Buy a longboard for beginners
If you want to buy a longboard as a beginner, you should think about decks, styles, length and roles beforehand. And estimate your budget.
- A longboard is an ideal device for cruising - in the city, in the country, on flat plains as well as in gently rolling hills. Since a good longboard can also cost a lot of money, you should think about it before you buy it. You have to invest at least around 100 euros, a really good board costs over 300 euros.
- In addition to the budget question, there is the question of the desired area of application. Comfortable cruising or rapid heating? If you're a beginner anyway, think about it and choose your board accordingly.
Which longboard to buy?
- A first crucial question is the design of the longboard or of the deck. There are quite a few styles and shapes, shapes and sizes Colours. In this case, the decision to buy or not to buy should come from a gut feeling.
- Castors and axles must be matched to the longboard. The wheels are larger than on a skateboard, around 70-75 mm. They allow you to drive over smaller branches and stones, lowered curbs and tram tracks. Longboard wheels are also often softer than skateboard wheels. This gives you more grip in the corners.
- Special longboard axles allow high speeds and are tailored to the requirements of a long board. Axles from a normal skateboard should not be used for longboards.
- Length is also an important aspect. The shorter the longboard, the more maneuverable it is. A short board measures about one meter. The longer it is, the more fun you have carving. The length of a longboard is up to 1.50 meters. In the city you will be better off with a shorter board. Firstly because of its maneuverability, and secondly, it can still be transported reasonably comfortably by bus and train.
- The stiffness of the board is also important. With more flex you can get more momentum out of the curves when carving. Stiff boards, on the other hand, allow better control of the longboard and higher speeds.
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