Apex 40 Longboards by Original Skateboards

The Apex 40 longboard (new for 2012) is the culmination of the design concepts, trials, and tribulations, that began with the initiation of the Apex 37 project here at Original almost 4 years ago; originalskateboards.com/longb...
Of course that longboard development is only part of the story.
The riding seen here is the result of 4 years of hard work (in the face of adversity) by our team. With more riders (and styles) contributing to the effort than in any video we have ever released (more filmers as well), we feel that this video show cases the versatility of both the Apex 40 as a longboard and longboarding / skateboarding as a sport.
Ride how you want to ride,
Find a way to positively contribute to the things (sports or otherwise) that you love, and of course...
Go longboard.
More at: www.originalskateboards.com

[@TeacherMurilo]

10 years later, it’s still amazing ❤️

[@beyboy004]

10 years now… damn the time went so fast…

[@scudonepercenter]

The person or persons who made this video need to win an award. The visuals + choice of music is AWESOME!

[@forestmilo5568]

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[@tuckeraxton9064]

@Forest Milo I would suggest flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@jaycereid3625]

@Tucker Axton definitely, I've been using flixzone for years myself =)

[@forestmilo5568]

@Tucker Axton Thank you, I went there and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it !!

[@tuckeraxton9064]

@Forest Milo no problem xD

[@supergoo1234]

the song is called Eskimo Boy by Strange Talk :)

[@DAVID65777]

Gracias!

[@dodo3441]

Freeride has changes so much since then :D steeze is growing

[@originalskateboards]

Yeah man freaking unreal really. Even harder to believe when you watch kids shred in person at the slidejams. The stuff we barely thought of is the stuff everyone has on lock at this point. The stoke is rampant.

[@luissantos196]

Longboards by Original Skateboards im thinking of buying a longboard. But im not too familiar with them to know which one to buy. I want one that is made for just some simple cruising and some slidding. Any suggestions? Also nice video!!

[@gabrieltechio5598]

BRASIL !

[@olinramos4578]

Still gives me goosebumps..

[@originalskateboards]

For me the DiamondDrop is my choice, but again, better is relative to what you want to do and what you like. I like the DiamondDrop because I feel like the drop helps me catch the deck during freestyle stuff, but I also like the fact that its lower for pushing. There are guys on the team that do prefer the DoubleConcave (Bishop for instance) but I like the Diamond a little better.

[@RyanJoy12]

my ankles did not agree with 1:21

[@maxwellolson478]

This board is totally rad bro. I had the Chubby Unicorn for awhile but it just wasn't rad enough for me. So I chucked it into a totally rad wood-chipper. So then I was like, what board is rad enough? And I so first I got the Apex 37 thinking it would be totally rad, but it just was not all that rad. I couldn't do any of my rad slides. So I chucked that one too. Now I was like, well what else could possibly be rad enough for me? So after seven other boards and a rad amount of wood chips I got the Apex 40. Dude. Totally rad. I was bombing this rad hill and didn't even eat shit or anything. So rad bro man. Anyways, if you like rad boards this board is definitely the rad board for you. Thanks for your rad time dudes.

[@tennysonjames2969]

Dude are you high? You said "rad" so many times.

[@dobby6841]

Rad comment!

[@Ryzrn]

I've been keep coming back to this same video every year since release! Still my most favourite video ever 🙂

[@originalskateboards]

Thanks for letting us know! Glad to hear la table is doing bueno!

[@Hello_ace]

Caution: skills not included

[@originalskateboards]

Arsalan Sakhi True! Gotta earn those.

[@GoLongboard1021]

one of my favorite videos by original and my favorite board

[@maxwoozy]

I’ve had the diamond drop apex 40 for over 7 years and it’s still going strong. One of the best boards out there and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a quality board. Been watching you guys since the Hawaii trip. Skate on

[@tommywitvliet5347]

Completely blown away, that was some tremendous footage

[@ejektro]

Loved the video! The Music! The Blue Skies!! It's like a dream! Thank you for uploading!

[@originalskateboards]

You are never too old. We have had people who called in in the past who want to longboard with their grand kids and are looking for decks. Start off with a stable cruiser, like one of the Original Pintails, and you'll learn in no time! I promise you're going to have a blast. -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

Which two boards are you talking about Giancy?

[@mikemorgan5957]

This video gets me so pumped!

[@AintNoJustice]

Guys i got so inspired by this video i watch this one every morning,Im 25 and got myself a skateboard 3 days back and (falls aside) learning it on my own! (I live in india so its a bit tough in the city..crowded roads everywhere)

[@Spidermansoj]

Bought an apex 40 av rocker concave with paris 180mm V2 and freeride wheels and it slides like I waxed the floor, love it! Thanks Original!

[@Siorri]

Awesome cinematography. Fantastically done.

[@mesahatesayou]

Ordered my board last saturday! cant wait for it to arrive omg!!!!

[@DasViera16]

This Is My First Time Seeing LongBoarding and You Guys Make it Look AWESOME

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

Great footage! love it

[@originalskateboards]

What kind of riding are you thinking of doing with it isch? Paris trucks work for sure, id go 180s if you go with those. I've liked those on setups I have tried though I have calibers on my personal board.

[@moffel96]

thanks for the quick answer, and for the amazing video of course!

[@originalskateboards]

I don't know about the best but we have fun and the Pro guys are insane. Will freaking kills it and we would of course love to have him, that said I know he has a lot of fun with the guys at Bustin and we wish them all the best. Stoked you are stoked shady!

[@ZGC000]

This was my inspiration to longboard... Thanks guys changed my life

[@originalskateboards]

My personal Apex 40 DiamondDrop slide / freestyle setup uses Caliber 44 trucks and currently one of the following wheels (depending on what I have access to): Abec 11 freerides or flashbacks, Volante Checkers or Morgans. Super solid. I am a little heavier than you at 175lbs but I love the board. I use it up to high 30s or low 40s and then swap to something more specific for downhill. That said I slide it consistently on the smaller stuff and have a lot of fun there too.

[@originalskateboards]

Thanks for providing us with your height and weight. Could you let me know what type of riding you're interested in doing so I can narrow down the selection? Thanks! -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

Word Cody. We are with you man and it is a project that is being worked on. It is just way more complicated than it might seem. The Apex is WAY thinner than the Drop Freeride 41 or really most decks out there. That gives it some serious advantages as far as the creation of nose guards is concerned. We aren't giving up on the idea but we have some tricky issues to solve as it stands right now.

[@lorenorzorro6489]

amazing, just amazing

[@jimmyelmer7]

After 5 months I'm finally getting my board back this week! Can not wait

[@originalskateboards]

Please let us know what you think once you get the board and ride it. Your feed back means so much to us! -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

That's awesome to hear! Glad you dig the video. Get out there and shred man! _Sean

[@originalskateboards]

Awesome to hear Shady, thanks for the good word man. Have fun out there.

[@j1a1n1o]

Woow, this video and the music are so goood. PURE FREEDOM

[@originalskateboards]

Hey! What kind of riding are you interested in doing? -Lindsay

[@surfconcrete18]

I got obsessed when I watched this video back in the day. today, I still loving it in 2020

[@originalskateboards]

Seriously man, it's a classic. Trying to build some new stuff and get the good times rolling again, would love to hear what you think as I work through it (not as sexy as this vid for sure but hopefully we will get there): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqSQfmONr5qAsKc Regardless thanks for giving me an excuse to rewatch this one and get the stoke going for the weekend. Cheers dude! _Scott

[@originalskateboards]

For the Apex 40, you have a lot of options for trucks that will give you what you want. I would recommend either some Calibers, Bears, and Randals are all great for freeriding, cruising, and bombing. Wheels I would look into some Orangatang 4presidents for bombing hills, and an Otang Freeride for the sliding and cruising. My personal favorites are the Purple Stimulus wheels, but it's all about preference. Shred on! - Bish

[@poisonivytm]

Greetings from Buenos Aires Argentina!! Great Video!

[@E-sk8Fr]

thansk. which one is better ? original apex 40 double concave or apex 40 diamond drop ? really can decide which one to get. Are the noseguards really good to get with ?

[@originalskateboards]

The Avrocker is geared more towards freestyle because it has taller kicks. The Double Concave is for 50% freestyle and 50% sliding/freeriding. The Diamond Drop is geared more towards higher speed sliding and freestyle. All three boards can use PK Nose Guards to enhance their freestyle performance. For you, I suggest the double concave with Bear Grizzly trucks and Volante Checkers! International shipping is $60 USD. Thanks! -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

Hey Peter! Thanks for providing me with your height and weight. What type of riding are you interested in doing? -Lindsay

[@virgi109]

this video reminds me all the feelings i will never forget...

[@09sgegere]

Wow, that really awsome. Nice doing there guys!

[@originalskateboards]

Hey KEP, Stoked to hear you are jumping on a DiamondDrop, I probably ride that more than anything else just because we don't have a ton of huge hills, so I never really know what type of riding I am going to be doing. Could be tricks in the parking lot, sliding on the hills or I might leave it in the trunk when we go hit the pure DH spots. I would go with Original S8s only if you are going to be flatland 80% of the time (with a few parking garages). If you have hills, go Calibers for sure.

[@originalskateboards]

Let us know what you think once you get to ride it. It looks great, and it feels event better -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

Thanks for your support!

[@originalskateboards]

Right on man, yeah I caught that, I was saying you can def use them, but they don't work quite the same way carving on the Apex as it was designed with the S8s in mind. You can totally do it, it's just a real high setup, if that makes sense.

[@Rockas360]

Had been skating/longboarding for a while before I got a concussion that made me forget how to... this gave me the passion to learn again. May take some time, but it'll pay off.

[@originalskateboards]

Check out the Freeride 38 rocker concave! It will keep you stable at higher speeds, but is still a fun carver if you keep the trucks top mounted. -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

The Apex 40 is a great all around board, except for serious downhill. Now, I've personally raced downhill on it, but nothing over 50mph. For those types of speeds you'd want something a bit stiffer. But for EVERYTHING else, it's always my go-to board. Carving, freeride, freestyle, and some high speed stuff as well : ) - Bish

[@akanickstar]

Those tricks were awesome!

[@originalskateboards]

Not the Apex 36, but we do make the Apex 37. There are two new versions coming for the Spring. The DC is in production right now with the DD still in prototyping for some final modifications.

[@Mauricioazr]

Gracias a este video comencé a patinar, gracias original. Al fin tengo mi apex 40.

[@originalskateboards]

hmm, how tall and how heavy are you? For taller riders I would really lean towards the Apex 40, personally I ride that more. That said if you are more into freestyle or a shorter rider then the Apex 37 is really the way to go I think. Particuarly if DH isn't the name of the game.

[@Gamertroid]

Can't stop watching this

[@originalskateboards]

Hi Jonathan! Since you're just starting out, check out the Pintail series for a cruising and carving board. The Pintail 37 would be a good length for you and will allow you to learn the basics. -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

We ship to Spain often and have very few problems. Shipping takes 2 to 5 days! Just remember that you are responsible for the ~21% VAT charges when it arrives! Other than that it is quick, easy, and very much problem free.

[@tiagoventura5024]

INCREDIBLE!

[@originalskateboards]

Lots of different trucks, Bears, Calibers, Paris, PNL, probably some Buzzed. Tons of different trucks for sure.

[@RVAsidewayss]

One of the videos that really started it all

[@originalskateboards]

The AV Rocker Concave is geared more towards freestyle performance so you may want to go with that one. Or, you can also put the PK Nose Guards on any of the Apexes to enhance the kicks for better freestyle performance. -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

For freestyle it is certainly a freaking truck load stronger. That said "better" is always relative. The Apex was build to handle the abuse thrown at it during mixed purpose riding, but specifically designed to perform if you want to combine sliding and freestyle tricks with carving and cruising. Sounds like a pretty good fit to me?

[@Gillambiack]

Thanks for the help, my birthday is in April so u can bet ill buy one then. Thanks again. And more importantly keep doing what your doing, making longboards

[@LukeSchenk]

Thanks Original, I really appreciate the feedback!

[@marcosgabriel-vl8im]

iraaaaaadoooo , Muito Show o video PARABENSSS !! Y LOVE IOU LONGBOARDS

[@originalskateboards]

Hey we're crossing our fingers for a summer release! Keep your eyes pealed! _Sean

[@HideouslyUglyBob]

One of the most cool things I have seen on the internet.

[@originalskateboards]

It's hard to hop back on the horse after such a nasty fall! Good luck! Hopefully you'll pick it up quickly so you can get back to riding sooner than later. -Lindsay

[@2222Public]

wow! thats amazing!

[@FabianoBulgarelli]

Another fantastic Video! :D

[@originalskateboards]

No big hills and as much freestyle as freeride is really the place where the Apex 40 and the new Apex 37 shine. We have put more focus into those boards as far as trick / freesstyle durability than I think has ever been put into a longboard. I also think that it shows. The pop you get out of the Apex with PK noseguards is not something you see every day. So long as you load the guards I LOVE this match for you.

[@originalskateboards]

Hey Melz! Awesome to hear you are stoked on the DC. It really is a great, incredibly well rounded, board for cruising, carving, freestyle and sliding. At 5'2 you can totally ride it BUT it's obviously going to be a big board for you. Thats not necessarily bad, lots of people who are getting started in Freeride rock a wide wheelbase (ie. Landy 925 for instance). BUT you could wait until next month and pick up the new Apex 37 DC which is out of proto and IN production right now : )

[@Gashtag73]

This vid made me wanna try it so much! it looks so cool, vey good edit etc thumbs up!!

[@renaldolivingston7808]

this is amazing

[@TheEgyptainWhiteGuy]

Holy Crap you guys are intense!!!! Keep it up guys

[@raulycastro8114]

Good job man!!!

[@originalskateboards]

The Apex 40 diamond drop is great for some higher speed freeriding, but if you're looking for a downhill specific board then I suggest either the Arbiter 36 or the Maven 35. -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

The Apex series is already super low to the ground because it's only made with 3 plys of maple. Keeping it top mounted will let you have the response you need, when you need it, for freestyle and freeriding. If you like drop-through decks, check out the Diamond Drop which is even lower to the ground than the AV rocker and the Double Concave. -Lindsay

[@Deadleh_Waters]

13 years I’ve been typing this in as my go 2... Switch 180 heel 😜 too much fun y’all

[@gavinmaciass9450]

I swear, original is the best longboarding group in the world! my self I love to cruz around around a little town were I live I ride with all my friends and we are trying to get spocered by any thing! I learning more and more!

[@gabbifilmnorge8030]

Really cool video!

[@originalskateboards]

Hey Noah! I've been riding with Volante Checker wheels lately and I've been loving them. They slide nicely :) -Lindsay

[@originalskateboards]

We are working on it : ) We are thinking the Apex 37 DoubleConcave for early April, Apex 37 DiamondDrop for early May.

[@originalskateboards]

Hey Leo, They were all designed to be sliding wheels, yes. That being said Otang just release the moronga slide specific wheels which apparently have an updated urethane formula. Personally I like the Orange formula the best out of Otangs stuff.

[@originalskateboards]

The Diamond Drop has a deeper concave that will keep you lower to the ground and more stable. It's better for higher speed freeriding. The double concave only has micro drops, and the AV Rocker has reversed camber, for freestyle. Four cruising wheels, check out Abec 11 ZigZags. -Lindsay

[@Zztillms]

Hey Original, I just bought the Diamond Drop and its amazing. The flex is incredible and so is stability. I recommend any of the apex's to anyone out there they're awesome!~Longboarding Militia

[@originalskateboards]

Actually the pop is amplified in this case. Once the board comes up it spins faster (relative to it's size) because of the weight etc. That isn't to say that you are going to go out and do a 720 gazelle flip but you can do a lot more than you might think. Also in many ways you have more control, particularly when riding downhills and sliding.

[@originalskateboards]

Hmm, well the thing is that when ever you start mixing a lot of different disciplines you usually give up something here or there. In the case of the Apex we pushed it as far as we could that said even in that case the materials cost more so thats the trade. The Apex sort of blends the carving of a Pintail 40 with the Sliding of the Drop Freeride. But it also brings in Freestyle and the strength to handle that sort of stuff, and a more expensive price tag.

[@baumoffka]

i love this!

[@originalskateboards]

Hey Mike, Did you try the wider mounting brackets? Sometimes if you are riding a super loose setup (soft bushings in high degree trucks) the inner brackets, the outer brackets give you more clearance (depending on your truck angle, 50s should be better on the wider version). I have Caliber 44s on mine with 70s and haven't had any bite issues, We also have a LOT of people riding 50s on this deck and we don't hear too much back, let us know whats up and we will get your setup figured out.

[@carloagustinvergaradelpino13]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@LucasVinicius10]

Uns dos videos mais loco que ja vi

[@lucasalbuquerque6618]

bem loko

[@originalskateboards]

Sure! Submit a video to our #originalsummer contest and you are automatically entered to win. For the rules hit our facebook, twitter or catch the youtube video here: youtube . com/watch?v=j-jcJDxA8_s There are three categories to enter, and each entry grants you one random chance to win (so you don't need to have the BEST entry even though that would win you a deck of your choice, you just need to have A entry to get the random chance at it). 6 Decks are being given away in total.

[@originalskateboards]

Depends on which board you are talking about, and also on how tall / heavy you are. If you want flex, we can match you with a board that will flex, if you want stiffness for stability at speed, we can do that too. It's all about the type of riding you want to do and how tall / heavy you are. We try to be sure that we match the deck to the rider / ride style. What kind of riding do you want to do Bruno?

[@originalskateboards]

The DC version will be out first, it's done and through production just waiting on finishing. The DD still has a couple more changes (though we have been working on it for at least a year at this point haha). Basically its a serious board that is going to have more freestyle thrown at it than probably any board ever. We are serious about making sure it handles that better than any board ever.... so we want to do it right the first time : )