Z-Flex POP Cruiser Olive | 29"

Z-Flex POP Cruiser Olive | 29"

A best-seller reissued in olive, straight out of Dogtown.

The P.O.P Cruiser in Olive is part of Z-Flex's reissue of its best-selling range of all time. P.O.P stands for Pacific Ocean Park, the derelict pier where the Z-Boys surfed, and the graphics draw on the hot-rod and graffiti culture of 1970s Dogtown. It's a Jay Adams model cruiser for anyone who wants a classic, easy-riding board with real history behind it.

It's built on Z-Flex's 29" cruiser shape: a 7-ply maple deck with a kicktail, 5" Z-Flex trucks with soft cushions, 14mm risers and soft 63mm Z-Smooth wheels. That combination rolls smoothly over rough footpaths and turns easily, so it's just as good for a lap of the neighbourhood as it is for a surf check.

Key Features

• P.O.P Olive colourway: reissue of Z-Flex's best-selling range
• Jay Adams model 29" shape: the classic Z-Flex cruiser outline with kicktail
• 63mm 83A Z-Smooth wheels: soft, smooth and quiet on rough ground
• Z-Flex 5" trucks: soft 90A cushions for easy carving
• 14mm riser blocks: extra wheel clearance
• 7-ply maple deck: durable everyday construction
• Fully assembled and gripped: ready to ride out of the box

Specs

• Length: 29.5" / 74.9 cm
• Width: 7.5" / 19.1 cm
• Wheelbase: 15.75"
• Construction: 7-ply maple
• Shape: Classic Z-Flex 29" cruiser (Jay Adams model) with kicktail
• Mount: Top mount
• Trucks: Z-Flex 5", 90A soft cushions
• Risers: 14mm Z-Flex riser blocks
• Wheels: Z-Flex Z-Smooth 63mm 83A
• Bearings: Z-Flex ABEC 7 (Z-Speed)
• Riding style: Cruising, neighbourhood laps, short commutes, 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 P.O.P Cruiser best for?
Relaxed cruising and short trips. The soft Z-Smooth wheels and riser blocks give a smooth ride on most footpaths, and the compact 29" shape is easy to carry and turn. It's a classic-looking board for getting around town.

Is a 29" cruiser the right size for me?
It suits most teens and adults who want a compact board that's still easy to stand on. At 29.5" long and 7.5" wide with a 15.75" wheelbase, the P.O.P Cruiser is small enough to carry onto a tram but roomy enough for relaxed cruising. If you want more width for bigger feet, look at a 31" Z-Flex 80s board, and if you want something smaller for a backpack, the 27" range is the pick.

Is the P.O.P Cruiser good for beginners?
Yes. It's built on the Z-Flex 29" shape that's designed for every level, with soft wheels and soft cushions that are forgiving and easy to control. It's a good first board for learning to push and carve.

Cruiser vs skateboard: what's the difference?
A cruiser is built for rolling, not flip tricks. The P.O.P Cruiser runs soft 63mm 83A Z-Smooth wheels on riser blocks, so it's smoother, quieter and grippier on rough footpaths than a street skateboard's small hard wheels. The shape is made for comfortable pushing and carving, with a kicktail for kick turns and getting up kerbs.

Can I commute on the P.O.P Cruiser?
Yes, over short to medium distances. The soft 63mm wheels handle cracks and rough footpaths well, and the board is light enough to carry on public transport. For long, rough commutes a 69mm-wheel longboard will be more comfortable.

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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