Types of Longboards
Cruise/Commute/Carve
Majority of people use a longboard as a means of transportation around
town, making cruising and carving the streets the most popular form of
longboarding today. Longboards tend to make carving streets much easier,
because they provide a rider with greater weight distribution on the
skateboard deck. This form of riding is focused more on getting from
point A to point B, rather than speed.
Freeriding/Sliding
Freeriding keeps the rider going slower than that of downhill riding.
Freeriding skateboards are set up to allow you to turn and slide easily.
Most freeriding boards are shaped the same at the front and the back
(nose and tail of the board) so that a rider can easily switch from
riding forwards to backwards down an incline.http://www.etsy.com/market/no_free_rides
Slalom
Slalom skateboards are most commonly used for carving through cones or
race courses. If you enjoy speed and precision, then slalom
skateboarding is for you. Slalom skateboards are used almost exclusively
for competitive skateboarding, but can certainly be used for fun as
well.
Long Distance
Long distance boards tend to be nimble, streamlined and very light
weight. They are used to gain pushing power while keeping you in
control. Long distance longboards typically have an extra low height
dropped deck to help go greater distances. Similar in shape to the
slalom board; however, sometimes slightly longer. http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/general-longboarding/66166-loaded-ldp-deck-long-distance-pumping.html
Boardwalking
Boardwalking is a popular freestyle skating, where a rider can do tricks
and maneuver well on the skateboard deck. These longboards are
typically between 40" and 60" in length and have a concaved center with a
kick tail or nose.
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