Top Mount Vs. Drop Through Longboards | Which one should you buy!?!

Quick Video today! Many people have been asking me about the difference between these two, so I thought I'd go ahead and make a video comparing their strengths and weaknesses! Hope it is entertaining enough for you all!
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[@julitopaz]

Hi dude. Awesome review. I started with the longboard in 2019 (at 49 years old) and the deck with drop through was very practical for me to learn to push, have balance and stability on the deck. I use both decks only for cruising (top mount and drop trough). For easier cruising, I use drop through. to work more thrust and flex the knee more, I use the top mount. Thanks for all your reviews. Regards from Argentina

[@recemottashed8114]

That’s awesome dude! Just goes to show you age is just a number! I just started longboarding this year after not skating for more than a decade lol, not that I was even a good skater before lol

[@AMG777]

viva argentina longboarding is pretty big in argentina

[@J-Rod73]

This is an inspirational comment!! I'm 50 and just now starting to skateboard with my 15 year old son. I bought a Landyachtz Drop Cat 38 and so far it's been alot of fun!! Cheers!! 🤙

[@SouthsideSox007]

I’m 26 and my dad’s 57. He gets around super good and we just started longboarding together. As a newcomer, I’d advise a drop through for your first purchase. Being low to the ground does wonders for your balance. Once your balance is out the way the practice is easy for everything else

[@joshstarkey8883]

One huge thing you missed is how much better a low deck is for pushing and footbraking. You can push faster and longer when you don't have to squat down so far with your leg that's on the board, and it's easier to maintain stability and balance footbraking. The carving thing is true but I think a little misleading. Yes you have more leverage on a topmount, it's a quicker and more aggressive feeling turn. You can get plenty of turn out of dropped boards too though if you set your trucks up right. I personally don't think I'm missing anything on a dropped board turning wise, and I really like the stability and easier, faster pushing. The foot positions you can get with topmounts are nice though, you get the whole surface of the board to play with. I know a lot of really good downhill riders prefer them too.

[@nyhyl]

Yes however the reason why I prefer topmounts is that they are sooo much better for pumping. I have a Loaded Vanguard and a Dervish Sama and the Vanguard just pumps on god level.

[@NoahLavineASP]

I knew what I wanted to do when I started longboarding for real. I've been on and off skateboarding for years but decided to get serious. I didn't know buying a drop through deck was for me when I did get it. But I was lucky I chose the right board for my style: Edit: I did break my wrist and forearm within a month of getting my longboard, but somehow that accident made me even more confident in my abilities 🤣.

[@xtrol4330]

This video was actually really good, and informative, thank you bro I appreciate you

[@kevinsebastian3422]

this actually helped a lot

[@just_rolla5773]

I bought a flexible pintail and put sidewinder 2’s on it and it’s so easy to slide crouched or standing. I have another with the same setup and just bought my first drop thru. Stuck the same trucks on it and squared wheels, the ride is so smooth and enjoyable

[@queeny5613]

Ive just bought a pintail as Im utterly sick of my local area and my skateboard which I love to bits just can't handle the roads around me. I can't wait!!!

[@evaone4286]

Nice video! Going forward, I saw do what makes you happy. I'll watch what ever you post :P

[@NoahLavineASP]

One of the problems I have with my drop-through board is when I'm kicking off aggressively sometimes my back foot touches the back wheel because it is exposed. It's easy to fix, but for a beginner it's something to keep in mind. Well this has never been a huge problem I can imagine the worst case scenario is that you stop the board and fall forward because your foot stops one of the back wheels.

[@societyisboring]

Their is no worst case scenario just you failing

[@michaelg7613]

Love the content OG. You should upload more often! Vlogs are cool.

[@RanielleCalais]

You just helped a brazilian haha! I couldn't find this type of content in portuguese, talking about the specifics of the Top Mount and Drop Through. This was really useful! Thank you!

[@OgdenSikel]

Thanks! glad it helped you!

[@diablohashcraft8040]

Great video. Split schedule is good for growth. Thanks for posting.

[@gusgetoutofheregus3332]

Your chanel is so underrated cool vid

[@societyisboring]

Axis 40 is a dropthrough that does everything extreme speed, awesome carving, and all-around perfect. Also your hands down not everyone agrees top mount is better to each their own. I can do everything you can do on top down on a drop through❤

[@collinfrazier5382]

I have a drop through with about an inch of clearance and I just bought a top mount 48 inch cruiser. I think I prefer the drop through

[@gracecoyne3851]

I'm new to longboarding and in the process of deciding what to buy. I like the idea of the stability of a drop through, and am looking to do carving and eventually downhill once I get better at riding it. What complete board or board and seperate hardware would you suggest I buy? Thanks!

[@js_programmer8423]

are long boards able to go longer distances on a flat surface road vs the distance of a cruiser board?.. I usually gotta keep pushing every 2 secs on my cruiser

[@ponhueymin2105]

Hey Ogden nice video, it helped me a lot on choosing my first longboard! If possible, could you do some reviews on bustin boards??

[@OgdenSikel]

I’d love to! Hopefully I can pick one up soon!

[@chrisz.9974]

So if I want to pump a board, which should I go with?

[@abdelhakelmaizi247]

Do skate vlogs Cruising around in the city and stuff

[@OgdenSikel]

👍

[@ivanrivero5882]

ty 4 this vidd. it helped a lott

[@NeaLopezProductions]

Is it hard to kick the board up with a top mount or does it make no difference?

[@desruisseaux18]

I actually have both from my experience it was easier to learn slide on drop through but as soon i was going high speed i was more stable on my top mount. I would recommend top mount for downhill but for crusing/slide def drop through

[@tylerrowley5517]

Review the fat tail :)

[@OgdenSikel]

I will I gotchu!!

[@manchuk1d]

Hey man what do you think of Top mounts but on a drop down board?

[@codytaylor5570]

just bought a pintail last week. its getting delivered today and im hype hype

[@OgdenSikel]

Sweeeeeet

[@shmokeythefatcat]

So how did it go

[@mikeinnator3360]

@@shmokeythefatcat he must ve quit

[@GamingWithFusion]

Top mount vs drop deck?

[@1MantisPhoenix]

Thanks, trying to get a drop through rayne demonseed, for LDP life in cape town South AFrica;

[@1MantisPhoenix]

Getting it today, or morrow ;)

[@Uvvibes]

Dang I have to choose 😩 😂

[@carsonlikes3884]

What boards did you show in the video?

[@polievocka1]

So its like:"Do you want better stability or ability to turn better?"?

[@OgdenSikel]

Yes, but it’s not necessarily so black and white either. Most boards favor one of those, but you can still find boards with a pretty good balance between the two

[@rahsan8139]

Forgot to mention you can still mount trucks normally with drop throughs

[@user-hx2su6hy4m]

Great vid... Going to order my 1st ever type of board with wheels... Going with the zflex shadow lurker drop thru longboard... Your opinion of this board?

[@OgdenSikel]

Never heard of it, but it looks pretty nice from the photos…you’ll have to lemme know if you like it!

[@mikeinnator3360]

Ya high key i was thinking about the z flex surf a gogo but i need a lot of room. Idk if 38 inch is enough room

[@tangentphoenix]

Thank you for the vid

[@zyk0758]

It might sound dumb, but it scares me to mount into a longboard (idk, I'm scared of falling, and my ballance is pretty bad), would you recommend these as a beginner in order to reinforce balance and learn how to ride?

[@gooinitku5069]

Yea. They’re bigger boards

[@amandafigueroa2500]

That’s what’s up!! I am in the process of re learning to trust my dropstep to take off and I was stumped on which board To go with since it’s been awhile that I’ve sk8td. I don’t wanna get fancy and do jumps and hit rails and half pipes. I just wanna sharpen up my balance and trust feet again, and of course piss people off in town that own small businesses 😂

[@chloeisis9825]

I’m not looking to go super fast and want to improve turns but I also want to be lower to the ground 😅which do you recommend??

[@OgdenSikel]

You can improve turns on either one, but if you wanna be lower to the ground the drop through is the only one that can do that!

[@Shad0wmoses]

if you dont already you should try snowboarding man. that carving cruising feeling you get longboarding is also there when snowboarding. nothing beats great mountain conditions and powder, its like carving on clouds.

[@OgdenSikel]

You know I’ve always wanted to give it a shot, especially since I’m in Minnesota haha! I think I’m gonna have to actually try it this winter!

[@aezronalvarez8003]

Ogden Sikel snowboarding is super fun but kinda hard, but that was before I started to skate, I think it would be pretty ez

[@raho6668]

Do you think you could recommend a good drop thru board for fast cruising?

[@OgdenSikel]

I mean, the loaded tan tien is my favorite drop through ever, but it’s pretty pricey. You could check out some rayne boards also they’re pretty high quality

[@stephen3164]

Drop through vs drop down vs double drop longboards? I’m looking for stability, not speed.

[@OgdenSikel]

I’ve personally found drop throughs to provide enough stability for me

[@symbolsandsystems]

Try Gullwing Sidewinders under your Tan Tien.

[@SebJr88]

Which is better if I want to do big spins and tiger claws, I didn't realize my first board is a drop through, I'm assuming top mount would be better?

[@OgdenSikel]

Not necessarily. If your drop through has raised tails you shouldn’t have a problem. Even with flat tails you could still do those things. I think the best board for you would maybe be a dancer board though? Those are top mount, and the one I have is amazing at freestyle!

[@SebJr88]

@@OgdenSikel Thanks for the explaination! Do you have a link to the type of board you're using?

[@rossweekley7142]

More videos on spare parts & cleaning your bearings

[@thetschoni3813]

Can you also make a review of the loaded fattail please?

[@OgdenSikel]

Yes I can!

[@goreyboggs]

I agree split is good. But I would like to see Vlog of skate stuff. JMHO. Anyhow you are going something right. Subs are starting to build. Maybe do another channel when you hit 1000 subs?

[@OgdenSikel]

Great insights, thank you :)

[@frxst2997]

Hey i dont know if your gonna answer but which one goes faster? Also can you check out the playshion 39 drop through and see if it can go fast?

[@OgdenSikel]

It really depends on the setup, I think either drop throughs or top mounts can go really fast if the overall setup is good

[@frxst2997]

@@OgdenSikel ok but there is this longboard that I want it’s a drop through freestyle and it’s budget so I want to get it can I go fast on a freestyle and what’s the difference between cruising and freestyle?

[@frxst2997]

@@OgdenSikel kk thanks

[@6Un6HoLy6]

Recently ordered my first longboard (Landyachtz Battle Axe 38)... planning on slower cruising and carving, so sounds like I didn’t make right choice. Haha Live and learn, I guess! Regardless, thanks for the informative vid!

[@mikew9788]

I was going to buy this board, why did you not like it?

[@6Un6HoLy6]

@@mikew9788 Nah, man, I like it a lot! I was just saying that for how I intended to use it, I should have gone w/ a top mount according to this video. But honestly, I know no different having never ridden another longboard (yet).

[@mikew9788]

@@6Un6HoLy6 I'm picking it up on Friday, I think it will be perfect, I have two magneto pintails that were real cheap but pretty nice, this should be even better

[@6Un6HoLy6]

@@mikew9788 Awesome, man. Hope you're enjoying it!

[@AMG777]

38 inches? How tall are you if I may ask? I’m 173 cm and I wear size 42

[@Hefay]

Whats a good board for getting to and from work?

[@OgdenSikel]

A loaded icarus would be great for that! There are so many good options out there for that though it’s hard to give you just one

[@1MantisPhoenix]

I don't use my feet on top of my trucks even with a top mount :?

[@ponhueymin2105]

Do a introduction/get to know you video!

[@professionalbluebiker]

Lol, bought a longboard and then watched a video on what board to buy. I bought a 38' drop through board, should be all good tho.

[@fernandopc315]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeffmoore759]

Does the board have much flex? How much do you weigh?

[@OgdenSikel]

Which board? The tan tien? It’s prettt flexy but about the perfect amount for me...it’s flex 2 and I weight around 138lbs

[@realityparkour1645]

Get drop though because u can still top mount a drop through kinda lit

[@thomasdavis3281]

Can you do tricks with a drop through bored like a kick flip

[@OgdenSikel]

If the drop through board has tails that let you pop the board then it’s possible, though a kick flip would probably be very difficult on that kind of board

[@shivamm6741]

Please can you give me the link of this topmount longboard.....?

[@OgdenSikel]

loadedboards.com/products/fattail-longboard-skateboard

[@shivamm6741]

@@OgdenSikel thanks bro

[@zeinabdaneshpour1336]

I'm a begginer and would like to buy an item which is more suitable for me.. I'm thinking if is there any channel to be in contact since my friend want to sell her longboard, but i need to get some help.. if i could send the picture it would have been very nice..but don't know how

[@OgdenSikel]

Hey if you want to message me on Instagram we can chat further if you want, my user name is ogden_sikel

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼👌🏼👌🏼🤙🏼

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

I thought with top amounts are only good for speed on downhill boards only? There was a video i watched on "Long boards to choose from."

[@OgdenSikel]

Nope! Here’s a good example: dancing boards. They are top mount because they can have extra surface area for better dancing tricks. Or pin tail boards, which are made for speedy cruising

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

@@OgdenSikel Okay so drop through mounts are ideal for speed and stability on downhill races then? Thanks.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

@@OgdenSikel The video i watched was Skate Pro. Longboard downhill Vs. Longboard freeride.

[@OgdenSikel]

Drop throughs are more versatile and can be good at a lot of things. Most boards made specifically for downhill are top mount and usually a little shorter than other boards to make them easier for sliding and such.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

@@OgdenSikel Thank you.

[@lauralivia3431]

I personaly like more top mouth bacause of the feelinhg of crusing is better

[@OgdenSikel]

Yeah that cruising feeling is really fun!

[@nyhyl]

Same! Dropthrough feels too clumsy to me

[@ypaut]

0:03 why though?

[@aezronalvarez8003]

I cant think of anymore video suggestions 😪

[@OgdenSikel]

It’s aight I still got a decent list of videos😆👍

[@bobgoogwin123]

NO THE ANTS OH GOD OH FUCK ITS A MASSACRE

[@OgdenSikel]

RIP

[@crafty4722]

rip ants

[@aaronflores-kh6lh]

Ogden Utah??

[@DonJuankas]

Nice explication but I don't like when you kill the ants.

[@OgdenSikel]

lol it was a one time thing

[@ChocolateMuffin308]

Dude, you found ants on the ground, you placed the camera there and ran them over on purpose? Do you need help?

[@OgdenSikel]

hehehehehwehehh

[@CNFClub]

@@OgdenSikel heheheheheheh

[@twinsnails4983]

I don’t get why everybody cares about animals that much. We kill them every single day

[@tittobo92]

It definitely looks weird but Idk why I dont mind it at all hheheheheheh

[@whoosh4302]

you mourn bugs?

[@aarushsingh8634]

Can I do tricks on a drop through???

[@OgdenSikel]

Yessir!

[@aarushsingh8634]

@@OgdenSikel Bro if u dont mind could you plz do a vid of some basic tricks for drop throughs? It would be hella helpful.

[@whoosh4302]

@@aarushsingh8634 i second this

[@309-btr8]

Poor Ants...

[@morklai115]

Can you dance on a drop through?

[@OgdenSikel]

Yes! But it’s not always the best dancing experience. I started learning dancing on my drop through so you for sure can tho

[@tylertjd5881]

this dude is wearing the exact same shoes i wear and is riding the exact same board i own wtf

[@whoosh4302]

hello. welcome to Earth-6379. you are from alternate universe Earth-2700. this youtuber is you, in another world.

[@alekswanson7309]

That thumbnail background.. isn't it Shred Shack inspired? 😬

[@OgdenSikel]

This video was uploaded many months before shred shack was even a channel so if anything shred shack was inspired by this thumbnail lol

[@alekswanson7309]

@@OgdenSikel Oh, oke, sorry if I offended you in any way. I guess Shred Shack must have liked your thumbnails a lot then :)

[@StijnD_Man]

Intro psychotic as fk

[@tristanparrish7350]

Nice video intro lmaoo

[@kolowar6600]

WTFFFF WAS THAT INTRO

[@OgdenSikel]

🙃

[@astrosheepy3906]

Drop throughs are very fun but most off them snap and crack verry fast.

[@whoosh4302]

really? can you tell me why? im getting one next week. just for cruising and longboard tricks btw. im not interested in hills

[@astrosheepy3906]

@@whoosh4302 well they will last longer depending on how light you are, but i broke 3 nkd drop through longboards within 1-3 months because of doing some tricks now and then, and the tail of my loaded tan tien flex 1 just split in 2, so yeah i dont have a very good relationship with drop throughs 😂, but ive currently lost a lot of weight and use 2 different tan tiens for freestyle and they seem to be holding up now just fine except for stress cracks.

[@whoosh4302]

@@astrosheepy3906 I'm 114lbs. do you think that's okay? and what kind of tricks were you doing?

[@astrosheepy3906]

@@whoosh4302 dont worry, trash your board all you want with that weight your board will hold up for a decade, and i was just doing some tiger claws and no complys, shuvits, some basic tricks

[@whoosh4302]

@@astrosheepy3906 thank you soo much for the help

[@xandan55]

Do some actual skateboard

[@OgdenSikel]

Fine, fineeee I will!

[@Henry_44]

Ayo that intro wtf💀💀💀

[@ajchristie8907]

Bbc im extremely late

[@nicholasnorris3210]

This dude sounds like badger ngl

[@danielarrington6387]

Had to run over the Ants :/

[@OgdenSikel]

😈😈😈

[@anderson4922]

@@OgdenSikel Bro a villain 😭

[@rahsan8139]

Your tuck is scary I can just see you accidentally scraping it

[@OgdenSikel]

oh I wasn't tucking, that was just me chillin

[@rahsan8139]

@@OgdenSikel scaring me like that

[@latetodagame1892]

You don't know what carving is.

[@OgdenSikel]

but i do

[@damichl9684]

hate the intro

[@OgdenSikel]

Successfully inciting emotion through a work of art is a high form of praise, so thank you.

[@thetschoni3813]

Good video but killing animals unnecessarily is just not cool. Sure you can do better!

[@nate6889]

stfu

[@xmashed0potatox157]

🐜 💀

[@thetschoni3813]

Nathaniel Walker why? Am i wrong?

[@twinsnails4983]

@@thetschoni3813 It’s it’s literally a bug every time you get in a car you kill them but they reproduce in mass numbers so it doesn’t really matter

[@thetschoni3813]

@@twinsnails4983 thats not the Point for me. Killing animals just for fun is something totally different than the example you mentioned in which it is just not possible to avoid it