How to Assemble A Skateboard/Cruiser Component Run Through

We're breaking down all of the components on a Dinghy so you know what it all does and how it works! Everyone who owns a skateboard should know how to put together a setup! It's important if you ever want to change wheels, put in new bearings, swap trucks, or replacing that one piece of hardware that got away! Here's a complete run down of everything you need to know!

If you're interested in putting together your own board, check out our custom board builder!

Film/Edit: Dave Leslie

Music: "SUN" by DYSAART

#CruiserBoards

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I just wanted to say, I started to learn sliding on my old Madrid top mount 38". It was a budget longboard not really made for sliding, but I didn't want to buy anything expensive until I knew I was dedicated. I made my own set of slide gloves with a pair of winter gloves, 2 really hard rocks, and a sh*t load of hot glue.

I learned how to do a push up shutdown slide pretty quickly and later a pushup 180. After a while I was feeling ready for a new challenge, so I took up trying to learn standup heelside 180s. Took me 3 days of sessions, and I landed my first. Hadn't felt that kind of excitement since I learned how to ride a bike as a kid. I still hadn't perfected it though, and while trying to impress a girl one day, I failed miserably and the board went under a bus. I was really sad because the thing had been with me for 7 years, but glass half full, I chose to see it as a sign from the universe that I was ready for a real board.

I had been eyeing the Switchblade ever since I read everywhere that it was the perfect freeride board for beginners, and also a favored choice by pros. I was also interested in getting a drop through because they are so fun! I mustered up what little money I had and ordered one from one of your lovely dealers that were close to me (SickBoards.nl; check them out if you're close, they're super duper great and nice). I stood up all night waiting on delivery day because I was so damn excited I couldn't sleep. When I opened that package, I was in awe of the quality... everything was so damn gorgeous. The graphic, the wheels, the griptape, everything was so sleek! I didn't even want to take it out for a run, just wanted to hang it on the wall. But I knew there was nothing sadder than keeping a beast in a cage. So I immediately got my slide gloves, put on a pair of shoes I didn't care about and went riding through my entire town.

I was absolutely in love.

Sliding felt like floating, riding felt like flying and going downhill felt like freedom. The board gave me one of the best summers of my life. And because of it, I found out about a skate shop that's 10 min away from me, that I never knew about (BoardLife.se; I also recommend these wonderful guys). Even though I've lived here for 12 years! Went there to get some shockpads and wax for the pivot cups, but also met some of the nicest people ever that invited me to local longboard and skateboard events. I'd been solo for years because there's not much going on where I live, it's pretty slow, but thanks to your magical board, all that changed. Now, I've learned how to do heelside shutdowns, just got down mastering a switch standup heelside 180 and I'm learning how to do pendys while going downhill.

Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Landyachtz. Thank you for making me feel like a little kid again.

[micah]

I know how to assemble already. Landyachtz just makes good videos

[craigmitchell]

Couldnt be happier with my Dinghy, those hawgs slide so damn easy but grab onto the road when you need it the most.

[melindaboomer]

Damn! I ordered my new dinghy too soon! I would have ordered it in pieces to get the free skate tool and assemble it on my own!

[jules.mp]

love the TPB reference with the rakon/akorn thing

[paulsamuels]

I’ve got this exact blunt only mines in light wood color. I’ve got three boards but I ride this one the most.

[Infinity_Orca]

You live the life that I can only dream of

[nickamarit]

Won't using the axle nuts to help finish mounting bearings into the wheels generate additional side load on the bearings?

[stonex]

can you do a video comparison of the ceramic spaceballs bearings?

[clayshmeow]

I have that exact same cruiser haha i love it

[TheSkySurge]

Can we assemble our own longboards soon? I'd love to customize a drop carve in 2022!

[Martin_Jou]

Will the cheese grater 2.0 come back? I really want to buy one buy can’t find it anywhere.

[blitz]

If i was to turn my street board into a cruiser how thick should my riser pads be?

[joshuadugan]

I need some 10in Polar Bears for my bowl board...

[maximilianzaff]

hi guys i have a question i wanna order a blaze pt but only the deck will it still come with griptape applied?

[SDprojectDAZE]

i do believe the built in space bearing adds a speed element to slight advantage the non built in space bearing ...

[notthatgood]

Never skated a day in my life. And if i wasnt a klutz this video would get me to skate

[SDprojectDAZE]

spacers seem like a good thing for longboard type builds

[yungkid]

is there a way to do that in germany/eu because shipping to me would cost 90 euros wtf...

[mh]

I Love your Boards (own one myself) and its a Perfect Video but in my opionion you Dont have to tight up the wheels so strong. If you lose Them just a bit, they will roll much better