I remember when I bought my first longboard. There was really only one option: The Pintail. This shape was derived from the roots of skating in general, which was to mimic surfing. As the “traditional skateboard” began developing its distinct shape the longboard was developed to further mimic the surfing feel by adding a longer deck, wider trucks, and bigger wheels. Naturally … [Read more...] about Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Longboard
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A Buyer’s Guide to Longboard Skateboard Decks
Skateboarding isn’t all about skating ramps and busting out technical flip tricks or grinds, the entire sport has evolved much more and longboards are just one avenue it has taken. Longboard skateboards aren’t even nicely packed into one box, with different disciplines practiced and different boards used for each one. If you’re new to longboarding then read on to find out a bit … [Read more...] about A Buyer’s Guide to Longboard Skateboard Decks