subject: Skateboard Shop Types Of Skateboards:similarities And Differences Of Each [print this page] Skate store : In fact, Several institutions and parks have grown up where skateboarding is practiced at a large extent. If you are into skateboarding, then you will be obviously familiar with the standard short skateboard, but have you ever noted down the similiariteis between longboard and shortboard?
Today, the Long boarding is compared to surfing like surfing on land or surfing on concrete. The design of the long board allows big turns and quick carves just like the surfers do. So, a long board is just a skateboard that much longer than usual, and used for long boarding. Instead of street style skating using ramps and pipes, long boards are almost always used for downhill racing, getting from point a to point b, or cruising around town.
Since long boards are heavier than a standard board, they are not ideal for doing any kind of tricks. The Long boards come in all kinds of shapes such as: pigtails, flat nose, and boards shaped like a longer short board. So, most of the long boards are 35-60 inches long. Then the Shorter boards can still be called long boards if their main purpose is the same as long boarding.
The equipment used for long boarding is nearly the same that is used for skateboarding. The Long boarders participating in downhill races will wear special gloves to protect their hands while maneuvering the board. Of course, the wrist, knee, and elbow padding is always recommended, especially for a beginner. The Pigtails allow looser trucks and larger wheels to be installed for more of a smooth surfing feel.
Many Long boarders as well as skateboarders like to build their own decks in order to get the exact board they want. The size difference is because smaller wheels have to spin faster to maintain the same speed, so larger wheels create less friction for a faster and smoother ride. The larger the wheel size, the less likely it will stop rolling, and more likely to just roll over the obstruction.
So, if you are thinking of building your own skateboard or long board, everything can be purchased on the internet or local skate shop, including board building instructions.
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