You will want to think about the type of longboarding you're
going to be doing before you just go out and buy a longboards. If you
want to go downhill as fast as possible, you'll need a high tech board,
like something from sector nine or loaded longboards. If you just want
to cruise the streets and do things at low speeds, then most any other
board will work just fine.
You may just want to go out and buy a
longboard that's already setup for you. This is called a complete
longboard. The best advice that this guide can give you if you take the
route of buying a complete longboard is this: don't waste your money on a
cheap board. Your experience will be infinitely better if you spend a
good chunk of money on a good longboard. If you'd rather put a deck
together, you will need to buy all the parts. We'll explain wheels
first.
Longboard wheels vary in size and hardness. Longboard
wheels are typically very soft. Softer wheels grip the road more easily
and give the rider a smoother riding experience. Softer wheels also work
better when a person slides - they act more like a brake than harder
wheels do. This is at the cost of the wheels, though. Softer wheels tend
to not last as long as harder ones.
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You will also need a
longboard deck. The only company that really makes these is loaded
longboards. Fortunately, loaded longboards are great decks. You can also
buy a loaded complete, but some people like to put their own together.
Be sure to read about the different types of flex that loaded longboards
offer, as it will affect your riding experience.
The last thing
to pick is a good set of trucks. There are different sets of trucks out
there and the best way to find out which ones work well for you is to
try them. Most stores should have the trucks you're looking at setup on
another board and should be happy to let you try them out. If you can't
test them, though, just make sure that you buy yourself some wide
trucks. They can always be replaced later.
That's about it for
putting together a longboard. You'll find as you go through everything
that the best way to piece a skateboard together is to go to a shop and
look at all the components. Find parts that suit you and your riding
style, then put everything together. You shouldn't be too disappointed
if you've taken the time to find quality parts.
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