How To Choose The Right Longboard - The Best Longboards For Beginners

[@spaceseijo]

this was the first "which longboard to choose" video that was actually helpful.

[@drea2892]

im a beginner and after watching a zillion info videos, this is the only one that was clear enough for me to actually learn something from! thanks!

[@nycnow811]

I want a longboard that I don't have to constantly keep pushing and pushing. I like to cruise and go fast I don't care about doing tricks.

[@erickar2634]

yup thats exactly why im here ill leave the tricks to the pro's but all i want is a board that does well for cruising around and is fast and smooth and turns corners well.

[@canadasown02]

@Danyal Denath electric boards cost too much

[@selliebus5700]

Buy a longboard with big soft wheels, also shark wheels seems to make it easier. Mindless Maverick is a good series for boards

[@victorgraysen854]

I know I'm quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new series online ?

[@kameronkarsyn225]

@Victor Graysen i would suggest FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)

[@bobate6030]

I've watched plenty of videos this week about longboard specifications and they have been some what different. However, this video touched bases on certain specifics the others failed to mention. All n all, each video did help. Thanks for posting

[@hainsleymarchant2285]

Gotta love Homer Simpson in the back round! XD

[@eddiegarcia5387]

Hell yeah thank you for the advice because right now I am looking to buy a long board and it will be my first one

[@dona2658]

Same here

[@JevousGaming]

short and straight to the point. thanks for this.

[@craig6318]

Lol did anyone else see that homer board on the top😂😂

[@iwi3434]

how couldn't you?

[@westonhig5619]

Craig how could anybody miss it

[@Gajoobles]

Nope I did not, I still can't see it, can you explain to me exactly where it is, it is really not obvious at all.

[@belidlo1981]

The homerboard behind him :D

[@vanessap6403]

Bělidlo Čech?

[@Bill97070]

Thanks for the video. You answered the basics I needed to know in evaluating the type of board and setup I need to consider in choosing a board.

[@qpang12345678]

Great video thank you finally a video which helps you picking the right longboard

[@brandonsaldana9798]

I just got a longboard last night I am so happy

[@matteovitacco3735]

I tryed a longboard last year off somebody's and I rode it on the streets at Nighttime and it was great

[@TitanMilsimAirsoft]

building my own deck/board not sure what shape to make it and this helped, thank you.

[@TheTugboatgirl]

thanks for the great info. I was pretty sure I want a Pintail. you just helped me decide that it's the right choice.

[@157dodgers]

for rough roads you are going to want a soft wheel and the drop through with the 180 trucks is a pretty goos setup thats what im using right now and i really like it

[@thomascperez]

(If you're still looking) Sector 9 Eyedropper and Landyachtz 9to5 or Drop Speed are good dropthroughs for all-around riding that you should be able to find at most shops

[@letscheezy8180]

This video is the best help to find the right longboard! Nice work!:)

[@Ghrimvixon]

Wow, was this ever helpful in buying a board. Thanks for this video :).

[@rahimbugo]

straight to the point no hype. thanks.

[@KodaKnightGaming]

the truck itself isn't a drop through, the board is.

[@yohomiez101]

Can't wait to get my first longboard!

[@Boarding151]

hey a double pivot would be a good pick if your looking to slide but not to much hill bombing. the board will be able to carve very aggressively and this will make learning to slide much easier. if you are looking for a smoother ride a softer dero wheel will help with that. A softer wheel will wear out alittle fast if it slid allot. 78a is a conformable medium. The sector 9 bob marley player would be a good pick for your needs.

[@Boarding151]

Hey a Sector 9 NICARAGUA would be a good pick for your riding style. It is a great board for cruising and is a good length that it will help with stability on hills. the wheels have rounded lips to make sliding a breeze!

[@TheRobloxStar]

Yes, my first board was a sector 9 lookout and it is dropthrough make sure to order loaded dropthrough soft risers

[@MiilenaPii]

i couldn't stop staring at the omero simpson one, jkjkjjkjkjkjk i need it on my wall

[@xF4ct0rs]

hey mister that's mean this man is very nice and you need to appreciate what he has to say.

[@ALL4HIMWHOSAVEDME]

Thank you for the video. Very well explained

[@clairedillo]

This was super helpful. Thank you for making it!

[@pamelaalexander1708]

Super helpful and informative. Thanks guys!

[@rustynugget2288]

What this dude said. Whether you want to downhill, freeride, or just cruise the switchblade can do it all (except tricks that require kicks)

[@lukejones4420]

this guy hates his life

[@halisha7717]

that's what I thought

[@lukejones4420]

+Halisha Cronk 3 weeks after

[@halisha7717]

+ACESTAR haha

[@mosesslai]

He sounds so sad, T^T

[@lidettemicciche6418]

your trash....

[@thegeniouserwin]

from riding in the rain in holland much, i can tell you any board will ride. but you should either get a lot of cheap bearings and replace them, or clean them after every time you ride (they don't like water very much). for trucks, pretty much all trucks that have bushings are ok.

[@Boarding151]

hey the sector 9 carbon decline would be a good pick if you are looking for a higher speed curser it uses a softer truck bushing so its nice and cravy at lower speed, the deck has a gradual drop that makes it super stable at speed.

[@Boarding151]

Absolutely drop decks are typically a little stiffer because they are lower then a bottom mount. this makes them great for heaver riders. also some boards come is different flex ratings so that may be something to consider when shopping for a board

[@eaglestomach9011]

Great instructional video!

[@Sleepy42193]

i haven't had enough time on them to really give a thorough opinion of them, although i used to use an aps chubby in my back truck for slalom and long distance, that's about it though, although i've heard good things from friends that use them

[@BimoBoii]

Very helpful mayn! I have no idea what the comments down below what theyre talking abt but im probly gonna gret CRUISER/ Cruising board irst as a beginner and i just wanna start off easy nd cruisin around town, nd learn my way through nd then decide if i should upgrade to trickster boards when im fully used to d feel of loangboarding!! Thanks heaps

[@MsCinnamon007]

Thanks for making this video

[@joshgarner926]

this was super helpful! Thanks!

[@nightskye15]

I'm 5'3" 115lbs and i want something that can be used as a beginner cruiser but also do simple tricks if I want to learn. Something pretty cheap but not terrible quality too. I need it to last. Any suggestions for length, wheels, board and whatnot would be helpful. Thank you.

[@Aetohatir]

I weigh about 90kg (that's about 200lbs). Does that mean I am a heavy rider, and too heavy for a twin tip? Directly go to pintail?

[@moistsentientbagel5116]

2:38 what are those wheels

[@nasaman23]

sector 9 69mm 80a orange wheels

[@clarisekylander]

Very good video! Thank you!!

[@baberuthny3]

I'm 6 foot 155lb. I'll use it for cruising around nyc primarily. What's the best board shape, wheels and trucks I should purchase.

[@Bulletgallardo]

Pretty much yah! They are really cheap (price wise) and handle pretty well. They are easy to ride and fun.

[@jamessonsarson]

I fucking love that song. Thanks for bringing it into my life again.

[@imanreigns9165]

Nice video mate....helps alot👍

[@ItzRevoltz]

Very Helpful Thanks.

[@Offshore52]

I am 1,86m tall and looking for a board to practice getting speed on the surf board (carving) and some more radical moves. I got good offers for Sector 9 "Horizon" or "Sentinel 2". Any suggestions?

[@im1not2ok3]

This is like a Sector nine ad.

[@Sleepy42193]

Bear Grizzly 852's stock bushings are 82.5 a not that high of rebound, but if you're over 150 lb, it's gonna feel kind of loose, but you can always go ahead and buy some new bushings, personally i like venom, reflex, and fhantom, although i do more slalom than freeride, a few other good choices would be riptide, blood orange, bearJimZ, khiro(although a lot of people find these to feel "dead", so i'd say go with venom as they have a lot of duro's and a lot of shapes to fit to your style of riding

[@evanlynch9716]

it doesn't really matter what brand you get, as long as you get the correct board for what you are going to do( freestyle,downhill,cruising,carving,and more)

[@TheNateParsons]

I started longboarding about three months ago and I've found myself in a bit of a predicament. I started with carving and moved on to downhill. Well now I'm at college and I got back to carving and now I want to learn how to slide. Any suggestions as far as trucks and decks go for sliding? As of right now I've got the landyachtz bamboo ripper with randall 180's and 70mm 82a wheels as well as my downhill board, campus cruiser, and an extra pintail deck.

[@Griff.photography]

im getting a twin tip long bord drop through trucks and the squishy wheels.

[@MEnergyM80]

I'm 5'11", 200 pounds. My girlfriend is 5'4" 110 pounds. We plan to just cruise around on college campus and maybe some small hills. Recommendations?

[@katmceachern1909]

I just simply want to ride around my neighborhood - no tricks or anything at least for now. Should I get a skateboard or longboard? Can you recommend a brand or which one I should get? I know absolutely nothing about skateboard/longboards.

[@MorethanGUNZ]

Great video.

[@SaltCrackerz]

Hi, can anyone help me, I wanted to purchase a board just for driving around the city, and I was recommended a longboard, but I don't know what kind and how big do I need. I'm a beginner and about 1.85m and 75kg / 6.1 and 165lbs. I plan on just driving along the road or sidewalk, and I'd appreciate every bit of advice.

[@visaha99]

ummm. something thats not very flexy so you can carve a bit. i would recommend something thats wide like 9-10inches.

[@TheNamesBryan0]

Why do I see you everywhere

[@SaltCrackerz]

+Ninja Gamers What do you mean? Like on a lot of longboard videos asking for help, or literally on a bunch of channels and video's?

[@Yumadlol]

KurtishLV drive? a longboard isn't a car

[@Zcloudx077]

hey Buckeye i am a snowboarder and just really started to get it all down and now want a longboard to just cruise and go down a couple hills and turn pretty easy what would you recommend? btw thanks for the video=D

[@Martazihu]

So I'm going to buy my first longboard and i'm not sure what size to get. I just want one so that i can go to school and to the stores. Please help, i'm not sure which is the best for me, I'm 5'5 and wheigh 125 pounds.

[@rominaastudillo7291]

Did u buy it?

[@Kyezie131]

Longboarding looks really awesome, but I have never skateboarded or long boarded and I want to get into it. I have been snowboarding now for 5 years, and is longboarding similar in the skills used? I want a a board to just cruise around on, not do any tracks or anything.

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

My sector 9 striker is amaaaazing for just that. I love it, seriously. I did my research heavily and rode loads of friends boards before deciding. Its $130ish on amazon (got mine used on craigslist for 65 and all it needed was a 6 dollar thing of new griptape!)

[@Sokolva]

Kyezie131 I am a Skiier and have done some basic snowboarding, and I can tell you that it is similar to snowboarding, but the similarities only become more obvious the more you do it. I noticed that when I first started learning to longboard I didn't see as much similarities, but once I started doing downhill and going fast, and carving donwhill, I started feeling like I was carving through pavement rather than snow. I use the Landyachtz Switch 40, which I hear feels a lot like a snowboard if you want to check it out. It is very low to the ground so it is very stable. www.daddiesboardshop.com/landyachtz-switch-41-longboard-skateboard-complete-2012

[@Boarding151]

santa cruz make some great drop through boards they are very low and stiff this will make them stable for hills and great for slides!

[@paulsportel]

I just bought that Santa Cruz board behind you with the kicktail (the one on the rack) and I am still unsure if I want to return it because the trucks feel really loose and the guys I bought it from said that I shouldn't tighten them right away. I don't want a typical longboard so what would be your suggestion? I just want to cruise around the city and do a ollie to get over objects. Please help me.

[@MsDankitup]

it's possible i do it on my original malakai 40 which is pintail, sliding is easier if you have the drop through style bc you'll have a lower center of gravity. the most important thing for sliding is the duro of your wheels and the lips, 80a is not a good slide wheel, but most boards come with them, go for blue vemon 82a? or abec freerides 83a otangs 84a yellow are good too. just go to your local shop and ask to see longboard blank decks, and buy a simple first board. learn, then buy nicer.

[@BhargavaJaisimha]

i want to buy a longboard and this will be my first one. I mainly want to try a down hill type for a decent speed as well as for slideing from what i have heard i came to the decision of a drop through with 180mm trucks will it be good? if not which should i try and also what type of wheels should i get for rough roads?

[@taimps6515]

Which deck, trucks and wheels should i choose, when i just want to ride around the town? Also there are no mountains or hills near the place i live

[@doggyfool1]

hey so im a beginner on a longboard but i like to ride ripsticks. if i just want to be able to just ride thru the town and stuff, is there a certain brand of board to get or can i go to like...Walmart or toys r us to get one (im 5'9 & 135 lbs)

[@Griff.photography]

im getting a twin tip board drop through trucks and those squishy wheels.

[@ericcurrier50]

I have never skateboarded, but i do snowboard, and i want a buy a longboard for transportation this friday. are there any tips to know or anything i should know? much appreciated!!

[@ShantiDctHenry]

Awesome dude !

[@TheAstrixYT]

what kind of board would you suggest for someone around 300 pounds?

[@mymom4934]

your funna need a motorbike my nigga

[@ImSJG]

+My Mom 😂😂😂

[@fetee3260]

pintail seemsgreat!

[@alexl6792]

A treadmill

[@RisaLovelyComplex]

John Smith you're a jackass

[@Fillipinostylexxx360]

I would like to buy a longboard but i don't know which one, here is a brief description of me I weight 120 pounds, i want a longboard that can go smooth in roads but i dont wanna go in hills only the small ones and for cruising, i am thinking if I should buy a cheap or expensive but if you can name both, i am experience because i got a penny and skateboard but i would like to add longboard to my list, but if you do help me thank you so much.

[@joshtyler611]

Check out a Pintail 43 for $200. I've been using a "Sector 9 Pintail Bert". It's got a great flex and cruising is pretty awesome! :) super cheap too.

[@Jeskky743]

So I am looking for a longboard. I have orginal penny board for one year and I don't want to cruise around but something more advanced. I want to learn how to slide and stuff... I like that longboard type at 0:47 but I want it to be like 40 inch long and very good quality. help me guys:) + I need new bearings for my penny board what should I take?

[@Erik0824]

Are twin tip boards good for cruising around the city or are they not fast on flat ground

[@Leviliams]

Subscribed! Great tips

[@RenagzyFX]

I ride the z-flex street rocket. It's 31 inches long and has a 16 inch wheel base and is 10 inches at its widest point. Is this good for downhill? I know it not a longboard but still.. Please reply

[@jasoncollins6503]

I would not try it

[@RenagzyFX]

+jason collins it's okay.i bought a longboard

[@Jay-jq7bj]

+RenagzyFX i just go a Zflex 29 inch today its actually pretty dope for a while i wanted a nickel board but i find z-Flex is pretty dope

[@jbudden09]

I really need help buying a longboard. I've been getting tons of different answers. I'm 5'10 165lbs and looking for a smooth ride to cruise. Not doing any crazy tricks or anything. Just need something that I can ride for long distances and is stable :)

[@connormacdonald7890]

I'm an 8th grader about 6'2 and all I want is a nice long cruiser so would the pinstripe board be good for me or no

[@Abel-Alvarez]

personally yes

[@Treebow67PvP]

Thankyou helped a lot

[@kiontaeharvey6665]

I'm looking for a long board that goes pretty far without slowing down so much....plzz help

[@DavideNastri]

Is a longboard a good idea for moving around in a small town? I'd cover distances like 3/5 km. Right now I have a cruiser but sometimes I have to really suffer to get from a to b :)

[@richieguppy2982]

Yeah it would be good, surprised though that your cruiser isn't suiting you

[@heiligboontje1]

great video!

[@justaguy4real]

"slippy slidey" lol Good video bud

[@PiracyKid]

Im looking for something easy to turn. I'm not at all into doing tricks. Just for cruising in my neighborhood. When I was young I had a ripstik and I thought it was perfect for a guy like me but now I want something with four wheels. In other words, I need something that I know I wont bail off of and scrape my knee and easy to turn on curves and can handle it self while going down hill. Plus I am new so I need help. I'm 5'8" and a pretty big fella and I want something for beginners. Please Reply and thank you

[@PiracyKid]

I almost have some bumpy pavement where I live

[@ToastyTexan911]

PiracyKid I would go for something like a pintail Or probably a stiffer deck since your big. Get some big soft wheels but don't stress about the trucks. Whatever comes on your complete should be fine and you can always adjust them and get new bushings.

[@CrazyMadDrumma]

Hi I am looking to buy a board just to ride down streets and I don't have any intent in doing tricks in the near future. I have practiced on my friends Twin Tail Landyachtz board and I am capable of going down a long street with a small incline without bailing. I have only practiced for about 1 day as I have pretty good balance. I was wondering if it would be ok to get a twin tail simply to ride around the streets. I don't want to switch board types because I am used to my friends Twin Tail. If someone of knowledge could answer that would be great. Thanks :)

[@allieburns340]

it all depends on what your comfortable on...every longboard feels different because of the different trucks/decks/wheels...a twin tail is really good for sliding because its symmetrical so it doesn't matter what way the board is facing...but its all in the feel of the board, if your comfortable on a twin tail then I would say go for it because It would be fine for street skating.

[@CrazyMadDrumma]

Allie Burns Thanks! Really helped to have someone elses opinion :)

[@youpoopedyourtube6075]

Like that guy said, any board your comftorable on, get it. But i would say longboards are faster than mini longboards, and more stable. I have 5 boards that i all feel comftorable on, except my Landyachtz Dinghy, it's too small for my riding.. But it's still a great board :D

[@tomjaco2579]

you could look at the original pintails, they are awesome and only for cruising, no tricks. It depends how big and heavy aüyou are which one to get.

[@robotbanana4261]

What is the best long board for cruising just out side of city limits? It is not like Tampa but still considered a city I guess.

[@TheAstrid34]

Im going to buy my first longboard and wonder if i should buy a Penny Cruiser or a longboard

[@605cube]

Hi, I've never long boarded before, and I was thinking if buying the 2012 sector 9 daisy complete, I only really want it for just cruising around with mate and maybe doing some slides, a reply would help a lot thanks :)

[@evoxlbae402]

I want to get a a sector 9 dropper longboard, I'm stuck on that one. I don't know what wheels to get though. I want to cruise around to and from school, etc but I also want to learn how to slide soon so that I can speed check in case I go to fast on a hill. can somebody help me?

[@awesomocity96]

LIke the person above, I want a board for cruising and eventually sliding and tricks; if I'm a heavier rider (over 200) is weight going to change the board (twin tip) I should get?

[@deakinsmith5183]

Is a bamboo pintail ( Gold Coast classic zebra ) ok for a heavy rider.

[@guitarsilasgod]

I began boarding on Sep. 1st 2012, I went out 4 in the morning with my brother because he said he was going to teach me. He had his Twin Tip Sector 9 board with double bearings and he pushes with his front foot, I had absolutely no balance on that so I push with my back foot. I went from beginning to better then him in an hour and was wondering if I should get the exact same board that he has, I longboard around my small town all the time with one accident.. I got attacked by Seagulls :/

[@aslihassan9326]

What longboard would you recommend for a newbie who lives in london and wants to ride in the rain? do you think the duff beer santa cruz pintail is nice because i am thinking about getting that thanks

[@zuleyhamenekse8397]

Im 149 pound and 5’6 what kind of board do i need ? Its gonna be my first one so i want a good one straight away

[@livesnipe]

From all the board i viewed,do i have to get a twin tip board in order for me to install the drop thru trucks??i am looking for one to cruise and carve.

[@wangdii01]

Yallow Homer! Thanks for da video!

[@ohlexie]

Hi... I'm a begginer (Actually I've never skated) and I have no idea about longboarding but what I've read in wikipedia. I would like just a smooth ride but eventually trying to learn slides or some tricks. What would you recommend for me?

[@kathykathy5203]

Can someone help? I would like a long board but it has to be under €70 at the very maximum, I'd prefer even less if at all possible. I'm 5"2" and weigh about 54kg. I won't be doing any tricks, just cruising around the countryside on tarmac roads. Which board should I get? Please help me

[@Mista808]

What does "carvy action" mean? The board turns and handles more aggressively?