I've never used this product, but I met this guy somewhere else who (with no prior knowledge of this product) made a device similar to this, but it was made out of metal, was more like a pipe shape, and instead of wheels on the end, he had a rubber ball (made of the same or similar material) and 2 balls on the other end to grab with. He had a longboard and let me try it out using his product (called a Skattle). I tried looking it up but I only found this (since he fairly recently invented it).
@marcelodomar - Technically, yes. But foot braking is still more effective. You can't really foot brake AND use the Big Stick simultaneously. If you just want to bleed off a little speed, the Big Stick works fine. But if you're going pretty fast, I would recommend foot braking.
@ppppreposterous - It's not "better" than using your feet. It's just fun and different and gives you a strong upper-body workout that you can't get when you use your feet.
@mattzakr - That's just a free stock-music song that comes with Final Cut Pro. I have to make sure I use free music like that, so YouTube doesn't pull the video or strip out the audio.
soooo the only thing id use this for in my area would be to slow down lol. the hills in the mountains are soo intense i need something i can drag every once in a while to slow me down. anyone suggest this just to slow down?
@afrackk - Depends on how much speed you want to lose. If you're going fast, you're better off just foot braking. The Big Stick can bleed off a little speed, but not much. Plus, remember, it uses your arms. You have much stronger leverage pressing your leg down to stop than pressing down with your arms. So, for casual cruising, yes, it works great. If you have some decent speed, you may want to try foot braking. And, obviously, with a lot of speed, you'd want some slides.
@playerlazar73 - Nope. It won't help you go really fast. In fact, you go a lot slower. Remember - with a Big Stick all your pushing is done with your arms. Since most folks leg muscles are way stronger than arm muscles, you'll never go as fast with a Big Stick as you do with regular pushing.
dude i like the idea but with original trucks you dont really need a paddle you dont even need to push you only have to pump i have the apex 37 carbon 2011 its amazing but i like the stick just your error (not really an error)
@jm123chavez - Yes! The Kahuna Big Stick is perfect for bike trails. Smooth, long routes with few or no intersections are ideal because you can just cruise forever and get nice, solid pushes.
@CokedKoah11 - Transportation? Well, remember, you are ONLY using your arms with the Big Stick. So, that's a lot of upper-body if you're doing pure transportation. Plus, where will you keep the stick once you reach your destination? Carry it with you the whole time? That might be a pain. Plus, you need to get a nice, solid push. Bike paths are awesome, but sidewalks and rough streets are not the most ideal terrain. The Big Stick is a great fun/excercise tool, but may be hard for transportation.
@NotoriousFred97 - There are many reasons to use a landpaddle. Fun. Exercise. Cross-training for Stand-Up Paddle Surfing. The opportunity to experience a different aspect of skateboarding. You name it.
I've never used this specific product, but I've used a similar one made different, but with the same concept (a longboard paddle, like paddle boarding on ground). I met the guy at the park who invented it, and he let me try it out, and I took to it real quick despite having never used one before (though I have used a paddle board before). It is a whole lot more convenient than using your foot, since you lose balance when you get back on. It's probably better to just use your foot on a skateboard
@rojerbb - The Kahuna Creations website says the top of the stick should be somewhere between your eyes and chin when you are standing on your board. So, it depends on that. If you are 5'10", you'd likely be about 6' when standing on your board, so the 6' stick might be too long. The 5'6" stick might work better for you. But, measure yourself and find out...
@art1325 - According to their site, you should get one of a height that falls between your chin and your eyes when you are standing on the board. So, if you gain 2 inches on the board, you'll be 5'11". That means the 6' Big Stick will still be over your head. You may want to try the 5'6" Big Stick. Or, email Kahuna Creations and ask them. They are very responsive.
Wow. Steve Buscemi has been working out.
NehemiahDC 1 day ago
I've never used this product, but I met this guy somewhere else who (with no prior knowledge of this product) made a device similar to this, but it was made out of metal, was more like a pipe shape, and instead of wheels on the end, he had a rubber ball (made of the same or similar material) and 2 balls on the other end to grab with. He had a longboard and let me try it out using his product (called a Skattle). I tried looking it up but I only found this (since he fairly recently invented it).
ToaRanen7 5 days ago
Hello! Can I use this stick to reduce the speed? Thanks!
marcelodomar 2 months ago
@marcelodomar - Technically, yes. But foot braking is still more effective. You can't really foot brake AND use the Big Stick simultaneously. If you just want to bleed off a little speed, the Big Stick works fine. But if you're going pretty fast, I would recommend foot braking.
SkateboardCalifornia 2 months ago
were you using a 5´6 ? did she thought the kahuna was really long for her? she had the stick over her head
rogerbaidon 2 months ago
do review on the pintail 40 plzz
ThekSwedlishfj 5 months ago
@ThekSwedlishfj - I don't own a Pintail 40. But if Original wants to send me one... (hint, hint)...
SkateboardCalifornia 5 months ago
this guy gives me the craaps
nicscrubs 5 months ago 4
what makes using this better than using ur feet?
im debating whether to get one
ppppreposterous 6 months ago
@ppppreposterous - It's not "better" than using your feet. It's just fun and different and gives you a strong upper-body workout that you can't get when you use your feet.
SkateboardCalifornia 6 months ago
@SkateboardCalifornia alright thanks
ppppreposterous 5 months ago
i was using the kahuna big stick and going really fast...it got caught on the ground in front of me and then i fell face first... :(
DJSAirsoft 6 months ago
great review, really good points but what's the song at the end during the credits?
mattzakr 7 months ago
@mattzakr - That's just a free stock-music song that comes with Final Cut Pro. I have to make sure I use free music like that, so YouTube doesn't pull the video or strip out the audio.
SkateboardCalifornia 7 months ago
soooo the only thing id use this for in my area would be to slow down lol. the hills in the mountains are soo intense i need something i can drag every once in a while to slow me down. anyone suggest this just to slow down?
afrackk 8 months ago
@afrackk - Depends on how much speed you want to lose. If you're going fast, you're better off just foot braking. The Big Stick can bleed off a little speed, but not much. Plus, remember, it uses your arms. You have much stronger leverage pressing your leg down to stop than pressing down with your arms. So, for casual cruising, yes, it works great. If you have some decent speed, you may want to try foot braking. And, obviously, with a lot of speed, you'd want some slides.
SkateboardCalifornia 8 months ago
i have a long board and i love to go really fast,,, will this help ?
thanks!
playerlazar73 8 months ago
@playerlazar73 - Nope. It won't help you go really fast. In fact, you go a lot slower. Remember - with a Big Stick all your pushing is done with your arms. Since most folks leg muscles are way stronger than arm muscles, you'll never go as fast with a Big Stick as you do with regular pushing.
SkateboardCalifornia 8 months ago
You had me going there for a minute with the Mathew Mc imitation. Actually, toward the end I thought, hey, that's Steve Buscemi!! Nice vid!
quedecree 10 months ago
IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE MY OWN OUTTAA PINE FOR FUN???
Darknights7 10 months ago
@Darknights7 Yes, my dad made me one (I think it was out of pine) and it works just as well I could imagine
LeoParDLiNDSEY 7 months ago
Reminds me of the dude from 5th element
ClimbBoardBike 10 months ago
wat trucks r those?
penguinfury007 10 months ago
@penguinfury007 - What trucks are they? They are "S8" trucks made by Original Skateboards in New York.
SkateboardCalifornia 10 months ago 4
oh yea seductive voiceeee :)
floridakid727 10 months ago
You should see the one i made.. Home made costed me about 1$
I got a piece of bamboo that grows around my house i cut it sanded it, stuck an old Mountain boarding tire on it... and WHALA!!!! :D
Vanilotto 11 months ago
dude i like the idea but with original trucks you dont really need a paddle you dont even need to push you only have to pump i have the apex 37 carbon 2011 its amazing but i like the stick just your error (not really an error)
bluupy 1 year ago
i live in an area where there is a lot of bike trails and stuff like that. and i like to longboard a lot. would you recommend getting one of these?
jm123chavez 1 year ago
@jm123chavez - Yes! The Kahuna Big Stick is perfect for bike trails. Smooth, long routes with few or no intersections are ideal because you can just cruise forever and get nice, solid pushes.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
Next time do a Johnny Depp impression. You'll nail it!
happytyler41892 1 year ago
hey you guys are at santa monica
skateboard325 1 year ago
Thanks! that was a very informative review. I skate for transportation, would you recommend the big stick for that? All over LA.
CokedKoah11 1 year ago
@CokedKoah11 - Transportation? Well, remember, you are ONLY using your arms with the Big Stick. So, that's a lot of upper-body if you're doing pure transportation. Plus, where will you keep the stick once you reach your destination? Carry it with you the whole time? That might be a pain. Plus, you need to get a nice, solid push. Bike paths are awesome, but sidewalks and rough streets are not the most ideal terrain. The Big Stick is a great fun/excercise tool, but may be hard for transportation.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
@SkateboardCalifornia
also when you get to your destination. where are you gonna put your longboard?.......... so yaaaaaaaahhhh............ide say plus for transportation
TheEswoosh 10 months ago
Why do they use longsticks? I just push by feet
NotoriousFred97 1 year ago 26
@NotoriousFred97 - There are many reasons to use a landpaddle. Fun. Exercise. Cross-training for Stand-Up Paddle Surfing. The opportunity to experience a different aspect of skateboarding. You name it.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
@NotoriousFred97 its different feeling..its cool ;) try to know
surferaroulet 2 months ago
I've never used this specific product, but I've used a similar one made different, but with the same concept (a longboard paddle, like paddle boarding on ground). I met the guy at the park who invented it, and he let me try it out, and I took to it real quick despite having never used one before (though I have used a paddle board before). It is a whole lot more convenient than using your foot, since you lose balance when you get back on. It's probably better to just use your foot on a skateboard
ToaRanen7 5 days ago
i have a question, i see you trucks are very loose, and i like to just ride and carve, should i keep my trucks super loose?
MrCynice 1 year ago
@MrCynice - The trucks are S8 trucks by Original Skateboards. They aren't super loose. That is just the way those trucks are designed to turn.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
is it a lot better to buy a bamboo one?
rojerbb 1 year ago
@rojerbb - I haven't tried the bamboo one yet, but it supposedly has better rebound to it.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
is this stick the cheap one? that cost 87 dlls?
rojerbb 1 year ago
@rojerbb - Yes, this one is the least-expensive and works great.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
@SkateboardCalifornia Thanks a lot for the response, should i get a 5 foot 6" or 6 feet stick? Im 5-10
rojerbb 1 year ago
@rojerbb - The Kahuna Creations website says the top of the stick should be somewhere between your eyes and chin when you are standing on your board. So, it depends on that. If you are 5'10", you'd likely be about 6' when standing on your board, so the 6' stick might be too long. The 5'6" stick might work better for you. But, measure yourself and find out...
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
If you guys like these boards there is a maker I like in North Carolina. You can look up bigislandlongboards(dot)com
gblackmon 1 year ago
Is she on a torpedo 40?
hamsteryte 1 year ago
@hamsteryte - Yep, there are parts where she's on the Torpedo 40 by Original Longboards. Good eye.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago
I am 5'9 and considering buying one, what size do you recommend?
art1325 1 year ago
@art1325 - According to their site, you should get one of a height that falls between your chin and your eyes when you are standing on the board. So, if you gain 2 inches on the board, you'll be 5'11". That means the 6' Big Stick will still be over your head. You may want to try the 5'6" Big Stick. Or, email Kahuna Creations and ask them. They are very responsive.
SkateboardCalifornia 1 year ago