Banner Check Route Pintail 9.2

Cruise with flair using the Santa Cruz Banner Check Route Pintail 9.2" x 33" Longboard Complete, a sleek cruiser designed for smooth rides and effortless carves. Santa Cruz Skateboards, a skateboarding icon since 1973 under NHS, Inc., is renowned for its quality craftsmanship. This pintail-shaped longboard features a 9-ply maple deck with spot gloss black-red-gold checkered graphics and a clear aggregate top for barefoot grip. Equipped with Bullet 160mm reverse kingpin trucks and Santa Cruz 60mm 78A Slime Balls wheels, it ensures stability and glide. At 9.2" wide with a 21" wheelbase, it’s ideal for campus cruising and boardwalk carving, offering a responsive ride that’s Made in the USA. Fully assembled and ready to ride out of the box.

Key Features

• 9-Ply Maple Construction: Durable and stiff deck provides control and longevity, ideal for heavier riders.
• Pintail Shape: 9.2" x 33" deck with pre-carved wheel wells prevents wheelbite for smooth carving.
• Bullet 160mm Trucks: Reverse kingpin design ensures stable turns and no-slip axles for reliable cruising.
• Slime Balls 60mm 78A Wheels: Soft wheels offer speed, controlled slides, and durability for cruising and downhill.
• Aggregate Top Finish: Clear grit coating provides barefoot-friendly grip without traditional grip tape.

Compatible Components

The Santa Cruz Banner Check Route Pintail 9.2" longboard is designed for 9.0" to 9.5" wide decks. For alternative trucks and wheels with similar performance, consider the following from Santa Cruz and Sector 9:

Santa Cruz:

• Bullet 180mm Reverse Kingpin Trucks: Wider for enhanced stability on 9.2" to 9.5" decks, ideal for carving.
• Slime Balls 65mm 78A Wheels: Larger for faster rolls, maintaining smooth slides on longboards.

Sector 9:

• Sector 9 165mm Sidewinder Trucks: Double kingpin design for tighter carves on 9.0" to 9.5" decks.
• Sector 9 Nine Balls 64mm 80A Wheels: Firmer for faster cruising, compatible with pintail setups.

General Guideline: For 9.0" to 9.5" decks like the Banner Check Route, 160-180mm trucks and 60-65mm wheels with 78A to 80A durometers are optimal. The 160mm Bullet trucks and 60mm 78A Slime Balls provide balanced cruising, while 180mm trucks or 80A wheels enhance stability and speed. Use 1/8" risers to prevent wheelbite with larger wheels.

Wheel and Truck Compatibility

The Santa Cruz Banner Check Route Pintail 9.2" longboard pairs well with the following wheels and trucks for optimal performance:

• Powell Peralta SSF Snakes 66mm 75A: Soft and grippy for smooth cruising, ideal for 9.2" decks with 1/8" risers.
• Orangatang In Heat 70mm 77A: Firmer for faster slides, requires 1/4" risers to prevent wheelbite on 9.2" decks.
• Paris 180mm V3 Trucks: Wider reverse kingpin trucks for stable carving, compatible with 9.0" to 9.5" decks.

General Guideline: Choose 160-180mm reverse kingpin trucks for stability on 9.2" decks. Pair with 60-70mm wheels (78A-80A) for cruising; use 1/8" to 1/4" risers with wheels over 60mm to avoid wheelbite. High-quality bearings (e.g., Bones Reds) boost roll speed for longboard cruising. Avoid rough terrain, as 78A wheels may wear on abrasive surfaces.