It is now fashionable, and for this, we must not devote an article to it: longboarding is one of the most fun activities that can be done, both on the road and in skate parks. Unlike standard skates, the longboard is more stable, so it is easier to get used to it than a usual skate.
Also, other disciplines relate to longboard: from the classic “strolls” to real stunts, drifts and descents did at full speed, just to name a few. If you are going to buy a longboard, the article you are reading contains everything you need to know.
Right here we had selected some of the best models of longboards that are given below.
- 39" x 9.1“ drop through longboard for beginner
- Strong but Flexible Eight Ply Maple Deck make longboard can Hold Up to 250 LBS weight
- Big Soft 70x51mm PU Wheels combined with ABEC-9 Bearings for Smooth Ride
- Solid 7 Inch Aluminum Trucks equipped with soft bushings for Comfortable Longboarding
- Easy to Learn for Kids and Adults beginner due to low to ground feature come from Dropthroguht mounting technology
- ZED LONGBOARD: Our freshest longboard nods to the 1950’s makeshift backyard longboards with its classic surfboard shape and...
- ANTI-BITE TECHNOLOGY: Avoid wheel bite at all costs. In fact, put it in the back of your mind. We put ease-of-ride #1 by including...
- HIGH-SPEED & ACCURATE: Precision ball bearings in the ABEC-7 tolerance grade is ideal for high speed and extreme running accuracy,...
- SLICK & GRIP: Enhance your ride with smooth and shock absorbent 70 mm Polyurethane wheels, plus a rock finish for superior grip.
- STABLE BUILD: 44-Inch artisan longboard made from 8-ply Canadian maple and sustainably sourced bamboo forms an infallible hybrid...
- Deck : 41 x 9inch / 104*22.8cm, L*W The decks are constructed using three layers of semi carbonised bamboo, and two layers of...
- Trucks: The 50 Degrees, 7” unique casting trucks with double hardness, high rebound, polyurethane bushings, which will...
- Wheels: 85% rebound 65mm X 51mm 78A Polyurethane wheels with rock finish, ABEC-7 high speed bearings.The tip’n’tail of the...
- Personality graffiti: We specially design a line pattern for graffiti lovers to DIY, play freely and fill in your favorite...
- We believe our customers are our beacon, so we offer 180 days after-sales maintenance and local customer support for all...
- SUPER STRONG MAPLE: Durable 8-ply hardwood maple deck with max load weight 220Ibs
- LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM TRUCKS: 3" strong aluminum truck and base with polished finish
- SOFT PU WHEELS: Super smooth 80 A PU wheels with ABEC-11 high speed bearings
- SHOCK ABSORBER: Lightweight with shock absorb ring guarantee the smooth cruising
- DECK SIZE: 41” Long x 10.2” Wide , no assembly required
- 【FIT FOR ALL LEVEL SKATERS】 41 x 9 inch full size design, this Skateboard is fit for beginner and professional to perform some...
- 【DURABLE & STABLE】 Super strong 8 layer grade of Canadian maple wood skateboard with emery non-slip surface provides stable...
- 【SMOOTH & SPEEDY RIDE】 Super smooth anti-shock PU wheels with super smooth degree Abec-9 Chrome steel and SHR95A supper soft...
- 【STURDY & STRONG】 Our skateboard made of High Quality Thick Aluminium Trucks Heavy-Duty Aluminum Alloy Trucks and steel axle,...
- 【FULLY ASSEMBLED】 No assembly required, this skateboard is a ideal gift for friends.
- The 40-Inch longboard is constructed with the classic downhill drop model. It's low gravity construction is ideal for any speed...
- Super strong 8-ply cold pressed hardrock maple, 37-Inch wheelbase, spacious 10-Inch width deck, all these contributed to a stable...
- Genuine alluminium 7-Inch reverse kingpin trucks are adjustable as 50 or 45 degree, and take to you great maneuverability.
- Durable 70x51mm 78A PU wheels work with ABEC-9 presion bearings, letting you enjoy an unsurpassed smooth ride.
- Designed by talents across the Atlantic. Graphics range from strikingly vintage to avant-garde looks.
- SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVEL SKATERS: 41 x 9 inch full size design, this Skateboard is ideal for Beginner and Pro doing some basic...
- DURABLE & STABLE: High density 8 layer grade A canadian maple wood skateboard with emery non-slip surface provides a stable and...
- SMOOTH & SPEEDY RIDE: Super smooth 70x51mm HR82A anti-shock PU wheels with super smooth degree Abec-9 Chrome steel and SHR95A...
- STURDY & STRONG: Our skateboard made of High Quality Thick Aluminium Trucks 7" Heavy-Duty Aluminum Alloy Trucks and steel axle,...
- COMPLETE: No assembly required, this skateboard is a ideal gift for boys and girls.
- Backfire Panda is born in China. It symbolizes peace and good luck, and how having a positive outlook in life can make a world of...
- Deck:39 in X 9 in - 100% Bamboo & fiberglass flexible longboard perfect for cruising, carving and tricks
- Trucks:7" gravity cast heavy duty aluminum trucks made for carving, and sharp turns
- Wheels:70mm x 53mm High Rebound Polyurethane 78A wheels with ABEC 9 bearings
- Backfire prioritize customer service. All messages are replied to within 24 hours We offer 180 days limited warranty from the...
- TRUCKS: Highly responsive 7-inch aluminum alloy trucks and ultra high elastic PU support pad,providing control and stability.
- DECK: 41 IN long x 9.5 IN wide deck made of cold press 8-ply natural maple with max load weight 330Ibs; brushed black surface for...
- WHEELS:Durable 70mm X 51mm 80A PU wheels with rock finish, ABEC-11 high speed bearings.
- MANEUVERABILITY: Built for downhill, speed and freestyle riding, wide turning radius,suitable for all age sports enthusiast...
- PERFECT GIFT: Lightweight with shock absorb ring guarantee the smooth cruising.Each skateboard is equipped with an all-in-one...
- Flexible 8-ply cold pressed hardrock maple, spacious 46x10-Inch deck, spacious 37-Inch wheelbase, all these contributed to a...
- Genuine alluminium 7-Inch reverse kingpin trucks are adjustable, depends on your maneuverability needs for different riding style.
- Durable 70x51mm 78A PU wheels work with ABEC-9 presion bearings, letting you enjoy an unsurpassed smooth ride.
- Designed by talents across the Atlantic. Graphics range from strikingly vintage to avant-garde looks.
- This is so far the biggest work of our team, a masterpiece of longboard engineering.
Longboards Buying Guide
The Right Table
There are longboards of various shapes and styles that can be selected based on the level of experience of the user. In this way, it is possible to find the one that best suits your needs, which allows you to be exploited to the maximum and to derive great fun from it.
On the market, different types of boards are suitable for various situations that can be encountered. If you simply want to slide along the road, you will choose a different model than the one that allows you to do various stunts.
Those who need it to move quickly can opt for a longboard cruising or carving, designed to slide along slightly inclined roads without fatigue. Those who want to throw themselves headlong from a hill must orient themselves on a downhill, intended for this purpose, but you must be expert enough before choosing such a model.
For the more adventurous freeride longboarding is fine, characterized by a good dose of speed, but which also requires excellent technique. Finally, Freestyle, which allows you to do any movement, is suitable for beginners who want to learn stunts but also for advanced riders.
The Shape of The Table and Style of The Deck
Among the models on the market, identifying the best brand depends not only on the convenience of the price but also on the type chosen. It is essential to know the shape of the board, which can be directional or twin.
The former was created to go in one direction only, that is, forward. Generally, carving, cruising and downhill longboards are of this type. The latter also called symmetrically, behave the same way in any direction they are pushed and are the most suitable for tricks because they are above all Freestyle and freeride boards.
The style of the deck, or of the board on which the feet rest, is fundamental to manoeuvre the longboard well and avoid accidents. The most traditional form is the top mount, in which the deck is mounted on the trucks (the point of contact between the board and the wheels) so that the centre of gravity is higher than other boards.
The drop-through has the board positioned to be lowered from the ground, making it perfect for Downhill or freeride. Finally, the drop deck has a board modelled so that the foot area is reduced and placed closer to the ground, which is why it is more valid for covering long stretches of road.
The Flex
Finally, the flexibility of the table, called flex, can be of three types. The soft is ideal for absorbing impacts on uneven roads, and the medium better maintains speed stability, the high is suitable for not too fast movements and is not good on poorly straight paths.
Therefore, evaluate your skill level before moving on to one model rather than another. Before choosing a suitable product, it is good to analyze the reviews of other users who may or may not confirm your impressions.
How to Use a Longboard
US films made us familiar with what for many, at the time, was a wooden board with four wheels. It was a fundamental “toy” for those who “wanted to be an American”.
Do you think that skateboard was born in the 1940s and is still widely used by children today, indeed, for some, it has even become a profession that has led to the signing of large sponsorship contracts.
With the longboard, you can perform stunts that for some would-be unimaginable and, let’s face it, it takes a certain amount of madness to do them.
The Differences Between Skateboards and Longboards
But are skateboards and longboards the same thing? From a conceptual point of view, we believe we can answer yes, but in truth, there is no lack of differences. Compared to a skateboard, the longboard is more prolonged, broader and more substantial. Also, if you want to go faster, you need a longboard.
The Disciplines for Longboard
But which are the disciplines which longboard is best suited to? We see them immediately. Downhill requires a high speed, and as we said, one of the differences between skateboard and longboard is that the latter is faster. Freeride also requires you to go fast while Dancing, as the name suggests, reminds you of a kind of dance.
The Security
Safety is an aspect that must always be put in the foreground. When you decide to buy a longboard you must not stop only at this because it is essential to buy everything you need to avoid getting hurt. Therefore, you must choose a good helmet for the knee pads and the elbow.
This means that you have to think well about the available budget and not allocate it all or almost to the table because even the best longboard in the world will not prevent you from falling.
How to Dress?
Going on the longboard requires adequate clothing. The clothes must be comfortable and possibly resistant. Better to allocate clothes for the use of the longboard only because falling, they are likely to tear here and there.
It is also essential to choose the shoes that brand apart (we know which are the favourites of skaters, but we avoid advertising) must have specific characteristics that, in particular, concern the gannet. This must be flat and at the same time ensure excellent adhesion on the board.
Measurement
A small board is more comfortable to control, but the more you speed up, the more unstable it becomes. This type of board is ideal for getting around the city or for cruising due to its agility that allows you to avoid obstacles and pedestrians. A larger board is more difficult to control but is more stable at higher speeds.
Width
The width directly determines the stability of our longboard, be it for moving, for Freestyle or Downhill. The wider the board, the more stability and less response it will have; on the contrary, the narrower it is, the more difficult it will be to move on the table.
Length
The length of the board is the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail. To start practising with a longboard, it is better to choose one that has a length between 90 and 107 cm; if you already have the experience, you can choose smaller boards.
Aces
Aces are important for longboards because they define how curves are taken; they have a T-shape, are located at the base of the table, with the wheels positioned at their ends. Their role is to allow the wheels to communicate with our movements: therefore, their width should be equal to that of the board.
Wheels
The wheels are what allows the skater to feel the asphalt: they are made of polyurethane and the harder it is, the longer the wheels will last. Instead, the softer it is, the more it will wear out. Furthermore, if you want to drift, it is better to use harder wheels, but it must be remembered that not all diameters are suitable for every type of table.
Bearings
The bearings are pieces of maple which are inserted in the centre of the wheel to allow the longboard to move with minimal resistance; a better ABEC category (the ranking we have already told you about) is equivalent to greater precision, effectiveness and ability to reach higher speeds.
Longitudinal Curve
In longboards, the longitudinal curve plays a very important role because it determines the feeling of the board under our feet and the type of longboarding that we practice. Rocker boards (which are concave) are used for Carving and Downhill, while Camber boards (which are convex) are more flexible.