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A Quick Guide to Stopping on a Longboard(Post)
Every recreational activity has important steps that you must learn to prevent accidents and improve your skills. Longboarding requires time, preparation, and dedication to enhance your prowess and k ...
8 Easy Pintail Tricks for Beginner Longboard Riders(Post)A pintail longboard is a popular choice amongst many new to the longboarding scene, considering it’s the perfect starting board for novices. Its versatility allows the rider to cruise and carve with ...
10 Long-Distance Longboarding Tips and Tricks(Post)If you decide to get into the longboarding lifestyle, you are in for a treat because it’s one of the best sports and experiences you will ever have. Longboarding is different from skateboarding becau ...
3 Ways To Personalize Your Longboard Deck(Post)The clothes you wear and the style you portray say a lot about who you are. For longboarders, it goes beyond the apparel you wear. Your longboard deck is another medium to illustrate your individu ...
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Learning To Longboard(Post)Longboarding is an activity that requires time and practice to master because it involves different skills that you must develop to feel comfortable. Balance, strength, and manipulation are some of t ...
DIY: How To Longboard (Post)First off, welcome to to the world of skating! Wether you're look looking to cruise across campus or become the next world champion, the skate culture has a place for everyone. It may not be easy in ...
Best Longboard Tricks To Try for Beginners(Post)Whether you are new to the scene or transitioning over from a different board, performing tricks on a longboard can be challenging at first. Practicing the best longboard tricks to try for beginners ...
A Quick Guide To Kickflipping a Longboard(Post)Cruising long distances on a longboard can be nice, but adding some tricks to your arsenal helps you become a more well-rounded longboarder. A kickflip is a classic trick for any boarder to learn, an ...
Freestyle Longboarding Tips for Beginners(Post)Everything you need to know about freestyle longboarding is in its name. There are no steadfast rules to abide by because you’re free as a bird. Freestyle longboarding is adaptable, allowing you to e ...
Longboarding for Beginners: Everything You Need To Know(Post)Passion for the sport of longboarding continues to skyrocket all over the country. Thus, more and more people want to join in on the fun but may not know where to start. Understanding what to look fo ...
Stocking Stuffers 2015: Holiday Gift Guide (Post)To make holiday shopping easier for you this season, we've made a list of simple stocking stuffers for the skater in your life. Bearings:We love the feeling of fresh bearings. They're fast, smoo ...
Shape: Symmetrical, Directional, Asymmetrical (Post)Longboards are commonly seen with symmetrical, directional, or asymmetrical shapes. These are seen through every style of skating, including cruising, carving, freeriding, dancing, and downhill.S ...
DIY: How To Properly Fit Your Helmet (Post)The Triple 8 Brainsaver Royal Blue Helmet The helmet is arguably the most important piece of gear you can wear. To make sure it fully protects your noggin, follow these easy fitting tips. Y ...
Exercise Benefits Of Skating(Post)It's time for you new years resolution, here's why learning to longboard should be on you list. Cardio:Even for the most fit skater, pushing is a work out. 30min of skating is better than 30min ...
Longboard Safety: The Dos and Don’ts of Longboarding(Post)Longboarding is a wonderful way to express yourself and enjoy the sights of your city. Knowing the best methods for your safety and the dos and don’ts of longboarding will assist you in staying uprig ...
What Makes a Good Downhill Longboard & How To Handle It(Post)Going downhill is a different ball of wax than other longboarding styles, but it is the ultimate thrill ride, approaching speeds upwards of 70 mph. But you’re not going to reach its apex if you don’t ...
Longboarding Lingo: The Complete Guide to Terms To Know(Post)Any time you engage in a new hobby, you need to understand the terminology so that you can learn from others and grow your skills. In the skating world, many use terms to describe unique moves, techn ...
8 Beginner Tips for Downhill Longboarding(Post)Downhill longboarding is for the inner daredevil in all of us, as this boarding technique involves fast speeds, sharp turns, and steep slopes. You should follow the eight beginner tips for downhill l ...
The Best Kicktail Longboards(Post)What is a Kicktail Longboard?A kicktail is a skateboard with an upward bend at the back of the deck. A kicktail longboard deck is flat except for behind the rear wheels and trucks. There are also dou ...
DIY: How To Apply Grip Tape(Post)To remove the old grip tape, slip a flat edge or razor under the tape and pull#1 Use a piece of old grip tape or sand paper and scratch the top of your deck. This will help the grip tape sick. Brush ...
Crunch Time: How To Prevent Wheel Bite (Post)The dreaded wheel bite occurs when a wheel comes into contact with the deck during a turn, stopping the forward motion. This causes a rider to loose balance and/or fall off the board. Thankfully ...
Ways To Protect Your Longboard’s Nose and Tail(Post)The way you treat your longboard will determine most of your performance and skill development, which is why taking care of it is essential. Learning is a process in which you must fall and sometimes ...
Riding Postures: What Is a Longboard Stance?(Post)Longboards are different from skateboards because the unique size and shape of the board allow you to ride at a different speed. Your stance will also be different; you must distribute your weight co ...
The Longboard Glossary(Page)LONGBOARDING STYLES CARVING Carving longboards have been designed to imitate the feel of surfing or snowboarding. Involving frequent turning from heel side to toe side, this style of skatin ...