PART 2: Different boards and setups

Before buying a board, it is good to know the different types of boards and how and why they are different.  The first thing you need to know is what you intend to do with the longboard before you buy one. Knowing this is very important because you might buy a longboard and be disappointment in that it is not suitable for your style of preferred riding and potentially you could lose interest, which means you will be missing out!

Key information:

The longer the board, the more stable it will be, turns are less sharp (4) (5) (7)

Consider your weight before you buy a board, ask the shop assistan5 for what is suitable for your weight and height.

Larger wheels roll longer (7)

If your looking to just cruise, any longboard is suitable for you

THE 5 TYPES OF LONGBOARDS:

Kicktail: It is curved at the end which means skateboarding  tricks are easier to do. Good for cruising, better for those who are familiar with skateboarding. (6) (7)

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Pintail: Most common type of longboard, good for cruising, designed for flatland cruising. (5) (6) (7)

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Drop through: it is called a drop through because as seen, the trucks drop through the deck. It has more balance and more stability in comparison to the others. Excellent for tight turns and steep hills, designed for carving on steep hills, suitable for snowboarders. (5) (6) (7)

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Drop down: Good for steep hills and long distance. (5) (7)

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Freestyle:  Good for anyone who prefers/plans to mix up their riding style or more causal longboarding. (5) (6) (7)

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