Longboard vs. Surfskate: 3 Reasons to Switch to Surfskating

Wondering what the difference is between longboarding and surfskating? In this video I demonstrate longboarding versus surfskating so you can visually see the difference.
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Surfskating
00:22 My Journey from Longboarding to Surfskating
00:53 Reason #1 to Love Surfskating vs Longboarding: Feel and Flow
01:34 Reason #2 to Love Surfskating vs Longboarding: Control
03:02 Reason #3 to Love Surfskating vs Longboarding: Perpetual Pumping
In my longboard vs surfskate demo, I use the first longboard I started on, a 44" pintail cruiser longboard, and the first surfskate I bought, the Carver Tyler Riddler 36.5" surfskate with CX trucks.
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[@Weavesurfskate]

good vibe! nice drone shots! I personally miss the ability to turn, pump and control the board with a body when I stand on a normal skateboard or longboard. Two different things and type of ride it. I love surfskate, but never feel a passion to skateboard or longboard when I've tried it before I find out about carver surfskate boards.

[@SurfskateLove]

Agreed!

[@jonsxd7773]

But you can’t go really fast🥲

[@SurfskateLove]

@@jonsxd7773 True. But I don’t like to anyway.

[@christopherwilliams2954]

I think next setup will be surfskate trucks (waterborne since they are readily available) on big reissue deck…maybe 65mm wheels…try to set up a slalom skateboard, it is actually the same theory, but carves are faster/snappier

[@GenePavlovsky]

But it seems that one can actually pump on boards other than surfskates? Although I guess it depends on what is meant by "normal". kzbin.info/www/bejne/roaroJuBec6AhMU

[@luvsoul]

He's made his preference very clear with the music choice

[@geraltkolopek2975]

As if the title was not clear enough 😭

[@shiehjunde]

I laughed when the music played. LOL

[@lenamartinez396]

@@geraltkolopek2975 hahahahaha

[@HZN527]

or did he?!

[@luc9766]

🤣🤣

[@tittobo92]

that music transition literally cracked me up haha well done.

[@SurfskateLove]

😁

[@gnfcom]

Hahahahahaha genious!

[@francoisboudrias1785]

I feel like they are complementary! I'll use my surfskate for awesome fun rides, enjoying slopes and clean pavement in my neighbourhood. Sometimes I just need to get my "ride fix" and the surfskate is a very satisfying mean. However, as soon as I need to travel more than a few miles, I'll get my longboard as I know it will go twice as fast while being more energy-efficient to keep me going. Therefore, surfskating is closer to surfing on land, while longboarding would be my equivalent to a kayak. Or a bike! Thanks for making great content - you convinced me to add a surfskate to my quiver :)

[@SurfskateLove]

Yep, we all have our preferences. And I'm glad you got into surfskating!

[@cartersa8758]

I’m starting my journey on a 44” pintail, seems like I’m going to follow your footsteps after discovering your channel. Thank you for the great content!

[@robertzhukovski6929]

Okay, you've convinced me, I'll buy a Carver board. But still won't give up longboard dancing.

[@SurfskateLove]

We all have our style and love!

[@jayseven5eight253]

I discovered longboarding a couple of years ago. Got comfortable with 8-10 mile pushes, pushing switch for balance, riding quality LDP/Freeride setups ( not a big pintail fan). Also enjoyed learning basic freeride skills like toeside and Coleman glove down slides, and of course foot braking. I want to expand my horizons rather than give up one kind of riding for the other. I don’t surf or have any experience pumping, but I hope the skills I do have will help. Looking forward to learning from your content. And while I may not like pintails much , I appreciate that some do! All skating is good skating!

[@kylebivens8140]

Can’t thank you enough for your videos, I’ve learned so much through them!

[@jenniferjones7191]

Hey great vid! I love my longboards and have been looking for some new aspect of skate life. Just bought some surfskate adapters after watching your video to play around on my collection of longboards 🤙

[@mac_khalifah]

Nice video. I just started SurfSkating about a week ago. Loving it so far.

[@thebarak]

What an entirely persuasive demonstration. Thank you for presenting this movie. I have to buy a surfskate now.

[@SurfskateLove]

You won't regret it!

[@eschatunemusic]

massive vid, hilarious music, props

[@iliassbenzz495]

Man u got me convinced lol ! Thanks a lot for breaking all things down !

[@RachaelJohn]

Great video - you've convinced me - I'm buying a surfskate. Also the last place you skated in this video, what an amazing place to skate!

[@Lehite]

That’s a lovely long smooth path at the end.👍🏄‍♂️

[@luckyone3818]

My heart just beats faster, when I see paths like that, haha :D

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

Thanks for the help. I often pull my calf muscle when peddling my longboard, this will solve this nagging issue.

[@karlxu782]

you did convinced me, I am looking for a second board, thanks for the explain, I will go for surf skating board

[@tupnaputttamwiwat]

Great comparison and great video, however, I love both longboard and surfskate in a different way. It's not really fair the way you said the only thing you can do on a longboard is just standing still. I pumped and carved all the time on both longboard and surfskate. I think surfsake is good in a tight space, while if you have to cruise for a longer distance with higher speed, longboard is much more fun.

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, it's all personal preference. I'm just highlighting my personal experience.

[@bryaneditiontv600]

10min ago I grabbed up my first surfskate🥰🥰🥰 i lovo skating in the park longboarding and i think i will love surfskateing too. Each has its own usecase

[@superduper4820]

Interesting video, i actually bought a surfskate, gonna try it out

[@ignitore]

I own a slide fish marrajo for one year and was curious about lpd. You cleared my ideas...and it’s true, surfskate feeling is totally different from traditional skateboard, i don’t use cruisers anymore and street skates only for tricks.

[@nornirado2097]

This made my decision and will choose surfskate

[@coreywill6873]

I've had a C11 scriber for 10+ years now and originally picked it up thinking it would do what these surfskate now do. It didn't...... but I'm able to carve down most hills on it so its been great fun. Although I cannot slide it like my older longboard so sometime you just commit to the bomb! Just picked up a waterborne 2 months ago and its fantastic!! But I have fallen a few times at the skate park and being 50 years old I was wondering if its all worth it . Having found your videos this week I'm now inspired to overcoming the walls and improving my surfing. A few days in and your vids are already helping!

[@mattg2612]

Very cool video, thanks. I have never tried Surfskating but going to buy a board to train and hopefully try surfing in the future. Unfortunately I cannot try one out so I will just order one. I am 5' 11", 180 lbs beginner looking to roll around the pavement trails and beach parking lots, practice surfing moves and maybe do some short commuting. After watching some videos, I was going to order the Carver 32" Super Surfer 2020 Complete CX. Good choice? Thanks in advance!!

[@jackh8561]

nice turns on the hill i might buy the new version of that board

[@jayphive2468]

I just went out and bought one. A carver. This video influenced me. To try it out

[@humblepie3416]

Good video. Need to get one of these fosho but not gonna give up my longboarding :)

[@SurfskateLove]

We have have our preferences!

[@tesladiesel2420]

Got a dumb question: can you setup a double kingpin for surf boarding or, will I have to get surf specific (carver or Yow) trucks? Cool video thanks for the inspiration, man…!!!

[@melissadye4416]

I’m a member of an all-girl skate crew in Sacramento: Sk8.916. We meet up in parking garages and I was in awe when I saw another rider take the hills on a Carver. It adds so much fun to conquering six floors versus me trying to not wobble as I reach crazy speeds.

[@SurfskateLove]

Yep. The carving eliminates the risk and makes it way more fun because you can take advantage of the full concrete landscape instead of being limited by what your board can do.

[@SurfSkateAdventures]

I've been riding a 39" and am so used to it. A bit too heavy as I have LED strips and a battery pack attached under it. Land surfing..the streets, grass hills and even dirt, Feels great!!

[@ricardoy.7493]

Hi. I like your videos... I like your videos... Could you show us how the trucks are placed on the surfskate? I mean position. Thanks

[@surfskaterelaxation8616]

oh man steve started 2 months on normal skateboard but after riding the yow dark pumas 34 (took me a day to get the feeling there s no going back thank u for your explanatory videos thanks

[@SurfskateLove]

Nice! Thank you so much!

[@wadifmohamed]

please I want to start surfskating. which is easier for me, the normal or the longboard skate. Thanks for your feedback

[@nateross14]

I love longboards and will soon start surfskating in the next couple days. The awesome thing about long pintail longboards is they are the best looking boards and will always have a place as room decor and wall art if I switch to mostly surfskating. My only gripe with surfskating ( as a newbie according to my initial impressions, which may change) is that I'm not fond of the look of the short boards. I'm just want to carve slow speed and cruise, and like having at least a 40"+ long board so I think I'll probably build my own custom 40" x 12-14" wide surfskate deck with a 19" wheelbase and have a lot of overhang so the wheels are hidden.

[@GenePavlovsky]

YOW Calmon 41", Waikiki 40", Byron Bay 38" may suit your fancy

[@dippolar]

Have you ever tried a bracket longboard with a spherical front truck? It’s used in ldp, and is that nice in between of surfskate and longboarding. Amazing for the real long distances without needing to push non stop. 🤙 Granted since I’ve gotten my carver I haven’t touched the other longboards 😆😂

[@loralois]

Love the music you put there 👍🏽

[@SurfskateLove]

Yay! Thanks!

[@Lehite]

A few years back after seeing how the LDP guys do it, I just wanted to pump with no pushing as I had an injury on my calf. So I tried ‘wedging’ my front truck and ‘de wedging’ the back truck on my 40” pintail but I just couldn’t make it pump like I saw on the videos. It all turned around when I got my first 29” carving board with a specific ‘turnaround’ front truck. I was hooked, and I kept buying more, in the end I had 5 stashed in different places, car van home. Along with this, I had tried Esk8 boards and also land paddles. Let’s just say I got rid of the Esk8 boards and stayed with the surfskate and land paddle. ( I only have two surfskate boards now) .Combined with a land paddle you’re sorted for no pushing with variety. 🤙🏄‍♂️

[@SurfskateLove]

You got the bug, man! I can relate. Love it!

[@890mora]

The best of this video is the music of the longboard

[@evilishies]

Just got the Carver x Loaded Bolsa. I have to say, at least with the CX trucks, I can still kick with it like a longboard, and the giant wheels will eat curbs, which to me is the main benefit of a longboard over skateboard. So far, it seems like the best of both worlds. Is there reason you don't kick with your surfskate? (Also, I saw your video review of this board, with the wheel wells, and it does make me want to pick up a non-Loaded version as well. Might pick up the Greenroom C7 in a few months.)

[@SurfskateLove]

What do you mean by “kick”?

[@jeriksson7686]

I remember when George Pappas demonstrated the power and control of a slalom skateboard compared to longboard. Pumping downhill and got so much more speed compared to the guys who just stood with their hands on their backs 🤘

[@Oniverso]

so it happened to me too. I love surfskate

[@SurfskateLove]

Every time someone gets converted to surfskating, an angel gets his wings. 😆

[@kestutisrapcevicius6878]

Clear explanation! Thanks man!

[@Mecylon]

Have you tried to compare a surfskate to a longboard that's meant for long distance pumping? I think even a setup like the Loaded Icarus would yield a better result as their riding style is more similar than opposed to the Pintail. I'm currently in between and would love your input of the two.

[@SurfskateLove]

I have an LDP set-up but I don't like it.

[@chengtastic]

Awesome video! I'm convinced.

[@MS-ut8fd]

Hey man, good vibes! I'm looking for a board to ride in the offseason. What is it like surfskating for a snowboarder?

[@SurfskateLove]

Well, I'm not a snowboarder, but I can promise you'll love it. I get tons of comments like that from snowboarders. Actually a lot of similarities, I think.

[@guysirois9798]

It’s exactly like a snowboard, i bought a smoothstar surfskate and after few hours îm a good surfskater.. I was snowboarder extreme carving with hard boots. Not a slide snowboarder. Guy sirois Quebec

[@user-fm1yy5tq8e]

Thanks for This Video. I decided to buy Surfskate than Longboard😍

[@girabrasil]

You can also regulate your longboard inverted truck to get a more surfing mode...plus keep your dancing moves will be fun...anyways...I like longer boards...

[@acidfz1031]

Ahhh what trucks are you using on the 36 or your surfskate deck?? Is it the same as the one installed on your pintail?

[@SurfskateLove]

Carver CX.

[@TheDionBlasterMethod]

Yup, sounds about right. Had a longboard back in college and although it was great for commuting, it was not really that fun. Never learned to slide either so I think it's pretty limited if you can't get into that. If you can slide then maybe bombing hills is more fun but for me the control of a surfskate is preferable.

[@lezgirls69]

Hey, which one do you think is easier to learn? I never skate before but I do snowboarding and I love it. I would like to feel the same sliding sensations 😁 Thank you for your advices ˆˆ

[@SurfskateLove]

Carver or Slide.

[@guysirois9798]

Smoothstar Filipe toledo

[@felixmaas2020]

Hi Steve, thx for the video! I am also coming from longboard and want to switch to surfskate. Right now I am looking for a board to pump long distance (10 km), this is the main focus, my weekly course is almost flat, my weight around 90 kg, is the tyler 777 + CX Trucks the right choice for me? Do u have any other suggestions to think about? Thank you! Felix

[@SurfskateLove]

How tall are you?

[@felixmaas2020]

@@SurfskateLove 185 cm

[@SurfskateLove]

@@felixmaas2020 I think the boards you'd be looking at for that would be: YOW Malibu Tyler 777 (go with C7 trucks for long distance pumping Slide Neme Pro Any of those will be perfect for what you want to do. Use 70mm wheels like Orangatang 4Presidents.

[@felixmaas2020]

@@SurfskateLove thx dude!!! 👍

[@tsiwt]

Hi thank for your video. I saw on your website you like the carver proteus for cursing . I’m trying to decide between the Tyler 777 and proteus. I’m 6,3 and want to carve but also go some distance. Please help thx

[@SurfskateLove]

Ooh, that's a tough one. At your height I learn more towards the 777.

[@DiegoB1990]

Nice video. I need your help. My weight is around 85 and my tall is 1'85 cm. Can I buy the new carver Kai Lenny Dragon 34" and 18 wheels or is too small for me? I want my carver for cruising. Please help to me. Thank you

[@SurfSkateAdventures]

A SmoothStar on a 39" or even 42" may be good for you. This setting handles speed well. 70〜80mm wheels and you're flying.

[@ioanbeynon2624]

Thats why i got a cx set up i can pump and push👍

[@algranoconPablo]

What are your thoughts on the Carver 777 vs the Yow Malibu?

[@SurfskateLove]

I like them both for different reasons, but the Malibu has been discontinued.

[@danielbarbieri8199]

The must would be a good blend of the two 😉... Let say a surfskate with a tad longer wheel base, and a front truck that doesn't drop like crazy on each turn 😁

[@shelleycrowther]

Nice shoes

[@anthonytrevinofitness5954]

Hey Steve, how tall are you? I'm 6'4 225lbs with longboarding experience. I'm thinking about the 36.5inch Carver Tyler 777 for my intro to surfskating. Thoughts?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yep, spot on. Or a YOW Malibu.

[@SurfskateLove]

I’m 6’2” and I have both.

[@anthonytrevinofitness5954]

@@SurfskateLove thanks for the quick reply!

[@damnfreakingsien]

I was able to do pumping on my mini-longboard and slides (terribly). I bought a surf adaptor and oh boy this thing is a beast. Being able to weave through crowds faster, slides become much, much easier and the ability to pump uphill (gentle slopes) are characteristics that are too irresistible.

[@SurfskateLove]

My experience exactly. 👊

[@vjaceslavsisajevs6231]

I'm riding longboard pintail 37" Arbor, for a first summer, enjoying a lot, and it's sad I didn't start earlier... but, yea it's good to ride a long distance, but a new level I'm trying to reach is pumping, to drive tong as possible without pushings... going not bad, but I'm half happy of result on fully straight road or small uphill... Advise me please, which ADAPTOR you bought, (name of product) I want to try it too, before buying another board (surfskate)...

[@GenePavlovsky]

I haven't ridden skateboards or longboards before. Last year I got myself a cruiser and had a bit of fun with it. But this year I discovered surfskating, and I don't want to ride my cruiser anymore, for all the same reasons mentioned in this video. In fact, I've converted my cruiser to a surfskate, using Waterborne Surf&Rail Adapters. So I thought it's as simple as that, surfskating > longboarding, as this video seems to imply. But recently I've learned about such longboarding disciplines as slalom and long distance pumping (LDP). Watching some LDP videos, it looks like out of the 3 reasons mentioned in this video, there's possibly just one objection against longboards that is still standing - ability to do tight carving around obstacles. Same as with surfskating, these LDP longboarders are able to go long distances without ever having to push (reason #3 debunked). There is also quite a lot of body movement involved, at least with some styles of LDP - e.g. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roaroJuBec6AhMU (reason #1 debunked). I think reason #2 probably still stands, I doubt even the most turny longboard setup will be able to navigate tight areas and limited spaces like the restaurant or a parking space between two cars examples in your videos. I don't have any plans to give up surfskating, or to take up LDP longboarding, but I just figure I would post this, because it seems that there's more to longboarding than you can commonly see on the street.

[@MvsonMusic]

Can I still carve well at semi high speeds on a surf skate board?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, depending on the width of what you're skating. The faster you're going, the wider space you need to carve out. So steep, narrow trails are not good for surfskates, for example, unless you are good at slide stopping/speed checking.

[@abeautifulstart]

So is the difference the trucks and bushing?? If so could you change your trucks. I have koastal long board wave dancer, it’s pretty loose and pin point turns

[@SurfskateLove]

No, the difference is a special front truck that allow for a different dimension of motion than you get out of traditional trucks.

[@abeautifulstart]

@@SurfskateLove what would it look like if you switch the trucks on a long board?

[@SurfskateLove]

@@abeautifulstart It would be a long surfskate.

[@shakyshakes141]

Is it possible to skate on the surf skate like a regular skateboard or longboard? As in are you able to push off with one foot rather than pumping?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, for sure! You just don't need to.

[@shakyshakes141]

@@SurfskateLove thanks! Love your videos

[@GenePavlovsky]

You can push, but since surfskate trucks are higher than regular skate trucks, the board is higher off the ground, so is less comfortable for pushing. Since I got my YOW, I only push once or twice when starting from a standstill. Pushing is the part I found really annoying when I got my first board, a cruiser. And I don't mind pushing on a kick scooter, but on a board it felt so annoying.

[@surfskaterelaxation8616]

Hi steve would u be kind and tell me how to send u a video for u to analyse me a bit Sorry to ask It feels good I can pump but want your ur insight Thanks

[@SurfskateLove]

Yeah, no problem! You can either email it to [e-mail] or connect with me on FB. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035130831775

[@flyfishincrazy]

Damnit now i’m gonna need another board!😅

[@maxc.6460]

I'd like to see your version of waterborne + longboard + big wheels :)

[@SurfskateLove]

I'll try my Loaded Omakase with my 75mm wheels off my Carver 777 and let you know how it goes.

[@sageoz9886]

I was on a 46" pintail with the waterborne front and rear set and 110's. Awesome set-up but I've now gone to a Santa Cruz cruiser deck and it's so much better having the kicktail and shorter deck. Now it's easy to pop off curbs and to pump carve around with some power. My back foot is always on the kick as it's the heart of pumping. Also using the carbon extender on front, a must have. A crazy set up trick I figured out last week and WOW! : if using the whole waterborne adapter set, you can run the rear truck reversed(facing the same way as your front) to get real world AWS. In a sports car with AWS the back wheels turn the same direction, though smaller degrees, as the front through high speed turns to keep the rear planted and stable. Turns out it works the same way on a skateboard, where monster truck steering at slow speeds provides agility, it sucks for high speed stability...hence wave energy speed wobbles. I've softer bushings in the rear adapter and really stiff bushings in the truck, so it really only starts to turn the rear once I've leaned in a bit and it's only like five degrees or so but it's crazy how now the rear feels so planted in high speed turns. Also now using the 95mm Shark wheels. Definitely the best handling board I've ever ridden now

[@kirk595x]

I'm running a complete waterborne setup with Gullwing Charger 2's w/hard Bones bushings, 39/9" Sector 9 pintail and 76mm wheels. I do medium speed downhill, cruise and carving and this setup works well for me as a happy medium.

[@BaBudak]

hey, I am also in the middle of choosing one of them. I like the explanation. My only question is, you can use skateboard like you use your pintail right? I mean less body movement like a calm flow?

[@SurfskateLove]

Do you mean skateboard or surfskate?

[@GenePavlovsky]

On a surfskate, you can ride with a calm flow, to borrow your words, if you wish to do so. Of course if you want to generate more speed with your pumping, you have to move with more energy. Just get one and learn to ride it and you will find your own style.

[@emiliosalazar1368]

Well, this video definitely convinced me to stick to my longboard lol

[@SurfskateLove]

You won't regret it!

[@kylebivens8140]

Trust me a surf skate is so much better

[@christopherwilliams2954]

I haven’t bought any surf skate boards or trucks, but I know for a fact I can pump uphill on standard truck with decent bearings..I think you might what to try LDP, long distance pumping…I have been doing it for 3-4 years now, and can pump any board…

[@SurfskateLove]

Try surfskate trucks and feel the difference.

[@GenePavlovsky]

@@SurfskateLove I wonder if this is supported by any data? Surfskates were invented to train surfing movements, and I haven't heard surfskating companies making any claims to be vastly superior at pumping. Meanwhile LDP discipline in longboarding is specifically focusing on most efficient pumping over long distances. There are various LDP records that AFAIK were all set on LDP longboards. If surfskate trucks are superior for LDP, then we should see in the future some LDP surfskaters setting new records.

[@StFrannn]

I talked to a shop that sells all kinds in skate about what to choose for a total beginner at 46. I only want to surf, nothing very fast or aggressive, no tricks. Just to catch some wind in my hair and feel a bit free. But they didn't recommend a surfskate for beginners. Instead they said skateboard or cruiser. In my ears that sounds wrong. Been thinking of a longboard for a while, that low model. But will it get boring and stiff and way to fast, bad control? What shall I do?

[@StFrannn]

And they also said that a surfskate can't be used in a bowl etc. Seen many videos of just that. What is correct?

[@SurfskateLove]

You're obviously talking to a shop that's not big into surfskating. Get a Carver CX. WAY better than a skateboard or cruiser for what you're talking about. And as you see from many of my videos, you absolutely can ride a surfskate in the bowl.

[@StFrannn]

@SurfskateLove @SurfskateLove thank you! I will continue listening to people like you that has more experience. And myself and my wishes. :-) A bit strange was though that the company had KZbin videos on surfskate for total beginners. Well, I will look more into Carvers. Thanks again!

[@huyked]

I thought I've seen people pump on a longboard. It's just harder, right? Or is it not possible?

[@SurfskateLove]

Not even in the same universe. You have to experience a surfskate truck for yourself.

[@bcrocks3935]

But can you still coast and chill down small grades and hills, without it feeling super twitchy and demanding a great deal of attention?

[@SurfskateLove]

Not all surfskate trucks, but many for sure. Carver CX, Carver C7, Slide, YOW Meraki all great for downhill with no speed wobbles.

[@Dylangc03]

Can the CCS Logo Cruiser Skateboard be a Surfskate board?

[@SurfskateLove]

No, those are just regular trucks.

[@GenePavlovsky]

I can be a surfskate if you throw a Waterborne Surf Adapter on it :D Or just a complete surfskate front truck

[@artemsokolov5007]

would be there a difference between surfskate and cruiser?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes. A cruiser refers to a longboard.

[@DerekSantaAna]

Try out a cruiser longboard with riptide bushings and independent TKP trucks 169s or smaller. Closest feeling to surfskate without actually getting a dedicated surfskate truck. If you get the Krank riptide bushings, you can even switch from cruise riding to surfskate riding by just adjusting the bushings. I'm sure a real surfskate truck would have better pump though.

[@SurfskateLove]

I've actually heard a lot of LDPers recommend something like that. And honestly, my thought is, why focus on building out a longboard to behave like a surfskate, instead of just getting a surfskate? And that's a sincere question. Would it be cheaper? More fun? What would be the benefit? Thanks, Derek!

[@DerekSantaAna]

@@SurfskateLove I started with longboarding to complement surfing prior to surfskates so i guess it made sense for me to use existing tech. It gives me an option to vary my truck tightness for the type of carving i want. I am however considering on getting a waterborne or c5 for more aggressive carving and tricks on street, have been landlocked from surfing in a while too. Im a DIY kind of guy that likes to experiment with mixing/matching my setups so I guess that's fun for me haha. Looking forward to more of your content btw!

[@SurfskateLove]

@@DerekSantaAna Gotcha, makes sense. Start playing around with a Waterborne surf adapter and tell me what you think.

[@kylebivens8140]

Why not just get a surfskate board and avoid all that

[@HooNuu]

Can you surf skate on 44 inch board?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, but it's like longboard surfing.

[@edumadriz]

At my 38 yeras I began with a longboard and 1 year later I bougth a surfskate. Second one is very inmersive and fun, long is for large travels. Differents but if i have to choose, surfskate is my election. U feel free!! Sorry for my english. 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@baumayocchi9190]

Is it possible to push de surfskate Or it doesn't have stability?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, it's possible. It's more unstable than a longboard but it's easy to do.

[@GenePavlovsky]

Yes it's possible, although it's higher off the ground so less comfortable. Stability is not a problem, if you have ok balance skills. But you probably wouldn't want to push, when you learn to pump.

[@Sarah-ev1gj]

I'm getting a waterborne adapter for my birthday, can't wait to start surfskating!

[@SurfskateLove]

Yay!

[@mariolenta2178]

thats true. when i ride on a surfskate and then step on a longboard it feels really awkward, but I cant switch to surf completely, its more bulky you cant ride it everywhere, its not as stable, you cant do tricks on it

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, everyone has their style and preferences.

[@_fhps_]

Eu até concordo com essa comparação aí, mas com esse modelo de longboard apresentado no vídeo. Porque se for um longboard tipo um Loaded Vanguard ou um Loaded Ícarus, te digo que quase não irá precisar remar.

[@SurfskateLove]

But can you pump them like surfskates?

[@Kl88428]

Perfect music choice, poor longboard

[@alma4938]

The last reason is kind of mute when you think about the fact that pushing shouldn't be taking that much energy out of you and it looks like you're using just as much if not more energy to maintain speed on a surfskate. With that being said does anyone know of a video where someone puts surfskate trucks on a longboard?

[@SurfskateLove]

Do you mean moot?

[@GenePavlovsky]

I'm not sure what uses more energy, but pushing is such a chore for me, while pumping is more of a fun activity.

[@iosis99]

This channel just posted a comprehensive video covering retrofitting longboards with surfskate trucks. More than one video, actually, and very informative.

[@JakeLDS]

You should try roller skating

[@giulianob8517]

A friend of mine argues that surfskate is less suitable than longboarding for cruising, because of the lack of speed. Maybe they are just two different things ☺️. I wasn't influenced at all by this video. There is no relationship at all with my sudden intention to order a surfskate 😛.

[@SurfskateLove]

Does your friend own a surfskate?

[@littleaaaaa]

Sounds like longboard is easier?

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, but more boring, haha.

[@jivadaya6439]

Since I got my surfskate, my longboard has been pretty lonely...

[@Doctor_Manhattan777]

everything i look at is sold out - everywhere - i just want something to cross train with at the local park

[@SurfskateLove]

Join the club, my friend. Global supply is shut down. It's insane.

[@Doctor_Manhattan777]

@@SurfskateLove i'm gonna grab a waterborne, like your other video said and go from there ... could be a cool build project regardless, thank you for the great vids man!

[@SurfskateLove]

@@Doctor_Manhattan777 My pleasure, my friend! Let me know how it goes.

[@cyrildejdar6079]

Well, the slides are not that hard, I learned in a week (of course I’m not a master and I only did the slides where you use hands, but still...) and you can actually pump on a longboard, and you can go much faster. Also, did you ever heard of cruiser boards? You probably have, but it’s like a smaller longboard, so it has a smaller turning radius, and is much lighter. I’m not hating on this video, everyone can ride what they want, but if someone is a beginner , I just wanted to let them know... bye have a great day.

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, you're absolutely right. This is not a complete comparison of options and styles out there. It simply illustrates my own experience.

[@SurfskateLove]

@@dystopia2386 Good idea to buy it, you mean? Hell to the yes! You snatch up EVERY Smoothstar you can get your hands on. Even if it doesn't fit you, you'll be able to resell it and make a profit immediately.

[@SurfskateLove]

@@dystopia2386 Like I said, I would buy every Smoothstar I ever came across without hesitation.

[@SurfskateLove]

@@dystopia2386 Smoothstar and YOW are the best surfskates money can buy. The Smoothstar Thruster is probably the best surfskate truck, especially for surf training. Smoothstars are almost impossible to find right now. Even if I found one that didn't fit me, I would buy it and resell it.

[@ianmacdonald487]

A lot can be done with a longboard that can tick-tack. Anything you can do good kickturns with is maneuverable, and can go uphill. That pintail design isn't the right one.

[@SurfskateLove]

Yes, a lot of things can be done on a longboard that I can’t do, nor do I have any interest in learning. Just personal preference. Ever ridden actual surfskate trucks to feel the difference?

[@ianmacdonald487]

@@SurfskateLove Thank you for the reply! I wasn't criticizing, just offering my point of view. I have not experienced the new trucks, and I must say that they do look pretty interesting. I think you'll like this, too. I'm about to turn 64, and still skate. I have all my wood boards that I made myself back in the '70s! I have 7 pairs of trucks of that vintage, and 4 sets of 70mm Kryptonics wheels. How am I doing for an old fart? Skate on, brother! Throw me another reply if you like.

[@sushiquad]

you would like skateboarding

[@adrianvmois9426]

Try LDP longboarding. Is like a surfskate on steroids.

[@SurfskateLove]

Only for the pumpability aspect. But not anything else. LDP is LDP. To me it doesn't even approach the real feel of surfskating. But to each his own!

[@adrianvmois9426]

@@SurfskateLove there are 2 kinds of LDP, the one based on RKP trucks is less surfier and more oriented in efficiency for going straight, the other one based on TKP trucks is more surfier. I was referring to the surfier version on the LDP.

[@adrianvmois9426]

@@dystopia2386 Yes with a Bennet (which is TKP) on the front and on the rear with either of these two TKP trucks: Tracker RTS or Seismic G5. These for a surfier feeling.

[@GenePavlovsky]

Still, I reckon a surfskate would be surfier than the most surfiest LDP longboard setup, wouldn't it?

[@mr.j774]

or you could start out like i did throw some surfskate trucks on a bigass longboard and have the best of both worlds =)

[@anjinsanx44]

yes but the longboard is supper faster downhill,,buy them all,the more the better

[@madscientistme]

I wanna surfskate now.

[@saezsaezsaezsaez]

I like better the longboard music

[@matthewherkes6920]

Can you dance on a surfskate?

[@shelleycrowther]

I'm no pro but you'd have to have nearly perfect balance. The trucks are designed to pivot and swivel. It would have a much less hard surface to stand on

[@user-hi3wy8bn2i]

Ok 👌 good enough to change my mind bye bye dinghy