontrolle, da man die Kurven etwas stärker anfahren kann. Außerdem ist das Tail des Decks ein sehr brauchbares Kicktail . Kombiniert mit dem geringen Gewicht des Boards, ermöglicht es auch das Tricksen. Durch die offset Wheels, d.h. die Kugellager sitzen nicht in der Mitte der Rollen, sondern etwas weiter innen, bietet sich das Board auch zum Sliden an. Außerdem sind die Rollen so konzipiert, dass du theoretisch auch durch das Gelände fahren kannst. Risse in der Straße, Sand, kleine Steine, etc. stellen für die Hawgs Fatties kein Hindernis dar. Das Deck besteht aus sieben Lagen kanadischem Ahornholz und besitzt, wie für Holzdecks in dieser Länge üblich, einen geringen Flex. Abgerundet wird das Setup durch die qualitativ hochwertigen Spaceballs-Kugellager, die ABEC7-Fahrsspaß auf die Straße bringen.

Hier findest du ein YouTube-Video über das Dinghy!

Das Modell befindet sich im hochpreisigen Segment. Das merkt man jedoch auch bei der Qualität und dem Fahrspaß. Bisher ist der Dinghy einer unserer Lieblings-Cruiser und somit eine Kaufempfehlung. Have fun!

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Landyachtz Dinghy Review (Tested & Compared)

The Landyachtz Dinghy is a versatile cruiser skateboard, built with quality components. The deck is made with 7 plies of Canadian maple. It’s functional for casual cruising, carving, and occasional tricks.

Which Landyachtz Dinghy to get?

There are a few variations of the Landyachtz Dinghy; it just comes down to the deck specs. If you want something a little bigger than the Dinghy, consider the Landyachtz Tugboat .

If you have a  local shop  that carries the Dinghy, buy from them.

Length: 28.2″ – 28.5″ / 71.6 cm – 72.5 cm Width: 8″ – 8.6″ / 20.3 cm – 21.8 cm Wheelbase: 14.5″ – 15″ / 36.8 cm – 38.1 cm

The deck has a mellow concave , which is nice for locking into carves. It’s subtle enough to be comfortable for longer cruises.

The defined kicktail and nose make flip tricks doable. But they’re not overly aggressive where it’s annoying for cruising.

It’s pressed with 7-ply Canadian maple wood, so there’s no flex.

From a design perspective, the deck shape is well thought out.

Diameter: 63mm Contact Patch: 50mm Durometer: 78a

The Fatty Hawgs are stone-grounded , soft wheels that are incredibly versatile.

They easily roll over rocks/cracks, making them an excellent cruiser wheel .

They grip the pavement well while carving, but you can still powerslide them if you want. The urethane formula, stone-ground contact patch, rounded lips , and size perfectly pair with the Dinghy.

Hangar: 130mm Bushings: Cone & Barrel

The Dinghy has traditional kingpin (TKP) 130mm Polar Bear trucks. Quarter-inch riser pads under the trucks to help prevent wheelbite .

I’ve used Polar Bear trucks for over ten years and can confidently recommend them. They’re a high-quality truck at a decent price point.

Type: Built-Ins Shields: Single-Capped

The Landyachtz Dinghy comes equipped with Bear Spaceball built-in bearings. Built-in bearings are pretty standard these days and will make your life easier when swapping wheels.

You don’t have to worry about lining up the spacers or keeping track of them.

Comparisons

Landyachtz tugboat.

Length: 30″ / 76.2cm Width: 9″ / 22.9cm Wheelbase: 15″ / 38.1cm

Globe Blazer

Length : 26″ / 66cm Width : 7.25″ / 18.4cm Wheelbase : 13.75″ / 34.9cm

Arbor Pilsner

Length: 28.5″ / 72.4cm Width: 8.6″ / 21.8cm Wheelbase: 14.5″ / 36.8cm

Dinghy vs Tugboat

The Dinghy is a smaller version of the Tugboat. The Tugboat is slightly longer and wider. It’s best to figure out what deck width you like and go from there. For reference, I’m a shoe size US men’s 11 and I prefer the Tugboat for the extra deck space.

Dinghy vs Arbor Pilsner

The Landyachtz Dinghy and Arbor Pilsner are very similar. The Dinghy comes with built-in spacer bearings. From a quality perspective, you can’t go wrong with either the Dinghy or Pilsner.

Dinghy vs Globe Blazer

The Dinghy is longer and wider than the Globe Blazer (26″). However, Globe does offer a bigger version (32″). From a quality perspective, the Landyachtz Dinghy is a better deal.

Dinghy vs Penny Board

The apparent difference between the penny/nickel board and Dinghy is the decks. Penny uses injection molding to make their plastic decks, and the Dinghy is 7-ply maple. Because the Penny is plastic, it flexes a good amount and the Dinghy doesn’t.

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Setting Sail: My Landyachtz Dinghy Review

Okay, okay.

My first skateboard was a Walmart board when I was 12 or so. It was slow, hard to use, and, frankly, I never even learned to ollie on it. I think my parents sold it at a garage sale.

My second skateboard was a longboard from Sector 9. It was huge. I fell while trying to learn to push it. I never learned how to push right, so not pushing mongo took some time to get used to. I got the huge Sector 9 Meridian because I figured it would be big and make learning easy. I was wrong. Plus, it was too awkward to carry around, so I didn’t feel like skating it.

So, I bought a Landyachtz Dinghy. Small. Nimble. Light. What could go wrong?

It… it did not go well at first.

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I Got Knocked Down

But I got up again. Then I got knocked down again, again, and again. My first time out on my Dinghy, I fell on the sidewalk in front of an old man. He smile at me and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll get it, you’ll get it.” He was right. Of course, I would have scraps, scratches, and scars on my arms, knees, legs, and ankles by the end of that summer, but I got it.

I kept getting back up and on that board for two reasons. First, the financial investment of now two skateboards was just too much for me to give up on. But secondly, and most importantly, was the fact that it was fun. Skating is so much fun. I found it helped me feel better when I was depressed. When I was getting over someone I was dating moving away and our relationship ending. When I was having a frustrating day at work. Or, when I’d just be bored. I’d put wheels to the pavement and feel better. Getting anywhere felt like an accomplishment, and I felt better for having done it. I still feel better on days when I skate.

Beginner Killer

The Dinghy is not really a board for beginners. As a complete from Landyachtz, it has hard quarter inch risers and the bushings are very soft. You’re learning to balance on one foot while and likely shifting your weight between your feet. That’s often how beginners skate, and the distance between the deck and the ground is too much for a stable transition. For the record, new skaters, bend the knee on the board a lot so you can swing your pushing foot and balance on the board better. Still, you’ll have to bend your knee a lot with that riser, which can be a bit uncomfortable uphill or over long distances.

I’ve since replaced the stock riser with a thinner, soft riser, and I added harder bushings (Orangatang Knuckles insert barrels and and Riptide Krank street cones), which made the ride much easier. But by the time I did that, I already was comfortable on the board. It took a month or two to make it to and from the train without falling or stumbling, but I did it.

The stock setup is rigid, the deck is stiff. It’s short, a little more narrow than your average street deck these days. There’s almost no nose, making ollies a little trickier, but it’s not too difficult. This is a deck that seems set up to be more difficult. If it’s your first time on a skateboard, you will fall. A lot. That’s true of any board you get, but it’s especially true of the Dinghy.

Should you get a Landyachtz Dinghy if you’ve never skated before? Sure, if you’re prepared to get knocked down a lot. The risers and soft bushings make for a delicate balancing act, but you’ll get it. Once you do, you’ll realize why the Dinghy is worth the steeper learning curve.

The Sum of its Parts

Let’s break down the parts that come with a Dinghy complete, and, from there, we can talk about the complete package.

The Dinghy deck is lightweight. It’s about 28″ long, if you got this particular model. There are other models in other sizes, but this is the one commonly discussed when referring to the Dinghy. At its thickest point, it’s 8″ thick. It tapers slightly to the rear, and comes to a pointed nose in the front. The nose is upturned ever so slightly, and there’s a big kicktail in the back. There are carved wheel arches. You can use the nose and tail to find your place on the board, right above the trucks. This is handy in skating, as well as landing off of curbs or ollies.

Thanks to that kicktail, you can ollie. Sure, the weight of the wheels and that small nose make it more difficult, but it can be done. One of my proudest moments was tackling a surprisingly large, about 6″ drop during a commute at the beginning of the summer. I was going quite fast, and didn’t know if I could stick it. But I did. What a great start to the day that was.

While the deck is shorter than a street deck, it won’t feel like it, thanks to the wheelbase being slightly larger. There’s enough space to comfortably maneuver on this. In fact, after spending a month on a 22″ Penny board, for travel and practice, it felt like an actual yacht.

The deck has a nice, subtle concave. Not too deep that you feel like your feet can’t move around a little, but enough to find a reliable spot for your feet. The concave flattens out by the tail and nose, which is one of my favorite parts of the deck. It gives your feet a small pocket that you can use while riding to make the deck feel like an extension of your feet. Slide your front foot forward into the lip of the concave, at about a 45º angle, and your rear foot right up against the tail, and you’ll find pockets where you can comfortably put your feet. I’ve even rode the Dinghy at surprising speeds (over 20 MPH) for a mini cruiser with narrow trucks. Once you’re locked in and you’ve got your weight up front, you can turn it into a more stable platform than you’d expect. You can even slide your rear foot up on that tail and keep only the balls of your feet or the side of your foot on the flatter parts of the deck at speed. Still, it’s a short, narrow deck, and it uses traditional kingpin trucks. I don’t recommend downhilling with it.

The Bear trucks are sturdy. I’ve gone downhilling on this board thanks to these sturdy traditional kingpin trucks. I’ve hit speeds over 25 MPH going down a hill. Sure, it felt like I was trying to kill myself, but I didn’t. In fact, I didn’t even stumble or wobble. My Dinghy was held in place. For a bit, I forgot I was riding a cruiser, not a downhill board. I actually tucked to drop wind resistance and speed up.

Do I recommend it? No, I’m an adrenaline junky with a death wish. But, I’m surprised to say these trucks are surprisingly reliable with the right bushings. Put your weight forward and low and you’ll greatly reduce speed wobbles.

Ugh… the Bushings…

But good luck getting the right bushings. The stock bushings are a bit soft if you’re going to be doing anything faster than a nice cruise. I replaced the ones that came with it with some firmer bushings that have a bit more rebound. That’ll be personal preference. Now I have to commit to turns a bit more while I’m commuting, but I appreciate the bounciness.

The bushing setup for these trucks won’t match what you’ll find in traditional Paris Street or Independent trucks. In fact, it’s incredibly hard to find a replacement. The bottom is just under 0.6″, and the top is 0.15″. This is a less traditional barrel/cone setup, but you can find bushings that will fit.

The boardside bushing is the height of a standard barrel bushing if you forego a washer. If you do want to use a washer, you’re going to have to shave the bushing down. The closest size are Venom street bushings or Thunder Trucks bushings. Riptides are a bit wider, and the bushing seat on the Polar Bear trucks is incredible restrictive, but it can work. Streetside is easy, it’s a short street cone from Riptide, or other such short cone. I like to use Riptide’s Krank formula there, since the strange size of the boardside bushing means there’s less customization, while Krank bushings become far more stiff with a few turns of your kingpin nut.

You can use Venom’s double cone street bushings, but I don’t like the feel as much with them. It’s just a little too easy to turn and hit the edge of your turning capabilities abruptly, sometimes with wheel bite. I really prefer this with a barrel/cone setup.

I found that you can use a short street cone (I love Riptide’s), along with an Orangatang Knuckle barrel bushing. However, it’ll still be a fraction of a millimeter to tall. You can use sandpaper to shave it down, but you risk messing up the geometry and having a less stable ride. You could alternatively just keep the stock bushing in place, and go with a far stiffer bushing on the roadside.

I also recommend swapping out the pivot cups. In every Polar Bear truck I’ve used, the pivot cup becomes a squeaky mess after just a few days, especially if you’re trying third party bushings that aren’t quite the right size. Use Riptide’s WFB pivot cups and you’ll have the quietest trucks in town. Or keep them in, and put either a drop of bearing lube or some soap shavings in there every week.

Honestly? This is a frustrating mess. Grab some Indy 109’s instead, and throw in Riptide’s Street Barrel and Short Street Cone bushings. Your Hawgs will stick out about 2mm more on each side, but at least your bushings will be dialed in properly.

They’re offered in a 78A durometer. It’s comfortable. However, we can’t forget that this is a 63mm wheel. It’s still going to be a little rough, and you’re going to have to learn to tackle cracks and bumps with speed or a little hop. These aren’t beginner tactics, but you’ve got to learn them eventually, so why not right away?

I like Hawgs wheels, especially in this durometer. They slide smoothly, and that wider shape makes them just a bit better at tackling cracks and rocks.

Setting Sail

If you’re comfortable on a skateboard already, the Landyachtz Dinghy is a delightful little thing. It’s certainly more than the sum of its parts. The wheels might be a little rough and make sliding to cut speed a little tricky for beginners but more experienced riders will note that they have a smooth and predictable slide. The trucks can feel a little mushy with the stock bushings. The deck is short and narrow.

But my god it’s a blast. It’s lightweight, nimble, and agile. I hop up and down curbs, fly down roads, dodge traffic and phone-distracted pedestrians, and can commute faster than a car, bus, or even train! It, to me, feels like freedom. On a day when I can take up the whole road, I can fly. On a day when it’s packed and busy, I’m as nimble and delicate as I am on my feet. Dodge a car by hopping up on a curb, dodge a pedestrian by hopping back down. It’s fast, convenient, and I rarely feel out of control.

To me, the perfect cruiser board is one that feels sturdy, you can go fast on it, it’s agile (TKP trucks), it has a kick tail, and it can comfortably fit under a desk, table, or bar. It’s something you can take just about anywhere with ease. That’s the Landyachtz Dinghy in a nutshell. It’s not the only board in my quiver, but if I ever had to save just one, it might be the one I save (but you’re going to have to fight me pretty hard to get me to leave my other boards behind).

Other Setups

I loaded it up with some old school Bennett Vector trucks (4″), and Orangatang’s Fat Free wheels, great for freeriding and cruisers. Some small soft risers and hardware I had laying around, and I was off. The board has a super carvy feel. It’s not fast, and going fast on it would be dangerous, but it’s fun and chill. Go out on a hot day, pump a little, take up the whole road, and just enjoy swaying in the breeze. It’s a chill yet slightly unstable setup, and I absolutely love it. Those Fat Free wheels (65mm, 80A durometer) are playful, sliding a little when I want them to and gripping when I need to push off. They’ve got a fun bounce to them.

You could also go for Paris’ wonderful 149mm trucks, which are taller and don’t need a riser. I have them on two of my other boards, and I’m happy with them. The Frankendinghy actually started out with them. Their height and responsiveness give it a snappy, surfy feeling.

The Dinghy is versatile, and it’s a fun deck platform to go off of. Can you use it as a beginner board? Yes, but only if you’re willing to dedicate yourself to skating. If you’re not willing to get a lot of bumps, scrapes, and bruises, you might be better off with another board. In fact, I might recommend the Pantheon Pranayama, Trip, or Ember for beginners who don’t want to fall much. But, if you’re willing to grow, the Dinghy is a board you’re only going to grow more fond of as you improve. The better you skate, the more you’re going to love this setup. There’s a reason skaters rave about the Dinghy, almost to an obnoxious level. It’s a ton of fun in a small package.

Thanks for swinging through! Get skating!

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Landyachtz Dinghy Review – Arguably the Best Cruiser Money Can Buy  

  March 4, 2021

By James Mason

Our Verdict:

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• Compact and portable
• Designed to provide versatility
• Stable ride
• Endless options to choose from
• Good value for money
• Perfect for cruising
• Attractive deck graphics
• Uncomfortable for bigger sized riders
• Maple wood soaks in water
• Not suitable for beginners

If you are in the market for a compact longboard to cruise on, the Landyachtz Dinghy is worth considering. If you wondered why......well, the dinghy was designed to provide a combination of features that make for the ideal cruiser longboard. 

From an excellent build quality and convenient deck design to high quality specs on the trail, this is just a fraction of what you get from this great-looking board. 

Not to mention that the manufacturer has been in the game for more than 20 years, boasting a reputation for producing top notch products with superior functionality. 

So, why do some people consider the Landyachtz Dinghy as the best cruiser board in the market? Let us explore that in the following in-depth review of the Landyachtz Dinghy longboard. 

 Landyachtz Dinghy Review

The Dinghy was built to be the go-to cruiser for riding through the city streets and around campus. It boasts a versatile functionality that allows you to do almost anything you want. 

To proclaim the Dinghy as the perfect city board, the manufacturer designed it with a small and lightweight frame to enhance its maneuverability. Despite the small size, the board is equipped with longboard wheels to bring about versatility over different riding surfaces. 

So, let us delve deeper into the features in this Landyachtz Dinghy review:

Source: landyachtz.com 

The Landyachtz Dinghy is available in three different sizes to suit smaller riders. These include:

Landyachtz Mini Dinghy 24:  24-inch length, 6.5-inch width, 14-inch wheelbase

Landyachtz Mini Dinghy 26 : 26-inch length, 6.5-inch width, 14-inch wheelbase

Landyachtz Dinghy 28:  28.5-inch length, 8-inch width, 14.6-inch wheelbase

Apart from the deck size, all the Dinghy boards use practically the same kind of components. Another aspect you’d like to note is that there have been more than 20 editions of the Dinghy over the years. The ones I’ve listed above are just the main sizes you’ll find the boards in.

While the major difference between the boards lies in the graphic design art, some have a small variation in size. For instance, the Dinghy Handstand is slightly bigger than the rest with dimensions of 29 x 8.5 x 14.4 inches for the length, width, and wheelbase respectively.

Some people find themselves struggling to choose the ideal board with so many options on the table. Overall, you’d be wise to go with the bigger version with a graphic design of your preference if you are of standard height. The smaller sized boards are better suited for a kid or smaller rider. 

 After all, all the Dinghies come with similar components. All the wheels, trucks, and bearings are produced by Landyachtz and deliver the same type of quality performance. Let us review the individual parts and see what their impact on the ride is:

One of the most praised features on the Dinghy has to be the deck! It is made out of strong and durable 7-ply maple wood to make for a stable performance on the trail. When it comes to size, the Dinghy comes in sizes of 24-28.5” x 6.5-8.5” x 14-15” as earlier mentioned in this Landyachtz Dingy review. The unit is generally short and the wheelbase is small.

The maple board on the Dinghy is pretty sturdy and has no flex, which is something you’ll need to get used to if you’ve been cruising on a flexible board. The maple is much stiffer than a bamboo deck. 

You might assume that a flexible board would be a more suitable choice but that’s not the case for the Dinghy board. Testing the board tells you it was built for fun. The sturdy deck even allows you to do ollies, flip tricks, and maintain your stability on rough riding surfaces.

While other materials tend to be a little lighter, they are also limiting to the rider. 

 Grip Tape

A notable feature that you don’t find on all boards in the market is the clear grip tape. This helps to keep you stable when you stand on the board, ensuring that you remain on your twos when the ride gets wobbly. 

Landyachtz used high-quality tape on the Dinghy, and this can last for years. While the tape offers enough grip to keep your feet planted on the board, it still lets you move your feet around comfortably when handling the ride. 

But not all versions come with clear tape on the deck, and the Dinghy Summit is just one of the exceptions. 

The board is also designed with wheel wells that help to prevent wheel bite. These prove to come in handy for riders who prefer loose tracks and deep carves. You won’t have to worry about the wheels touching your skateboard. 

 Shape

The Dinghy’s deck is built in a mellow radial concave shape. The side of the board is slightly elevated to make the Dinghy more responsive, which makes it a decent choice for pulling off tricks. 

But you should note that the concave design is not for everyone. This is because it tends to eat into the stability you get on an entirely flat deck like a penny board, although it’s a nice design for playful riders. 

Furthermore, the shape enables you to perform sliding movements much more easily, and you’ll appreciate that the concave design is perfectly balanced on the Landyachtz Dinghy.

The board also features a directional deck, which means both the nose and tail are elevated. The nose is a little pointier than the tail while the shape of the tail lets you ollie or hop over curbs and patches of grass. It helps you to maintain your balance as you lean back. 

The kicktail ensures that you can hop curbs with relative ease as you cruise while the soft wheels make for a pleasant landing. They don’t bounce a lot like on some boards. Another benefit of the kick tail is that it allows you to perform kick turns if you are up to it. 

Given the stiffness of the deck and the shorter wheelbase, you might experience some wobbliness when cruising around at top speeds. 

 Trucks

The Dinghy is equipped with 105mm traditional Polar Bear trucks, featuring enlarged bushing seats for enhanced turnability. This is relatively narrow for a truck, which may not be as stable as a larger truck. However, it is expected given the small size of the board.

Source: landyachtz.com

One attribute of Polar Bear trucks is their high tolerance level to minimize slop. Meanwhile, the hangers have been machine faced to boost strength, and axels heat-treated and reinforced to make sure they keep spinning straight. 

The baseplates of the trucks come with 8 holes to let you customize your Dinghy by leveraging the new school or old school hole pattern. The 0.25-inch risers on the Bear trucks also help to reduce the likelihood of wheel bite. 

Some riders claim the bushings are a little bit squeaky when you start to use the board, but that’s pretty common with new bushings. The noise tends to stop when you finally break into them. Anyway, you can upgrade to higher quality bushings if required.

 Bushings

A closer review of the bushings on the Dinghy reveals that the top bushing is cone-shaped whereas the bottom one is barrel-shaped. The variation in shape offers different qualities while riding. The combination of the two adds stability, as well as maneuverability to the ride.

For perspective, bushings are typically shaped differently to suit a certain style of riding or improve the ride in some kind of way. For instance, cone-shaped bushings enable the rider to make quick turns and other agile maneuvers whereas barrel-shaped bushings help you to maintain stability, particularly during long turns. 

As you start to ride your newly acquired Dinghy, you might want to consider changing the bushings, depending on the weight of the rider . 

 Wheels

The Landyachtz Dinghy comes with 63mm Hawgs Fatty wheels- a brand that Landyachtz owns. The Hawgs wheels make use of proprietary urethane and are tested rigorously on downhill slopes under freeriding conditions. 

This makes for a superior quality of wheels that most Dinghy owners swear by. These are also the same kind of wheels that Landyachtz uses on higher-end freeride models of longboards it manufactures. 

 Small but Smooth

I my opinion, the 63mm soft wheels are slightly small when you consider the size of the Dinghy and the fast turning Bear trucks it comes with. However, they deliver great roll speed that I didn’t expect at their size. 

Their 78A durometer feels kind of squishy but remains firm when you are riding. Overall, the Fatty wheels strike a sweet spot between rolling smoothly on various types of terrains and breaking into slides easily. 

The wheels are smooth and you barely feel the bumps even when cruising at high speeds. These remain steady when running over all kinds of surfaces. Whether you’re cruising on a sidewalk with cracks or metal chunks; they just won’t get chipped. 

 Grippy yet Slidy

The small size of the wheels mixed with the proportionally wide 50mm contact patch makes them controllable for slides and they still manage to offer just enough grip. Their rounded lips also help to significantly support kicking into slides. 

The other feature to note about the Hawgs wheels is the offset positioning found on the wheel cores. The core is placed between the inner and center of the wheel instead of the side-set or center-set cores. 

The offset positioning leads to a balanced combination of grip and slide. The wide and supportive cores on the Fatty wheels makes the longboard ideal for sliding and performing tricks on the Dinghy when carving through streets. 

 Bearings

The Dinghy uses Bear Spaceball bearings. These are not your typical generic, low-quality components. The bearings are pretty decent and help to enhance the performance of the board. They have built-in spacers that help the wheels to stay aligned and wiggle free. 

This allows you to change the wheels much more easily and tighten the axles to your preference without interfering with the setup. The result is that the Bear Spaceball bearings enable your wheels to roll for hours on end without getting loose and can cope with popping tricks.

While the consensus among Dinghy owners is that the bearings are quite good, you can still decide to upgrade to better ones if you’re looking for something with more speed. 

How Does the Landyachtz Dinghy Perform?

The Dinghy performs impressively on all kinds of surfaces. It boasts a versatile design that allows it to hold its own in the city streets, as well as the on rougher off-road trails. Let us look at what the board is good for?

 Is the Landyachtz good for Cruising?

The Landyachtz Dinghy is a great choice if you’re looking for a cruiser! In fact, it was designed specifically for cruising through city streets and sidewalks in urban areas. The small size and overall design of the wheels allow the board to accelerate pretty fast yet still manage to roll smoothly.

The short length of the board allows for enhanced maneuverability and agile turnability, enabling you to swerve in and out of crowds with relative ease. Don’t worry about the occasional potholes and curbs you’ll come across on the road; the kick tail design of the Dinghy makes it easy for you to hop over obstacles . With this board, you can look forward to a full urban commuter experience in whichever city you find yourself in.  This is just what the manufacturer envisioned when designing the Landyachtz Dinghy!

 Is the Landyachtz good for Freeriding?

The Dinghy wasn’t exactly designed for freeriding. Nevertheless, you can still pull it off and enjoy yourself while at it. Generally, freeriding boards are notably longer than the Landyachtz Dinghy. So, if you’re buying the longboard primarily for freeriding , I recommend you look elsewhere for a more suitable option.

But if you just want to experiment with the Dinghy, you may manage to pull off some nice slides. With the concave design of the top, sliding becomes easy as you can lock your feet. Furthermore, the Fatty Hawgs wheels won’t prevent you from sliding. 

 Is the Landyachtz Dinghy good for Pumping?

The Dinghy can be used for pumping. However, it does necessitate experience and you’ll only be able to perform the maneuver if you know what you’re doing. While the Polar Bear trucks may not be the ideal choice for pumping, you can still pull it off with the right experience. 

 Can it Perform Tricks?

The Landyachtz Dinghy allows you to performs tricks such as ollies, manuals, kickflips, as well as a bunch of other old school moves. Despite being capable of pulling off more technical tricks that a skateboard would, I wouldn’t recommend the Dinghy as a go-to option. 

This is because the board wasn’t designed for tricks’; you’ll be better off going for a regular skateboard. Only experienced skateboarders can perform tricks with the Dinghy, so don’t take your board to the skatepark if you don’t have the skills. 

Admittedly, the Dinghy can easily handle very tight turns and carves, which comes in handy for pools/bowls, but the Hags Fatty wheels are very soft. You may be able to do slides, manuals, and plenty of other tricks but they won’t be as perfect as they should be. 

Unlike regular skateboards, the stock wheels on the Dinghy are big and soft, which allows for smoother rolling but landing the trick might prove to be slightly unstable. Riding a bowl is possible but you’d still be better off with an alternative setup meant for that purpose. 

 Is the Landyachtz Dinghy good for Riding on Rough Roads?

The Dinghy rides perfectly on rough roads. It is fitted with large Hawgs wheels that have an easy time rolling over stones, twigs, small rocks, and other debris on the road. Although it was designed for cruising around the city streets, you can still have a fun time with it on the off-road tracks. 

However, you still need to get acclimated to the board before you take it on the rough terrains, unless you want to be left with egg on your face. 

 Downhill Riding?

When you review the setup of the Landyachtz Dinghy, it is easy to conclude that the board isn’t suitable for downhill riding. The package is relatively small and its narrow trucks will get unstable when you achieve the high speeds associated with downhill riding. 

The wheelbase is also small and does not favor you downhill. A smaller wheelbase reduces your stability, which is not something you want on a downhill slope. Furthermore, you can’t reach the type of speeds you can achieve while riding a downhill longboard. 

After all, city riding typically doesn’t involve a lot of hills, so the design of the Dinghy doesn’t embrace downhill riding. 

 On the flip side, the stiff maple construction of the board, as well as the Hawgs Fatty wheel, can allow you to catch some speed downhill as you maintain your balance. Additionally, the mellow radial concave shape ensures that your feet will be planted securely when moving at a fast speed. 

Still, it comes with a level of risk you wouldn’t want to take . There are much better boards available for downhill riding. The Landyachtz Dinghy is more suited for cruising. 

 The Dinghy is the Perfect Commuter Board

The Landyachtz Dinghy features a compact build that you can easily carry around whenever you’re not riding it. It will comfortably fit under your arm or you can strap it on your backpack for easy portability. 

The 24” version of the board is small enough to fit inside the bigger backpacks in the market, allowing you to go with it practically anywhere your schedule takes you. This means you’ll have no problem hopping onto public transport when you grow tired of skateboarding. 

 Is the Dinghy Too Small for You?

Looking at the Dinghy, it is easy to see that it’s a lot smaller than the majority of boards in the market. You may be wondering whether it will accommodate you if you decide to invest in one. 

Well, it all comes down to two aspects: rider size (shoe size and height) and the kind of riding you plan on using the board for.

If your shoe size is above average, there is a possibility you’ll have a hard time getting comfortable on the board. The deck is only 8” wide, so you’ll want to try standing on the board first to see if it can accommodate your foot size. 

This also means that on tight turns, you will experience a level of instability since your heels or toes will be sticking out. 

 Considering the short length of the Dinghy, taller riders will have a hard time finding a good stance. But if you are under 6’4”, it shouldn’t be a challenge for you. Overall, it’s a matter of preference. 

There are tall riders who shine on small boards and shorter riders who ride on large boards; find what works for you! 

When it comes to the type of riding, the Landyachtz Dinghy was meant for cruising. The small design comes in handy when you have to weave in and out of crowds in the streets and the kicktail allows you to hop over obstacles on the ground. 

So, don’t buy the longboard to go free or downhill riding!

 The Landyachtz Dinghy is not a Board for Amateurs

The small size of the board and the responsive trucks makes the Dinghy very twitchy. It is designed for agile city riding and slashing. The board doesn’t offer the kind of stability a beginner skateboarder would require. It turns relatively faster when you lean and this can bring about major stability issues for a learner. 

If you want a more suitable option for a beginner, find a unit with a wider deck, longer wheelbase, wider trucks, larger wheels, harder bushings, etc. All these factors help to make the longboard less twitchy and keep you steady when you ride. 

Also, look for a board with a drop deck design ensures you are able to ride closer to the ground, resulting in improved stability as you learn to kick push.

 Multiple Designs for the Landyachtz Dinghy

If you are looking to get a Landyachtz Dinghy, you’ll be glad to know that there are numerous designs of the board for you to choose from, in fact, more than twenty versions of the Dinghy in the market and three different sizes. 

With such variety, you can rest assured that there is a Dinghy somewhere that fits your preferences. In case you’re wondering what your options are, some examples you may be interested in include the Emboss and Beach Party, which are quite popular with riders.

The Dinghy Emboss comes with particularly sober graphics and is a top seller in the company’s mini-cruiser category. Other popular Dinghy models that you may want to consider include the Dinghy Turbo, Burning Sky, and Summit.

 What Did We Like?

The Landyachtz features a versatile design that combines the feel of a longboard with the agility and controllability of a skateboard. It is pretty stiff with no flex and the medium concave deck allows you to pull off tricks on the board. The kicktail also ensures that you can do moves such as ollies and manuals.

The Hawgs Fatty wheels used on the Dinghy enable you to slide easily. 

Even though the board was built for cruising, you can still manage to ride downhill with it if you have some experience.

The board is also compact and portable, allowing you to carry it pretty much anywhere you want to go. The smaller versions of the board can even fit inside a large backpack when you are not riding the skateboard. 

The Dinghy is also available in more than two versions with three different sizes. This provides you with endless variety to choose from, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.

Thanks to the versatile design of the longboard, you’ll have a fun time riding it on the city streets but you won’t have a problem riding on the rough off-road trails if you have to.

For a board that costs less than $200, the Dinghy boasts a host of high-performance features ensuring you get a bang for the buck when you buy one!

What Didn’t We Like?

If you have bigger than average-size feet, you might have a hard time riding on the smaller deck of the Dinghy. Tall people may also struggle to find a comfortable stance on the board. 

The maple wood used on the deck is not adequately water-resistant and tends to soak in water over time, resulting in a heavy skateboard.

The Landyactz Dinghy is not suitable for beginners who have no experience in skateboarding. It is best fit for intermediate of pro riders. 

Pros and Cons

• Wheel wells
• Can perform some tricks

Is the Landyachtz dinghy good for beginners?

If you are a beginner with some skateboarding experience but never tried riding a longboard before, then a Dinghy shouldn't pose much trouble for you. However, if you are completely new to skateboards, you shouldn’t choose the Dinghy for your first skateboard ride. It is just not stable enough for a beginner rider.

 Is the Landyachtz dinghy good?

The Landyactz is a remarkable cruiser and a favorite in the market. It comes with a top notch design that combines an array of quality features to deliver superior performance on all kinds of surfaces. Furthermore, it offers great value for the money considering that you can get for less than $200.

 Can you Ollie on a dinghy?

You can pull off an ollie on the Dinghy if you know how to! The stiff deck and the kicktail design allow you to perform an ollie without much trouble. You won’t need to use your hands to get the board in the air; the kicktail enables you to pop up the board with your feet!

 Can you do tricks on a Landyachtz?

The design of the Landyachtz lets you pull off a couple of tricks if you have the right experience. Thanks to the kicktail on the board, you’ll be able to perform tricks such as manuals, kickflips, and ollies. 

However, the wheels on the board are a little heavier and stickier, so the board may react slower when trying to do an ollie. As such you’ll only be able to perform basic tricks with the Landyachtz; not the complicated skatepark tricks!

 Conclusion

From the above Landyactz Dinghy review, I can conclude that the board is an ideal choice for those looking for a mini cruiser that is compact and light enough to carry anywhere, and agile enough to perform tricks yet stable enough to offer a comfortable ride.

The board boasts a versatile design that mixes a host of top notch features and components to deliver the ultimate cruiser experience. It is the perfect choice to swerve through the crowded city streets as you commute to school.

Unfortunately, you’ll only realize the joy of riding the Dinghy if you have some skateboarding experience. So, whether you are looking for a skateboard to cruise, commute, or simply have fun with, look no further than the Landyachtz Dinghy !

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James Mason here. Surfing, skateboarding, and longboarding enthusiast currently living in Rio, Brazil. Started boarding since I was old enough to wear a helmet, except I often didn't. Think that explains a lot :)

Landyachtz ist wahrscheinlich die beste Longboard-Marke, die derzeit auf dem Markt erhältlich ist. Mit einer über 20-jährigen Tradition stellen sie Boards für alle Arten von Benutzern her, egal, ob Du Anfänger, Dancer oder professioneller Downhill-Skater bist. Landyachtz hat immer ein Board, das deinen Bedürfnissen entspricht.

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Herstellerbeschreibung: Das Dinghy Blunt ist ein kleines Cruiser-Board, das 28,5" lang und 8,6" breit ist. Die zusätzliche Breite vorne und die deutliche Verjüngung bedeutet, dass Sie mehr Hebelkraft über den vorderen Truck als über den hinteren bekommen, was ihm mehr direktionale Lenkeigenschaften und etwas mehr Stabilität als dem klassischen Dinghy Shape verleiht. Das Dinghy Blunt ist mit 7 Lagen kanadischem Ahorn gepresst für ein leichtes, steifes und poppiges Fahrverhalten und wird mit Polar Bear 130mm Trucks ausgeliefert, die zur Breite des Decks passen. 60mm 78a Chubby Hawgs Rollen vervollständigen das Setup und sorgen für ein geschmeidiges Fahrverhalten mit viel Rollgeschwindigkeit und Grip, ohne dass man sich über Wheelbites Gedanken machen muss. Das Dinghy Blunt ist ein neuer Cruiser Shape im Lineup für 2020 und wir sind begeistert davon. Dieses Shape hat ein wenig mehr Breite, wo man sie braucht, und eine gute Menge an Taper, um ein direktionaleres Fahrgefühl zu ermöglichen. Gepaart mit etwas breiteren Achsen ist dieses Shape ideal für Fahrer mit größeren Füßen oder alle, die etwas mehr Stabilität und Vertrauen in ihr Cruiser-Board suchen. Spezifikationen 100% Canadian Maple Kicktail Low Concave Sanded Wheel Wells L: 28.5" | W: 8.6" | WB: 14.5" Setup BEAR Polar Trucks 130mm HAWGS Chubbies 60mm 78a Black BEAR Spaceballs Kugellager GRIP Black Logo Print Griptape Das Brett wird montiert geliefert!

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Landyachtz Longboard

Das Longboardlabel Landyachtz ist die Frucht einer langjährigen Männerfreundschaft mit einer geteilten Leidenschaft für das Skaten und steht daher nicht nur für Skateboards, die auf viele kreative und arbeitsame Jahre voller Experimentierfreudigkeit und passionierter Energie zurückgehen, sondern es wurde auch von zwei echten Skater Seelen gegründet und vorangetrieben.

Landyachtz gehört daher eindeutig zu den Labels auf dem internationalen Herstellermarkt für Skateboards, die auf einem ideologischen und keinem kapitalistischen Grundsatz basieren. Besonders die Romantiker und Idealisten unter den Skatern mögen dieser Labelphilosohpie einen essentiellen Wert beimessen.

Landyachtz ATV Series Skateboard [Alle Formen]

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ab 190,00  €

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Die Initialzündung für das Label Landyachtz

Für das heute rund 20 Mann starke Unternehmen Landyachtz und sein hervorragendes Produktangebot brauchte es im Grunde nur eines – oder besser zwei: nämlich zwei skateverrückte Studenten mit vielen Flausen im Kopf. Michael Perreten und Thomas Edstrand, die schon zusammen in die elementary school gegangen waren, trafen sich 1997 nach Jahren an der Universität von Victoria wieder und fanden nicht nur zurück zu ihrer Freundschaft, sondern auch zu ihrer gemeinsamen Leidenschaft, dem Skaten.

Genau wie Mike, der inzwischen auf einem selbstgebauten Board auf dem Campus herumcruiste, hatte auch Tom in der Zwischenzeit immer wieder in freien Stunden seine Erfahrungen in der Konstruktion von Skateboards gesammelt. Nach Jahren getrennter Entwicklungswege entdeckten die mittlerweile herangereiften Freunde schon bald ihre unterschiedlich herauskristallisierten Begabungen, die in Kombination miteinander eine ideale Grundlage für ein Skateboardunternehmen boten: Während Tom künstlerisch äußerst begabt war und einen Hang zum Zeichnen besaß, zeichnete sich Mike durch besonderes handwerkliches Geschick aus.

Zwei Talente, zwei Typen, zwei Leidenschaften: Landyachts war geboren. Das erste Jahr an der Uni widmeten die beiden vorrangig der Skateboardherstellung, die zu Beginn ganz im Sinne des Sturm & Drang noch von übermütigem Laientum, von Fehlern und Prototypen bestimmt war. Doch jeder weitere Schritt brachte das Team dank der nie versiegenden Vision im Kopf weiter in Richtung Erfolg. Nach verschiedenen Jobs, die ihre praktischen Erfahrungen in künstlerischer und handwerklicher Hinsicht erweiterten, bekamen die Freunde einen Werkstattsraum eines Skiklubs in Whistler angeboten, sodass erstmals ein offizieller Raum für neue Ideen und kreatives Handwerken existierte.

Nach weiterem Herumexperimentieren mit dem Anspruch, sich auf dem Skateboardmarkt zu profilieren, verlegten sich Mike und Tom bald, vor allem auch durch den Kontakt zu einem gewissen Skateboardspezialisten Jody Wilcock, auf die Konzeption und Herstellung von lowered boards, wobei die Modelle DH Race und Urban Assault die Produktion dominierten. Nach einigen Vagabundenjahren, die durch die unterschiedlichsten Lager, Garagen und Werkstätten führten, fand Landyachtz schließlich, nachdem Mike und Tom die Uni abgeschlossen hatten, in Vancouver seinen endgültigen Unternehmenssitz.

Völlig ohne Hightech-Ausrüstung und moderne Maschinen produziert das Team von Landyachtz seit eh und je seine innovativen und einzigartigen Boards, die sich durch funktionale Raffinesse, handwerkliche Solidität und vor allem durch die in jedem Exemplar steckende Passion für das Skaten, die der gemeinsame Nenner und das Kredo der ganzen Belegschaft ist.

Landyachtz ATV-X Longboard Ditch Life Dark Wave

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Die Landyachtz Boards

Wer das Boardangebot von Landyachtz durchstöbert, kann die Skatingleidenschaft des Labels unmittelbar erspüren. Kategorisiert werden die Skateboards in die Freedom Series für Freestyler, die Urban Series für lässiges Cruisen in der City , die Downhill Series für alle, denen es der Speed angetan hat und die Progression Series für fortgeschrittene Skater mit speziellen Ambitionen. Ein besonders beliebtes und für viele Levels geeignetes Board ist das Switch 35 oder 40.

Ursprünglich als Downhill-Board konzipiert, bietet es eine ausgezeichnete Stabilität und leichte Manövrierbarkeit. Seine abgesenkte Standfläche hält die Füße sicher an ihrem Standpunkt und macht das Abstoßen besonders effektiv. Nicht umsonst hat sich das Switch Board innerhalb kürzester Zeit zum Kundenrenner gemausert. Genau für Alltags-Cruiser gemacht ist die Serie Dinghy, bei der es wiederum verschiedene Ausführungen gibt. Beheimatet in der Kategorie der Urban Series handelt es sich hierbei um Boards für das tagtägliche und opportune Skaten von A nach B.

Ob Dinghy Sunset, Dinghy Arrows, Dinghy Mountains oder der kleine Dinghy Thunderbird – die Boards dieser Serie sind echte Allrounder und super zu handelnde Begleiter für ein entspanntes und lässiges Vorankommen in der Stadt. Ein innovativer Materialfilou ist der Bamboo Stout, ein Hybrid Cruiser mit geschmeidiger Gängigkeit und einem super Halt durch soft-tops auf der Standfläche. Durch den besonders engen Achsstand wird das Untergestell extrem reaktionsstark und macht dieses klassische Board zu einem mühelos zu manövrierenden Freestyler. „The Evo“ ist eines der kultigsten Downhill-Boards aller Zeiten.

Durch die schmale Vorder- und die breiter werdende Hinterpartie entsteht vorn mehr Bewegungsspielraum und hinten umso weniger, sodass eine ultimative Stabilität gewährleistet ist. Ein Rennboard in stilstarkem Design, das leicht zu starten ist und einen ungekannten Speed entwickelt. Für Retrofans und Liebhaber der Seventies ist 2015 ganz frisch das Board „Invader“ auf den Markt gekommen. Seine klassische Pool Form wird hier mit einem modernen Absenkungsdesign der Standfläche kombiniert und gewinnt durch die schlanke Nase und das kompakte Heck eine exzellente Funktionalität und eine geschmeidige Lenkbarkeit.

Somit wird der Invader zu einem in seiner designerischen Ästhetik klassisch inspiriertes und dabei funktional mit hochmodernen Mechanismen ausgestattetes Board. Optimal geeignet für genussvolles Skaten in allen Variationen ist weiterhin die Serie Loco, die es in 4 verschiedenen Größenkategorien gibt. Für extravagante und kreative Moves im Skatepark, relaxtes Fortkommen und smoothes Streetskating ist der Loco und der Loco 33 ein idealer und treuer Begleiter, während die größeren Ausführungen Loco 35 und Loco 37 insbesondere auf dynamisches Gleiten und schwungvolle Streckenbewältigung mit höheren Geschwindigkeiten ausgerichtet ist.

Entsprechend ihres Einsatzbereichs sind die unterschiedlich großen Boards mit eingefleischten und originellen Designs geschmückt. Wenn Du dich bereits stolz als fortgeschrittenen Skater bezeichnen kannst, gibt das Board Tomahawk dir für Deine Tricks und Moves den ultimativen Kick: Das symmetrisch konstruierte Board glänzt mit unglaublicher Flexibilität für saubere Skatekunst, einer super bequemen Standfläche mit gespreiztem Achsstand und einem subtilen, fast psychedelischen Design. Die spezifische Hollowtech Konstruktion macht das Tomahawk superleicht und geschmeidig zu manövrieren für alles, was Du beim Skaten anstellen willst.

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ab 32,99  €

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ab 234,95  €

Landyachtz Longboards auf dem Prüfstand

Du willst handfeste Anekdoten, die die Qualität der Landyachtz Longboards beweisen? Erfolgreiche Einsätze seiner Boards kann Landyachtz zur Genüge vorweisen, denn das Label hat ab dem Jahr 2001 eine ganze Reihe professioneller Skater gesponsert.

Die Sponsoringaktivität von Landyachtz begann, als Mike und Tom den ehrgeizigen und leistungsstarken Skater Bricin Lyons kennenlernten und beschlossen, ihn aufgrund seiner unnachahmlichen Wendigkeit und seinem rasanten Speed zu sponsern. In enger und energischer Kollaboration mit Coastlongboarding stellte Ladyachtz ein Longboardingevent nach dem anderen auf die Beine und entwickelten damit den Longboardsport wesentlich weiter, durch ihren Einsatz verwandelte Landyachtz die Stadt Vancouver zu einem regelrechten Pilgerort für Longboardler aus aller Welt.

Die Aktivitäten in der Organisation von Longboardevents führte Landyachtz nicht nur in internationale Kreise von Sportlern, Herstellern und Veranstaltern ein, sondern trieb auch die Konzeption und Produktion neuer, innovativer Longboards voran. Die Erfahrungen, die das Mitmischen bei den Wettkämpfen und Veranstaltungen mit sich brachte, nutzte Landyachtz als Inspirationsquelle für die funktionale Optimierung seiner Boards und erzielte dadurch sichtliche

Erfolge: Im Jahr 2005 gewann Tom selbst den IGSA World Cup im Downhill Skateboarding, ein Titel, der noch drei weitere Male verschiedenen Fahrern von Landyachtz Longboards zuteil wurde: Ein Jahr später, 2006, holte ihn Frederick Lindstrom und 2008 gewann Scott Smith den Cup. Eine beeindruckende Erfolgsreihe, die nicht nur die Qualität und smarte Funktionalität der Landyachtz Longboards bezeugt, sondern auch ein unmittelbarer Beweis dafür ist, dass das Label mit seinen Kreationen nach all den Jahren des Emporarbeitens mittlerweile in der höchsten Liga und auf internationalem Niveau mitspielen kann.

Das Besondere an Landyachtz

Das Longboardlabel Landyachtz zeichnet sich im Vergleich zu anderen Herstellern in allererster Linie durch seine ideologische und bodenständige Herangehensweise an die Herstellung von Longboards aus. Die lange Geschichte des Labels, die auf einer unbedingten Liebe zum Skaten aufbaut, durch die das zweiköpfige Gründerteam zu viel Arbeit und einigen Opfern bereit war, konnte sich so zu ehrlichem Erfolg durch ein gutes Kapital an Talenten und eine hemdsärmlige Produktionsweise entwickeln.

So weist sich Landyachtz auch heute noch, nachdem sich das Team zu einem mehrköpfigen, leistungsstarken Unternehmen gemausert hat, als ein Longboardhersteller mit authentischen und dem Skatesport ergebenen Ambitionen aus. Der große und breit gefächerte Erfahrungsschatz in allen Skatedisziplinen vom Downhill Skaten über Freeriding, Carving und Cruising, den das Team über die langjährige Mitarbeit und Organisationstätigkeit bei weltweiten Longboardevents gesammelt hat, ist das solide Fundament für die differenziert auf bestimmte Funktionalitäten hin konzipierten Boards, die durch einen hohen ästhetischen und künstlerischen Anteil in der Ausgangsphilosophie mit ausgefallenen und kultigen Designs zu den Kings oft the Road erhoben werden.

Für einen handlichen Überblick:

• Gegründet 1997 von zwei skateverrückten Studenten aus Victoria
• Ehrliches Emporarbeiten durch das Sammeln solider Facherfahrungen und Inkaufnahme von Zwischenstationen an behelfsmäßigen Standorten
• Ab 2001 regelmäßige Aktivität bei sportlichen Longboardevents und Sponsoring renommierter Skater
• Endgültige Etablierung des Unternehmenssitzes in Vancouver und Erhebung der Stadt zum internationalen Zentrum des Longboardsports
• Heute ein erfolgreiches und im Sortiment breit aufgestelltes Longboardlabel mit Spezialisierung der Boards je nach Einsatzart: Freeride Style, Urban Style, Downhill Skating und Progressive Skating

Egal, ob Du ein interessierter Neuling auf dem Gebiet des Longboardings bist oder schon viele Jahre die Welt des Longboards im wahrsten Sinne „erfahren“ hast und womöglich zum Experten Deiner Lieblingsdisziplin geworden bist – Landyachtz stattet Dich auf jeden Fall mit einem funktional hochwertigen und vor allem designerisch Aufsehen erregenden Board aus, in dem eine geballte Portion langjährig gepflegter und gelebter Skatingleidenschaft steckt.

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Dinghy Classic - Emboss

You can never go wrong with black on black, especially when combined with a sweet embossed graphic for extra style points. The classic Dinghy shape has been a staple of our line-up for many years now and is still the first board we grab for a quick rip to the store or around the neighbourhood.

To give back to the environment we have decided that for every skateboard we sell, we plant a tree. One tree produces at least 60 boards. So with our program, one tree will turn into at least 60 new trees planted.

100% Canadian Maple

Canadian Maple is a strong and proven material used in the world’s best skateboards. We source only the finest veneers found in Eastern Canada.

Extra layers of ink raise the printing surface and provides a tactile experience. Something to run your hand over while planning your next ride.

Take your skating into the third dimension with a kicktail. We design our kicktails to work perfectly with each deck shape as well as with the truck and wheel setup on each complete.

Mellow concave that barely feels like it’s there, but designed to give you the control you need, when you need it.

SANDED WHEEL WELLS

Wheel wells reduce the risk of wheel-bite by increasing the gap between wheels and deck. Sanded or CNC’d wheel wells both allow for larger wheels or looser trucks, if desired.

Length : 28.5 Width : 8 Wheelbase : 14.6 Artist : Andreas Preies

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Watch the Dinghy Emboss in action

The Classic Dinghy shape has been the cornerstone of our cruiser lineup for many years now and it continues to deliver good times. At 28.5″ long and 8″ wide, it’s an agile city cruiser that can go where many boards can’t. The Classic Dinghy is pressed with 7 plies of Canadian maple for a light, stiff and poppy ride. It comes set up with Polar Bear 105mm trucks for maximum agility and a super-tight turning circle. 63mm Fatty Hawgs finish off the setup and ensure you’ll have an extra fast, smooth ride over all types of terrain.

We design our trucks and wheels to fit perfectly with each individual deck. We work tirelessly to ensure these elements come together to provide the best control and performance for your board. No slop, all control. Don't accept anything less than the perfect complete.   Learn More >

Flex Rating

Flex has a big impact on the overall feel of your board and is influenced by a bunch of different factors. The main ones being thickness of the deck, it's wheelbase and rider weight. To put the equation in laymans terms: more flex occurs when you decrease thickness of the deck, increase the wheelbase and increase rider weight. The more flex in your board the more carvy and agile it'll feel, less flex means it's more stable and suited for faster skating. We test every complete with a device we built in house, specifically to standardize flex ratings.

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My 1st Landyachtz board. The quality of this complete is SUPERIOR!!! Super smooth and fun to ride!! Glad to see it in the 2024 line up again!!

Hats off to Landyachtz for keeping the tradition alive!🤘

My favorite sized landyachtz board!

I love this size! I started on the ditch life, then went to the tugboat which were both awesome, but I really wanted something with 63mm wheels, but bigger than my dinghy. The fenders make it perfect to ride loose enough to carve on, especially as a heavy bodied skater (335lbs).

I’ve got the matching orange 63mm easy slides on it for the perfect setup! Landyachtz! Please keep making fender shapes!

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this board was overall a very good board. this was my second board that i ordered from landyachtz and let me tell you was it worth it yes it was . i have used it to bomb hills and to cruise around. 10/10 i would 100% but this again

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Great Quality, Perfect Starter Board

I got this as my first board in 2020 and learned how to skate for real on it (before then it was a Walmart cruiser.) Turning is amazing I’ve never to this day rode a better handling board. Wheels are good, not perfect but nothing wrong with them, as long as you don’t go into a huge crack in the road you’ll be fine. The board is still holding up as good as new today in 2024.

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