Before I get into this review, I'm a competitive skimboarder and my prior experience with surf skates was next to none. I got the absolute pleasure to ride this Libra Model for the past 3 months. It has added this beautiful composition of fun feel good riding mixed with this new way to train my body and mind outside of the water. In the mornings I choose to go for some casual carves down this long hill by my house; this heats my body up and gets the adrenaline going which results in maximum stoke to go crush the day and get in the water! Another special thing about this board is when it comes to carving on flat ground and generating speed, WOW. You can really give your legs and core a workout and generate so much speed and go for a little 180 power slide. The wheel base is so tight and the wheels are so small that it really tests your ability to stay balanced, centered, and mobile but because of that its just way too much fun to slide it, carve it, and train on it. If you have intermediate experience in the water, this board is the one for you to take your skill to the next level. It's also a great pick for your little young rippers! It seems that this board is geared towards a younger crowd because of it's smaller size and extreme agile performance. However, if you wanna rip something like this, DO IT! You won't regret it!