With this in mind, cruiser styled longboards are an ideal choice. Size matters! Smaller choices are available, but they sacrifice stability which make them less ideal for beginners. Does that seem like a wide range for longboard size? Well, it is! The beauty of longboard builds is that they offer so much variety. Now that you are shopping for your first longboard, you have probably already noticed all of the options available when you see longboarders cruise by.
The important thing to know is that it is very unlikely that you will pick the wrong size. You will ride many shapes and sizes as you learn how to longboard. There are plenty of opportunities in your future for you to buy the perfect longboard. Board-sport skills translate well between disciplines and skateboarding is no exception. The differences usually lie in weight distribution and which foot does the turning.
Turning is done by applying pressure heel side or toe side with both feet but the forward weight bias will help maintain stability! When you learn how to snowboard, instructors often tell you to act like your feet are pedals, moving your toes up and down to help you turn the board.
It depends on what direction you want to turn! You will feel many differences between them as your learn how to longboard but some board familiarity will certainly help you in your first few riding sessions. The good news is that snowboarding or surfing experience is not necessary to learn how to longboard. Wheels, trucks, and bushings are a few pieces of gear that make a huge difference in your ride in addition to your deck. If you already have a board then you probably know what you like or dislike.
If this is your very first longboard, keep it simple! Find a brand and design that you like and use our beginner guidelines below to find the perfect beginner longboard.
Truck width is also important with MM being the ideal width. Make sure that the trucks are not wider than the deck though! This is especially important for beginners who are building their board from scratch for the very first time. Not every set of trucks will work perfectly with every deck. Bushings are a really important part of tuning your ride as you progress but as you begin, the bushings supplied with your trucks will be generally sufficient. You will care more about performance as you gain more confidence and skill on your longboard.
All of our suggested beginner longboards come with stock bushings that are more than enough for you. Interested to learn about trucks in detail? Read our guide to the best longboard trucks and get detailed information on the different types of trucks and the top brands that sell them.
Remember to have fun first! Once you get the hang of it, revisit your gear to dial in your setup. The short answer is, yes! Longboards, especially long, wide boards and decks that are considered drop-through. The drop-through will lower your center of gravity. This will help you maintain your balance just a little bit better than a skateboard. A wider or longer board does something similar. It is more forgiving if you lean back, forward, or to either side. As a beginner, you will probably find this to be easier than a small skateboard or penny board.
The drawbacks are really for more skilled riders: you will probably want a more sensitive board so you can make sharper turns and slide a little more freely. We do want to be clear: if you want to learn how to skateboard more than you want to learn how to longboard, then just start skateboarding! You know what they did when they were beginners? Tuesday 23rd of March We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
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How do I choose the right longboard? What different kinds of longboards are there? Which longboard should I get? What is a pintail longboard good for? Is a drop-through longboard good for beginners? What is the best longboard for dancing? Should I get a cruiser board or a longboard? Lush Longboards Freebyrd Hiro. Lush Longboards Freebyrd Hiro The most popular board in our shop right now, with good reason The deck The Freebyrd is a rockered-drop-through - which makes it very low to the ground more stable, easier to push , and very beginner-friendly.
How does it ride? Reasons to get this Try another board Super low ride height Easy to push, footbrake and slide Quality Aftermarket Components Choose your setup to suit your budget Doesn't have the surfy vibe of a pintail Not big enough for dancing and tricks Doesn't have a lot of flex No kicktails makes some tricks difficult. View all products by Lush Longboards. Arbor Fish 37" Groundswell. Arbor Fish Pintails A shorter pintail shape from Arbor, the Fish 37" is a great board if you are a smaller rider or are put off by the length of other longboards.
The deck Arbor decks are very nicely finished, and the Fish 37" is no exception to this. Reasons to get this Try another board Premium Arbor deck with a quality finish Narrower deck suits smaller riders Shorter length is easy to carry about Quality aftermarket trucks - trucks are the really important bit! This board is a bit small for a lot of skaters - the slim pintail shape doesn't help this. No nose or tail for tricks A bit unstable for going faster Arbor's clear spray on grip is not very durable, and very difficult to re-grip Higher ride-height than the drop-through options out there.
View all products by Arbor Longboards. Lush Longboards Legend Lush's dancing board is a great entry into dancing and freestyle longboarding The deck Pressed from Canadian Maple and Fibreglass, the Lush Legend features rocker, a mellow concave and some decent kicks.
Reasons to get this Try another board Lush's X-Flex pressed into a subtle rocker feels great underfoot Extra long for dancing and flatland tricks Choose your build to suit your budget Solid kicktails give a responsive ride Lots of flex makes the Legend a great cruiser It's long!
Not so good if you need portability Too flexy and resonsive for serious speed and downhill Not the cheapest board going, but it's a quality bit of kit. Loaded Basalt Tesseract A great swiss-army knife from Loaded, the Tesseract is a cruiser, freeride and dancing board all rolled into one environmentally-friendly package! The deck The Tesseract's standout feature is its construction. Reasons to get this Try another board Premium deck quality - if you want the best, get a Loaded Four colours to choose from Quality Aftermarket Components Customisable spec to suit your budget The concave is perhaps a little aggressive if all you are doing is cruising.
Great for sliding though It's quite a stiff ride, so can feel a little harsh over distance You will struggle to get a wheel much bigger than 70mm on there. View all products by Loaded Longboards. Arbor Drop Cruiser Flagship 38". Arbor Drop Cruiser Flagship 38" Need to get low? The deck The Arbor Drop Cruiser deck is longer than a lot of other longboards out there, which gives plenty of room for your feet.
Reasons to get this Try another board Low ride height - easy to push, easy to footbrake - you'll find learning the basics of longboarding really easy on a board like this.
Stiffer flex works well for bigger skaters. Lot's of space for your feet compared to pintails or mini-cruisers. Quality aftermarket components create a premium setup.
No tail means you can't get up and down kerbs easily. Stiffer flex means this is more of a pusher than a pumper. It's long and relatively heavy - good for holding momentum, bad for carrying onto the bus or up the stairs. Lush Longboards Minnow The Minnow is Lush's "Mini Pintail" - combining the advantages of a smaller cruiser board with the larger standing platform and easy skate of a full-sized longboard.
The deck The Minnow is a simple and effective surf-inspired shape, pressed with a comfortable mellow rocker concave. Reasons to get this Try another board Awesome value.
This really is everything you need to get going, for not a lot of cash. Fatter pintail shape gives enough room for learners, but it's not too big for smaller skaters and children Mellow rocker concave is comfortable underfoot.
Choose a setup to suit your budget It's a flexy pintail - so not ideal for going really fast on. Not as low as a drop-through or a drop-down, but the traditional topmount turns a bit nicer.
And that's what longboarding is about - fun! View All All Longboards Completes. Super low ride height Easy to push, footbrake and slide Quality Aftermarket Components Choose your setup to suit your budget. Doesn't have the surfy vibe of a pintail Not big enough for dancing and tricks Doesn't have a lot of flex No kicktails makes some tricks difficult. Premium Arbor deck with a quality finish Narrower deck suits smaller riders Shorter length is easy to carry about Quality aftermarket trucks - trucks are the really important bit!
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