LONGBOARD GUIDE | Which Longboard Should You Buy?

[@adamcolbertmusic]

Excellent video explaining the different nuances. I'm looking into getting a longboard and using a gas leaf blower for thrust 😂 Figure I'll make an adjustable shoulder sling for the blower with a guitar strap and some rope, keep some extra gas in a backpack. I have absolutely NO interest in tricks, ollies, dancing, hills, high speeds, or even carving....just want to casually scoot along and enjoy the ride at a moderately slow pace! After watching your video, I think the most important features for me to look for are a drop down deck and wide trucks for stability, big, soft wheels to smooth out the ride and so that rocks won't be such a problem, and also have the board cutout around the wheels, not that I plan on carving but in case I do need to take a sharp turn I don't have to worry about the wheel rubbing the board. Like others have commented, I'm 40. So I'm not trying to get crazy with it or risk busting my ass. I know you don't recommend cheap Amazon boards, but for my minimalistic intentions I think a $50 board would suffice just fine for getting from point A to B 🤷‍♂️. I would plan on upgrading/replacing the wheels and bearings, maybe even get all-terrain wheels. I'm not even 100% sure that I'll actually get a longboard, it's all theoretical at this point, but I'm doing my research.

[@NickJonesk8]

@@adamcolbertmusic that’s sweet! I hope you ended up getting a good setup. Cheers!

[@adamcolbertmusic]

@@NickJonesk8 I haven't gotten one yet but I tested the thrust of the leaf blower by sitting on my neighbor's kid's skateboard and it wasn't strong enough 😭😂 To be fair I was trying from a dead stop because the skateboard was so small that there was no way that 41 year old me had any business trying to actually skate on it with a leaf blower lol.

[@BigBroccoli_]

Awesome video, I really wanted to learn some skateboard tricks but I rode my friends skateboard and on the road it slows down so much so I wanted something that I could cruise with easily but still learn some tricks on so thank you for all the different board information!

[@bgbikes9382]

yeah you need a pintail if you want speed

[@NickJonesk8]

No problem!

[@JonMurray]

Great video buddy 👊🏻 I’m just looking into what style of board I want so this was really helpful info. New subscriber ✌🏻

[@NickJonesk8]

Awesooome no problem! Thanks for subscribing!

[@NomadicDave2032]

Had to comment after watching all the video, it’s crazy seeing how skating has evolved. I skated street, vert and half pipes back when I was younger and also pools when we found them. I’m gonna be a cruiser now likely, just be nice to get back on a board…got my old powel peralta hanging up on my living room wall though. Evolve or die I say, finding all this new stuff to be interesting 😆

[@NickJonesk8]

@@NomadicDave2032 haha that’s what’s up! Yeah definitely gotta keep evolving to stay relevant!

[@NomadicDave2032]

I’m 45 man and skated personally with a couple of the greats back in the late 80s early 90s, my body is too beat up to traditionally sk8 like I used to. My 12to son wants one of these and we’ve seen some people around doing it, I might even get into it so it’s a thing we do together…plus I’d like to get back on a board again. So I’m here researching man, appreciate the knowledge 👍🏻🤙🏻

[@PhilFoal]

Very informative video, thank you. Your channel is so underrated it's a shame.

[@NickJonesk8]

phil foal thank you I’m glad it helped!! I hope that I can reach a bigger audience with this video

[@LerayHolmes]

Same. Turning 40 and I scooped up a long board. I think I'm going to stick with long no plan to do tricks but. Hill bombing looks fun

[@gregorystiller975]

Nice video Nick, you have a great non biased opinion. 🤙

[@NickJonesk8]

Glad you like it!! 🔥

[@Tuffjobs]

Excellent video 👍

[@NickJonesk8]

Thanks man!

[@OBWAdventures]

I am almost 40 and just now getting into longboarding (with my 8 year old son who has a kid's cruiser board). I set my Magneto Bamboo drop through 9"x42" cruiser board with Gullwing Charger 9" 50 degree trucks (with whatever bushings they came with), Blood Orange Morgan Pro 82a wheels and Grizzly Abec 9 bearings. My hope was to have a cruiser that I might be able to learn small slides with to goof off as I'm riding. Any thoughts on this setup based on my philosophy of use? Thanks!

[@chillsmith9622]

Same

[@Proverbs1267]

Awesome

[@joshuastockwell9720]

Hey man My names josh, I'm a 27 yr old longboarder from il I just want to say have fun and enjoy the ride

[@Rash_tornado]

Super informative video. Thank you

[@NickJonesk8]

No problem!

[@AnimePower_1]

What’s the Landyachtz bamboo handstand pintail good for,it looks like it’s good for cruising can I also dance on it?

[@NickJonesk8]

@@AnimePower_1 yeah you could also dance on it! A dancer would be better but a pintail will work just fine

[@AnimePower_1]

@ ty man I’m planning on getting it as a beginner and cruise on it but I would love to eventually dance Ty very much,God bless❤️

[@nathanhoneycutt3404]

What boards are those on your wall!? They look sick!

[@NickJonesk8]

Those are custom boards I made with my last sponsor! They are out of business now

[@MechakittenX]

I offically no longer know what kind of board I have. It has no concave. It's shaped more like a dance board but it's kicktails are flat. Supposedly it's a cruise board but legends say it's a piece of shit. I'm gonna keep learning on it anyway.

[@NickJonesk8]

Lmao sounds skateable still!

[@Russianzach]

Me and my freinds wanna do dumb shit and going down a hill feels like i needed a longboard. Thanks

[@NickJonesk8]

@@Russianzach awesooome no problem!

[@OliveKid]

dang only 3k views? this is underrated. Im kinda looking for something just to cruise and do one or two tricks. also im fully a begginer so ive heard its better to have a longer skateboard. if some of you have some recommendations.. please let me know (would be good if its under 100$)

[@NickJonesk8]

I’d suggest something like the Drop Freeride 41! originalskateboards.com/longboards/drop-freeride-41-longboard/

[@Bayboy55.6]

I dont think i seen you do a review on any mfg longboards can you on the rum runner or some freestyle boards

[@NickJonesk8]

Ahh I would but that would mean I'd have to buy it haha. I'm not really interested in it

[@Bayboy55.6]

Dang it’s all good and they always sold out fast anyways ima just cop one

[@rileyhasguns597]

Yes i have a cruiser down hill board for commuting but i want to learn how to dance on a longboard. I've gotten comfortable with my current one to the point we're i ride one foot

[@NickJonesk8]

Nice! Riding one foot is a great way to get comfortable dancing. If you want to take it seriously I'd suggest getting a board with a wheelbase at least 29 inches

[@Varg_as44]

I was looking at some longboards by “retrospec” but I heard they have a couple flaws. I wanna get into longboarding but I want a board that is good and not to cheap or expensive.

[@NickJonesk8]

You’re gonna get what you pay for unfortunately. I’d avoid retrospec, or amazon/Walmart brands. A good board like a landyachtz, Bustin, original, is gonna cost you at least $180 but last a long time. See if anyone near you is selling an old board!

[@Varg_as44]

@@NickJonesk8 $180 honestly isn’t bad for a board, I’m gonna see if anyone has some old but good boards but if not, $180 is worth it if the board is gonna last. Thanks for giving me some good brand names to check out and keep up the good work on the vids 👍

[@NickJonesk8]

@@Varg_as44 no problem!

[@DeMarinisDogTraining]

Nick, This video was super helpful on my search! I was wondering what you think would be the best type of board to use if I wanted to have my dog pulling me? I have been teaching her to pull me on a bike for exercise but would love to get a board to get her to pull me on around town. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

[@Mohammad_Ali__]

What would you recommend for a person who is transitioning to regular skateboarding that hasn’t had experience doing stunts (dancing)?.

[@NickJonesk8]

Can you clarify the question?

[@Mohammad_Ali__]

@@NickJonesk8 you see, I used to skate on those skateboards which both of their ends are shaped round and semicircular. There was also a two wheeler board by Razer (I’m not their sponsor) known as the Ripstick skateboard which I used to skate on typically on roadways and sidewalks but not on skateparks due to the lack of balance it gave me. I wasn’t good at doing stunts, but was good enough just how to ride it. The wheels of it are all worn out because of the surfaces I rode on it. Now I’m not a stuntman and never was good at it. I want to know what longboard makes a good transition.

[@lon6boardlord]

Nick: "You want something shorter for freestyle" Me: *laughs in Korean*

[@NickJonesk8]

How's it funny though? Shorter boards are easier for tricks

[@lon6boardlord]

@@NickJonesk8 I'd agree but I've seen riders do insane stuff with 46's

[@NickJonesk8]

Lon6board Lord oh for sure!! It’s impressive

[@kaiwillie1466]

i guess it's kind of off topic but do anybody know a good place to stream new tv shows online?

[@jacegarrett1008]

@Kai Willie Flixportal :D

[@joaolucascardoso6513]

Nice flag brother! Hello from a Brazillian guy

[@NickJonesk8]

Hey! Thanks!

[@Fr0st1.]

Hey do you know of any under 100$ boards that are still pretty good for their cheap price? Or any on Amazon that you think are good? I just tried my friends longboard and it’s super fun.

[@colbybarton8182]

The slendor boards on Amazon are the best bang for your buck budget board imo. Just ordered one for a beginner board after trying my friends out

[@naomijones4373]

I really want to cruise and dance. Someone stole my board that was perfect for both but since it was a gift I have no idea what it was. What do you think is best for cruising (not too many hills) and dancing mind you I live in a city

[@NickJonesk8]

Something a bit longer would be nice for that! Like a dancer board around 44 inches! Loaded Tarab, Timber Bison, Timber Tortuga, Landyacthz Stratus, Moonshine Eclipse, Zenit Joe

[@ZennyUT]

will a landyachtz 40x8.5 good for dancing or too short and narrow? im 5”3. thanks!

[@bradfordfeliciano]

Thanks for this Nick! I’m looking at doing dancing. I was checking the description box and I couldn’t see a link that leads me to a specific board for dancing. Anyway, is there a particular one you’d recommend me? I haven’t started learning, I don’t have a board and I’m willing to buy in the US and have it shipped here in Manila where I live. New fan, Brad

[@NickJonesk8]

Hey Brad! Sorry for the late reply! I just updated the description with some dancing board suggestions!

[@Esther_min]

Can u still dance on LONG pintail boards? Im getting a board soon and I really want to cruise and dance.

[@NickJonesk8]

Yep! You can still dance on pintails :)

[@Esther_min]

@@NickJonesk8 THANK YOU SO MUCH. I DIDNT EXPECT SUCH A FAST RESPOND TYSM

[@matthewdmiller4335]

Do you like your apex 40? That's a board I've been eyeballing for years but never pulled the trigger on it. I do pretty much exclusively freeride but it would be rad to have a board I can tigerclaw on again.

[@recemottashed8114]

Pay attention to the video and you would know... so many questions you niggas asked that were answered in the video... cmon people lmao, get it together

[@NickJonesk8]

Yes I love it! I’ve been exclusively riding the apex 40 DD for the past 5 or 6 years. It has everything you need for all styles of riding, ESPECIALLY tricks!

[@fingerscrossed2317]

Hi,.interesting topic 🌞, i ride now the landyachts 20 years downhill for every surface but here in Netherlands especially flat surface. The board is heavy but good for carving and like it a lot. Now it's almost my birthday and looking for something new, lighter, also close to the ground. Not doing tricks (yet),... anything else on your mind maybe besides the apex 40 you already mentioned? 💪🌞👊 Alexander

[@that_one_guy91]

Whats your opinion on the dervish sama?

[@NickJonesk8]

I’ve only tried it once, seems like a great board for cruising! It’s half decent for tricks or sliding

[@that_one_guy91]

@@NickJonesk8 that's where I'm at with it I love cruising with it man but it's pretty heavy to be doing tricks lol. I definitely prefer drop through so I might try something similar to your set up my dude

[@MidwinterEclipse]

I need some help deciding. I’m completely new to longboards. I’m 230lbs but athletic and want to land paddle maybe also a board that I can upgrade some big wheels that can roll through small gravel or dirt in the future. No tricks or flip kicks or anything like that. Just cruising around a park or pavement. Thanks.

[@NickJonesk8]

This one would be a fun choice! originalskateboards.com/longboards/drop-freeride-41-longboard/

[@cacatua1972]

what type or brand are the protectors you have on the tails?

[@NickJonesk8]

@@cacatua1972 brand is original skateboards they’re called the PK noseguards

[@josephcaruso7815]

What is the purpose of flex on a deck?

[@socallawrence]

Best for cruising/beginner/heavy footed ?

[@NickJonesk8]

I would suggest something with a big standing platform that rides low to the ground For example the Drop Freeride 41 from Original Skateboards

[@socallawrence]

Yo thanks, Nick !

[@steve00alt70]

Mainly to do tricks at the skatepark (and dont say get a skateboard)

[@NickJonesk8]

Optic500 niceee I’d suggest the Arbiter DK or the Arbiter LCD :)

[@steve00alt70]

@@NickJonesk8 are there cheap ones £100? cause i might not like it ya see.

[@NickJonesk8]

@@steve00alt70 Yeah they're both less than £100 for the deck :)

[@stirfry59]

Can drop deck boards handle heavy guys?

[@NickJonesk8]

Sometimes! It more so depends on the construction of the board. I would look for a board that is 8 ply or more, ideally bamboo or canadian maple with carbon fiber. Here is a good example of a drop-through that can handle heavier riders - originalskateboards.com/longboards/drop-freeride-41-longboard/

[@stirfry59]

@@NickJonesk8 I appreciate this

[@DennisDominguez1221]

How's the Apex line with TKPs? Looks like you have TKPs on your concave. What width you running? Thinking about setting up a lightweight freestyle/cruiser setup with a avRocker 34 and paris street 169s, but not sure if I should just go with Paris v3s

[@NickJonesk8]

Dennis Dominguez I just use my avr 34 with TKPs, it’s not bad! But I am curious to see how some narrow RKP trucks would compare especially since I’m more used to the way RKPs feel

[@DennisDominguez1221]

​@@NickJonesk8 Awesome, thanks for the reply! I just ordered the avrocker after falling in love with my apex 40. It's nice to have a small quiver killer. I usually like the feel of tkps on smaller boards, but i might get around to throwing rkps on it at some later point. Appreciate it! Keep killing it. I love your channel dude. You definitely converted me to Original. I've tried loaded and landyachtz boards, and it's nuts how much i like original boards over them.

[@justinwaterson2395]

First off great boards, second when can I actually buy one?? They've been sold out for months!

[@gioalegandro7721]

Are you going to sycld 2021 ?

[@NickJonesk8]

Planning on it!

[@gioalegandro7721]

Nick Jones see you there i hope!!

[@oliviasrockincastle5769]

I love your video! I have two kids and I am learning it. I am not bad for a beginner. Could you please eight down the information for the best cruising,lower, great wheels, flexible....? Even thought you say on the video I can get the name right? So you know also where can I buy it? Adriana T.

[@jay12336]

hey do you know if the Rift Zed 44" Longboard is good?

[@NickJonesk8]

Hey! Never heard of it, but from a quick google search it seems alright as a cheap option!

[@jay12336]

@@NickJonesk8 ok thx

[@leilahcoetzee3926]

Which board do you suggest for someone that falls alot 😅 asking for a friend

[@VoltageWolfX]

Yehhhh boiiii

[@NickJonesk8]

Oh yeahhhh

[@tink6225]

oh my god The Deep

[@Luiz_Lord]

Brasillllll 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Wenjo936]

chris delia looks so much better now that he's sober

[@NickJonesk8]

Thanks man I've been working hard and I finally feel better now that I'm sober

[@Wenjo936]

@@NickJonesk8 lol good video for real though. Thanks!

[@NickJonesk8]

@@Wenjo936 Haha no problem!

[@Talapkanych]

Nice

[@deryckeisner2889]

I’m getting back in long boarding and I just got a 27 inch penny board, how would y’all rate a board like that

[@NickJonesk8]

It’s definitely all you need for cruising! But if you want to learn tricks or dancing I’d suggest getting an upgrade 👌

[@konan8353]

Penny boards are just toys, they're not actually real cruisers. But I have no issues with them because they're what get people into longboarding, and I used a penny nickel for like 2 months before I got my first real board. It's very very small, but you can learn some fundimentals on it, and you'll know if this sport is for you if you enjoy being on the board. If you think it is, and you're comfortable on your penny board, then that's when it's time to get a proper one 🙌🙌

[@Zebakiin]

Have you ever used any of the loaded boards for cruising? how are they?

[@NickJonesk8]

I have! They’re good, but I personally prefer boards that are lower to the ground and Loaded doesn’t have much of that

[@GMMXX80]

I don't know why everyone wants to display their mannerisms like they just got out of jail..... Thanks for the Longboard intro, though

[@NickJonesk8]

I’m not sure if I understand, but you’re welcome? 😅

[@GMMXX80]

@@NickJonesk8 No, really, it--for me-- has been difficult to find a good introductory video. I tried skateboarding and struggled with it, I can snowboard okay, but I hear longboarding is easier to learn than skateboarding and this was a good sales pitch to me to affirm this is what I wanna do. Sorry, dude, I just don't like your intro

[@UpTooHighAtSilentHill]

Cmon I just Want to know if I should spend three hundred

[@NickJonesk8]

@@UpTooHighAtSilentHill you should

[@brunosoltoo]

I'm interested in freeride and in doubt between the apex 34 and the apex 37. My actual board is 38,5" and I think the slides would come easyer in a shorter board. Any advice?

[@trippypotter2192]

Hey, i ride for 1 and a half year, dancing and freestyle aand i think the smaller the easier to break into the slide. But it might be little weird for you, since your board is 38.5. Try and you'll see :)

[@notyourbro3782]

Here i am watching even cant afford one

[@ogisljukic5924]

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[@promesseeone4794]

Take my all money for a new mic🙏😂

[@liam3044]

0:15 You can still carry your quiver? NOOB

[@flymanhorse]

If i want a longboard for cruising, but stil want to be mobile, wich one would be best? I'm quite tall guy, about 6ft2

[@NickJonesk8]

I'd say find something mid-sized without kicktails, like around 35 inches

[@flymanhorse]

@@NickJonesk8 would a 36" drop thrue be good? And what about wheel size and hardness?

[@NickJonesk8]

@@flymanhorse absolutely! I’d say some wheels around 70mm and a softer 77a durometer