The Ultimate Big Wheel Cruiser
The Schooner was first developed in 2016 from a simple idea: build a more stable, compact cruiser by increasing the wheelbase. Longer wheelbases mean more stability. They make boards easier to ride – and unlock higher speeds on paths, parking garages, and pump tracks.
Image: Early Schooner Designs
Rethinking the Ride
The Dinghy Fender has always been one of our most popular models. That compact shape paired with big wheels just works.
But there’s a catch.
For such a small deck, it’s fast. Fast enough that not everyone feels comfortable stepping on and cruising right away. So we asked ourselves:
How do we keep that compact, big-wheel feel…
but make it more accessible and easier to ride.
Image: Dinghy Classic Fender
Lessons from the Pump Track
Over the past few years, we’ve been putting in serious time on the pump track. Weekly sessions, two years straight. Five races. Tracking lap times and watching progression.
Image: Landyachtz Pump Track Sessions
One thing became clear:
- Bigger wheels carry more speed
- Longer wheelbases make that speed easier to control
So we locked in on the idea – a Schooner built to run 74mm wheels.💡
And we started prototyping.
The Result:
Built to Ride Fast
(And Feel Good Doing It)
As soon as we hit the pump track with the new Schooner, the whole crew felt it.
_ More stable than a Dinghy.
_ Easier to ride.
_ Still fast. Still fun.
_ Great for cruising.
_ Incredible in the pump track.
This is what a big wheel cruiser should feel like.
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Artwork by Bags43
Artwork by the incredibly talented Dennis Brown (aka Bags43).
His work is wildly diverse and shows up across culture in all kinds of ways. We’re stoked to collaborate with the California-based artist on this one – look forward to more collaborations in the future.
Image: Skull Jam artwork detail
