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Archive for May 7th, 2009
Sector 9 Slalom Longboard
If you are looking for the hardest carving sector 9 longboard well look no further than the off the wall 2 longboard in the sidewinder series. This board is just under 34-inches long and 8.25-inches wide. It has the shortest wheelbase of all the sidewinder series boards which allows for the sharpest turning capability. Not to mention it also uses the sidewinder trucks from gullwing which has 2 pivot points to allow for the newest technology in the longboard industry. Sector 9 uses a flush-mount system with this truck which allows for a lower center of gravity to make up for the higher standing sidewinder trucks. This longboard was designed for hard carves and a good amount of speed. It is the ultimate slalom style longboard!
The best setup for the sector 9 off the wall 2 longboard is obviously the gullwing sidewinder trucks. You also want a slalom style longboard wheel which has a flat edge and allows for lots of friction to help you get those hard carving turns. I would recommend the 69mm sector 9 slalom wheels. You could also get the 72mm or 74mm sector 9 wheels as they also have a slalom shape and would do just fine on this board. A good abec 7 or higher rated bearing is also recommended for this board to get the most spin on the wheels as this is a high performing longboard!
Longboarding Versus Skateboarding
In the world of skateboarding, it’s common to hear the word longboard thrown around. But without having any experience with skateboarding, this can be a meaningless term. For skate enthusiasts, however, a longboard is basically a skateboard that boasts a longer shape. Sometimes, it is also wider than a standard skateboard. The act of skating on a longboard is known as longboarding. This is typically done downhill on concrete.
Compared to the skateboard, the longboard is generally bulkier. This means tricks are more difficult to accomplish. Longboards, however, are based on the surfing longboard, and as such, riding on a long skateboard is often associated with riding waves. Longboarding emerged as a popular pastime in the 1950s along with the surfing culture. It has had a revival in popularity with the emergence of well known skating figures such as Tony Hawk.