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Vandem is next level! Having wanted to get a longboard for a few years, I finally decided it was time. After searching online, I came across Vandem. The reviews were so positive and I can now confirm why. I ordered the Lush Longboards Freebyrd Lo-Pro Woodgrain Drop-through Longboard
Elite Complete after seeing that other novices had been recommend this as a starter board. The online ordering process was faultless. From ease of website use, clear item information/descriptions and helpful reviews of others who have purchased in the past. I ordered at lunchtime and it came before lunchtime the next day. It arrived well packaged (with a hand signed message on the receipt, nice touch) and the board itself is beautiful. At 39 I’ve never skated before. I’m only just starting my journey, however, Vandem will be the only shop I use after my positive experience. 3 days into my skating and I love it. I get excited to wake up each morning to take the board out for practice before work and look forward to more practice when I get home. I hope to visit the store in person one day when I need to get more skate parts and meet with the team. However, the online process and customer service means those who can’t go in person can still a positive experience online. Thanks to everyone at Vandem, you’ve really set the standard for how a company should operate. Anyone thinking about trying longboarding for the first time… please do and consider Vandem for your needs!!!
- Wesley Reeves, August 24, 2023
Product ordered: Lush Longboards Freebyrd Lo-Pro Woodgrain Drop-through Longboard
Lush Fuel Logo Mini Cruiser
The Lush Longboards Fuel is a little board with big ideas.
At 28.5"x8", it's spot on for kids, smaller adults, or those looking for ultra-portability.
Lush have specced this board with a flat nose, which gives a little more space for your feet - a little easier to skate for beginners.
The Fuel also features a slightly longer wheelbase than most boards this size, which makes it a little bit more forgiving to skate than most other mini-cruisers and kids boards.
A mellow concave is super-comfortable over distance, and a proper skateboard kicktail makes the Fuel fully ollieable.
Lush Fuel Logo Mini Cruiser: Elite Complete Spec
The Elite Complete is a premium minicruiser, featuring Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings for a fast-rolling, maintenance-free ride, and legendary 65mm Cult Chronicle wheels. The slightly larger 65mm diameter of these wheels gives the Fuel Elite build an unmatched rollover, really increasing its ability to deal with rougher roads and making it a lot more comfortable over any kind of distance. The whole thing turns on Sabre Street Trucks at 127mm, specced out with Sabre's aftermarket bushings.- Wheels: Cult Chronicle 65mm Longboard Wheels White (Stoneground)
- Trucks: Sabre Skateboard Truck 127mm
- Bearings: Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings
Lush Fuel Logo Mini Cruiser: Pro Complete Spec
The Pro Complete is a super-good value, slightly cheaper build, with 60mm Cult Nova wheels and Vandem Value ABEC 5 bearings. Still turning on Sabre 127mm trucks though, which is the bit that really matters.- Wheels: Cult Nova 60mm Longboard Wheels White
- Trucks: Sabre Skateboard Truck 127mm
- Bearings: Vandem Value Skate Bearings - ABEC 5
| Length | 28.5" / 72.4cm See similar length boards |
| Width | 8.0" / 20.3cm See similar width boards |
| Wheelbase | 15.5" / 39.4cm See boards with a similar wheelbase |
| Nose Length | 3.5" / 8.9cm |
| Tail Length | 5.5" / 14.0cm |
| Truck Mounting | Topmount |
| Deck Flex | Stiff |
| Concave | Mild Concave |
| Deck construction | Maple |
| Profile | Kicktail |
| Wheel Wells | Sanded Wheel Wells |
Is the Elite setup worth the extra £60.05?
For only an extra £60.05, you can upgrade the "Pro" setup to the "Elite" Level build.
The Elite setup is a pretty heavy wheel and bearing upgrade over the Pro.
You get Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings - fully shielded, easy to clean, with built in bearing spacers. They roll faster and last longer than the Pro level metal shielded ABEC5 bearings.
The Elite complete also includes Cult Chronicle 65mm Longboard Wheels White (Stoneground), poured from a higher grade urethane. Premium urethane rolls fater, lasts longer, and generally injects a whole new level of life into the board - once you've skated decent wheels, you won't want anything else!
Less obvious is the wheel upgrade. Your extra £60.05 gets you a set of Cult Chronicle over the Pro build's Cult Nova. Apart from the obvious size difference, the Cult Chronicle are poured from a higher grade of urethane - an invisible difference that you will immediately notice as soon as you push the board off.
Just like the bearings, the wheel upgrade makes your board roll faster and last longer - what's not to like??
If you look at the SRP difference of these components and add them together you'll see that the upgrade from Pro to Elite represents serious value - trust us, it's well worth it.
Coupled with this, we've noticed that almost everyone who makes it into our shop ends up with an Elite setup - the value is clear once you have the board in your hands!
Customise your ride!
We can change the truck bushings on this board to suit your weight and riding style!
This way your board will come set up perfectly for you, straight out of the box.
Just refer to the table below and make your choice as you add to cart!
| Rider weight | Bushing Hardness |
| 10 - 50kgs | Extra Soft |
| 50 - 72kgs | Softer |
| 72 - 90kgs | Stock Setup |
| 90 - 104kgs | Harder |
| 104 - 120kgs | Extra Hard |
Some other things to consider...
- If in doubt - go softer! Turnier boards are easier to balance on, and a lot more fun to skate.
- If you are "between hardnesses," we would recommend the softer option. So for example, for a 73kg rider, "Soft" rather than "Stock Setup" might be a better choice. Get in touch if you're not sure!
- if you want a very turny board - say for a dancing longboard - then it's worth going one stop softer than you otherwise would do. Watch out for wheelbite though!
- Likewise, if you want a board for downhill speed, then go up a step harder than the weight table suggests.
- You do have a bit of adjustment in the truck's kingpin nut, but we would suggest that if you have more than two threads showing then it's time to go to a harder bushing.
- If you already have a board (or some trucks!) and you would like to change your bushings to suit your weight, check out our truck/bushing compatability chart!
Lush Fuel Logo Mini Cruiser Reviews
United KingdomReal nice board
This board for the money is unreal. Picked it up In the sale. I already have 3 boards from vandem, and had my eyes on a tugboat. I already have the nomad high roller that feels great and explained this to rich he basically said the tugboat was very similar to the nomad. And said he personally wouldn’t recommend it…(no hard sale just good advice) i then decided on the fuel which is a mini cruiser, very similar to a dingy but 3rd of the price but still as good as the dingy if not better. Decided on this as it saved me money easy to take on the bus carry around and my kids can also use it. i bought two quality lush boards for less than the tugboat. The Fuel and the minnow and don’t regret it one bit
United KingdomThank you
Great!
United KingdomLush mini fuel cruiser
My second purchase from vandem now as wanted a cheaper board to thrash around on during the winter. It’s way beyond what I imagined. Superb quality and ride. As always top service from VLB. Wouldn’t go elsewhere
United KingdomAwesome cruiser
Excellent board. I chose the elite complete. I'm a beginner and this is just the right size for me and the smoothness is unmatched to any other board I have ridden. Overall brilliant board for shorter people and young riders like myself
Excellent Product Great Service
I was unsure about which cruiser style board to purchase and this website directed me to this board which I have to say is really excellent. I'm only a beginner but it's really comfortable and smooth. Delivery was rapid and customer service is amazing. Couldn't recommend more.
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