Description
Meticulously Designed Commuter Longboard
Riders all over the world are consistently telling us that the Pranayama is the most used board in their quiver. As a specifically designed commuter longboard, this is a truly utilitarian design. There are no extra frills and no wasted space. Use it to get where you’re going, and use it for fun! Featuring an extremely low ride height, lightweight design, comfortable flex, slim profile, and perfectly fitted components, this longboard stands above all other competing commuter longboards in terms of ease of use and fit. We literally designed the board specifically to fit these parts. We even went so far as to design the wheels from scratch. Combine with large 80-90mm wheels and you will roll over just about anything in your path. Paris 149mm trucks create an overall slim profile that allows riders to keep their push foot closer to their balance foot and center of gravity, resulting in greater balance and power. The lowest of our low standing platforms allows for easier pushing and effortless foot braking. Beginners and experts alike will benefit from this greater efficiency. Riders will find themselves traveling further on a longboard than they originally thought possible.
Start with the Stock Setup
Because the Pranayama is designed specifically around street-style trucks, this board will come alive on the streets in a way that you’ve never felt on a distance or commuter longboard. It may take a little getting used to, being so lively. Once you do, it’s a whole lot of fun, and you’ll find yourself outside riding further and longer than ever. While this board makes for an excellent distance commuter/cruiser at low speeds, it was ridden fully stock to win the 2019 Beijing Skateboard Marathon–its debut skateboard distance race! What this means is that this board is ready to go the day you open the box. Although riders may find over time that they want to customize bushing setups, we recommend that you try it out stock first and give it a little bit of time to get used to it. Give your body the chance to build a little muscle memory and ankle strength. You will likely find yourself pushing faster and further than ever in just a couple weeks.
One thing of note: We have recently changed the stock setup to include our Pantheon 149mm TKP trucks. These we specially designed for our boards in a way that no other truck really has been before. For starters, you can fit regular sized bushings on this truck! We include it with double barrel bushings, and the board side bushing is what we call a “plug barrel,” which fills the space in the hanger for the kingpin hole and reduces slop. This makes the trucks extra reactive, but one of the great things about our Pantheon TKP is that it reacts very well to bushing adjustments when tightening down the kingpin nut. If it’s too much for you, simply turn the kingpin nut a half turn and see how you like it. Need more? Turn it another half turn!
Pantheon TKP Trucks are so adaptable that we are offering our new 102mm Hoku Wheels with this board. We have found that you can easily ride these trucks with these larger wheels just by tightening down the nut a little bit, and this happens without significantly restricting the truck’s initial turn, meaning you can still have a nice and lively setup. For maximum flexibility with your truck setup, run our 92mm Karma wheels. But if you’re feeling bold and want to steamroll everything in your path, choose our 102mm Hokus!
Construction
We are constructing these boards with a trusty 6-ply maple core. Outside of the maple core, we wrap the deck in triaxial fiberglass. This fiberglass makes the board much stronger and more weather resistant. Although not waterproof, the Pranayama will handle the elements all season long. Finally, outside of the fiberglass, we wrap the deck in a slim hardwood veneer. We use the veneer to help protect the board from breaking the fiberglass strands. This gives your commuter longboard further longevity and should give peace of mind when scraping the board on curbs and bumps. Although not indestructible, this board is a tank. Riders should expect a comfortable ride from small children up to adults up to 240 lbs. If you’re heavier than that, please consider our Quest and Nexus decks as even tougher and larger commuter boards!
Setting up Your Own Pranayama Commuter Longboard
Do you have 149mm street trucks and large wheels? Well, then you can probably use those parts to set this deck up yourself. Just make sure of a couple things:
- Use 1-inch panhead style hardware. We use 1 1/4″ with our drop-through risers.
- Use “drop-through” washers. These should have an ID of about 7/32″ and an OD of close to 1/2.” This will keep you from over-tightening your bolts.
- Make sure that you use TKP / Street-style trucks! RKP trucks will bite because of their axle placement
- You’ll want a 70mm wheel as your absolute minimum diameter. Typically we go for our 92mm Karma or 102mm Hoku wheels, as your commuter longboard benefits from large wheels! The downside of the larger wheel is added weight. The upside is increased momentum, softer ride, and more forgiving on cracks or other objects in your path.
Risers?
At the bottom of the drop boxes, you’ve got a little checkbox for whether or not you’d like to put drop-through risers on your setup. Choose this option if you’d like to lower your board further. Our risers are 3D printed in-house, and we actually design them to conform to the drop-through concave on the decks! The effect of the riser will be to lower the platform of the deck by about 1/4-inch, or 6mm. This is like running your Ember with a 12mm smaller wheel in terms of ride height, so if you’re running the 102mm Hoku wheels, the deck will ride 1mm lower than a stock Ember with 92mm Karmas. Or if you’re riding on Karmas, it’s like putting 80mm wheels on your Ember, but with all the benefits of the larger wheel. It’s a nice upgrade. Not necessary, but can be useful for riders really trying to maximize their efficiency.
Noah (verified owner) –
Great board looks great and rides even better
Will B –
Perfect out of the box. I’ve put just over 100 miles on this board so far and it’s a dream to ride. Wish that I’d bought a pranayama first because my other boards are just collecting dust at this point. Major thanks to Jeff and the Pantheon team!
Cris R. (verified owner) –
Got this board at age 37 for commuting and a little bit of fun. I have skateboarded as a teen. This board does everything that was promised, smooth rolling, compact size, quality bearings. Packed dirt with gravel, not an issue. On bike paths, this thing rolls forever. The only problem you will have is catching too much speed, shoes are going to need resoling soon. High quality product all around.
Jeni (verified owner) –
Lives up to the hype. All my other boards are collecting dust. Stable, fast, and incredibly smooth. I’m so grateful this board exists. It’s hard to imagine a better cruiser setup.
Ralph Runknagel –
I’ve been ridden my new – to – me Pranayama (Paris raw trucks and 88 McFly wheels) for about 100 miles now and I really, really love it. Never thought, it would be that good! Coming from a Loaded Dervish Sama, the Pranayama felt almost too lively first, but the low platform conveys a great sense of security. Mile after mile I felt more at home on the board and learned to appreciate the superb maneuverability and effortless gliding. Now, after a few minutes of riding, it feels like the board disappears under my feet and I just ride. Breathe and ride and carve with great joy and ease. With every mile, I love this beautiful board more! Riding it feels so intuitive and easy – fantastic! And after the ride it really is a joy to the eye!
Jonah (verified owner) –
The board is beautifully made. I know I have something nice. I have seven other name brand boards and can say honestly that the pantheon sticks out as a long distance killer. It handles well and really is fast as anything I’ve been on.
Sean Goubert (verified owner) –
So I own quite a few different boards and this is my first from pantheon. The graphics on the bottom look amazing and even rides so smooth! I’ve only gotten to take it out a couple times due to rainy weather but crushed a 20 mile skate on it the other day and I couldn’t be any happier with this thing. I normally try to switch what board I skate but I definitely see myself grabbing this thing first every time now! Will definitely be getting another pantheon board in the future.
Martin –
Lives up to everything I heard about it!
I dont even need an eskate anymore so Im glad I sold it
lively feeling
super low got 1/8 shockpads on and 75mm inheats
with no bottoming out🤙
Pat (verified owner) –
the prana delivers.
I am snowboarding nerd for over 20 years and never really tried skating until recently. moving from an old pintail to the pranayama was an eye opening experience. I was right at home being so low to the ground. The crescent drops and horizontal rocker on the deck locks me in while ripping some decently hard turns. Stability is not a concern at reasonably fast speeds. I took this down some sustained medium sized hills and did not feel
Switching between pushing regular or mongo is a breeze. Foot breaking was tricky to learn so high off the ground on the old pintail – the prana would have saved me a few tumbles on the asphalt had I learned on it. It’s so easy to stay balanced and get a foot down or drag a toe to shave off a little speed. The 85mm speed vent wheels roll over everything and keep me going for an impressive distance between push. I always thought skateboard commuting wasn’t a serious viable option. Not so here, covering long distances quickly requires minimal effort. I will run the dog for 2 or 3 miles and not break a sweat.
If someone is coming from a snowboard background and looking for that low, locked-in feeling on the streets, the pranayama is pretty translatable compared to the few other types of longboards I’ve tried. getting low into carves is a blast and the stability brings a lot of confidence at speed. The attention to detail in the construction really makes the experience a cut above.
Lavee Yang –
I love how low the pranayama is. It shines so well on how easy it is to push. The TKP truck make the pranayama very agile on turns. The board flexes just enough but doesn’t bottom for me. I weight 240#. The mclfies fly. This is a great commuter longboard that is agile to avoid obstacles.
Brian (verified owner) –
I can’t believe I waited so long to purchase one! I absolutely love this board. I’ve put over 200 miles on it this month. it’s buttery smooth and sexy as hell!!!
Scout (verified owner) –
After taking a long (~10ish years?) break from longboarding due to Life, I decided to get a new board for my commutes to and from work, and for getting around town. Did some research on commuter decks and this one came highly recommended. After a couple neophyte questions that were very helpfully and patiently fielded by Jeff, I decided to pull the trigger on one and I couldn’t be happier.
It’s compact without feeling restrictive, small enough to take on and off buses or into grocery stores without being a burden. It’s definitely lively compared to the longboards of my past and that is taking some getting used to, but I can already tell that once I develop the muscle memory to command it that liveliness will be helpful in navigating the city.
Great board, helpful and responsive company that I can tell is passionate about what they do. Couldn’t ask for more. Thanks guys!
TomiTheHack –
I own the Pranayama now for 2 weeks. Time for a summary which might interest you.
First of all, I received it from Just Passin’ Thru in Ulmen, Germany. Here in Switzerland it wasn’t available anywhere. But the board was delivered in less than a week!
About me, I have to say that I haven’t been on a longboard for 12-13 years. And I’m now 50 years old.
For the last 14 days I’ve been on the board every day. I only need to look at the Pranayama (which is not difficult, since it stays in my hallway) and I feel like pushing. The deck is a real beauty, I can’t put it any other way. I also noticed that the McFlys work great with the deck design. The turquoise swaths that swirl around the Yogi blend beautifully with the wheels once they’re runned in and roughened a bit. I’m aware that the Speedvents in mint would probably have the same effect. But at the moment there’s no reason to think about a change. Because the wheels really work great. I’m absolutely satisfied with the McFlys. The entire board was out of the box ready to push! Everything was right, everything was tight, everything was going smooth. I really have to give Just Passin’ Thru a lot of credit for that!
This board is truly like a “flying carpet” as I saw it described somewhere. It’s an almost magical thing. Amazing how fast it picks up speed. Almost a little scary at times. To my own surprise, I was able to notice on roads that I walked along forever, that they obviously have a slight incline, because the longboard accelerates without any input from me. Previously, I had never noticed that. Anyway, the Pranayama rolls effortlessly. Not only does it roll over all kinds of bumps, it just rolls and rolls and rolls. I really don’t have to do too much. Of course, I’m basically a beginner, and an old bag as well. I’m still practicing and for the most part I’m going relatively slowly. However, I like to push to speed from time to time, because it’s just fun. I’m relatively cautious though, because my footbraking skills are still in need of improvement.
Anyway, I’m seriously convinced I couldn’t have picked a better board to get back into longboarding. The whole thing was preceded by a lot of thought and research. The choice for this board didn’t happen by chance. At some point it was clear that it should be a drop through/double drop, as low to the ground as possible board. That’s when I came across Pantheon. Their Trip and Pranayama models were immediately in my focus. Finally the decision has been made, but I couldn’t find any Pranayama in Switzerland. So I finally came across the Just Passin’ Thru store.
I think the choice of a double drop board was only too logical. And the two I mentioned – Trip and Pranayama – are currently the most extraordinary of their kind on the global market. In the end, I chose the Pranayama simply because it’s a bit lower in comparison. I know this sounds ridiculous. But in my eyes the differences between Trip and Prana are really minimal, almost negligible. Except for the trucks. But as a newbie, I can’t seriously comment on them. I know the differences between RKP’s and TKP’s in theory, but can’t say anything about the feel of it for lack of personal experience. A slight fear, after I had decided for the Pranayama with the street trucks was the possible lack of stability. So far however, I cannot confirm anything in this regard. Thanks to the double drop it seems that so much stability is guaranteed that it hardly makes a difference.
The only thing that caught my eye initially was that it did seem a bit higher than expected (about 6.5 cm) when I freshly unpacked the board. I just knew it from pictures and videos circulating online. Somehow it always seemed lower to me than in reality. But it could be that my impression was wrong because of camera angle or whatever. But this impression has changed somewhat anyway. And sure, in the future it would be possible to switch to Thunder Hollow Lights, Ace AF-1 or Indy trucks, for example. All three are significantly less high than the Paris Trucks and would lower the board quite a bit. But maybe wheels like the Seismic Tailwinds in 83mm or others in 80mm (like the Seismic Alphas or Orangatang Kegels) would fit even better for this purpose.
Anyway, all this is not really an issue at the moment. Possibly someday? But in the meantime, I don’t want to change anything on the board. The Pranayama is absolutely perfect as it is! The whole board as a complete is simply outstanding and impressive. I’m really happy with it. The Pranayama is simply flawless! I really couldn’t have asked for a better longboard. Seriously, I love this board! Actually, the Pranayama is remarkably beginner-friendly, while at the same time suitable for advanced LDP pushers. Either way, an absolutely perfect board, as I mentioned!
Please excuse my english! I hope for your indulgence with me. In the end, I have to give Pantheon a big thumbs up! I liked the company with its grassroots origins from the beginning. And I’m sure it won’t remain my last board from them!…
Dave Lacey (verified owner) –
As a beginner with only 2 years of longboarding/skateboarding under my belt, I was pretty excited to see how the Pranayama would go. I commute to work 1-2 days/week, 8miles each way. Previously I would use my Landyachts switchblade (dbl drop board) and had gotten my time down to 1hr 4minutes. After only 1 month on the Pranayama I beat my goal of under 1hr, to 54minutes! This board rocks, smooths out rough asphalt and rolls over everything. I highly recommend!
Auke D –
this board ruined every other longboard for me. Nothing compromises the quality of the ride, it’s comfortable, fast, good at slow speeds, the deck is compact enough to fit within the space of a slightly large skateboard, and the massive radial drop provides fantastic grip for your feet. I live in a country build for bicycles and i can use this longboard instead. I find myself outspeeding most casual cyclists, and the 85mm caguama’s it came with can handle the ancient ass cobblestone roads that are somehow still in my city as if it was a formula 1 track. The deck hangs so incredibly low that once you get used to not having to bend your knee as far, pushing becomes incredibly more comfortable. It straight up takes less energy to go somewhere on this board, and so you can travel farther. It’s absolutely glorious. The one note is that i wish there were a better way to pick the board of the ground. There’s no kicktail to pop it up quickly. this means i have to bend down every time i want to pick up my board, while my other cruisers let me quickly pop it up with the kicktail. That being said, with how comfortable it rides it’s hard to argue that this is the best commuter board on the market.
Michelle (verified owner) –
I contemplated buying this board for far too long because I felt it was expensive. That was a mistake. I could have been riding this board a long time ago instead of buying other boards I own but do not use. Wheel bite is impossible. The wheels absorb all the vibration on the road. It’s very speedy and very quiet. The concave holds my feet in place but do not cause my feet to cramp. The deck sits so low to the ground that I’m actually learning how to push with my other foot because I feel like I have more balance and confidence.
Mark and Sarah (verified owner) –
Thanks so much to Jeff for his care and attention in helping us choose our boards. My wife and I each got one (Trip and Prana) for commuting in London. The whole process was effortless. Emails, orders, delivery…well done Pantheon. The boards arrived on time and in perfect condition.
Quality of the boards is excellent. Prana and Trip live up to all the accolades. We are very glad we ordered straight from Pantheon USA — we received timely, thoughtful, and knowledgeable advice from Jeff and extra peace of mind that the setups would be as expected. As two long-time professionals, we can definitely say our Pantheon experience ticks the three “A”s of a good business – Ability, Availability, and Affability. Highly recommend.
Avery L (verified owner) –
Perfect board. Very easy to push, steer with one foot and foot break. Rolls forever, over everything I need it to. It’s been a game changer for me. I’m riding twice as far as I used to. Worth every penny.
Stefan Gougherty (verified owner) –
I saw a guy skating with this board barefoot, and that sold me! I’ve owned this board for around a year now and have never ridden anything so efficient and smooth! I used to prefer riding my electric longboard, but this Pranayama is so fun and efficient my e-board is now collecting dust! LOVE THIS BOARD SO MUCH!!!!! Brilliant design 🙂
Nicholas (verified owner) –
It’s just… perfect. I spent a ton of time researching boards, and I knew I’d eventually want the pranayama — I’m so glad I got it. It’s the most beautiful, well-made, fun thing to ride!
Mark Jayawant (verified owner) –
So, as long-boarders who live in London, we love our Trip and Prana so much that we decided to buy two more for our home in Florida. Thanks so much to Jeff again, because this time, he suggested mixing it up with slightly different set ups: Prana with 102 Hoku, and Trip with 150-50-92 Karmas front and rear. Love them all! My wife and I are once again very impressed with Pantheon, and Jeff’s personal touch and expertise. We hope to continue to grow in our skills, and we will continue to look to Pantheon.
Congratulations, Jeff, on your excellent products — including the Karma and Hoku wheels — and on running the company with a heart that all businesses should emulate. Highly recommend Pantheon Longboards.
Strangeways –
Best LB ever
Jaime Hellcat (verified owner) –
What a killer longboard!! I tell my buddies if my Pranayama was a car it’d probably some high end Mercedes AMG… The quality, speed, and stability are through the roof!! If you’re on the fence about getting one, quit waiting and pull the trigger. Excellent. ❤️
Jeff Vyain –
I am a Porsche guy but the point was made! 😛
Mark & Sarah J (verified owner) –
Thanks again to Jeff and his excellent recommendations for latest setups. We have a Prana and a Trip we use in London, and we wanted the same for our place in Florida. This time Jeff recommended going with the 102 Hokus on the Prana and for the Trip: 92mm Karmas 150 50 deg. Paris trucks front and back, just for fun and a little variety. We’ve had a lot of fun on these new boards. Thanks, Jeff for taking the time to think about our setups. Highly recommend Pantheon!
Josh (verified owner) –
Incredible board. This was my first foray into longboards and skating in general. The Pranayama is such a great board to learn on, and a lot of fun to ride. It’s put together perfectly and the quality shows in every aspect. It’s also just beautiful to look at. I’m really happy I went with this for my first board.
Sebastian Grobeis (verified owner) –
Hill yeah! What a great board!
I just started longboarding about 3 months ago with the trip (which I still am going to use).
The first meters on that board will put a smile on your face and those hoku wheels are just perfect, smooth and fast. Hard to imagine using other wheels again..
The karmas on the trip were almost never an issue in terms of getting over imperfect surfaces but with the hokus it is way smoother.
The deck has noticeably more flex than the catbon trip but not too much. The bushings make some noise since day 2 but it is no real problem.
Very very happy with that board!
Victor (verified owner) –
This board is incredible. Amazing craftsmanship and just rides smooth as butter. Highly recommend!
GCM (verified owner) –
A work of art. As an older (71) surfer/ skater who just wants to push a board for balance and some cross training I couldn’t think of a better product. Thanks for your help in helping me in the selection process.
Antoine (verified owner) –
Recently purchased the Pranayama complete (Cosmic Turtle) with Stylus trucks and Karma wheels to start my LDPushing journey. Freeride and techslide rider, this discipline is all new to me. Jeff has been very patient to answer all my questions, which I have really appreciated. My stock complete Pranayama is a dream to ride, easy to push (obviously) but also quite fast with the Karma: the soft durometer makes it very comfy on bad pavement, and the board is just a flying carpet on smooth trails. I don’t pump, I mostly wanted a new setup to work on my cardio/endurance and I haven’t been disappointed. I live in Canada and I was glad to learn that custom taxes and duties were all included in the shipping cost, no headache. The board was home within 5 business days. Overall, no cons, only pros! Glad to now be part of the Pantheon family!
Intimani (verified owner) –
One of the best longbords i have ever bought
Garrett (verified owner) –
I am having so much fun on this board. For background, I’m 40 and completely new to skating. A friend recommended this board and it has been great for learning and just cruising around the neighborhood.
The wheels and trucks are high quality and the graphic looks great. The board shipped within a reasonable time frame and all of the tracking information was accurate. The board even came a few awesome stickers.
I’d highly recommend this board to anyone interested in learning to skate or looking for a board to commute/cruise. It is very stable and rolls effortlessly.
David Blackmon (verified owner) –
I dont usually like short boards, but this thing is just so nice. Everything from the Karma wheels to the Stylus trucks was just great right out of the box. I’ve added some 1/8 drop risers to lower it just a hair more, and it’s nearly effortless to push around. Very stable for its size, and still agile enough to get around in the city and on paths. Board has just enough flex to help dampen out the chatter on bad roads too. The hype is real, this board deserves the praise it gets everywhere.
Keith4160 (verified owner) –
I appreciate all the details and craftsmanship put into the Pranayama. The board carves so smooth and glides over rough terrain with a high level of comfort and ease.
Pantheon delivers exceptional products and supports it which is also a good feature when buying into a brand.
Thanks Jeff for all the passion and work you put into providing a superior product. Looking forward to buying more boards from you.
NYC Skate Dad (verified owner) –
In NYC there is no other board I would ever consider riding. I never thought I would say this about a double drop, and have been a cruiser/vert skater since I was 10. I can commute, go over anything that our public service department hasn’t fixed, and can pull off an 8.5 mile commute quicker than I could on the train. It freed me up in the urban environment and fundamentally changed my relationship with the city and getting around.
Also, I have a 5 year old. She loves this thing. I keep the trucks loose, and she is able to actually pull off turns and can rock around the park like a little rockstar. I never would have advised anyone ever to teach their kid how to maneuver on a longboard type setup from a fundamental learning perspective (ie: they can go straight when they’re small, can’t accelerate), but the TKPs (again) mitigate this problem entirely and we get to take advantage of that sweet, sweet 2 inch drop that she can push with no second thoughts.
I have seen some people complain about bite on their shoes, and I’m just gonna counter that argument that I see many many skaters that have no idea how to position their feet when carving. I would ask those individuals, unless they have Shaq syndrome, how much they actually are crouching and leaking into turns as opposed to using (likely) worse form.
You should buy this. Don’t even think more about it. There’s nothing else like it. For something that comes with this degree of precision as a complete is just unheard of.
Also, the owner is the nicest guy alive and a model small businessman.
Adam Liebowitz (verified owner) –
Wow, what a board. I originally got it to ride with my son, but it blows his board away and he doesn’t want to ride his Santa Cruz anymore. The Cosmic Turtle is so smooth and comfortable. I love the flex of the deck, and the karma wheels are awesome, however, I still don’t really know how to stop. My son has now decided to make the Pranayama his board to ride to school, which means I will now have to order another one. Maybe I can get a discount for a repeat customer? Also on a side note Jeff was great, he dealt with all my beginner questions and even helped me when I was questioning if it was a smart idea for a 49 year old to ride a skateboard who had just taken a bad fall on his sons cruiser.
Henry F. (verified owner) –
Wow. What an awesome board. I typically ride a Loaded Poke with Carver CX surf skate trucks. I love that board because it’s so much fun to pump and it turns on a dime, but I think I have a new favorite. The Pranayama is smooth, responsive, and rides so much lower that pushing is effortless (that was the biggest issue I had with my other board). The Pranayama is also a beautiful board (I went with the Patanjali graphic but the other choices also look great) and it exudes quality and workmanship. I took it on its maiden ride the moment I got it and it rode great out of the box (I just need to loosen the trucks since I like them loose and I only weigh 155). One final comment, Jeff (the owner) is fantastic. He answered all my questions promptly and gave great advice. It’s refreshing to find a company (and owner) who care so much about their product. My wife won’t like reading this because I already have too many boards, but I may be adding more Pantheon boards to my quiver.
Dominic L (verified owner) –
The Pranayama is fantastic. I’ve been using it for the past couple months to commute to work down bike lanes, down bike paths for going to the store or just casual cruising. It’s great for a bunch of different applications.
Super effortless to ride, takes 5-6 good pushes to reach top speed but once you’re going, you’re GOING. Low to the ground means you’re spending as little energy as possible pushing, and can go for hours without tiring out. People have asked me several times if my board is electric, giving the smug grin “nope” makes my day every time.
When riding the prana I sorta just stop thinking about riding. Rather than scanning the floor and watching for obstacles, I go, “Hmmm, what am I gonna have for lunch today?” as I plow over any cracks and pebbles like they don’t exist with these massive fricken karma wheels. The prana is the IDGAF I just wanna get somewhere board.
The Prana changed my outlook on longboarding from being a fun hobby, to an actual way of life as an effective means of transportation. Seriously fantastic, I can’t recommend it enough.
Sungho (verified owner) –
I love my Pranayama and it definitely took its spot as my daily driver.
Great for flats and getting around anywhere around the city. At higher speeds (+20 mph) is when it does feel a little sketch but thats what foot braking is for, right?
Foot braking on this has been the easiest for me due to it’s low profile.
I also used this with Pantheon’s Hoku wheels and participated in the NY Broadway bomb. It was perfect for the occasion and I didn’t get any wheelbites with wheels as big as the Hoku’s.
With Pantheon Karma’s I was also able to slide. But by all means the Pranayama is probably not recommended as a true downhill board.
I’ve also put a thin strap at the front trucks. This is used as a handle for me. Due to the Pranayama’s form factor, you can use this handle and drag the Pranayama around quickly (alternatively you can also grab by the front trucks and just drag it too).
Mewer –
Its very skibiti sigma and has all the mewing streaks. I am lucky to have a gyatt on a skateboard. Ps. It’s very rizzy
Jeff Vyain –
Thanks for hitting all the biggest 2024 SEO terms in that review! 😛
Eric Kreger (verified owner) –
First time seriously back on a board since I had a Vision Gator. The original version. Yeah, it’s been that long. Throw in a couple surgeries for hard learned mistakes and here I am cruising now instead of shredding. I got the complete board with the 102s for stability and rolling over rocky AZ concrete. Great set up, great service, fast shipping, and good communication. I’m 260lbs and there is some flex but just the right amount for me at least. Rolls forever at speed. Turns are good for the length and height off the ground. Happy to be back on wheels.
Jeni (verified owner) –
Update: I posted a review a couple of years ago and have since put close to five thousand miles on this board. It’s accumulated some scars over the past couple of years but rides as beautifully as the day I pulled it out of the box. An absolutely incredible ride.
Currently lusting after a second Pranayama once I’m ready to make the investment in a second dry board. (As a WA resident, occasional rides on wet asphalt are somewhat inevitable for yearlong cruising.)
So many good other great boards from Pantheon but I really do love the compact design of this model.
Sure, you can get a cheaper board from almost any other company, but it won’t embody the same quality and intentional design that Pantheon offers. I gifted my old Arbor and Sector 9 to my niece and a friend since I stopped riding them after I got my Pranayama. It is one of my most critical possessions and brings so much joy into my world. Thank you to the creators.
Ryan Albrecht (verified owner) –
I’ll be another to add to the 5* rating. A few things unrelated to the actual longboard. Amazing communication and patience. I emailed a handful of times during Thanksgiving week and got timely, helpful and patient responses. I kept trying to piece something together from parts I had and through going back and forth with Jeff I began to see how meticulously planned all the overall design is. I went from buying a blem deck and putting parts that would work to buying a complete Prana with Karmas, even stepped out and got a more interesting graphic. I guess I’m saying the overall experience navigating my choices with Jeff’s help was an exercise that built trust in a product I’ve never tried. I street skated as a teenager and early 20s and at 43 I’ve come back to skating as a tool to play with my
Kids, get fit, and have fun. Started with a small loaded cruiser and quickly ordered my prana. It’s rare that a shopping experience could become a confidence building experience (riding the board is too)…but here we are and I’m proud to support this company.