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2020 Landyachtz Drop Cat 33 Alternative Setup Reviewed (165mm 43º Trucks)

The 2020 Drop Cat 33 is a bit different than its 2019 counterpart . The standing platform is shorter, with longer, narrower necks. This was to account for narrower setups as well as large wheels on Bear’s new Gen 6 Grizzly trucks. As luck would have it, I had been thinking about trying out a rail matched version of the Drop Cat 33. I love the Drop Cat 33. It’s small, nimble, the rocker increases your locked-in feeling for standup slides, and it’s great for commuting when you also want to tackle some hills. In fact, I find myself reaching for it more often than my Pantheon Ember , the ultimate city commuter, just because it’s better for freeriding.

Landyachtz ships these with 180mm trucks. However, they’re so wide you can’t even stand your deck up on its side. Landyachtz did this for two reasons. First, it increases stability. This setup is still fun to slide around on, and the platform is just wide enough that you don’t feel like it’s difficult to control the wide trucks. Secondly… Landyachtz doesn’t make 165mm trucks.

But Paris does.

So I made a Paris V3/V2 hybrid setup (more on that in a bit) to create a 165mm, 43º Paris truck. I slapped these on the new 2020 Drop Cat 33, and tossed on some Powell Peralta 66mm Snakes for good measure.

The Drop Cat 33 with 180mm Paris V3 trucks is one of my favorite setups. It’s just a fun setup to push around and slide. It’s low, easy to push for distances, stiff enough for some light freeriding, and incredibly nimble. It’s perfect for a commute that involves a few hills. But I decided to order another deck to mess with the formula anyway. Let’s talk about this rail-matched setup, how it rides, and what Landyachtz and Paris are doing wrong.

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The 2020 Drop Cat 33

The 2020 Drop Cat has the same 33″ length, 23.9″ wheelbase, and 9.625″ width as the 2019 version. But the standing platform itself is about about 2.5cm shorter to make room for larger wheels with lower angled trucks. That might not seem like much, but it’s definitely something you notice. After all, this setup was inspired by shaving a mere 15mm off of the width of my hangers. This is 25mm taken from where I typically put my foot. That’s like two toes!

After riding the 2020 model for a few weeks, I hopped on my older 2019 the other day just for some fun. I had some brand new Remember Hoots on hand and wanted to give them a go. It was so comfortable. I felt like I could put my feet anywhere, and I felt more comfortable than ever on it. I began to really appreciate the platform again. That tiny amount, just 25mm, really made a difference in the confidence I had on the deck.

That made me realize that Landyachtz made a mistake with the 2020 model. Initially, when I first got a Drop Cat, I took some time to get used to the smaller platform. I actually put a footstop on the back to help. However, it didn’t take me long to use the sharp corners of the standing platform as a reference. That’s a problem with the new model. Those sharp corners are more rounded, due to the shorter length of the standing platform. I wish Landyachtz had bit the bullet and created a new 34″ or 35″ version, rather than shrink the standing platform. An ever so slightly longer platform and longer wheelbase wouldn’t hurt this dynamic much. My guess is that it couldn’t fit the molds they had. Perhaps in a future version.

Is the Standing Platform Bad ?

No, I wouldn’t consider it bad . I just don’t use it for freeride as much as my larger Drop Cat 33. Now more than ever, I recommend the 38″ version if you prefer a wider stance. I’m 5’10”. I consider the length to be suitable, but not perfect. A lot of people around my height may find it a little too short. Both models of the 33 are just shy of perfect for me, but I love them anyway. This is still a fun little deck. It’s great for pushing around cities and cranking out a few slides on hills. I’ve found it’s really comfortable in a stand up slide. The concave, rocker, and edges of the platform still help lock you in, while the wedged effect on the trucks makes for a nimble setup. This is still one of my go-to setups. In fact, I commuted to work on it for quite some time before the COVID lockdown. One of my coworkers even stated it was her favorite of mine, just for its design.

It is a really cool design. It’s by David Hale, the same guy who made the Dugout Gray Skull graphic, and a few other Landyachtz favorites. You can find his art on hawk.love .

This is a fun deck, I just wish it had an inch more standing room.

Narrow Back, Wide Front

Since I broke my wrist last year, I’ve favored toe slides. I still haven’t been able to confidently put my left hand on the pavement, and usually opt for a squattie when sliding heelside. Now, I wear around a size 9.5-10 (U.S.) women’s shoe. That’s equivalent to an 8 in men’s, depending on the brand. This means my toes overhang a bit on the back on this board. On top-mounted setups, a little overhang is great for leverage. But on a drop, especially one as low as this, I can sometimes drag my toe along the asphalt. It’s rare, and it means my stance wasn’t good to begin with, but it also would be more recoverable on a slightly wider deck. It’s especially bad when I’m using smaller wheels, like testing out the 63mm Easy Hawgs on this platform, or even just the 66mm Powell Peralta. On more than on occasion, I did this enough to pull my rear leg off the board. Fortunately, no serious injuries, just the usual bumps and scrapes. But this means that, for more serious freeride, you’ll have to shift your back foot more than you might on other setups.

It’s not an insurmountable issue, and it becomes such muscle memory that you’ll have your toe floating on the center of the board if you even think about sliding, but it’s something to remember. This is a fun board for some light freeriding, but it is not a freeriding deck, unless you have small feet and are a little on the shorter side (think 5′-5.5′). I’d recommend this more for commuting and lower speed freeriding, or perhaps if you really need that short wheelbase and wedged trucks for narrow and often unpredictable city streets. If you love the rocker this gives you, and the drop through nature, but you’re tall and want to use it for freeride, you may want to go with the 38 instead.

It’s not All Bad

That cutout by the neck that decreases the standing position? It was done for a reason, and that reason wasn’t to mock the tall folks grabbing this little board. When I first decided to try this setup, it was because I put my 165mm, 43º Paris Savants on my 2019 Drop Cat. I liked it. Sure, it was a little “squirrely” with the more narrow trucks, but it was a fun setup. The only problem? It didn’t work with the 70mm wheels I was using. The wheels bit into the neck. I had to go with some 63mm wheels I had on hand to test it out. When I ordered the parts for this setup, I grabbed 66mm Powell Peralta wheels. But, as it turns out, the new deck works perfectly with 70mm wheels. In fact, I could likely go up to 72mm, easy, even higher if they’re offset. While you’re definitely giving up a bit of standing room, you’re gaining options for wheel sizes. Depending on how much your toes overhang on a standup toe slide, you might want a bit of extra distance. For many people, especially those who favor a more narrow stance, the additional wheel and truck options is worth the 25mm off the standing platform.

Paris V3/V2 43º 165mm Trucks

UPDATE: Paris now sells V3 trucks with a 165mm hanger and 43º baseplate ! Guess I was just a little too impatient.

They don’t.

But at least they sell the V3 baseplates separately, right?

It’s so bad, Pantheon Longboards actually had to custom order 165mm 43º Paris V3 trucks for their freeride completes. They were only able to get them because they ordered in bulk. Jeff, owner of Pantheon Longboards, says he hopes they can show Paris there’s demand for this size. Paris makes the Savant in a 165mm, 43º setup, it’s insane they don’t offer the same for their cast V3 trucks.

So you can likely figure out how we got here, since I couldn’t order the baseplates and hangers separately in bulk. I bought some 165mm Paris V3 trucks with 50º baseplates and some V2 43º baseplates. Yes, they work together, but I did swap out the pivot cups to be sure. The baseplates arrived about a week after the complete trucks, so I used those for a while on the Drop Cat 33 Seeker. It’s not a terrible setup, actually. It’s a 57º truck with the wedges the Drop Cat rocker adds. This, surprisingly, wasn’t violently unstable. Maybe it’s because I’m used to going fast on TKP trucks. Perhaps it’s because my 2019 Drop Cat 33 is my go-to grab and go cruising setup. I didn’t hate this. However, it also felt a bit squirrelly around 20MPH, which is a lot slower than I’d like to go. I could have tweaked it with some bushings, but there’s only so much you can do with 57º trucks with 165mm hangers.

But then I got the 43º baseplates. Those still felt a bit loose at speeds around 20mph, but I didn’t feel as though they were ridiculous, and I could definitely tune it better with the right bushings. I feel like this setup would benefit from a lower rebound bushing, for more drawn out stand up slides. Of course, everyone will have different tolerances, and your balance and experience can take an unstable setup and make it stable, so I don’t want to assume that everyone would have wobbles for this, or that someone might have severe wobbles. The truth is, some better weight-appropriate bushings on this setup would likely be enough to fix the problem altogether, and I’m still working on dialing it in just right for my weight and the amount of rebound I want. I lost a bit of weight recently (thanks quarantine), and want to tweak a couple of my setups now.

The baseplate angle with the rocker is about 50º. It’s still grippy for quick turns thanks to the 165mm hanger, but still initiates and slides easily. This was when I felt like this setup had found its identity, where I could carve out a niche for it as a nimble, but not unwieldy small RKP pusher/cruiser with some light and slower freeriding potential. It was just the right combination of nimble but not so nimble it’s dangerous.

It’s been great for commutes and low speed freeriding!

Putting it all Together

The 2020 Drop Cat 33 is a fun deck, albeit with a slightly shorter platform than I’d prefer. Still, I’m also taller than average. As for the trucks? Paris should make this setup available to everyone. Pantheon Longboards ran into the same problem when working on their own completes where the 43º baseplate would be perfect.

But how does it feel ? What is it like to ride? I had a revelation while skating it once. It feels kind of like balancing on a rail more than a platform. Easy to go off one side or the other, bit if you move with it, it never feels hard to balance on. If you keep your weight forward, it’ll surprise you with its stability. Is it a fast setup? No. I wouldn’t take it past 30mph too often. But there’s so much fun to be had before then. It’s super agile, dives into turns, and just floats over the ground. It’s nimble, smooth, and just a blast. Whip it around for a 180 toeslide even between parked cars on a narrow one-way street. It’s just so nimble and thrilling.

It’s not a great freeride setup, though it can help you improve your stance, tuck, and slides on a better freeride setup. It can help you get used to the increased agility of a more narrow platform and the increased grip that provides. Essentially, because it’s not a great freeride setup, but it’s low and versatile, you may end up getting a lot of practice with it. Because it’s so good for commuting, carrying, or stowing under a desk, you may freeride on it more often than you could for a larger, less nimble, or less commute-friendly setup. Because I’ve been staying close to my apartment and because the hills around me are less than optimal, I’ve been freeriding on my more nimble setups recently than my dedicated freeride setup, the Pantheon Gaia.

The Drop Cat 33 is a decent enough commuter, but the 180mm setup with a slightly longer platform that I have from 2019 works a bit better for that. What this setup is good for is putting a huge, goofy grin on my face, even at slower speeds. It’s great for standup slides and perfecting your stance on a narrower platform. But really? It’s for fun, even on busy, narrow, cracked, pothole-ridden streets. It’s a fun setup for the city freeriding enthusiast. I was walking back up a hill once after I blasted down it, bouncing between heel and toeslides. A woman who saw me go down the hill saw me trudging back up. She exclaimed, “You looked like you were having fun!” You know what? I was, and, looking at her grin, the fun was infectious.

This is a great platform for just having a little fun joyriding. Not worrying about max speeds, or learning the perfect pre-drift slide. Just take your little setup out and have a blast. That’s exactly what I wanted this setup to be, and that’s exactly what I got.

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Landyachtz Drop Cat review

October 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a cruiser that is compact and super easy to skate, look no further. The Landyachtz Drop Cat 33 is one of the best cruisers I’ve skated to date. It’s low to the ground, easy to skate, and quite turny. I’m quite pleased that I own this board and get to skate it often. However, the turning did feel a bit awkward sometimes … 

Check out my review for more.

Table of Contents

• Width – 9″.
• Length – 33″.
• Wheels -Hawgs 72mm 78a Plow King wheels.
• Trucks – Reverse kingpin Bear Gen 6 trucks. 50*, 180mm.
• Bearings – Space Balls Abec 7 bearings.
• Construction – 7plys of Maple

**Though Landyachtz did send me this to review and ride as part of my sponsorship agreement with them, I will remain unbiased and fair in the review. A big part of me accepting the sponsorship was being able to review products from an unbiased POV.

Expectations

When it comes to cruisers, I like those that are on the smaller side of the spectrum. They’re usually a bit nimbler, easier to carry around and just more fun to cruise with than bigger ones – hitting features, busting out small slides and slaloming between road obstacles is what I crave for and small cruisers have that juice on tap. 

That said, you often can’t fit very big wheels on them and they aren’t suited for skating distances more than a handful of miles. Mini-cruisers do have their limitations.

I really liked the Fireball cruiser as a mini cruiser but I couldn’t push it for too long before getting tired. Pushing uphill and over rougher roads kinda sucked as well – it just wasn’t the type of board suited to that sort of riding … 

I was itching for something that was just as compact as the Fireball but was better for getting around, especially over those longer distances.

I had been eyeing the Drop Cat 33 for a long time (even before my sponsorship) as it seemed like the sort of board I was looking for – it was relatively compact (33inches long), had a standing platform that was low to the ground (easy to push), had bigger wheels (would roll longer and over most things), and seemed to turn on a dime (easy fun slalom). So naturally, I had to pick it.

When I actually got to ride it, my suspicions were confirmed. It was easy to ride but ofcourse, one or two little things that weren’t obvious affected the overall ride.

For more info on the best cruisers on the market, check out this article here.

The Drop Cat is quite small …

At 33inches, this is one of the smaller drop-through cruisers around and I really liked this. I’ve always felt like most drop-through cruisers are too big (most are about 36inches in length). This makes them feel a bit slow turning and sluggish, and makes them feel unwieldy when carrying them around – I’ve bumped many a people in a supermarket aisle trying to handle a big board. 

I’ve also always felt like I have to have my feet too far apart to handle those bigger boards (I’m only 5ft10, so taller riders may disagree with this).

Because it is so small and is also a drop-through, you sort of get both the benefits of riding a drop-through and the benefits of a smaller compact board. As a result, the Landyachtz Drop Cat is easy to carry around, lightweight and has a nimble feel when turning – it’s very reactive to your input and.I love this!

However, with this small size comes a rather small standing platform. You only have about 20inches of actually board to stand on as the wheel cutouts to avoid wheelbite are quite big. 

This small standing platform isn’t going to work for everyone – especially those with wider stances. I think tall riders will be affected the most.

The standing platform isn’t too big

The standing platform of this board is only about 20inches long, 9inches wide at the front and 8inches at the back. It tapers to the smaller 8inch width from the front to the back.

It’s about the same as riding most compact cruisers – but you have a wider, more comfortable standing platform. So if you’re used to small cruisers, you’ll be able to transition to this one with no issue. 

Basically, if you can comfortably stand over the mounting points of a small cruiser with a wheelbase between 14-17inches, this board will likely be ok for you.

And whilst it is wide and kinda comfortable, I couldn’t help but sometimes feel that I didn’t have enough room length wise. I think it’s because I unconciously prefer to have my feet over the mounting options that I felt this way. Other than that, I’m quite happy with the overall size of the board.

The Landyachtz Drop Cat has flex

The board has a considerable amount of flex and will flex under your weight. This lowers your to the ground and makes pushing and footbraking abit easier. Paired with the considerable amount of rocker, you actually ride super close to the ground.

The flex also just adds a bit of bounce and “juice” to the overall ride. It makes it a bit more fun as you can bounce in and out of the turns – just watch out you don’t accidentaly force the wheels to break traction as you do. It’s quite easy to do this if you’re over enthusiastic.

Finally, the flex acts as a shock absorber and it helps harsh out the feedback you get from riding over rougher surfaces.

This complete is really turny!

As I mentioned earlier, I usually dislike how to drop throughs turn. They aren’t very nimble, feel sluggish and they take forever to turn. Fortunately, the Drop Cat has a much better feel when turning.

Because of it’s compact size, it has a smaller wheelbase. This allows it to have a smaller turning circle and a sharper turn. It also has a considerable amount of rocker which carries on throughout the board. This rocker wedges the front trucks by about 5-7* and wedges the back trucks by about 3-5*. 

This rocker brings the overall truck angles to about 57 and 53 degrees. Naturally, a higher angle truck turns a lot more and this adds to the nimble feel.

Though it is nimble and it does turn a lot, with the stock bushing setup the board didn’t give me a particularly nice feel when turning. 

It had a tightrope sort of balancing point and it would turn too suddenly for my liking … I talk more about this in the “what I didn’t like about the Drop Cat section below. Messing with the bushings did solve this, and some riders might actually not find issue with it at all.

How does the turning feel?

When it comes to turning, the board doesn’t turn much, then it turns a lot/suddenly, and then it quickly taps out of that turn. You don’t really dig into the turn as you would with a top-mount board, the turn sort of taps out, and you can lean and fall off the board if you keep adding more pressure/leaning expecting the board to lean and turn even more. 

You kinda have to hold the angle and just hold on as the board turns. It’s like a dead end of the lean and you just hold it there.

The board sits super low to the ground

The drop-through nature of the board, the considerable amount of rocker and the flex allows this board to sit super low to the ground. This does a few things.

It’s super easy to push and footbrake

The first thing the low height does is make the Drop Cat really easy to push and footbrake on. 

When skating longer distances and skating uphill even, I could feel myself getting less fatigued as I didn’t have to reach as far to get my foot down to push. I wasn’t bouncing up and down as much to get to teh ground and I was able to conserve a lot of energy.

Footbraking was also a lot easier. I gave the board to a friend who was struggling with footbraking and they were able to do it quite easily on this. They struggled a lot on a top mount as it was higher off the ground but came close to doing it quite well with the Drop Cat.

I found the board to be quite comfortable

When it comes to concave, the board has minimal features and the concave is rather mellow. It does have wheelflare sort of things and kinda rises up where the cut outs are. This might be uncomfortable if you have really big feet, but should be ok for most.

The main place that felt kinda of uncomfortable was the rear of the board. If I put my feet directly across the wheel flare sort of things it wouldn’t feel very nice. 

The only issue I see is the standing platform feeling a bit too small for bigger riders.

The construction is solid

Despite being really flexy, these boards can carry riders up to 250lbs in weight. The construction is solid and I haven’t had an issue with any cracks or anything forming. I only weigh 150lbs, but I make sure to abuse my boards, taking them over all sorts of environments. 

No issue so far construction wise with the Drop Cat.

Is it good for learning to slide?

It’s not a good board for downhill skating. It has flex and a lot of wedging which increases the angles of your trucks considerably, this can make it unstable at faster speeds.

However, because it is so low to the ground and it is a drop-through, it will be a good board for learning to slide. Drop-throughs and boards that sit close to the ground break traction super easy and this is no different.

I gave it to a buddy of mine who was still learning to slide and he had a blast. It broke traction easily for him and he was sliding within minutes of riding it.

It’s not a bad board for doing downhill stuff with under 25mph.

However, because the standing platform is quite small, it’s best for riders with a narrower stance. You might suffer if you like a wider stance for sliding.

The components are quite good

Apart from being a great board all-around the Drop Cat comes with excellent components too. It is paired with Bear trucks and Hawgs wheels – all baby companies of Landyachtz.

I was really impressed with the Plow kings

The Plow Kings surprised me! I didn’t think these wheels would be this good. Looking at the product pictures, I took them at face value and discounted them as regular, kinda wack longboard wheels. But they blew me away when I actually tried them 

These roll fast and pick up acceleration quickly. They rolled over most things and absorbed a ton of road vibration. They didn’t have an amazing amount of traction or grip, but were good enough for a cruiser wheel. But I should not understate that they roll really fast and accelerate quite quickly. They’re not a race winning wheel, but they really excel in that 15-30mph range.

They were also quite easy to slide despite having such a wide shape … though I reckon it’s mostly because they were attatched to the Drop Cat that they have been easy to slide, so take that with a grain of salt.

The Bear Spaceball bearings are decent

When I skated them the first few times a lot of lube leaked out of them and on to the shields. This is largely normal though. The lube leaking out was the excess lubricant in the bearing and this happens to most bearings as they break in.

Bearings with thicker lubricants (eg. Lithium Grease) don’t have this happen to them though …

You will have to wipe the wheel down to get it clean once the lube stops coming out.

Otherwise the bearings are still wroking quite well. I’ve skated them over dust, mud, puddles etc. and they’re still going strong. No issues so far.

The Bear Gen 6 trucks are high-quality

The Gen 6 trucks are the update Bear cast trucks. A lot of people didin’t like the 5th gen bear trucks and after trying them myself I can see why. The Gen 6 are considerably better though.

These have a very flowy turn, and feel quite leany and carvy. The turn is usually quite predicatable and smooth. 

What I didn’t like about the Landyachtz Drop Cat

It had a tight-rope feel when skating.

When leaning, the board would turn very suddenly and quickly and would react to my inputs quite drastically and then would suddenly stop turning as much. This gave the board an overall tight-rope feel like I was balancing on a point and it would turn very quickly/suddenly if leaned either left or right.

Honestly, this feel isn’t too bad and some people might like it, but I didn’t find it to be very comfortable and it made the board a bit awkward to skate. It was also not very confidence-inspiring at higher speeds (20-25mph) –  you want a board with a smooth, forgiving turn for going fast.

How did I fix this?

A quick fix to this tight-rope feel would be removing the cupped washer on the bottom of the boardside bushing. This will give the board an overall better feel as the bushings won’t be constricted as much and will allow the trucks to flow better. But for the best feel, you should pick up some aftermarket bushings according to your weight.

 What after market bushings am I using?

I eventually switched over to soft hardcore bushings which gave me the feedback and the smoother lean that I was looking for. I am currently riding the 85a (white) bushings in the front truck and the 87a (green) bushings in the back truck. The board still turns just as much, but the turning isn’t as sudden and it leans in a smoother controllable way. 

These bushings also give me feedback (a tiny bit of bounce) when I’m engaging the truck rather than just mushing over and allowing the truck to flop left or right. This gives me a lot of confidence, both at low speeds and slightly higher speeds as well.

I think higher rebound bushings (like Powell Hardcore bushings, and Venom SHRs) give a better feel in them. I tried some Venom HPF and they felt waay too mushy for my liking. Higher rebound bushings gave me a better feel.

The graphic got dirty quite easily

I got the version of the Drop cat with the white graphic. Being in Kenya, where there is dust, mud and all sorts of things, the board nturally got a bit dirty. Also, grease stains stuck on it and stuck out a bit.

I cleaned it for the review and they more or less came off. Some stubborn stains stayed but it was more or less like new. But if if how the graphic looks is important to you, get the darker versions where the stains won’t show up.

Is the price fair?

Depending on where you pick it up, this board will cost you bout $200. It is a bit on the expensive side, but you are paying a premium for high-quality products with great components.

If you like what I’ve said in the review, you will absolutely love this board and it will be worth it for you.

No kicktail – not the best for all sorts of terrain

Not having a kicktail hasn’t really affected me so far. I’m quite used to navigating urban roads on boards that don’t have tail (most of the DH boards I have don’t have one), so this was quite easy to adjust to. 

However, I can see the lack of a kicktail being an issue for people who have to use one to go up curbs and the like.

Things to watch out for!

It’s easy to kick the wheels.

Because its so short and sort of narrow size, you can sometimes kick the wheels on this board when you’re pushing. This only happened to me the first few times skating the board, or when skating it after a long-period of not skating it. I would quickly adjust and it would’t be an issue any more.

Just something to keep in mind.

Be careful riding over puddles

The cut-outs let water and mud  through. You’ll get sprayed if you roll over any of these.

Unless you have wheel shields to protect against the water spray, this board is best for riding in the dry.

Don’t use trucks under 160mm in width

You’ll get wheelbite quite easily with trucks that are a shorter width than this. And with this board, you’re going to want to avoid wheelbite as much as possible. It is often quite sudden and you’ll find yourself flying forward.

Who is this board right for?

• Looking for a relatively compact cruiser that will be easy to skate around with? This is the one for you.
• Still want a compact board but want something better suited for longer distances? This is a good choice.
• Looking to buy a board for a kid? This one is a good choice. The smaller size and standing platform accomodates a shorter stance. They’ll have better control and a better riding experience with this board.
• Looking for a great beginner board? This is a great choice.

Who shouldn’t buy this board?

• If the board doesn’t fit your budget, it isn’t a good choice for you.
• If you have a very wide stance, this board might be too small for you. You should consider the Drop Cat 38.
• If you want kicktails, this isn’t a good choice.

Where to buy the Drop Cat cruiser?

Buy the Drop Cat here at the Landyachtz website. Use the code – “ AroniSkate&Explore15 ” for 5% off.

You can buy the Drop Cat 33 here at the Stokedride shop.

You can also pick up the Drop Cat 38 here at Stokedride shop too.

What do you think, is the Landyatchz Drop Cat right for you?

If you’ve liked what you’ve read I highly recommend you pick up the Drop Cat. You will absolutely love it. If you’re still hesitant, I recommend looking at my best cruiser boards list for more options and info on other boards.

Big thanks to my  patrons  Jed, SuperbadJuju, Mowgii, Bryan, Andrew, Jan, Jay, Owen, Samil, Daniel, Alex, and Kasajja for the support. Your continued support of me allows me to keep making things like this. Cheers!

Have any Question or Comment?

4 comments on “ landyachtz drop cat review ”.

Philip Krayna

Hi- thanks for a great and thorough review. I am buying the 38” model— what specific bushings would you put on to improve ride? I couldn’t tell from your review and photos which brand and durometer you recommend.

I am currently riding the 85a (white) bushings in the front truck and the 87a (green) bushings in the back truck. I weight 150lbs/about 70kg. It should work good for you if you’re about the same weight

Looking into getting some Venom SHR standard bushings. Do you know if I have to get separate washers? Sorry, new to this whole thing but really need to make adjustments to improve maneuverability as I am a pretty light rider.

Depends on where you buy them from. If you get them from muirskate you can get them with washers.

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Landyachtz Drop Cat Complete Longboard (33" - Vibes, 33")

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• DROP MOUNTED ROCKER PROFILE: The drop mounted, rocker and concave profile keep the rider's feet comfortable and locked in place while freeriding giving the rider increased stability and carving ability
• COMPONENTS: Gen 6 Bear Grizzly 180mm 50-degree trucks, 72mm 78a Plow Kings wheels, Bear Spaceballs ABEC 7 bearings
• 7 Ply Maple construction combines with rocker profile gives a slight dampening flex to help smooth out your ride
• COMPACT, DIRECTIONAL LONGBOARD: 33 Inches long x 9.625 inches wide; 23.9 inch wheelbase
• WHEEL COLOR MAY VARY FROM PHOTO DUE TO HIGH DEMAND AND PRODUCTION RESTRAINTS

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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 33 is perfect for smaller riders or people looking for a more agile ride. This compact, directional drop-through longboard comes in at 33″ long by 9.625″ wide. The shape has been slightly modified to work perfectly with the new Gen 6 Grizzly trucks. 7 ply construction in a board this small 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.

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Landyachtz Drop Cat 33 Longboard Skateboard, Seeker Complete

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19815 Hamilton Ave

19815 Hamilton Ave Torrance CA 90502-1341 United States

Small, nimble, comfortable. These are what we think of with the new Drop Cat 38" from Landyachtz. A great carving or commuter board, the Landyachtz Drop Cat makes an excellent choice. You simply cannot go wrong – this board will take your riding skills to the next level.

Another nice feature about the Drop Cat is that it makes for a great commuter board. The drop carve is great for skating to your friend’s place, classes, the grocery store, wherever. It’s relatively short wheelbase and length, drop through design, and responsive flex make this board fun when you are on the run.

Comes Complete With:

• Trucks:  Bear 180mm 50° Grizzly Trucks Gen 6
• Wheels:  Landyachtz 72mm Plow King Wheels
• Bearings:  Bear Spaceballs Built-in Bearings

Specifications

• Length :   33 ” / 83.82 cm
• Width : 9.625" / 24.45 cm
• Wheelbase :  23.9" / 60.71 cm
• Concave : Radial with rocker (it's crazy!)
• Nose / Tail : No / No
• Rocker / Camber : Rocker
• Construction : Canadian Maple
• Special Features : A superb construction with just the right amount of flex brings this board to life the second you step on it.

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Landyachtz Drop Cat Vibes 33" Longboard Complete

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SKU: LND121CPFRDCT33VB

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 33 is perfect for smaller riders or people looking for a more agile ride.

This compact, directional drop-through longboard comes in at 33″ long by 9.625″ wide. The shape has been slightly modified to work perfectly with the new Gen 6 Grizzly trucks. 7 ply construction in a board this small 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.

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• Type: Longboard
• Size: Mid-Length
• Deck Dimensions: 33" x 9.625"
• Deck Concave: Medium
• Construction: 7-ply 100% Canadian Maple
• Trucks: 180mm grizzly Gen 6
• Wheel Base: 23.9"
• Wheels: 72mm 78a Plow King
• Artist: Jessa Gilbert
• MPN: 121CPFRDCT33VB

Product Construction

Canadian Maple is a strong and proven material used in the world's best Skateboards. Landyachtz source only the finest veneers found in Eastern Canada. 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. Drop through decks are lower to the ground and enjoy increase stability without sacrificing maneuverability. 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. Landyachtz designs their trucks and wheels to fit perfectly with each individual deck. They 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.

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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!

BEAR GEN 6 - 180MM 50 DEGREE TRUCKS Redesigned from the ground up and incorporating technology perfected in our high end DH and Freeride trucks, Gen 6 Grizzlies are the best performing cast trucks on the market today. Game changing strength and highly refined steering geometry are just the tip of the iceberg.

PLOW KING 72MM WHEELS Sometimes you just need to be able to plow through whatever life throws at you, and the 72mm Plow Kings are the perfect wheel to help you do that. Big, wide and poured in a super gushy 78a urethane formula, these wheels are the perfect upgrade for your longboard set up and will roll over cracks and road debris with ease.

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Landyachtz: One Year Warranty Policy

At Landyachtz we have always aimed to improve the quality of the skateboard you ride and we strongly believe in the boards we make. You can rest assured knowing that, in the rare case of defect, our skateboards come with a 1 year warranty.

• Impact damage, including snaps and cracks
• Run over by a vehicle (or horse)
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Please allow us 3-7 business days for us to assess your warranty claim and get in contact with you. We will do our best to make sure you're back on a quality skateboard as soon as possible.

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