Using a longboard to skateboard provides stability but the tradeoff is less agility. Learning how to longboard doesn't require much equipment, aside from a longboard, a helmet, pads, and some shoes. But before you begin, you should know the difference between longboarding and shortboarding. Eac...
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This longboard has similarities to a skateboard; it has a short deck yet has big and soft wheels. If you want to have a mix of a longboard and a skateboard, the mini cruiser longboard is for you. Besides, it is very convenient and portable because of its size. The size of longboards...
Longboards are larger than traditional skateboards and they can be a great choice for a beginner. It is easy to maneuver and cruise around on a longboard for beginners than other Skateboards. But if you want to pop an ollie and or other pro tricks then longboards would not be the best o...
How to Make a Longboard Skateboard: So, have you ever been interested in buying a longboard but couldn't because of the cost? This is a cost effective method to make a longboard of any style you like. NOTE: I take no responcibility for yo
A little wiggle room is great.How to Put Trucks on a Skateboard Now, it’s time to mount those trucks: A good rule to remember is 'kingpin in’, meaning both truck kingpins should be facing in towards each other. Place your mounting hardware through the top of the deck, then you can...
This is the most stable deck style, but it is also the least common due to its high degree of difficulty to construct, which can also make it the most expensive. This shape is generally only found on dedicated downhill boards. See All Longboard (Shape) Features All longboards come with ...
though it is sold in different sizes to accommodate different sizes of skateboard deck. Grip tape is usually sold in 9" X 33" sheets for shortboards. Longboard grip tape can measure up to 12" X 4'. If you're gripping a longboard, cruiser, or old school skateboard, pay attention to th...
How to slide on your longboard Also known as power-sliding, you drift your wheels and the friction from the wheels sliding slows you down. It’s a lot harder than it looks. Not an appropriate way to slow down especially for beginners. It takes a long time to get to grips with it and...
Packed in between the snowboarding or surfing gear, a skateboard is a common find in Avallone’s luggage. Sometimes, his carry-on. “It's so much better going through the airports on a skateboard. You go everywhere so much faster,” he said. ...