Longboard or skateboard?

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Do you love to go skateboarding with your friends when the weather is nice, but don't know if a longboard would be better for you? Both types are explained here so that you can make a decision.

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Skateboarder while driving © Dieter_Schütz / Pixelio

 Interesting facts about the skateboard

  • A skateboard is a board that has two axes and four wheels.
  • It is mostly used to do tricks.
  • The skateboard scene has developed mainly in the US.
  • Popular skateboarders include Jamie Thomas, Mike Vallely, Danny Way and many more.
  • It consists of a seven-ply maple board, also called a deck, which is 80 cm long and 20 cm wide.
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  • It has an upwardly curved point on the front and back, which is called a "nose" or "Tail" is referred to.
  • The roles resp. Skateboard wheels are available in different degrees of hardness and diameters. A degree of hardness between 95 and 100 A is usual, the diameter is between 50 and 60 mm.

General information about the longboard

  • A longboard is a special type of skateboard that is usually 90-150 cm tall and has a larger distance between the axes.
  • Larger and softer rollers are mounted, which ensure better driving stability at higher speeds.
  • This type of skating is particularly popular in the USA, Canada and Switzerland.
  • Special variants of the longboard are the slalom board, the longboard / mini longboard and the cruiser board.
  • The board, like the skateboard, is largely made of maple wood or laminated bamboo.
  • The outer part is usually covered with fiber plastic
  • There are two types of rollers, namely the grip rollers and the slide rollers, which are differentiated.
  • Grip rollers are mostly used in downhill and carving areas.
  • Slide rollers allow the board to slide longer. Here, harder roles are chosen so that slipping is favored.

Decision support for the skateboard or longboard

  • A skateboard is ideal for stunts that are jumped.
  • You need your foot to move the board.
  • You can use it in skate parks.
  • The longboard is basically only driven or slid.
  • You don't need your foot to push, because the movement comes out of the swing.
  • It is very dangerous for cruising.

If you can't make up your mind, try both boards to see which one suits you better.

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