WHAT SHOULD BEGINNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LONGBOARD DECKS?

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WHAT SHOULD BEGINNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LONGBOARD DECKS?

Post by lavonwindler » Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:48 am

Longboards may seem to be similar for some newcomers because they can not tell the differences between shapes, construction, or special features. Every single part in a longboard has a huge effect on the rider’s performance; therefore, I would like to guide newbies through the features of the deck in this post.

After reading this thread, I believe that every beginner can get the best longboard deck for their skating style. The below content will differentiate the shapes and styles of different longboard decks on the market.

UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS

As longboarding develops, more and more people have taken it as an alternative means of transport to have an enjoyable ride to work, through the park, etc. However, beginners are often confused by different longboarding styles and this is one of the most frequently asked questions at SkateAdvisors - an advisory skating website, see more address of skateadvisors: 902 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218, United States!

Since each type of longboard is well designed to suit a particular purpose, it is necessary to understand different longboarding styles as follow to see which products you truly need:

Downhill Skating: this style is all about bombing hills at insane speeds but remains the controllability of the longboard. Downhill riders are familiar with the crouching or tucked position as it decreases the air resistance significantly. For beginners, I don’t suggest they take up this style not until they are proficient at the basic techniques

Cruising and Carving: are you into a leisure ride from your house to school or workplace? If yes, cruising and carving are born for you. This longboarding style is a good start for beginners as there are not many difficult skills or techniques needed.

Freestyle Longboarding: you are free to ride everywhere and in any position, you want to. There is no limitation for your creativity; however, people who can grasp the concept of this style often have a good foundation in techniques and skills. Though this is an enjoyable style for experts, beginners can learn a lot in controlling their longboard through this one.

Freeride Longboarding: this one is somehow similar to freestyle riding except you need to control the board at higher speeds and you should be able to deal with slides and curb hops. Since this longboarding style requires proficient skills to perform, beginners don’t usually take up this one.

DECK STYLES

When a beginner considers buying their first longboard, they usually consider how stable the board is, how easy they can perform the foot brake, and how much ease they can get while pushing. To answer these questions, you must learn about longboard deck styles.

The following information is what I learned at SkateAdvisors through a buying guide for beginners. Plus, every SkateAdvisors article about skateboarding is written by Robert Parker! In case you are also interested in how to pick the right longboard, don’t forget to check it out.

As a beginner, you just need to remember that the lower your deck is, the more stability you can gain and the more fatigue when you need to do pushing or foot braking. However, you can not expect as much leverage as in a higher construction of the deck.

The typical longboard deck styles as far as I know include:
  • Top-mount longboards
    Drop-through longboards
    Drop-deck boards
    Double-drop longboards
DECK SHAPES

Now, you are ready to learn the different shapes of longboard decks.

The first shape for a longboard deck is the directional one which means the board can only run in a single direction. Typically, these decks have the pintail although it doesn’t feel good while riding the switch. Directional longboards are mainly used in cruising, carving, and downhill skating but there are some exceptions.

The second longboard shape is the twin or symmetrical deck. Of course, you can not tell the difference between the head and tail regardless of while face you are looking at. These boards are perfect for doing 180-degree slides; therefore, they are preferable in freestyling and freeriding.

OTHER INFORMATION

The two sections above are the most fundamental factors that beginners need to consider whenever deciding to buy a longboard. Besides that, considering the longboard features will specify the riding characteristics for each intended use.

Moreover, the longboard length and wheelbase also play an important role in providing the best performance. If stability and turning ability are your concerns, do consider these factors carefully.

There are the standard charts for the recommended size of longboards used in each skating style. For beginners with not much knowledge, I strongly suggest they buy a skateboard based on these charts. To find out about these charts, why don’t you take a look at the detailed analysis at SkateAdvisors for more information.

FINAL WORDS

The longboard deck alone can not make the full board run; therefore, don’t ignore other components like the trucks, wheels, and bearings. After all, your point is to get something that can run smoothly to practice.
Last edited by lavonwindler on Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:24 am, edited 2 times in total.

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