I had extremely HIGH expectations for this board...Lets just say when the board got here and I put it thru the rigors of my test, it has exceeded those expectations!!! I ride my board 4 miles a day 4 times a week, coupled with the Kahuna Big Stick and a 25lb weighted vest, its a workout that is grueling as well as satisfying!!! My Haka Pua Longboard stands up to the challenge every time...Nice and Smooth is the ride and up to the challenge is the Haka Pua!!!