Longboarding

[Sam]

 

From wikipedia;

A longboard generally can be as short as 25" (64cm) to around 60" (190cm) in length, but are not restricted by length. Longboards and the idea of longboarding predates most writing about skateboarding, so the inventor of longboarding is unknown. As well as being longer than a standard skateboard, longboards may also be equipped with larger, softer wheels which afford a smoother ride. However, there are many different uses for longboards. Because longboards are longer than a typical skateboard, it takes less effort to reach higher speeds and makes turning or "carving" much easier.

 

A fairly modern sport, originating in the US during the 1950's by surfers attempting to emulate the feeling of surfing on the road/sidewalk.

 

My Setup:

Mindless 44" Hunter

92A Independent Bushings

Abec 11 70mm Retro Zig Zag Wheels

Stock trucks (not sure whether I shall be upgrading trucks)

ABEC 5 bearings - soon to be Bones Reds

 

 

Longboarding shops around the world (PM me for other countries);

 

• US - Daddies Board Shop / Muir Skate / Motion Boardshop

• UK - Skateboards Of Choice / Octane Sport / Stoked Longboards

• Australia - Skateboard Express / Boardshop

 

Longboarding is not a cheap hobby. If you buy a board you should commit to use it. A decent deck starts at around $80-$90.

 

If there are any questions you have about longboarding I shall try my best to answer them!

 

 

P.S - Wear a helmet!

[Bows]

Videos

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 30, 2010 by Bows

[Saru Inc]

I've always personally thought longboards to be more cool than skateboards. Those were some sweet tricks ^^ Too bad my balance is non existent.

[Sam]

Of course they're cool, why do you think I ride one? :D

[Bows]

Just so you know, Sam, I'll be adding more videos as I find them, if we get too many, I'll archive them. ;)

[Saru Inc]

Of course they're cool, why do you think I ride one? :D

 

Because you're cool.

 

 

:mrgreen:

[Vulxai]

Of course they're cool, why do you think I ride one? :D

 

Because you're cool.

 

 

:mrgreen:

 

Oh, don't add to his ego!

[Saru Inc]

Of course they're cool, why do you think I ride one? :D

 

Because you're cool.

 

 

:mrgreen:

 

Oh, don't add to his ego!

 

 

What. I wish I could longboard. And my irl name is Sam as well. And I the aviators he had like a year ago inspired me to buy some. Which are really cool.

 

 

But yes, his ego is too big@! Reaching critical mass! :arrow: :ohnoes:

[Ouchy]

I've always wanted to Longboard. Seems like a mean way to get around. A few of my friends in my group do it, and it seems to be become more popular at my school. Shortboarding is also taking off at my school too.

[Skeptical]

Huh, never heard of it before. Looks cool, but I'll stick to biking.

[Bows]

Huh, never heard of it before. Looks cool, but I'll stick to biking.

You've never heard of a longboard/ing?

 

Seems like a mean way to get around.

They are not mean, I assure you.

[Saru Inc]

Huh, never heard of it before. Looks cool, but I'll stick to biking.

 

 

Biking. Good man. :thumbup:

[Pepsiguy]

ive heard of longboarding, the have some sort of movie with that guy from johhny tsunami from it, i wish i could longboard, skateboard at that to, i should try cuase i snowboard

[stevepole]

Theses are my brother and my longboards. Mine's the one on the right (bigger one) but they're both about 3 years old now.

 

 

 

Sorry for quality, took them on my phone.

[Pepsiguy]

i spy with my little eye; something green and stevepole must like ;D

[Bows]

ive heard of longboarding, the have some sort of movie with that guy from johhny tsunami from it, i wish i could longboard, skateboard at that to, i should try cuase i snowboard

 

If you snowboard, you're likely to be good at both skateboarding and longboarding.

 

Theses are my brother and my longboards. Mine's the one on the right (bigger one) but they're both about 3 years old now.

 

[spoiler=Large Images]

 

 

 

 

Sorry for quality, took them on my phone.

 

Sector 9, nice choice. ;)

 

i spy with my little eye; something green and stevepole must like ;D

 

The crates? Why would he like them?

[Ouchy]

Seems like a mean way to get around.

They are not mean, I assure you.

 

Do they require a lot of effort?

[Bows]

Seems like a mean way to get around.

They are not mean, I assure you.

 

Do they require a lot of effort?

As in, do they require a lot of effort to get from place to place with? No. Not at all. Easier than a skateboard IMO.

[Ouchy]

Seems like a mean way to get around.

They are not mean, I assure you.

 

Do they require a lot of effort?

As in, do they require a lot of effort to get from place to place with? No. Not at all. Easier than a skateboard IMO.

Well, what do you mean by they are not mean?

[Bows]

Seems like a mean way to get around.

They are not mean, I assure you.

 

Do they require a lot of effort?

As in, do they require a lot of effort to get from place to place with? No. Not at all. Easier than a skateboard IMO.

Well, what do you mean by they are not mean?

It was me being stupid.

[Sam]

Ooh, nice board Steve :thumbup: Anything custom on it, or is everything just stock?

[Shiny]

Always wanted to get into it. What would be a good board for a beginner, who can basically skate? Something not overly expensive as well?

[Bows]

Always wanted to get into it. What would be a good board for a beginner, who can basically skate? Something not overly expensive as well?

Sector 9 is a great brand for beginners, I would try that. :thumbup:

[Shiny]

How much are we looking at?

[Bows]

$150-$200. You could probably get it for less though.