Customer Reviews

Flowlab Blue Logo 32" Flowboard

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Purchased this as a gift for my 12 year old son. The board is very well made and sturdy. He has really enjoyed riding it and it has a big initial WOW factor. However, the wheels on this board are the weak link in my opinion. They do not spin anywhere near as well as decent skateboard wheels. Adding oil helped some but I would say this board is definitely NOT for flat terrain. On small hills the rolling resistance of the wheels kills your momentum quickly. Long, steep hills are where the board really shines. Due to the number of wheels (12) maybe the manufacturer could put higher quality wheels on the board without driving the price too high.
Bottom line. If you live in a hilly area or plan to use this at a skatepark, this is a great board. Otherwise, it might not be worth the $$$.

The Flowboard takes a few times to get it right due to the differences in the wheels - but my 11 year old son has enjoyed learning to ride this cool new skateboard.

I have ridden skateboards in the 80s, and currently ride longboards. I bought this with some birthday money earlier this year, and the first time I rode it, it hit a rock, the wheels locked up, and I flew foward, breaking my arm in the process. with all those wheels, you have to be very careful about any rocks in your path.

My wife was extremely upset with me and the board, so i sold it locally on craigslist within the next 2 weeks. Never got to ride it more than once.

I will stick with 4 wheels, although I bet this would be fun at a skatepark, or for someone who does not have an over-reacting wife/gf/mom/etc.

I skated on the traditional 1980's board and was ok. I grew up, moved out and such. Full circle brought me back to the boards. I got a long board. Sector 9. Loved it. kinda picked up where i left off from. Wanted to find something to do some better carving so i got a flowboard. Its a great concept and works for the most part. you need steady incline as well as room to carve/turn. This board does not allow much for straight riding. It feels great carving given you have those conditions. This is not a casual riding board. I would only recommend this board to people who are looking to carve specifically, Think of this board as a snowsled. it goes down hill only. You do the rest of the work.. Its a heavy board. I still give it a three though because given the right road this baby will do wonders. Just not too many my way at the moment...

My 9 and 7 year old grandsons love it but they say there is a learning curve. They have had it 3 weeks and haven't gone downhill yet but they like it for tricks.

My son saw this board in his discovery magazine and wanted it so bad. I was thinking about getting him a "ripstick", but was afraid that they would be too dangerous. He and his friends love this board, it's safer and he thinks it will teach him how to snowboard and surf. Thanks for a great product.