Long(skate)board recommendations

I'm a huge longboarder when it comes to not surfing. The truth is, a good longboard is a decent investment, but Sector 9 or Arbor are two known brands that are "entry level" and provide fun for the casual user. I use a Loaded longboard but those are expensive and I had to do a certain challenge (online challenge) to get a $100 discount (still set me back $215).

Silverfishlongboarding.com is a great website for longboarding if you want to learn more.

But longboards ride similar to surfboards except that you don't lean as much on your back foot like you would surfing, it's more front footed.

 

If your looking to invest in a board I would recommend getting a Flexdex. I ride a RT Classic 29 and it's like surfing on pavement, worth every penny. http://www.flexdex.com/index.html

 

I dont have one of the originial longboards but they look so sweet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8m4OQ4lgpc&feature=channel_page Right now Im riding a sector 9 but im looking to buy and originial longboard. I am also looking at them to sponser my friend and I

 

i bought a sector 9 and love. it was like 169 or something around there, but I cruise on it all the time. I got the biggest one they had, and like it a lot.

 

I love my Sector9.

HOWEVER, if you are looking for a board that will work it like a surfboard (or even a snowboard) and you want that feeling of surfing on land, get a CarveBoard (NOT the stick, it's fine, but if you want to practice your surfing on dry land, get the board-not stick).

Google it man. Check out the videos. I have one. They rock. There is a small group of us that drive around town on Saturday nights after midnight taking on the steepest hills in town on these. One guy needs to drive because you cant skate these boards, they only work going downhill. Your goal with these boards is not speed, but you wouldn't believe how you can be soaring down a hill, see an open driveway with no cars in it, and swoop into the driveway, carve it, then come screaming out of the turn back onto the street like you just carved the face of a wave and shot out onto the shoulder. It's sick.

They are pricey. $350 new. On that note, there is CraigsList. I've had buddies score them for $100 used and then buy new tires, bearings, springs, etc if needed.

If you want to cruise around on flat days skateboards are fun, but if you want to surf on land get a CarveBoard and watch your surfing progress. For realz. No shiznit, I'm not kidding. It will work your legs just like a surfboard (my wife loves it because she snowboards, if that means anything to you as well).

http://www.carveusa.com/index.php


Hope this helps.

 

I have a bamboo sector 9, uluwatu model deck. Really stiff and fun, and the deck wasnt too expensive.

However
If you're looking to start bombing hills and stuff though, definitely check the bottom for sand. I can say from experience that that stuff will take your wheels right out from under ya and set you up for a nice emergency room visit

 

What you'll want to keep in mind is what kind of skating do you want to do? If you want to old-school cruise and crosstep, a big, long, at least 4 footer would be sufficient. If you're more into sliding, definitely a board that's 4 ft or less. Then, do you want a kicktail to make things like negotiating curbs and such easier? Keep all that into mind. Noses too, as nose-manuals are a HUGE aspect in longboarding (shuvits, manual variations, etc.). Then you have wheels. Big soft wheels will roll smoother, and grip really good too, which is really why you ride a longboard, but once you break them in, you can slide as well (sliding is fun).

Trucks that are widely accepted as a well-made truck are Randal and Paris

 

For cruising you would want something that is low to the ground so it doesnt wear you out as quick. I have a sector 9 carbon trylam.
http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/sector9-trylam-black-skateboard.aspx

Its flexy but still sick for steep hills. It has pretty big risers therefore there are better cruiser boards. I would get something in the 38inch range.

 

i am on relocating soon and looking to lighten my quiver a touch...

i have a carveboard for sale if anyone is interested

these boards shred hills like a surfboard!

it is in excellent condition, it's the 43" model with under 200lb flex, i did not like the blue color so i took it down to wood grain, gloss clear coat and regripped the entire top

andrew
302-530-7910

 

Check out this company called Riviera. They are really sick and pretty reasonably priced. You can prolly most likely find them online at amazon.com or at a local skateshop possibly. Here's the website if you wanna check em out...... http://www.rivieralongboards.com/

 

Man get a freebord, check them out, it blows my mind everytime i see it

www.freebord.com

 

Sigh... if you were in Southern CA that board would be sold in a day if priced right.
Post that in this forum below and it will sell quick on the east coast man... use this:

http://www.surfingdirt.com/forum/index.php

Its a forum for "LandSurfers" who ride both dirt and street. You should be able to sell your board there pretty quickly, a good amount of those guys are located on the east coast.

Hope this helps.

 

You may just want to check out Whiskey Militia. They put up deals on longboards every now and again. The boards might not be the "best", but you may just find one that fits your needs.

 

sounds like original is the company you are looking for.

www.originalskateboards.com

they have trucks that don't ride like any other, and are comparable to loaded boards but much cheaper. on flat ground you can pump for miles without pushing. also really easy to slash


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2atjs6XRC7Y

i have the apex 34 with s8 trucks. they are based out of NJ too, cool guys. they all surf.

 

Dont get a freeboard...who wants to have their feet strapped in. Also, look at gravity boards. The carve 39 is what i ride...im 6ft 190. It is the most surfy skateboard i have ever ridden. Also, if you go with a longer deck you can spread out your stance just like your on your surfboard. Just something to think about.

 

the ride from a freebord is awesome, but the mechanics emulate snowboarding instead of surfing.