Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
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Drop Cat 38 Vibes
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
Drop Cat 38 Vibes (6227633733821)
flex
Drop Cat 38 Vibes

Drop Cat 38 Vibes

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Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Time-tested maple construction and super low ride height come together with a futuristic rocker profile to create a board that lets you travel through time to sample the very best of what we've learned over 20-plus years of designing boards. The Drop Cat 38 is perfect for taller riders or people looking for a more stable ride.

Time-tested maple construction and super low ride height come together with a futuristic rocker profile to create a board that lets you travel through time to sample the very best of what we've learned over 20-plus years of designing boards. The Drop Cat 38 is perfect for taller riders or people looking for a more stable ride.

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100% Canadian Maple
DROP THROUGH
MEDIUM CAVE
ROCKER

100% Canadian Maple

Canadian Maple is a strong and proven material used in the world’s best skateboards. We source only the finest veneers found in Eastern Canada.

DROP THROUGH

Drop through decks are lower to the ground and enjoy increase stability without sacrificing maneuverability.

MEDIUM CAVE

The perfect middle ground, enough concave that you always feel glued to your board, but not too much to hurt your feet during a longer cruise.

ROCKER

Rocker provides a more comfortable foot platform by adjusting the deck angles to a skater’s natural stance. It also adds board control and increases responsiveness under your feet.

Length: 38.6"
Width: 9.9"
Wheelbase: 29.3"

Artist: Jessa Gilbert

Pathways
Campus
Mellow Hills

This larger, directional drop-through longboard comes in at 38″ long by 9.9″ wide. The shape has been slightly modified to work perfectly with the new Gen 6 Grizzly trucks. 8 ply construction in a board of this size results in a tiny amount of dampening flex which works to smooth out your ride on any rougher roads while still being stiff enough to handle some speed and sliding. This board also has a healthy dose of rocker and aggressive concave to keep your feet comfortable and locked in place while freeriding. The Drop Cat comes equipped with our flagship 50 degree 180mm grizzly Gen 6 trucks ideal for deep carves and confident cruising as well as some big 72mm 78a Plow King wheels for a smooth, fast and super grippy ride.

Drop Cat 38 Vibes

Flex Rating

So, what’s flex and why is it important to a skateboard? In skate-nerd terms, flex is the amount of displacement a deck sees when a specific amount of force is applied to it. Check out our formula to the left! There are a few factors that affect flex, like deck thickness, wheelbase, and the amount of force on a deck. We built a machine and put our entire lineup to the test by applying the exact same amount of force to all our boards and measured the displacement we saw in each. This gives a totally scientific and accurate flex range across our entire line! It’s important to understand flex when choosing a board. Here are some basics: Downhill/freeride skateboards will have less flex because you need a stiff platform to stand on when you’re bombing or gripping a corner at speed. Carving skateboards will have more flex, giving you the ability to sink into your turns and pump or carve with ease. Most cruisers, dance and ATV boards will have less flex for control when doing tricks but just enough to be forgiving when pushing around town. We’ve engineered our boards with the best flex for each style of riding but remember, flex is subjective so get out a see what you like the most!

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We design our trucks and wheels to fit perfectly with each individual deck. We work tirelessly to ensure these elements come together to provide the best control and performance for your board. No slop, all control. Don't accept anything less than the perfect complete.   Learn More >

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Rated 4 out of 5
Board Build Quality
Rated 4 out of 5
Stability
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Reviewed by Colin S., from United States
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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25 - 34
Skateboarding Experience Level (Optional)
Expert
Where do you like to Skate?
  • Neighbourhoods
  • Steep Hills
  • Big Mountain Roads
  • Pathways
  • All Terrain

Board I've been waiting for!!!

It's everything an more, I've been longboarding for 12+years. I feel like I've found my soul mate. This longboard company is my favorite an one if the best out there.

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Level of Fun
Rated 5 out of 5
Board Build Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Stability
Rated 2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Super Carvey, 0 is Bit of Both and 2 is Very Stable
Board Flex
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Very Flexy, 0 is Medium and 2 is Very Stiff
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Reviewed by Lisa B., from Canada
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Drop Cat 33 Seeker Black
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Age Range
25 - 34
Skateboarding Experience Level
Beginner
Where do you like to Skate?
  • Neighbourhoods
  • Plazas
  • On Rough Pavement

Love

Awesome board. Very responsive and fun to ride!

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Level of Fun
Rated 5 out of 5
Board Build Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Stability
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Super Carvey, 0 is Bit of Both and 2 is Very Stable
Board Flex
Rated -1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Very Flexy, 0 is Medium and 2 is Very Stiff
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Reviewed by Emily R., from United States
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Under 18
Skateboarding Experience Level (Optional)
Beginner
Where do you like to Skate?
  • Neighbourhoods
  • Mellow Hills
  • Pathways

Great

Best long board I’ve ever had.

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Level of Fun
Rated 5 out of 5
Board Build Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Stability
Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Super Carvey, 0 is Bit of Both and 2 is Very Stable
Board Flex
Rated 2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Very Flexy, 0 is Medium and 2 is Very Stiff
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Reviewed by Jackson C., from Canada
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Rated 5 out of 5
Age Range
18 - 24
Skateboarding Experience Level
Beginner
Where do you like to Skate?
  • Campus
  • Neighbourhoods

Fun First Board

Good for commuting to and getting around campus.

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Level of Fun
Rated 4 out of 5
Board Build Quality
Rated 4 out of 5
Stability
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Super Carvey, 0 is Bit of Both and 2 is Very Stable
Board Flex
Rated -1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Very Flexy, 0 is Medium and 2 is Very Stiff
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Reviewed by Steven C., from Canada
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Rated 5 out of 5
Age Range
35 - 44
Skateboarding Experience Level
Beginner
Where do you like to Skate?
  • Pathways

First board ever - Drop Cat 38

I was looking for something to help shorten some commutes to work and visiting friends across the city, and got some advice from a skateboarding subreddit. This was one of the recommendations for a total beginner for the distances I wanted to travel which were in the 5-10 km range, and I'm very pleased with it.

The main points for the subreddit recommendation were that the longer Drop Cat board provides stability, is wider with a concave curve/rocker & flex so is more comfortable to ride, has larger wheels which helps with the of the speed board (i.e. more distance with less pushing), and the design puts the board closer to the ground so will help a beginner to learn pushing the board. I found all of these to be true with the Drop Cat 38 - it was very beginner friendly, and I was able to get the basic hang of it within the first couple hours, enough to the point where I comfortable went for a 2 km trip on a lakeside boardwalk in my city for my third time on the board.

Further, I'm quite happy with the build & functional quality (coming from a mechanical engineer's perspective). The bearings in particular have a similar feel to the ones I've used for industrial machinery, and the assembly fit-up for all the parts look well done.

Personally, I liked the Vibes artwork a bit more when browsing online as the art looked very relaxed and calm. However, it was sold out online when I bought my board, but the art for the Seeker Black that I went with has really grown on me as I find…

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Rated 5 out of 5
Board Build Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Stability
Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Super Carvey, 0 is Bit of Both and 2 is Very Stable
Board Flex
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Very Flexy, 0 is Medium and 2 is Very Stiff
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Landyachtz Skateboards Canada

We are so happy to hear that you love your Drop Cat 38! Keep shredding :)