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10 Best Longboards
The term “longboard” can be used to describe both surfing longboards and skateboarding longboards. Longboard surfboards can range between eight and 14 feet, in contrast to shortboard surfboards that range between five and seven feet in length. In 2011, the top 10 longboard surfboard manufacturers were (from 10 to one): Robert August’s RA Retro Single Fin; Infinity’s Rad Noserider; Stewart’s Hydro Hull; the Hydro Glide Longboard; Infinity’s Cluster; the Original longboard by McTavish; Robert August – What I Ride by Surftech; Fireball Evolution by McTavish; and Walden Surfboards’ Magic Model.
Longboards used for skateboarding are typically one meter long, which is nearly 10 inches longer than a standard skateboard. A longboard’s wheels are also usually larger and softer than a traditional skateboard’s. The top 10 manufacturers of skateboard longboards of 2010 were (from 10 to one): Comet; Rayne; Flexdex; Original; Never Summer; Ladyachtz; Gravity; Arbor longboards; Loaded; and Sector 9.
Longboards
The longboard is a form of skateboard that is used for transportation. Skateboards are used for performing tricks and stunts. Due to the fact that the length of the longboard is traditionally longer then the average skate board you aren’t able to do tricks. Longboards are used by first time skate boarders.
Complete longboards have longer, wider body. This type of style allows for a smooth ride that requires little effort. The sizes can very considerably. It can vary between twenty-four and eighty inches in length. If used for transportation then it can vary between thirty-nine to fifty inches in length.
Holiday Gifts for an Extreme Sports Enthusiast
For the skateboarder, rollerblader, BMX cyclist, snowboarder, or razor scooter enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, it’s not always easy to know what to buy. Here are a few gift ideas sure to slake their interest in extreme supports
~Longboard – a variation on the typical skateboard, longboards have larger decks and wider centers of gravity to improve stability and limit wobbles on steep declines.
~Protective Pads – these get scuffed up and wear out so fast that it’s almost never too soon to purchase another set.
~Extreme Sports Games – if your extreme sports enthusiast happens to own a video game console, chances are they would appreciate games like Amped, Pure, Skate, or Tony Hawk
Safety (and Fun) First
It seems like our lives just keep getting busier. While children used to have little to no commitments after school, their days are now full with things like soccer practice, extracurricular community service, and more. That means that time to play and unwind has to be pushed back further and further. Especially in winter months when it gets darker quicker, that often means your kid is going to be out and about in the neighborhood when it’s already dark.
That’s why it’s all the more important to teach your kid about general safety. The most important thing is that they always know to make themselves visible to cars when it’s dark outside. This means that your kid should have safety lights on him no matter if he’s riding his bike or longboarding. With a bike, it’s relatively easy to attach an external light to the bike itself, but if your kid is out and about on Loaded longboards, it’s best to have reflective clothing or flashing lights to connect to their helmet.
Downhill Longboarding
Some people ride longboards at a leisurely pace, using them as a conveyance or simply as a means for a joyride. But personally, I enjoy a more extreme breed of longboarding. Unless I’m tearing down a hill at breakneck speeds, I simply don’t enjoy myself.
As you can imagine, downhill longboards feature a different construction than a traditional skateboard or longboard. With a specialized design for high speeds, the wobbles you may be accustomed to are a thing of the past. This allows you to go faster without the fear of losing your balance while shredding down the hill.
Qualities of an Effective Longboards
As is the case with many sports, skateboarding culture has evolved to the point where certain companies specialize in skate-specific clothing. However, in the alternative-influenced world of skateboarding, Nike and Adidas are hardly the dominant forces in apparel and footwear. Instead the market is filled with smaller niche companies that produce comfortable clothing and striking, durable longboards.
Arbor longboards provide a perfect example as they feature a flashy, stylish board made with quality hard rock maple wood. Longboard fashion is just as pronounced in the skating world as it is in any sport, but the sport takes an even larger toll on the boards. In order to perform some tricks, skaters must slide their shoe along harsh grip tape, which can create significant wear and tear over time. As a result, it’s best to select a shoe that balances fashion and function.
A Board for Every Style
Even those who have never skated a day in their lives recognize the difference between a traditional skateboard and a longboard. Whereas skateboards are more conducive to tricks, longboards make for more stable forms of midrange transportation. But did you realize that not all longboards are intended for the same purposes? Depending on a rider’s intentions, she may select a suitably sized deck, wheels, bearings and trucks to meet those needs.
Pintail models, also known as downhill longboards, are specially made for cruising – whether along flatlands or bombing down a steep hill. These boards are narrower than most, with the trucks located near the extreme ends of the deck. Lowrider boards are more appropriate for amateur riders who prefer to play it safe, pushing and carving their way around the neighborhood.
No Assembly Required
Putting together your first longboard can be a daunting task. Perhaps you’ve only ridden your friends’ boards a few times and have recently decided to take up longboarding as a form of exercise as well as a convenient mode of transportation. In other words, you aren’t especially well-versed in the skateboard lifestyle. So, where to begin?
Rather than piecing together your longboard from scratch, look into the possibility presented by a complete longboard. That way you won’t have to worry about choosing trucks, wheels, bearings and other accessories. This measure also relieves you from the responsibility of assembling all of the parts. As you improve, you might want to begin tinkering with your board’s setup – but that’s something to worry about later, after you’ve gotten the hang of things.