Landyachtz’s new Summer 2019 lineup is here. With it comes updates to a few old favorites, new designs, a new “Revival” series, new cruisers, and a new dedicated downhill board. Let’s take a look at each of Landyachtz’s new products together, shall we?
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Dinghy Adventure Skeleton
First up is a new graphic for Landyachtz’s popular Dinghy lineup, the “Adventure Skeleton.” This will continue to use the Dinghy’s existing (and fabulous) platform, but comes with some nice blue/gray Fatty Hawg wheels and an angry skeleton with a sword who… somehow still looks kinda cute. The little dude’s on a mission!
This Dinghy also features a dark layer of wood sandwiched between the other layers, giving the side profile and wheel wells some nice contrast.
Dinghy Relay
The new Relay has a circuit board inspired graphic and a slightly tweaked shape. In fact, it appears to be the same design as the Dingy Gin & Tonic and Hoodoo Tiger, released last year, if I’m not mistaken. It still has the standard traditional kingpin trucks and Fatty Hawg wheels, but the tail is wider at the back, and both larger and more angular at the nose. It’s now half an inch wider, and half an inch longer, and that translates to the wheelbase as well.
The Relay is a unique design, and has unique grip tape to boot. It’s for people who want a slightly larger Dinghy with more room on the tail and a bit more nose for kickflips and heelflips.
Dugout (Grey Skull and Shadow Puppet)
There’s a version of the Dinghy named for it’s graphic, the Dinghy Handstand. The Handstand is slightly longer than the other Dinghies, with less nose and a slightly longer, more tapered tail that doesn’t kick up. It looks more like a mini pintail longboard.
From a top-down view, the Dugout looks like a longer Dinghy Handstand. But peep the side, and you notice that it also has a highly functional kicktail.
In one photo (above), it appears as though it comes with a wedged riser on the front trucks. This is interesting, and changes the dynamic of the board. Many people opt to do this to increase the lean of the front truck and keep the rear truck stiffer. It’s good for pumping, moving forward without pushing, and distance skating. It could help the entire board be more agile and responsive, which fixes a problem I’ve noticed with Bear’s TKP trucks.
Schooner
Maybe the Dinghy looks cool, but it’s just a little too small for you. “Why couldn’t it be exactly like this, but 2.23″ longer?” You ask. Well, the Schooner isn’t exactly that, but it comes close. The Schooner is 2.25″ longer than the Dinghy, with the same general shape. The wheel base is about 2″ longer, giving you a bit more room on the deck. If you like the Dinghy but want a sligtly larger platform, set sail on the Schooner.
The Schooner also appears to come with narrower Easy Hawgs wheels. These are a thinner 63mm wheel that are easy to slide and play with. The Schooner might be better to use as a commuter/freeride board than the Dinghy. In fact, if you’re looking to throw out big slides, the Schooner would likely be a more stable platform than the Dinghy.
Because this board is wider than the Dinghy and comes with smaller wheels, I believe it comes with Bear’s 130mm Polar Bear trucks, as opposed to the 105mm version on the Dinghy.
Sidewalker Relay
Landyachtz had a Sidewalker before. It was a double kick “Hollowtech” board, made to be flexible and lightweight. It rode high on reverse kingpin trucks. Landyachtz updated that design with a slightly larger kicktail and nose, traditionak kingpin trucks for a lower ride hight and agility, and a thinner deck. The wheelbase is now adjustable as well, from 16.5″ to 18″ (from 19.75″). These also come with Easy Hawgs, for sliding and cruising. It’s a 63mm wheel with a narrow 32mm contact patch and soft 78a durometer. The result is buttery slides and easy riding. Thus the name, Easy Hawgs.
This is a great cruiser board for someone who wants the nose and kicktails, but also wants a good concave and arched wheel wells for perfect foot placement. Definitely looks like a fun board (but what boards don’t?).
Cheesegrater 2.0
On a different blog I run, we’re talking about a different cheesegrater, the Mac Pro. Everyone’s getting in on the cheese! I mean, who doesn’t love cheese?
The Cheesegrater 2.0 is a symmetrical longboard with reverse kingpin trucks. It has large CNC wheel wells and a highly adjustable wheelbase of 22.5-29″. It’s 9.5″ wide and 36.25″ long. This is definitely a large downhill longboard. You’re going to have a lot of foot space on this board, great for downhilling and finding exactly what kind of setup is perfect for you.
There’s a slight microdrop on the top, to serve as foot stops so you can always feel where your feet are. It was designed in conjunction with Landyachtz team ride Alex Hannigan, and the board definitely looks like it was designed with fast downhill riding in mind. This is a stable go fast platform. Plus, if you like to core your wheels without rotating them between runs, it’s a great platform for you. The symmetrical design means you can easily spin your board to even out the wear on your wheels.
Revival Series (Birch Please, Schooner, and Dinghy)
Not all wood that’s chopped down goes into a product. Often, wood is thrown out for its appearance, coloration, or swirls in the wood grain. Personally, I think that’s kind of lousy. Landyachtz has reclaimed these pieces for their new “Revival” series. These are one of a kind boards with a veneer that has been passed over due to the grain or other appearance related “problem.
Each board is one of a kind. There’s the “Birch Please,” a Dinghy made from reclaimed wood from Lake Superior. This is a limited edition Dinghy, and one of a kind. It also features more of a tapered tail and wider front foot area, as well as a longer shape than your standard Dinghy. Then there’s the Revival Dinghy, a standard dinghy made with this reclaimed veneers. Finally, there’s the Revival Schooner. These cruiser designs will look unique, and you’ll have an obviously one of a kind board on your hands.
Plus, you’re reclaiming wood! From the company that plants a tree for every skateboard purchased, that’s going an extra mile when it comes to sustainability. Props to Landyachtz! That dedication to the environment is part of the reason I look to Landyachtz first when considering a new board.
So that’s Landyachtz’s 2019 Summer lineup! See anything you like? You can head over to Landyachtz.com to buy, or, check with your local skate shop! Many shops stock Landyachtz boards, it’s a popular brand so give them a call or just pop in to see if they’re in yet.
Also, if you’re wondering if the Dinghy is for you, check out my review on the plucky and versatile cruiser board here.
