| A longboard is a longer version of a skateboard. It is | | | | comes in decks that are made from durable wood |
| mostly used for downhill racing, cruising, and | | | | laminate. It also has low profiles that are great for |
| transportation. There are different types of | | | | pushing and carving. The trucks of a lowrider |
| longboards according to the intended use. If you're | | | | longboard are placed at the tips to provide the user |
| looking to shop for one, it would serve your best | | | | more control and stability when riding. |
| interests to be familiar with these types to help you | | | | Buying guidelines |
| make the right purchase decisions. | | | | Regardless of which one of the different types of |
| Types | | | | longboards you prefer, you need to consider the |
| There are generally two different types of | | | | deck material when purchasing your longboard. |
| longboards: the pintail and lowrider varieties. Pintail | | | | Recreational riders, for instance, should opt for |
| longboards are great for general transportation, | | | | longboards made from natural wood because these |
| flatland cruising and for downhill bombing. This type of | | | | are relatively more affordable but durable enough to |
| longboard is quite narrow at around nine inches in | | | | handle general transport. Competitive or exhibition |
| width but is 48 inches long. The trucks are installed | | | | riders, however, have to go for those that are made |
| on its opposite ends. A pintail longboard also has | | | | of fiberglass or carbon fiber. These varieties are |
| semi-slanted riser pads so you can make deeper | | | | more durable so they can handle jumps, high speeds |
| turns in narrow streets. If you're new at | | | | and other abuses. They are more expensive than the |
| longboarding, you might find it a challenge to | | | | wooden longboards, though, so you want to opt for |
| maneuver this type of longboard. | | | | these longboards only once you have decided that |
| On the other hand, there is the lowrider longboard. | | | | longboarding is definitely for you. |
| This type is a suitable choice for street riding. It | | | | |