AB 3.0

It only took me 30min of riding to fall in love with the board. The flex is on point (dampers rough pavement without feeling too flexy when pushing), stability is stellar (with 180mm RKPs) and the super low platform makes it really effortless to push. It's also super nimble and it feels like it would slide smoothly with freeride wheels. Such an upgrade from my good old Landyachtz. I just can't stop riding!

The board is basically perfect for flatland riding and commuting. I set this board up with the 85mm blue Caguamas instead of the 80mm Kegels and the RKP Caliber II 184mm 50° Trucks through the longer wheel base holes. I'm about 315lbs, 6'1" and with this setup, I get no wheelbite.

The board has just the slightest amount of flex, and with the soft giant wheels, the setup is the smoothest I've ever ridden. I'm able to easily cruise through patches of rough pavement with ease - something that I dreaded doing on my old board (pintail with 70mm wheels). Generally, the AB 3.0 requires one push and rolls seemingly forever. I've taken it to a parking structure and did some carving, and with my feet placed where the platform drops, I felt super locked in.
I would recommend this board to anyone.

Sidenote, with the RKP Caliber II 184mm 50° Trucks installed on the longer wheelbase holes (28.75" wheelbase), the truck baseplate sticks out farther than the board, which is great for hitting a curb because the wood won't get damaged.

The board is basically perfect for flatland riding and commuting. I set this board up with the 85mm blue Caguamas and the RKP Caliber II 184mm 50° Trucks (available with the AB 3.0 Cruise) through the longer wheel base holes. I'm about 315lbs, 6'1", and with this setup, I get no wheelbite.

The board has just the slightest amount of flex, and with the soft giant wheels, the setup is the smoothest I've ever ridden. I'm able to easily cruise through patches of rough pavement with ease - something that I dreaded doing on my old board (pintail with 70mm wheels). Generally, the AB 3.0 requires one push and rolls seemingly forever. I've taken it to a parking structure and did some carving, and with my feet placed where the platform drops, I felt super locked in.
I would recommend this board to anyone.

Sidenote, with the RKP Caliber II 184mm 50° Trucks installed on the longer wheelbase holes (28.75" wheelbase), the truck baseplate sticks out farther than the board, which is great for hitting a curb because the wood won't get damaged.

Wild and fast low comfortable
165mm paris v3
Plum 85mm speed vents
Great ip hill

High quality Canadian made product, amazing customer service, and fast shipping. I couldn’t be happier with my new board and my experience purchasing from Zenit.

The board looks amazing can wait to try next summer!

Merci!

The AB is an incredible LDP. Low, light, and out of sight.

New to long boarding, started out with a cheap board from Amazon and quickly realized I needed something better. After hours of research I landed on the Zenit AB 3.0. This is an amazing board. My setup is the AB 3.0 with the 165MM Paris V3 50 on both ends paired with the Orangatang Kegel and Orangatang Purple Nipples. You need to set the trucks on the outer set of screws to avoid minor wheel bite. The speed, smooth ride, and stability make this an amazing long board. The quality and craftsmanship is unreal. You can tell care was put into this board. I am huge fan of Zenit and will recommend them to everyone I know looking for quality long boards.

I've been longboarding for over a decade now so I've tried all kinds of boards, from pintails to cruisers to drop boogy boards and this board has to be my favorite thus far. I wasn't expecting much from this board besides its weightlessness, but the way its designed is amazing. From the ever so slight taper that's hardly noticeable to the concave, it's all precision. I've switched the trucks and wheels I originally got with the board (caliber iii 169mm and 90mm zenit wheels) for my 180 x-caliber Madrid pro's and 70mm shark wheels and I have slightly better stability and control. Overall, great product. Will buy again.

Really appreciate how stable and easy to push the AB 3.0 is. I’m having a blast

AB 3.0 - Complete Builder

This board pushes and foot brakes like an absolute dream! Super stable, and has paired exceptionally well with 165mm Paris RKP trucks and 85mm Speed Vents! Not quite rail matched, but close enough for me.

At 32 years old I decided to get back into skateboarding. I purchased an AB after trying a friends board. I’m so glad I chose the AB, I can cruise anywhere however I want. If I want to go fast I easily can, if I want to chill and push a couple times a minute I can relax. This board is so fun to explore pathways and suburbs with. My feet feel well planted and there’s board under them, I’m comfortable taking this board out all day and doing errands or whatever I need to. It’s so confidence inspiring my wife has claimed it as her own.

Very nice board, built with quality north american components! Worth the extra dollars!

I was hesitant at first getting an ldp board that had a taper, but I couldn’t be happier with it. The taper is mild enough, I haven’t kicked a wheel a single time, even when exhausted 30mi into a session. I do appreciate a flex for long distance, but this being a stiffer board I get better speed than ever before. Adjusting my trucks to the farthest length, I do get a bit of flex when pumping (I’m 190lbs). The deck itself looks super slick, having had many compliments in just a few weeks. The carbon fiber and fiberglass really hold up against the rain as well. The concave helps lock in for some of the sketchier turns and hills, as well as preventing foot fatigue. Out of my current 11 setups, this takes 1st, and I highly recommend grabbing one for yourself.

The AB is one of the best commuter boards around. It's light, flexy, carvy, extremely fun, and beautiful. I've landed on using 165mm RKP trucks with 85mm wheels. It's one of the most fun double drops on the market.

The strengths of the AB as a commuter also somewhat limit it as a proper LDP board. It has a good bit of flex, which does a few things: it dampens vibrations, it makes for a pumpable deck when setup with appropriate trucks, and it makes pushing very easy. Unfortunately, the flexiness also makes it feel a bit unstable when going down hills. I'm not talking about freeriding or high speeds, I mean hitting any notable incline on your commute. It's sort of springy, which is a lot of fun in most cases, but not confidence-inspiring on inclines at speeds where more stiffness would offer a bit more control and stability.

The asymmetrical shape is similarly mixed in terms of impact. It helps create a more carvy ride and gives a certain power carve from the rear. It also feels a bit cramped. The drops are less progressive that other top tier double drops so I sometimes struggle to find the best spot to put my feet, especially when hitting speed.

Something about the design limits wheel options. On other double drops, I'm able to put 150mm trucks on with 85mm Speed Vents without getting wheelbite. It's not as easy with the AB, I think because the drops are less progressive, which creates a smaller space on the neck for big wheels. Not a major problem, 165mm trucks are nearly as fun. But it's not perfect for me.

Overall, the AB is one of the best boards you can get for commuting, carving, and cruising. I own a half dozen double drops and the AB is arguably the carviest of them all. I'd like to see future editions add even more progressive drops, add a little more stiffness, and make the deck more symmetrical. Imperfect, but still stellar.

Best board ever