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That question.
Every so often there’s that kid, and you may know this kid too. Then there’s the question that the kid asks…”What’s the best board?”. Unfortunately there is no end all of boards, now sure, A Sector 9 or a loaded are going to be better than say a generic 100$ board, or something you can buy at big 5, sure. But that’s not to say that even those boards are horrible, everyone has to start somewhere and if you don’t feel comitting 250$ to something you’re not even sure you’re going to like or not then why not go the inexpensive way and get one? Not only that but starting out with a board like that makes you truly appreciate the board that you not only took the time to wait for, but you get a better of sense of what you’re looking for in a board and will enjoy that 250$ board that you were going to buy even more.
The problem with skaters when they first start out is they want to be EXACTLY like the pros from the start. What most don’t realize is they started somewhere too. Just like the tricks, the boards should be built into, and be slowly upgraded as you improve. However, at the same time starting out with a board that can’t even get you down your block can be discouraging. In my opinion though skating is much more enjoyable when you work up from that 50-100$ board and turn it into something you love, and I honestly believe that not having that first board really takes away from the experience. If you’re having trouble finding such a board, take a look at our Longboard Skateboards there’s a huge selection of boards under 100$ and if you’re just startingor you’re having any trouble finding that first board just leave a comment and I’ll reply to it as soon as I can so we can get you on board as soon as possible.
The Loaded Dancer
The Dancer was created with cross stepping, carving, and board dancing in mind. It was designed by the infamous Adam Colton, who if you haven’t already seen on youtube is a complete monster on a longboard, and he made it specifically for his complex cross stepping routines. Although it can be used simply for cruising, it can be a bit tedious to carry around town if you’re going to be walking about. However, The board was also made with a kicktail and nose for seemingly effortless shuv its, manuals, and g-turns. If you plan on taking on the sport of longboarding and want to immerse yourself into the world of cross stepping, sliding, and complex turns then look no further, this board is definitely for you.
The Loaded Dancercomes with Randall 180 mm trucks, BON 65mm wheels, and rush abec 5 bearings. All of these are great for beginners and still perform well if you’ve been skating for awhile; however, if you’re not strapped for cash then I suggest getting Adam Coltons signature paris trucks with this. As far as wheels go there’s a HUGE selection to choose from but I would recommend a higher durometer abec 11 wheel if you plan on sliding and a lower one if you want a easier time pulling off cross steps and want to dance around on your board freely with no fear of slip-outs. As always, if you have the extra cash you can never go wrong with Bones reds bearings and even moreso with Bones Swiss. If there are any other questions you might have on the dancer then please leave a comment below.
Landyachtz Evo
This board was designed by a world champion racer with racing in mind. The Evo is the Mach 5 of boards, it’s unique 2″ dropped deck is what us boarders would refer to as “saucy”. It keeps your feet locked in place and sets you lower to the ground than any drop through mounted truck will get you giving you the ultimate stability, and feel for turns and competes with the best of boards as far as speed goes. This board has been seen in more racing competitions than any other longboard for the past 3-4 years.
The Landyachtz Evo while being a prime racing board is perfect even for beginners looking for a good coasting/cruising board and is actually a bit cheaper than most freestyle and racing boards. The Evo comes with 180mm Randalls, 65mm BON wheels, and abec 5 bearings. While all of these are great if you’re not strapped for cash then I suggest getting gullwing chargers, a larger wheel, such as Orangatangs or abec 11′s and Bones reds or Bones Swiss bearings which are MY all time favorite and highest performing bearing we have.
The little things in life
Those hilarious conversations with friends, fishing with a grandparent, dollar tacos at your favorite Mexican restaurant, or heading down that road you don’t normally go down to get to your house even though it’s longer just to hit up that ever so relaxing hill. It’s these little things that make life…how do I even say it? Not boring. For me, all of these little things and the times I cherish happen simply because of my longboard. Not only does my longboard get me from my house to school, to a friends, and out to lunch, then to the movies, etc. It’s more than just a mode of transportation. It’s a life tool, I use it as a workbench, lean it against a wall and sleep on it, even use it to carry groceries in a store instead of using a cart.
My point is, purchasing a board is more than just buying a piece of wood with 4 wheels on it. It’s like buying a car, it becomes your “baby” and once you become comfortable with it, trust me, you’ll find more ways to use it then I explained above. Inevitably you’ll want every upgrade imaginable for your board, and walking into a board shop will eventually become like being a kid walking into a candy shop, I even remember the first board I got was from Loaded Longboards which was the newest company out at the time. I’ve had the board for 2-3 years now and it has never once dissapointed me, in fact, the only thing I’ve ever had to replace on it are my wheels because I’ve slid them down to almost nothing. Even if you’ve never touched or dreamed of touching a board in your life, I suggest at least purchasing a simple one and learning how to at least ride it, because eventually riding it will be more than pushing, kicking, coasting. It becomes this automatic thing that comes as natural as learning to walk again. Riding my board has always been an escape from that tedious feeling of waiting for getting from place to place (I HATE long walks, and car rides) and makes it become become an adventure, and getting somewhere becomes as exciting as getting there (Or more exciting depending).
Loaded Tan Tien
The Loaded Tan Tien is perfect for those who are more experienced and are looking for something more technical and really want to get more into the sport. Even if you’re completely new to longboarding this board is amazing, it has a mild foot locking concave as well as having drop through truck mounts that give you more stability at higher speeds and a lower center of gravity for longer coasting and more speed. Also, since there’s less space between the ground and the board there’s less disruption from things such as gravel, dirt, and grass making this essentially a monster truck of sorts. I recommend to the Tan Tien to anyone, and especially for those who want to expand their boarding repertoire.
The Tan Tien comes with Randall 180mm Silver trucks which are a perfect all around truck, especially for beginners, however we have a huge selection for those looking for a more specialized truck. The Tan Tien also comes with B-O-N 65mm wheels (in your choice of color) and rush abec 5 bearings but if you have the money I would suggest purchasing 70-75mm Orangatangs and Bones Reds or even Bones Swiss especially if you’re someone who wants to just coast along doing as little work as possible.
Loaded Dervish
The Loaded Dervish is a board that’s definitely going to impress any hardcore downhill riders or anyone looking for something that’s smooth riding for those long treks to who knows where. The Dervish was designed with a lower center of gravity in mind for easier sliding, more speed and stability down hills, easier pushing, and even comes with a small nose and tail for shuv-its and manual. It’s Loaded’s number 1 rated board right now, and let me tell you, it shows.
The Loaded’s all come with multiple flex’s for people of different weight or for long time riders who know how much flex they want in their board. The recommended setup for the Dervish would be 10″ Gullwing Chargers, 75mm Orangutang Durian wheels (color of choice) and Bones swiss bearings. However if you’re a little strapped for cash I suggest getting Bones Reds instead of the Swiss. This board was one of the first from the Loaded line and has made the Loaded company what it is today, I recommend it to anyone looking for a durable, high performance board whether you’re new to longboarding or you’ve been on board for years.
The Loaded Bhangra
So I’ve noticed a lot more people longboarding around town lately and have gotten to speak with a few of the guys who do daily runs down the hills up here. I actually hadn’t even heard of it until about a week ago and we just got them into the shop, and let me tell you, they SHRED. Not only do they have the slight kicktail and nose for shuv-its, manuals, etc. (which I love) but also has a slight “U” shaped concave which locks your feet in for more controlled sliding, and more overall comfort while riding. It’s perfect for bombing hills, carving, freestyling or just getting around town. They’re great all around boards and I’d recommend it whether you’re just starting or you’ve been boarding for awhile. The Loaded Bhangra is fairly long so it could be a hassle if you plan on carrying it everywhere but nonetheless if you’re looking for a quality all around board, this is it.
The Bhangra comes with Randall 180 silvers which are perfect for just about everything along with Abec 11 Zig Zags and Rush abec 5 bearings. Unless you’re looking for a more niche truck then I would suggest sticking with the Randalls the only thing I would recommend other than what it comes with already are Bones Reds bearings, or Bones Swiss, and of course your choice of color wheel. If there’s anything else you would like to know about the Bhangra then feel free to comment below.
Hard times
As I’m sure you’re all aware of, the economy as a whole has been going through some pretty hard times. Insurance as well as vehicles have gone up in price. Gas prices are up to almost 4 dollars, if it’s not already in some places. It’s even expensive to ride the bus back and forth everyday or buy a pass every month. It takes about 50-60 dollars just to fill my tank now, and fixing a flat or getting a spare part? Forget it.
However, as far as transportation needs go, Nordboard’s has a cheaper alternative then the average run of the mill fiberglass covered station wagon. Gas, insurance, even most maintenance will be a thing of the past with the longboards we have to offer. Even if you’re completely new to longboarding it’s both worlds cheaper and quicker to pick up than a car (and far more relaxing than a bus in my opinion). Not only are all of those miniscule tasks out of the way, but parking and parking fees are also out of the equation. Whether you’re new to the longboarding scene or you’ve been tearing it up for awhile, Nordboard’s has all of the longboarding gear you could need and more, and if you have any questions don’t be afraid to comment.
Koastal Check Mate Complete Longboard
I’ve fallen in love all over again with the Koastal Check Mate Complete Longboard – Wood Stringer Series. Before you even step onto the board for its inaugural ride you can tell that this is a cool board. It has slick green wheels and an incredible checkered top sheet that is a mix of Aspen, Mahogany, and green dried veneer.
The bottom of the complete longboard has a natural fiber lam bottom. There’s a slight concave – which I’m partial to – as well as a little lift in the nose. The board also has a full kick tail with clear grip and gold mounting hardware.
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