Introducing the Globe Byron Bay Sun Days 43″ longboard, a surf-inspired full-size squash tail board that’s great for anyone looking to capture that surf-style skating.
Here’s everything you need to know about this unique longboard.
Who is the Byron Bay for?
Whether you’re cruising down the coast or navigating the city streets, the Globe Byron Bay Sun Days longboard is your ideal companion.
The Byron Bay is quite similar to a classic pintail in the sense that its narrow and tapered shape gives it a super smooth, comfortable, and maneuverable feel – a bliss to cruise and carve on around boardwalks and bike paths.
However, this board’s attractive kicktail also makes it a good candidate for urban commuting, sidewalk carving, and even some hill descent thanks to its long stable wheelbase and subtle concave that keeps your feet in place.
Overall a very versatile full-size topmount cruiser for comfortable and responsive surf-style riding and carving.
Specs
| Size | 43” x 9.5” (28.75”WB) |
| Trucks | 150mm Slant RKP |
| Wheels | 70mm 78a Conical Cruiser |
| Nose & tail | 3.25″ – 7.0″ |
| Price | $220 (Globe), $183 (Tactics) |
Shape
The Globe Byron Bay 43″ is a low-aspect ratio, topmount cruiser shape. It has the appearance of a pintail but with a true kick tail (sometimes called a kicktail longboard).
The deck features a pointed nose and squash tail with a nice functional 7″ kicktail for maneuverability and curb hopping.
The outline is wider near the nose, allowing front foot leverage, with a significant taper running toward the back.
The Byron Bay Sun Days has a mellow .375″ concave that gives your feet natural curves to lock into – well-suited for pushing and moderately fast riding.
The wheel cutouts (aka wells) provide the extra space needed to prevent wheelbite.
The clear broadcast grip on the top of the deck helps you secure your feet on the deck without hiding the attractive natural wood.
Construction
The Byron Bay Sun Days is built from Resin-8 hard rock maple (solid 8 plies).
Epoxy resin is used for pressing the deck, which makes it lighter, stronger, and more durable than traditional water-based decks.
Trucks
Globe’s 150mm Slant RKP trucks are designed for decks longer than 34″. The default 50° baseplate is meant to provide maximum stability at high speed.
For a tighter turning radius and snappier turns, though, you have the option to flip the hanger, resulting in a 54° baseplate angle as the trucks are angled outward towards the nose and tail of the board.
It’s worth noting that all Slant trucks are guaranteed for life, a cue to their build quality and durability.
Wheels
The 70mm 78a Conical Cruiser wheels are poured from Globe’s high-rebound urethane formula. The result is wheels that are abrasion-resistant, smoother, and faster rolling than average.
The wheels provide excellent solid grip, which means safer rides and less sliding around. They also a nice cushioned ride, letting you comfortably cruise over bumps.
The Globe Abec-7 bearings are known to spin faster with less effort needed for a quicker ride.
Artwork
The Globe x Dead Kooks collaboration – which the Byron Bay Sun Days is part of – combines Globe Longboards’ solid craftsmanship with the unique styles of Dead Kooks, a popular surfboard company.
This results in longboards that look good and work well, inspired by surfing culture. The Byron Bay Sun Days graphics features ocean-like turquoise patterns that remind you of seawater on a sunny day.
Rider’s feedback
Here are some key points from the reviews of the Globe Byron Bay longboard:
- Most riders agree the Byron Bay has a very smooth ride, great for cruising
- The board is praised for its easy ride and its nice maneuverability
- Some riders stay loyal to Globe due to the brand’s quality setups
- The Byron Bay Sun Days has a very cool visually design
- Female riders (both adults and teenagers) particularly love this board
Check out the Byron Bay Sun Days here on tactics
Final words
The Globe Byron Bay longboard is ideal for those seeking a reliable and easy-to-ride board.
With its durable build and smooth handling, it’s well-suited for daily commutes, cruising around town, or just enjoying a leisurely ride on the boardwalk.