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Do longboards need special trucks?
Every longboard requires two trucks, which can be measured by hanger width or axle width. Although their purpose is similar, longboard trucks are extremely different than standard skateboard trucks.
Can you go downhill with dancing longboard?
You can use a GOOD cruiser longboard for downhill, but make sure you have REAL downhill trucks (like randalls, for example) or well made ones that are tight enough not to cause speed wobble and keep it under (way under, at first) like 30-35mph for fun.
Can a cruiser board go downhill?
A cruiser skateboard is a specific type of board designed for cruising down streets, city environments, or basically any level pavement. That isn’t always the case, though, and cruisers aren’t specialized for doing tricks like skateboards are. They’re also not designed for going fast or downhill.
What is a downhill longboard?
Downhill longboarding involves riding down hills as fast as possible and keeping the board under control. Speeds in excess of 80 mph have been obtained.
What trucks are best for sliding?
Among the all-time favorite longboard trucks for freeride in the 50º style are the Paris v2, the Bear Grizzly 852, the Randal II 50º, and the Caliber II 50º.
What are the different types of longboards?
Types of Longboards
- Downhill. Longboards for Speed.
- Drop Through. The Drop-Through longboard comes highly recommended.
- Carving Longboards. Carving is a technique that most longboarders would like to master.
- Cruising Longboards.
- Bamboo Longboards.
- Pintail Longboards.
- Fishtail Longboards.
- Blunt Longboards.
What makes a good downhill longboard?
Large and soft longboard wheels work better for downhill longboards. Good downhill wheelbase has some common characteristics that make longboard riding much easier & safer. Usually, they are taller, have a sharp lip profile and come with broad contact patches that provide excellent traction.
Is downhill longboarding hard?
Downhill skaters zoom down steep hills at very high velocity, commonly reaching 50 to 65 mph with record speeds at over 80 mph. For this reason, one might say downhill longboarding is hardcore.
Why are skateboards veering?
Over time bushings and pivot cups lose flexibility from steering, weather conditions, and impacts. Usually, the cause is because you steer more in one direction than the other resulting in uneven squash. Meaning one side could be more squashed than the other. Even if your bushings are new they can be a bit misaligned.