A downhill longboard is a board meant for taking on steep hills at high speeds. These longboards have drop through truck mounts, giving the rider better stability at high speeds. Downhill longboards are also drop down longboards. This means their deck is lower to the ground which creates a lower center of gravity and offers more stability. Downhill longboarding is very popular, so there are tons of options if you’re looking to find one.
When it comes to finding the best downhill longboards, length and quality are the two most important factors. Downhill longboarding is very similar to freeride longboarding without the fancy tricks and slides performed while freeriding. A longer board usually offers more stability at high speeds. We recommend a longboard used for downhill riding be at least 36” or longer. As for quality, it is important that the board is in good condition because any issue with the longboard can result in serious injury. This means you should buy a high quality downhill longboard if you’re going to bomb hills. Many boards sold online are cheap, but lack quality. Fortunately, all our longboards are of the highest quality made in North American. Here are the best downhill longboards:
Stella Downhill Drop Through Breaker
This downhill longboard is made of 6 Ply Canadian Maple and 2 Ply Bamboo. The Stella Downhill Breaker is equipped with Stella Sunkissed Wheels that are made specifically for downhill longboarding. This longboard was made for hill bombing.
This empty canvas longboard was designed for a custom ride. Its shape is created for downhill longboarding, but the blank deck is often for you. There are endless design options for an artsy rider. Some ideas are paintings, drawings, stickers, or woodburnings.
Arbor Axis 37” Flagship Longboard
This classic Arbor Longboard is the jack of all trades. It performs excellently as a downhill longboard, but is also perfect for cruising, carving, and more. If you want to do everything, this is a great option.
The best downhill longboards are all drop through longboards like these. If you are going to attempt to longboard downhill, make sure to wear proper equipment. Protective equipment includes downhill longboard gloves, helmets, and pads. Downhill longboard wheels are also very important. Make sure to check out all our downhill longboards.