Z-Flex Bamboo Pintail Longboard

Z-Flex Bamboo Pintail Longboard

A bamboo pintail made for long, lazy carves.

The Bamboo Pintail is from Z-Flex's first Bamboo range. Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier illustrations are printed over the natural bamboo veneer, giving it a look that stands apart from plain bamboo boards. It's a 38" pintail longboard for the daily commute, surf checks and relaxed carving, and suits every level.

The 7-ply deck runs Z-Flex 45° 180mm reverse kingpin trucks, powder-coated, which sit lower and feel more stable than standard trucks, with soft cushions for smooth turning. Big, soft 69mm 83A longboard wheels roll smoothly over rough ground. The classic pintail shape gives plenty of wheel clearance for deep, flowing turns.

Key Features

• Bamboo veneer with printed artwork: Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier illustrations
• Classic 38" pintail: surf-style outline with no wheel bite
• Z-Flex 45° 180mm reverse kingpin trucks: low, stable and easy to carve
• 69mm 83A longboard wheels: big, soft and smooth on rough footpaths
• Soft 90A cushions: smooth, easy turning
• Printed grip: secure footing
• Fully assembled and gripped: ready to ride out of the box

Specs

• Length: 38" / 96.5 cm
• Width: 9" / 22.9 cm
• Wheelbase: 27.25"
• Construction: 7-ply with bamboo veneer
• Shape: Pintail, flat profile
• Mount: Top mount
• Trucks: Z-Flex 45° 180mm reverse kingpin, powder-coated, 90A soft cushions
• Wheels: Z-Flex longboard 69mm 83A
• Bearings: Z-Flex ABEC 7 (Z-Speed)
• Griptape: Printed
• Riding style: Cruising, carving, commuting, surf checks

About Z-Flex

Z-Flex is one of skateboarding's original brands. It was started in 1976 by Kent Sherwood, Jay Adams's stepfather, a fibreglass craftsman who had been building boards for the Zephyr team in Dogtown, the Santa Monica and Venice Beach stretch of the California coast. When Sherwood split from Zephyr he took Jay Adams and a handful of Z-Boys with him under the name EZ-Ryder, and within six months the brand became Z-Flex.

Z-Flex lays claim to the first skateboard with a concave top and to a smoother-riding wheel that helped shape the soft wheels most riders use today. Its current range still draws straight from that history: the P.O.P, Ruins to Roses, Banana Train, Surf-a-gogo and Aragon Cheetah series all take their stories from Pacific Ocean Park and the Dogtown scene. Riders choose Z-Flex for easy-riding cruisers, longboards and surfskates with real heritage, set up to be fun from the first push.

FAQs

What is the Z-Flex Bamboo Pintail best for?
Relaxed cruising and surf-style carving. The pintail shape and low reverse kingpin trucks make long, flowing turns easy, and the soft 69mm wheels smooth out rough footpaths. It's an easy, good-looking board for getting around.

Is a 38" longboard the right size for me?
It suits most teens and adults. At 38" long and 9" wide with a 27.25" wheelbase, it's long enough for a stable, flowing ride but still easy to carry. Taller riders or anyone after maximum stability for long commutes can step up to a 41.5" Z-Flex drop-through, while a 31" surfskate is the pick for tighter, surfier turns.

Is the Bamboo Pintail good for beginners?
Yes. The long deck, low reverse kingpin trucks and soft 69mm wheels are stable and forgiving, so it's an easy board to learn pushing and carving on.

What's the difference between drop-through and top-mount?
The Bamboo Pintail is a top-mount: the trucks bolt under the deck, so you stand a little higher and get more leverage over the trucks. That makes it carvier and more responsive, which suits relaxed cruising and surf-style turns. A drop-through sits lower for extra stability and easier pushing on long commutes, so pick the Z-Flex 41.5" drop-through range if distance is your priority.

Can I commute on the Bamboo Pintail?
Yes. The soft 69mm wheels roll over cracks and rough footpaths and hold their speed, and the reverse kingpin trucks keep it steady. It's not as compact as a cruiser, so it's a little bulkier on crowded transport.

Does it come ready to ride?
Yes. It arrives fully assembled with griptape, trucks, wheels and bearings installed. Just check the truck tightness suits you and go ride.

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