What Longboard Shape is the Best? | Top mount, Drop through, Dancers, Drop downs, + MORE!!

There are SO MANY shapes and sizes of longboards, but which one should you buy? In this video, I cover five popular styles of boards, and their sub-categories. If you wanna see more info videos like this, SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON!!! Thanks all!
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[@Gravur51]

I bought a dropthrough. Only been skating since this year, I’m over 30. so now that its winter im just cruising around w my longboard. And you‘re a cool dude I based my purchase on your videos.

[@OgdenSikel]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying longboarding, it’s never too late to start!!

[@LiefRunsFar]

He has some good tips and I love his video style.

[@elchachareocomidamexicanac133]

34 and same tean ,lets change the game to a drop down 😎 good video

[@tylerlamar3731]

@@OgdenSikel I bought a cruiser for my first board. I’m 16 was that a good choice?

[@jdaggy81]

40 and got into it ! Eating better and skating, Dien 22 lbs! 🤙

[@AleLP8]

Other people: sketch w/ paper and pencil Ogden: lemme get some wood real quick Great video man :))

[@OgdenSikel]

I mean hey the wood was right there 😂

[@ashleychow1239]

This video literally answered all my questions about types of longboards! Thanks for making the video so easy to understand and fun to watch! Looks like a raised tail drop through is the board for me 🤗

[@aeondecker9210]

I need som info on good soft wheels for my cruiser I can pull this baller crap only once,so good board or no board. Also what's your opinion on vx everslix board strong/spring for a long board

[@nnari97]

i bought a long board without knowing what it was, and it was a hassle trying to look for what type it is. I finally found what it is (flat tail drop through) and got more info about it. Thank you so much for this video! 😭😭❤️

[@buffalomind6838]

Thank you, bro. I now know what’s what on longboards. I believe it’s a must to at least try long boarding for every skateboarder. You may find it to be better than a small cruiser, and if not at least you don’t have to guess.

[@Adenosene]

I'm glad I bought a raised-tailed drop-through board

[@Luciano-jg5ws]

@Jayceon Eliseo tfw no gf

[@Anne_Onymous]

I wish I could afford one

[@kw-xu6uf]

I bought the Flat tailed one and Im enjoing crusing on it but I want to learn some tricks and I don’t know now if its even possible… I guess I’ll just buy regular skateboard and start to learn skating that bc I really want to experiment on my board. I tried to do some stuff on my flat tailed drop through but it’s hard.

[@giraffanny739]

holy shit, the most detailed video about shapes out there!

[@HumanStateOfEmergency]

Thanks I'll be getting a drop through! Best vid 👍🏻👍🏻

[@justm720]

My first board was a double drop down.

[@gamefreak2.022]

I literally watched two of your videos and I’m already subscribed, keep it up dude.

[@OgdenSikel]

Thank you!

[@LiefRunsFar]

I have two double drop down boards, one from Landyachtz and one from Pantheon. I can agree they turn a little wider, but with slightly smaller wheels you can correct for some of that. The double drop does make it easier to push and get speed. I guess I choose my board based on if I just want have fun and ride the terrain or if I want get somewhere fast and get the choir done, like shopping. Glad you highly emphasized not to buy chrap. Just forces you spend the money you could have on a nice board upgrading the crap and still left with a so so deck and trucks.

[@justdontask4116]

Congrats on 2k 🎉 keep grinding

[@jed88]

Good DIY video. Educational and entertaining! Helped me narrow my focus on longboard deck type. Liking the wood shop too.

[@numerus]

Great information. I appreciate your opinion on these board types.

[@janainabandeira3980]

Hello from Brazil! I'm a beginner and searched these informations from your video for days, and just finally found it! Thank u very much, new subscriber here 😀

[@KazeOrion]

Oh my god you are way more helpful than the kids that were at the skate shop I went to today! I assumed it was weird that my drop through deck looked weird... Turns out it is a drop down deck! I want one with a little bit more carving turning capability so I think I should probably go to a regular drop through versus the drop down

[@AllThingsMinistry]

Dued new subscriber love the content. I have a double drop longboard bought the loaded pantheon trip colab board last year been using it for a year now and love it!!!

[@CrackedMidsoles]

Double drop down rider here. I do a lot of downhill and cruising. But when I started longboarding 11 years ago, my main board was a drop through from Sector 9. It was called the “Burleigh”

[@demonengines6063]

Ive been saving bits for a few months now and am building a board around the tan tien flex 1! I cant wait to learn!

[@comradebacon7753]

Great editing like always!

[@OgdenSikel]

Ahhh thanks 😁

[@Itisheylel]

Ahahahah your drop-down deck drawing was so kyut. I just bought mine and it’s hard to carve on it for me 😆 or maaybe it’s because it’s my 4th day as a beginner. Thanks for this vid thoo!! Super informative

[@Anne_Onymous]

This helped me choose. Thanks!

[@gregorysteffensen3279]

Always been the biggest fan of topmounts, most feeling of control and most usable space (on average)

[@seandunbar6427]

My absolute favorite board is a fiberglass stout by landyachtz, it's the big cruiser style you don't like! Hands down the most responsive board I've ridden to date, if you aren't a carver they probably aren't for you. I just have them as loose as I can get them, and one came with Swiss bones bearings, build quality on point 👌 The other I've converted with Waterborne Surf adapters, I love it!

[@jeffheyer7783]

Il just say I had a never summer assault cruiser board and it was awesome. Fiber glass tail and nose. Very fun board. It was great for getting down over obstacles, and for going down small stair sets. I’d you want something faster, yeah listen the the guys advice.

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

Aw. What a charm. Thanks so much. I'm researching to get 2 boards for my nephews - who are big boys - and want to give them the greatest chance for success by making the right choices. Something fun & easy. Carefree. Quick learning curve... so they are outside enjoying the VB sunshine 🛹🛹💫

[@ronnysnow388]

I'm using the Rayne Demonseed. Double drop board really good for long distance, not only for downhill.

[@denizozkececi6869]

İts amazing all my questions are answered thank you brother

[@tonyjohnson3752]

Great insights in this video

[@ruhtraeel]

Just to highlight, lower boards are easier to push, because after you step on the ground to push with your foot, to step back up on the board, there's less of a distance. If you do that motion a million times on a high board, it feels like you're doing lunges every time you push.

[@andre8969]

aight thx man i’m gna buy a drop through raised tail

[@pltxpltx7996]

Really nice video, everthing is great about it, no need to change the recipe! ;)

[@user-yc3pd6xc9p]

I have a 15 dollar longboard that I bought at Walmart and I went down a hill going 23mph and a car ran a stop sign and I had to jump off but I really want and need a recent longboard, at least because mine really suck and this video helped thanks

[@wybbert]

I bought Globe Sledgehog 2 years back when i first started longboarding. It’s pretty low and stable.

[@keaedo394]

i have owned 2 longboards… both are pintails and top mounted… the first one was $60 and 38”… i thought it was pretty good, other than the occasional wheel bite… BUT i got a $210 pintail 41”… trucks are better and more agile, deck is flex (but not too flexy), bearings are a lot smoother and faster, and wheels are much softer… perfect for my dancing and cruising needs… much much better than my old one

[@ctk1604]

Sick video bro. Still trying to decide if a top mount or drop through would be easier to learn on. Literally never stepped foot on any board before.

[@Panzerbeast]

Have you now?

[@yowthubert1731]

This lad deserves more subs! Good vids. I want to order my first drop through ever. For mainly cruising purpose. Can someone recommend one please ? Not too expensive and good quality as much as possible

[@recemottashed8114]

Honestly you’re going to have to spend a bit to get a good board that’ll last. Don’t get one from Amazon, go in zumiez website or the store (mostly in malls) and buy a board. Usually longboards are 200 and up, but you can get some for 150 and you won’t see them more than $250

[@Andyhaucqog1]

Sector 9 is a decent mid tier board. The zumiez brand boards(mercer) are ok but i heard they don't last long. But that said my mercer seems to work fine but seem to flex more than other brands

[@juliansmith7894]

Brother, Arbor.

[@_Romer]

I like drop throughs because they feel really smooth and comfortable

[@tsic5219]

Great Video! I own a dropthrough right now and I love it for going on fast runs and slidng crazy. But Im just worried that if I switch to a top mount, that I’ll get wheel bite going at fast speeds and sliding.

[@OgdenSikel]

topmounts are my favorite decks because the turning and ride feel for me just feels so much more natural...but they do feel a little more sketchy at high speeds sooo yeah idk and also fair point with the wheelbite...like even if you probably won't get it, just the possibility of it being there is a little bit of a yikes

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

Bought a cheap af, heavy-ass flat tail drop-through from Kmart (Australian Kmart) about 6 years ago, and it's outlasted every other board I've had since then, despite plenty of neglect and outright abuse; I think I got super lucky, damn thing is enchanted or something 😮😂

[@J-Rod73]

Your thoughts of the Landyachtz Battle Axe 38 for a beginner? Thanks!

[@jovantemusic68]

Great video!

[@tattooadidas]

i have a double drop longboard and just learned today that it’s meant for downhill

[@stevangomez6525]

I kind of want a pintail 41' top mount for commuting 2 miles down the high way every day, would you recommend? Or should I get a drop through?

[@clivegeorge9740]

I have to choose between Tan Tien and Drop cat 38. Tan Tien are more cheaper around my house, and have à kicktail maybe it can go up and down the curbs, and tighten a turn by raising the front... But i like the rocker of drop cat, i want a smooth stuff for cruising, and nimble.

[@scrap-wrk6222]

I was recently learning with a drop through. If I were to do a top mount is it a big difference when it comes to riding?

[@nolanchicken]

I bought a Retrospec zed 44” long board. What do you think about that brand and the board in general?

[@simsonyee]

What kind is the best for learning how to slide?

[@adamarcher7847]

great advice!

[@vancebaumbach9251]

i have a drop down board and i really like it

[@mrafitzy17]

Would be curious to know your opinion on Moose decks? From what I can tell, paradise decks are or at some time were the same as Moose. If you can find a paradise drop down rasta arrows, they don't make it anymore. But the blank deck just got an upgrade of a bamboo inlay on the top sheet of maple. Moose I believe is a Canadian company.

[@Moe-Tahir]

Is the sector 9 slingshot a great beginner freestyle board?

[@misik52]

I have been looking for a good double drop for a very long time, any suggestions?

[@0nemoa]

Turning isnt bad on drop down decks at all. And they get you lower then drop through they are also much more durable then drop through. Super easy to pump and slide with and if you are into thje fast downhill stuff you cant get anything better. I dont do much hills these days but I pump like crazy lol.

[@theeht8438]

What's good for long distance travel?

[@notlixn7554]

I use a drop through ❤️just perfect

[@Ghost-qp6yz]

What do u think of aloiki and two bare feet drop through boards

[@byshotmedia]

Great video

[@sergiocervantes1662]

best/favorite landyachtz longboard ?

[@xyrylalacapa7607]

Hey man, I'm planning to buy my first ever longboard which one is good for just chill cruising and enjoy is it dropthrough or top mount? Thanks and keep safe! 😎🤙

[@OgdenSikel]

Either or would work well! I like the drop through because I like cruising super fast and it’s a little closer to the ground and therefore more stable for that. Top mounts are good for cruising too though, so it’s really a matter of whichever you want

[@MrSupatroll]

Wish I saw this before I bought a longboard last week

[@ashleycorreos9543]

lucky.

[@taattataattataattata]

I am building an electric shortie drop down drop through board with boosted board parts and a kick tail from a normal skate on the back. ill send u a pic when im done.

[@Vewk]

Are Santa Cruz longboards good?

[@swedishbadboys8605]

You’re so close to 2000 SUBSCRIBERS

[@OgdenSikel]

😮

[@IndoorKitePropellant]

Dude where'd you get that jacket?

[@tommasocaccia2847]

Hey man im thinking abt getting the Landyacthz dropcat 38’, what do u think of a board like that? Hopefully u can respond. Thanks

[@OgdenSikel]

It’s a good board! Lots of people like it for cruising around town and free riding!

[@matheww31]

Eh ive got a double drop deck! Got it from a person who was moving and couldnt take it with them, its really fun but i really dont ride it enough and i dont do down hill but its still fun!

[@irvingcadena8638]

I bought a double drop longboard because it looks cool, but it's so close to the floor that i can't turn all the way, bacause it scrape with the ground, it's like a wheel bite, so i mount the deck top the trucks to rise it, and now it's like a regular drop down 😂

[@ScutuRC]

9:20 - something I don't get about those drop-through boards where the tracks are going through the board to lower the board, but then the board is lifted up in the middle due to their construction - which kills the point of lowering the board. Just look at it from a side... Anyways.. as a beginner, I just got a Landyachtz STRATUS 46 SPECTRUM from a garage sale almost free. Just swapped the bearings, clean it up, inspect all the parts and it runs like new!!! Seeing your favourite board at the end, tell me more about those wheels, are they really that good over the standard wheels???

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

Basic physics understanding: failed The middle arch will flatten out when you stand on the board, genius. Or do you think the deck is made of granite or some other completely rigid material?

[@stephen3164]

I bought a 34” large cruiser board - it is trash, but for all the opposite reasons you mentioned! Mine is a Sector 9, but is super flexible. Way too much bounce. Very thin - possibly a 5 ply? Trying to figure out what to do with it - it’s not a board I can ride.

[@OgdenSikel]

Well if it’s literally something you can’t ride on, you could paint the bottom and use it as decoration 😆 I’ve done that with a few boards!

[@tsebomoloi3410]

i havva drop down but use it for downhill but u need harder wheels for sliding

[@yousufmohammad2494]

I love your voice ngl

[@OgdenSikel]

A positive comment on my voice!?! Thank u I appreciate it haha😁

[@yousufmohammad2494]

@@OgdenSikel no problemo 😊

[@alterablebark54]

I have a drop down and drop through but I want a double drop and a set of double kingpins so I can call it the double double

[@spywriter007]

Double Drops are not for downhill, they're more for long distance cruising. That's where they shine because the deck sits very low to ground making them very easy to push. Here's a Pantheon Trip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqSVh6Jrm7SBg7s

[@Testicool96]

Been using a penny nickel in Afghanistan and keep getting taken out by pebbles. Hopefully switching to a longboard when I get back is worth it lmao

[@gothica2915]

BRO I ATE DUST ON MY PENNY BOARD LAST WEEKEND BECAUSE OF A GODDAMN PEBBLE💀🤚

[@recemottashed8114]

Are there good places to skate in Afghan? I only ask cause I feel like most roads are almost destroyed or just no roads there anymore

[@Testicool96]

@@recemottashed8114 the base i was at had two paved roads. The rest of it was like rolling through Mordor. Not fun at all.

[@evorider3689]

Put some 70 or 75mm wheels on the longboard you buy. Preferably a soft durometer. Orangatang Stimulus 70mm or Durian 75 mm would be an awesome choice! You will then roll right over those pebbles, and those wheels are like riding on a cloud! They are expensive but worth every penny! Thank you for your service!

[@ItachiUchiha-qx7xo]

Ogden I hope you got those skate shoes

[@OgdenSikel]

Wait which ones ?!? Haha I’m getting new skate shoes later this month

[@Moe-Tahir]

Looking for a freestyle board.Want the drop carve but it's not available.Only 3 types are- landyachtz battle axe / landyachtz drop hammer/drop cat.Which should I get?They're all drop through.

[@LiefRunsFar]

Landyachtz is solid. I have a double drop with a concave deck that I really like and is fast. I upgraded the wheels from the ones the shop had on it and it's even better.

[@ShinShinoke]

Depends what you want. The 33" drop cat would make an awesome, turny cruiser commuter board. The drop hammer will sit higher and be less turny, Battle axe has a less useful shape. I'd get the 33 inch drop cat personally. If going larger I'd get a Switchblade which can handle more than all of those - can do downhill and freeride but also cruise. The drop cat is the easiest pusher followed by the Switchblade. The Switchblade should be made in Canada rather than China and is a higher category and quality board. The drop cat in your picture - the 2019 version (yellow) has a bit more standing platform than the 2020 (white) but has poorer Gen 5 Bear trucks rather than Gen 6. If you can get Gen 6 on the 2019 deck that's cool. Otherwise I'd get the 2020 board.

[@ShinShinoke]

Just to add for freestyle specifically you may be best off with a Drop Hammer then out of those choices. The Switchblade is for freeride downhill or cruising. The Drop Cat for commuting, cruising and a bit of freeride/hills. Or get a dancer for freestyle. That will be a better fit than any of those including the drop carve. Zenit make awesome boards, I'd check them out. Made in Canada If I were in North America I'd get a Zenit for sure

[@Moe-Tahir]

@@ShinShinoke Cheers mate

[@Panzerbeast]

I got a Santa Cruz longboard.

[@nataliebrown7763]

I may or may not have bought a flat tailed drop through Longboard form eBay a few days ago that only cost like 43 australian dollars and I'm waiting for it to arrive, yes I know it was probably a dumb choice but I can't afford anything expensive BC I'm only a kid and my parents dont ever give me money so I used my christmas money my grandad gave me last year😅 Edit: by kid I mean 13

[@luisenriquez6390]

Have you had an any experience with penny longboards? Opinions?

[@OgdenSikel]

I’ve ridden them a few times but I don’t have a lot of experience....I think they are alright for areas where you need quick transportation, like maybe an airport, but I don’t think they’re the best option for longer city cruises because they get uncomfortable after a while

[@luisenriquez6390]

@@OgdenSikel im talking about the longboards made by Penny Australia (the brand) its 36 inches

[@OgdenSikel]

Sorry didn’t see that. No experience with them but I think you’d be better off getting a board that’s not plastic. Wooden boards just feel so much better to ride with

[@luisenriquez6390]

@@OgdenSikel thanks man! Great vids, keep it up!

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼⚡⚡🤙🏼

[@marianogarcia4156]

What's up buddy Just wanna know what you recommend I wanna buy Cruiser for me Which one you recommend?

[@OgdenSikel]

landyachtz dinghy never let me down, and is my favorite cruiser (any of their styles are good)

[@finfromthedeep]

ogden: [talking about the cruiser-looking top mount board] dont buy these :| me with my beginner's cruiser-looking top mount board: D: **edit: my AMAZON cruiser top mount board

[@mch.l.trecords9169]

Punked Longboards which is a brand owned by Yocaher Skateboards makes great longboard decks that come with griptape installed and the holes predrilled so all you have to do is buy the deck, the trucks, the wheels, the bearings, the risers, and the bolts and I made a Kicktail Longboard this way for $160 and its amazing. But I bring this up because for people that are looking for a quality Double Drop Longboard deck they also sell Double Drop Longboard decks as well they just call them Lowrider decks though I hope this helps some people.

[@savien1400]

Hey bruh, where'd you get that jacket?

[@OgdenSikel]

I got it on eBay, it was a vintage 90s jacket haha

[@savien1400]

@@OgdenSikel Nice! You've got a good eye

[@awfully.average]

top mount boards should be renamed bottom mount boards , that makes better sense

[@OgdenSikel]

You know ya might have a point

[@cacaymas3665]

claro dices que no compremos los pennys chicos pero no todos podemos darnos el lujo de comprarnos cosas caras solo por comodidad

[@snaildude268]

Anyone would have used an image from the internet. But you made some nice drawings.

[@Cash493]

I asked for a cheap long board to see if I like it and my mom bought me for my birthday a 240$ dollar one and I was so happey

[@OgdenSikel]

wow I would be so excited too! I hope its working well for you :)

[@Cash493]

@@OgdenSikel it’s is thanks

[@tsebomoloi3410]

correction double drop down

[@bert1913]

*for me

[@49684]

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@adeebmehedi9785]

Hello hope yall are haven’t a good day

[@OgdenSikel]

😃

[@juliansmith7894]

raised not raced

[@DamonPathet-wc8vh]

Are u fu%$*mg kidding me?! I watch the video to see the review with my Gf to show her a drop down board so she can choose and when it comes up it's a PICTURE?!?! Smh

[@SLEEPZERO_Speciall]

*Want penny board. But thats just to small* "This is Long Cruiser. If you familiar with cruiser boards, this is one of these.." That's it! "Don't buy this, this just straight trash." Jesus Christ

[@everedit4you285]

Amazing video, what would be the best board if you just want to get over some rougher streets and gaps but still want to be able to just steer prety well amd be able to make good turns? 🙃🛹