For the most part, the deck is beautiful - carbon fiber and great deck tape! I noticed a few milling flaws (over cuts); but overall beautiful. I decided not to make a big deal out of it because I cannot expect to keep the deck pristine (unless I use it as a shelf queen - which I will not!). The deck is somewhat stiffer than I expected, but it will just take some time to get used to.
The trucks front and rear work and perform as expected - awesome! Granted I am just beginning to surfskate and carve, it was easy to get used to. I am 54 years old, and I am very happy with the performance of this set up. The only limitations are the ones that I create for myself as I progress in learning how to deep carve front side and back side.
I changed the wheels on my board to 66mm 78a just because I need to be able to go up the curbs on my street; I don't have California Curbs on my street, so I needed a larger diameter and softness. The wheels that came with the board seem pretty good, just not what I am used to.
One of the things that I am amazed at is that I can carve up my street that has a downward slope with relative ease; in addition, any flat ground and you can carve for days without using your feet to pump! Hips baby, Hips!
The Gemini complete is very stable once you get used to the increased deck height. The increased deck height will allow you to carve this longboard very deeply and will allow you to carve up inclines - Crazy! I am 54 years old and enjoying my 2nd childhood; I am taking it slow and trying to make sure that I can enjoy the board as much as possible, helmet, full pads, and trying to carve deeper every day.
JUST KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS AND WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR - OLDER FOLKS TAKE LONGER TO HEAL WHICH TAKES TIME AWAY FROM CARVING!
Overall: AWESOME VALUE! GREAT COMMUNICATION AND SUPER FAST SHIPPING! GREAT PERFORMING SKATE!