Best beginner longboards (and how to pick your first longboard)

[@Harloweqbumfuque]

I'm 74 with a decade of surfing and 35 years of snowboarding under my belt. I'm about to buy my first board. My daughter thinks I'm nuts but I think she's wrong. I'll be wearing my dirt bike motorcycle armor on day one! I got this! Thanks for helping me choose the right board. I'll be buying a quality board as you suggested. It's the only advantage of starting at my age. I can afford any damn board I want!

[@mxnDesigner]

niiiiiiice!!! you got this man!

[@downhill254skate]

You got this! Wish I had as much disposable income as you, haha. Highly recomend a board that is low to the ground and has big soft wheels. It will givve you the best and easiest riding experience

[@JG-ke7gj]

Maintaining and improving your balance skills is vital as you get older so I think it's a great idea. Myself picking up skateboarding again after 35 years.. It's going fine and is so much fun. Just make sure to wear protective clothes and gear. There's also special underwear with padding to protect against hip fracture etc. Enjoy!

[@roseengland9701]

😂I skateboarded 25yo and I just got my first longboard. My husband gave me a high quality longboard a Landyachtz Drop Cat Vibes 38" Drop.. totally feels different but 😮I’m totally optimistic. I’m not looking at going downhill, or sliding but to commute around on base, since my husband is now stationed overseas, and with one vehicle it’s a juggle. Plus the base here has paths that are longboard friendly. I have my helmet and wrist guard. I do need to get myself some kneepads and elbow pads.

[@abelluque8611]

I will fight anyone who dislikes any of this man's videos

[@downhill254skate]

Thanks for being in my corner man :)

[@VoteLNLSN]

I'm joining

[@Somanous]

Thank you for the effort and for making this video! Yours is by far the most informative, comprehensive and helpful guide I have found! Now I know what kind of longboard I should get for my first one. 🙂

[@user-kq1jv3yp6n]

Instant subscription, you’re a veteran of the sport man.

[@SalvatoreCremeOfficial]

Dude thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make such a complete and well informed video! I’ve been looking for something like this as an adult that just discovered I really like longboards. Thank you!

[@LastRites47]

Thorough and presented well enough for a beginner like me to get it! Thank you so much!!

[@TheGreedX]

I got my landyachtz battle axe a week ago second hand and I love it as a beginner

[@seancase3050]

Ive skated 20 miles on a mini cruiser, learned on it, and bomb hills at 30 mph on it. It was a magneto that cost 80$

[@kingcourt1517]

Good content. Your channel is improving every episode.

[@downhill254skate]

I appreciate that man! Thanks for watching :)

[@DsignFX]

Thank you for this great explanation. I have no experience or knowledge of skateboards, but this video has made me an informed consumer when I'm ready to buy my first board.

[@downhill254skate]

Glad you liked it!

[@jmank2001]

Damn! Thorough af as usual!

[@downhill254skate]

haha, you gotta be!

[@stephen3164]

Awesome video! Very informative. Wish my old eyes could read the white text on the screen easier. I just bought a 40” drop thru drop down complete - for cruising. I last skated some 25+ years ago, so I’m back to more of a beginner level. The board doesn’t turn much - which is great for stability - so I’ll need to learn tail slides. Landyachtz makes a 38” version of the Drop Cat - which I might upgrade to after a while. Landyachtz advertises an “ATV” board - which is supposed to “do everything”. What are your thoughts on those? Guessing they’ll be ok at most things, but not really great at any one thing - which might suit my various skating.

[@downhill254skate]

Hey! Glad you like the video, sorry about the white text, I improved the videos I made after this. You can always check the indpeth writeup, it has the exact same content (link in the description). . The ATV is a great board. Would be great for doing and learning tricks, but also for cruising around. The Drop Cat will be excellt for just pushing and cruising around too. I'd recommend it if you're not interested in oing any flip tricks

[@darkledagbar]

Thanks for this! I wasnt totally sure where to start, just had a feeling and this really helped confirm I just wanna carve. Great video!

[@53meb]

Awesome video, thanks man! I like the very thorough explanations of what each type of board is good for, is not good for, who should consider it, and what you can get for your money for each type of board at different price points. Well done!

[@downhill254skate]

Thanks for watchiung

[@herrremo]

thanks a lot for all this information. I'm more concious now on what I should be looking for as my first loongboard. Big ups!

[@downhill254skate]

Happy to help!

[@nyayaangluak2108]

Thank you so much for the advice! I'm def getting a mini cruiser to ride around campus with.

[@terencehealy5110]

Good good stuff but I think there's another style carving I've bought two massive cruzer boards I think there 42" one bamboo and one maple my daughter and I are going to the coast on them after lock down

[@craigw6638]

Thank you so much! You have given me the information I have been searching for and helped me out immensely. Again, thank you.

[@downhill254skate]

Happy to help :)

[@munashemanamike4217]

Love the video but would have loved for you to speak about pintail longboards

[@downhill254skate]

The only difference between them is shape :)

[@munashemanamike4217]

@@downhill254skate thank you

[@EliB0217]

New to skating , but I’m having trouble finding most of the boards in stock ? Do they only sell during certain times ? Loved the video btw, going to get a commuter board when I can find a good one in stock

[@downhill254skate]

they're out of stock because of Covid. I recommend you check out Muirskate, Insanity BS and Daddies Boardshop. They might have what you want. If yuou're settled on a commuter, check out Pantheon longboards. You'll have to jump on a pre-order list, but you'll get your board eventually :) Thanks for watching!

[@dorianjaypaat2473]

Always great info .

[@valentineey]

This is highly appreciated content, thank you for making them!

[@downhill254skate]

Glad you like them!

[@evyzapata5708]

Amazing !! Thank YOU so much !!

[@nigelhutt9921]

Great information clearly explained, many thanks

[@JG-ke7gj]

Quality content. Picking up skateboarding after 35 years. Got a great deal on a Tugboat and a drop hammer so I will start out on these. How does the drop hammer compare to the drop cat? Thanks for the quality content. Yours will be the first skateboarding channel that I will subscribe to.

[@downhill254skate]

Drop Hammer is amazing! Not as easy to push as the Drop Cat but it is far more comfortable! I'd pick the Drop Hammer over the Drop Cat in hindsight. If you have the money, get some massive wheels for the drop Hammer, loving mine with some big 80mm, 78a Orangtang Kegels. Check out my other youtube channel - "Longboarding Explained", it will cover all my cruiser content from now on.

[@JG-ke7gj]

@@downhill254skate Thats the kind of information we come to your channel for. You predicted my next question that was going to be about the wheels. I will definitely pic up a pair of Kegels! I have found very few reviews on the Drop Hammer on KZbin and nothing near your kind of quality content so I was starting to get a bit worried that I had made a bad choice. Now I'm really stoked to get my hands on it :-) Do you have any other tips on tuning the Drop Hammer? Ive subbed to your other channel as well and read your review on the Orangatang Kegels, all excellent content. Thanks again.

[@downhill254skate]

@@JG-ke7gj I'm actually reviewing the Drop hammer soon! Just need to get some footage for it and it will be done! You'll love it I rpomise! For tuning it, perhaps going with aftermarket bushings? I put the 90a venom plug barrel bushings on mine and I'm enjoying it a bit more. More carvy and easier to take tight turns. It's a good time! Thank you for the sub btw! Much appreciarted

[@JG-ke7gj]

​@@downhill254skate Cant wait to hear what you have to say about the Drop hammer! Now I'm feeling like a kid before Christmas :-) Thank you for taking your time and answering comments as well, the tuning tips are much appreciated. I picked up skateboarding here in South east Asia where I escape to during winter in Europe, roads here look a lot like in Kenya. Now I'm about to return home and the new boards are waiting for me there. Stay safe out there!

[@downhill254skate]

@@JG-ke7gj glad I could help! Let me know how it all goes. And yeah, no better place to spend summer than Europe haha

[@davidbombard]

Great vid, very detailed and loaded with useful info. Thumbs up from a new sub.

[@downhill254skate]

Thanks for watching!

[@dulinarajapaksha4625]

Sick vids, Thank you very much, can you do a review on the Landyatz Obsidian

[@downhill254skate]

Maybe haha

[@Word187]

Very well in depth video. Thanks!

[@downhill254skate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarkWadsworthYPP]

what were the strange lights in the clouds reflected in the window above your head at around 15 minutes into the video. or is it the shadow of your light fittings, from car headlights?

[@helena2787]

Hey dude, what do you think of the landyachtz tony danza as a first board? great video very helpful :)

[@downhill254skate]

Should be good if you want to dance or do freestyle primarily

[@clinthill8582]

Great video, Thank you for the info!

[@williamtaylor8190]

Great video! Super helpful!

[@dagalpup1278]

What's the best type of boars for sliding

[@BASS0MAX]

Awesome videos man thanks, definitely helped pick the board that should be the one for me! (drop cat 33) cheers!

[@downhill254skate]

Good choice!

[@wayneg.2342]

Thank you for the helpful information! 😊

[@gavinstrelitz1558]

Hey mate, what do you think about the Sector 9 Bintang Fox as a first board? Reviews are saying it’s a great all rounder with nice ability to learn slides. Interested in your thoughts.

[@downhill254skate]

It's a good board

[@zanetruesdale7263]

Hmm nice video I really learned a lot

[@AdamLorens]

Amazing vid.

[@konan8353]

Your dinghy looks absolutely stunning, do you know what the design is called?

[@downhill254skate]

Not sure man, got it from a friend haha.

[@TheOkayUek]

Honey island

[@jblking3896]

What do you think of the Retrospec - Rift Drop Through? Do you think this longboard is any good for a beginner who's on a budget

[@downhill254skate]

It's ok if you don't have the money to spend on high-quality boards. But it isn't the best

[@jblking3896]

@@downhill254skate I did a little more research and found out the same thing. I decided that I wanted a longboard that I will be using for the next several years and I happen to know someone who has been longboarding for quite a while. He introduced to this brand called Lynatchz, I did some research on the brand and I herd that they make some really good longboards with quality components. Now I'm having a toss-up between the Drop Hammer 36.5" with the pinecone deck and the Drop cat seeker 33" Which one do you think I should get? Bare in mind I have no experience with good longboards, I bought $40 boards from Academy in the past and they were horrible 😂 My ankle hert after riding them and they were so difficult to push. Hopefully this will not be the same experience 😭 I apologize for my really long essay

[@kushroller3747]

Get a dinghy turbo those are fast

[@Vladimirlop]

Is there a big difference between this 33" and another of 35 or 38?

[@pinkfiffty3094]

Big difference as far as?(size/portability or stability?) I think overall size is a preferance go to a local skate/surf shop that has longboards stand on a couple and see what feels comfortable, and just have in mind what your needs are like does it need to fit into a small space or not? Multiple boards the same length will feel different too dep2nding on how trucks are mounted and different shapes but gives u an idea of what your looking for. Hope that helps

[@andrewbernier4676]

So, what do I invest in, if I’d like something considerably easy to slide on and take a hill (nothing over 30mph), something with versatility (preferably with a kick tail), something I can still “vibe” on. I have the drop cat 33, which is an incredible vibing board that you can cruise around with, but because of the small standing platform of a drop through it doesn’t do too well cutting corners at higher speeds, it’s great for bobing and weaving between people, but for cutting corners at higher speeds I notice I have to cut very wide. Anyway, I’d just like something very versatile that I can learn to slide on that can also be used for cruising around, I was thinking either a dipper/ripper or rally cat, both from landyatchz. Your help is as always, much appreciated :) also, I’d rather not go over 200$

[@downhill254skate]

You can learn to slide on the Drop Cat 33! Just buy some Ez Hawgs, Snakes, or Remember Hoots and you're good to go. But about the highspeed corner thing, it might be like that with all boards. It's not easy to cut corners super aggressively at high speeds otherwise you risk highsiding or washing out. Also, if you want to make your drop cat more stable, buy the 40* baseplates for the gen 6 trucks for it and aftermarket bushings. Makes a huge difference in ride and stability. . My friend rides and learnt to slide on the ripper! It's a super fun board. Fits your description for what you want exactly. Check it out here - stokedrideshop.com/collections/landyachtz/products/landyachtz-ripper-complete-watercolor?ref=llsdh3csi531 And if you ever want to make it more stable, you can get aftermarket bushings and wedges. But i tshould be great how it is

[@andrewbernier4676]

@@downhill254skate last thing before I make my decision. How will the ripper handle going down a hill? Is it pretty stable or?

[@downhill254skate]

@@andrewbernier4676 it's ok. Definitely not the board for going fast. Wouldn't take it over 25mph. But also wedges and aftermarket bushings can make it super stable

[@andrewbernier4676]

@@downhill254skate board had arrived today and it was sprinkling outside so it was a perfect opportunity to see how it slide. It slides like BUTTER and carves so smoothly at the same time. It has a good standing platform and it’s actually pretty light. I haven’t taking down any hills yet because of the rain but I’m very happy with it so far. Thanks for the help 👍

[@downhill254skate]

@@andrewbernier4676 stoked for you bro,! Enjoy :)

[@Repienk]

Is the comit crusier a high quality commuter board

[@downhill254skate]

You can commute on it, but it isn't a commuter board. If you're skating far (5miles+) get a proper commuter

[@Repienk]

@@downhill254skate im looking to get around campus and maybe from an apartment to school if i get one junior year

[@wayneg.2342]

Would you recommend the 33” or 38” Landyachtz Drop Cat. I’m interested in casual cruising in comfort for an hour or two at a time. Does one stand out as being preferable to the other? Thanks for the video!

[@downhill254skate]

Depends on your height

[@wayneg.2342]

6’1” 190 lbs..

[@downhill254skate]

@@wayneg.2342 You're pretty tall. Go for the 38

[@amit2897]

thx man :)

[@mattpijan4896]

I just got a Sola as my first board in many years. It's a decent board for the money. I tried a Retrospec first but it came with splits in the layers. Just a garbage board.

[@downhill254skate]

The Sola is pretty alright! How is it treating you?

[@queeny5613]

U are so amazing

[@downhill254skate]

Thank you :)

[@marlene7218]

Anyone in Africa selling the DC 38" complete board?

[@downhill254skate]

Baboon boards in South Africa

[@marlene7218]

@@downhill254skate they don't have the drop cat 😞

[@Jesors34]

A dinghy is around $350AU, Loaded completes are around $500 - $700AU I buy secondhand 🤣

[@deaddave9739]

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[@deaddave9739]

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[@downhill254skate]

ahaha, they're here to party

[@jovantemusic68]

Great video thanks for the help!