Longboarding - Skateboard-City Forum

atmboy136 · 11-26-2010

I'm not sure if this has been suggested before but, I think that, since this is a skateboarding website, there should possibly be a longboarding section? I understand that there are forums for longboarders on the internet, but since this site is "Skateboard-City", shouldn't there be a place for longboarders too since longboarding is just another type of skateboarding?

I think this site could be the best of both worlds, haha.

SteezusChrist · 11-27-2010

Good idea. I actually longboard more than regular board anymore an I know a bunch of members who longboard, so I think a new section would work well.

atmboy136 · 11-27-2010

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Originally Posted by SteezusChrist

Good idea. I actually longboard more than regular board anymore an I know a bunch of members who longboard, so I think a new section would work well.

Exactly, that seems to happen a lot. Many of the locals here who used to shred the gnar at the parks now ride longboards. It seems to take less of a toll on your body, yet you can still express your love for skateboarding.

DVS Skater · 11-28-2010

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Originally Posted by atmboy136

Exactly, that seems to happen a lot. Many of the locals here who used to shred the gnar at the parks now ride longboards. It seems to take less of a toll on your body, yet you can still express your love for skateboarding.\

Not entirely. I usually get pretty beat trying 20mph+ powerslides haha. I've sprained my wrist and gotten two concussions from it (once with a helmet, once without).

All I do is longboard these days. I'm mostly into soft wheel sliding/freeriding, but am starting to dabble in tech sliding.

Speaking of techsliding...how sick is this video? YouTube - Chris Dahl sliding in North Vancouver

Silverfish · 11-30-2010

Longboarding sounds pretty cool. But you're saying it's just another kind of skateboarding?

YouTube - Let's Go Skating

The groms in my neighborhood are all about the soft wheels and carving.

Tyler S · 11-30-2010

I never have been on a longboard, how is it different from a regular skateboard, it longboarding alot harder?

DVS Skater · 11-30-2010

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Originally Posted by Tyler S

I never have been on a longboard, how is it different from a regular skateboard, it longboarding alot harder?

Longboarding isn't harder, nor is it easier. It all depends on what type of riding you do. Longboards are more or less larger skateboards with softer wheels (75a-86a).

Longboarding has a lot of disciplines, if you will.

It's almost 1am, and I'm pretty tired, but as a quick overview, there's:

Carving/cruising...exactly as the name implies.

Dancing: more or less moving around the board/cross stepping and doing various maneuvers YouTube - Skating to Sunshine
freestyle tricks are also often incorporated with dancing. Tricks like tiger claws, old school kickflips, etc

Freeriding/softwheel sliding: YouTube - Longboarding: Malibu Invitational Slide Jam
YouTube - Landyachtz Longboards - Eh Team Episode 12 - Welcome Kyle Martin

Speedboarding: Pretty much going as fast as you possibly could, tucking, and drifting (or railing) turns... YouTube - Drop: My Life Downhill

SteezusChrist · 12-01-2010

Sick video DVS! Kyle Martin shreds.

I've recently found a new a new great place to longboard. Golf cart paths in the off season are narrow, bendy, steep, smooth and deserted. I recommend finding a nice path to go skate as they're perfect 5/12 of the year to shred (at least where I'm from).

atmboy136 · 12-01-2010

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Originally Posted by Silverfish

Longboarding sounds pretty cool. But you're saying it's just another kind of skateboarding?

YouTube - Let's Go Skating

The groms in my neighborhood are all about the soft wheels and carving.

You on Silverfishlongboarding.com? Haha.

And when I say it's another type of skateboarding, I mean that a longboard is technically a skateboard, so yeah, it's a division of skateboarding, like vert and street skating.

We need to get more longboarders in here, for the longest time I thought I was the only longboarder on here.

And to DVS, oh my fucking God that was sick.

DVS Skater · 12-01-2010

I love heelside standies so.

SteezusChrist · 12-01-2010

Earthwing <3. Ugh I was gonna go longboard today but it started pouring, so I guess I'm going to have to wait until Sunday. I need a new pair of sliding gloves, I lost my old ones and I made some ghetto ones but they are so damn uncomfortable. Posi to anyone who can link me to a good, new, cheap pair of sliding gloves.

DVS Skater · 12-01-2010

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Originally Posted by SteezusChrist

Earthwing <3. Ugh I was gonna go longboard today but it started pouring, so I guess I'm going to have to wait until Sunday. I need a new pair of sliding gloves, I lost my old ones and I made some ghetto ones but they are so damn uncomfortable. Posi to anyone who can link me to a good, new, cheap pair of sliding gloves.

Landyachtz have been my favorite so far. Loaded's suck. I've heard the Sector9 gloves (the leather ones) aren't bad either.

Or, you could buy a pair of Mechanix from Home Depot and just buy pucks. I recommend Phat Deanz, Black Velvets, or Ojooms.

Also, Earthwing FTW. I have a Mystery Model, Belly Racer, Supermodel, and Corchia. I also have waaaaay too many boards haha. Other than the EW's I listed above, I have an Evo, Nemesis, Apex 37 (regretfully), and two Sector Nines.

atmboy136 · 12-01-2010

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Originally Posted by DVS Skater

Landyachtz have been my favorite so far. Loaded's suck. I've heard the Sector9 gloves (the leather ones) aren't bad either.

Or, you could buy a pair of Mechanix from Home Depot and just buy pucks. I recommend Phat Deanz, Black Velvets, or Ojooms.

Also, Earthwing FTW. I have a Mystery Model, Belly Racer, Supermodel, and Corchia. I also have waaaaay too many boards haha. Other than the EW's I listed above, I have an Evo, Nemesis, Apex 37 (regretfully), and two Sector Nines.

I have some Sector 9 gloves and they are alright, and I agree about the Loaded gloves. They are sooo uncomfortable.

Why is there still no longboarding section

DVS Skater · 12-01-2010

Sadly, I don't there are enough members who longboard for the section to be made, but who knows. It'd be awesome if they did make one.

Also, to those of you who longboard, do you guys wear helmets?

I personally have ever since I got a concussion in March doing a toeside 180. I got highsided, hit my head, and couldn't do anything for two months. Wearing one has saved me from head injuries numerous times since.

atmboy136 · 12-01-2010

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Originally Posted by DVS Skater

Sadly, I don't there are enough members who longboard for the section to be made, but who knows. It'd be awesome if they did make one.

Also, to those of you who longboard, do you guys wear helmets?

I personally have ever since I got a concussion in March doing a toeside 180. I got highsided, hit my head, and couldn't do anything for two months. Wearing one has saved me from head injuries numerous times since.

I think there are tons of longboarders on here, they just don't visit SB-C Talk very much haha. I think if we try the longboarding section out, more people will show up.

I don't wear a helmet because I don't have one, but hopefully I get one for Christmas.

Silverfish · 12-02-2010

Please search "Broken Head" here on SB-C and then use the "Helmet Deals" thread on Silverfish to find either a brand-new FREE helmet or killer, under 20 dollar deals on brand new, badass helmets. You're a longboarder: you know its the kooks that go without lids and you don't care if you don't look like Justin Beiber with perfect hair. Put a lid on for chrissakes.

DVS Skater · 12-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Silverfish

Please search "Broken Head" here on SB-C and then use the "Helmet Deals" thread on Silverfish to find either a brand-new FREE helmet or killer, under 20 dollar deals on brand new, badass helmets. You're a longboarder: you know its the kooks that go without lids and you don't care if you don't look like Justin Beiber with perfect hair. Put a lid on for chrissakes.

This.

http://www.theiantilmannfoundation.org/index2.html

Silverfish · 12-02-2010

Yep, that's one of a few links you'd have found for a free lid. Unfortunately, Ian Tillman Foundation isn't currently able to send helmets, since their original endowment has been fully spent.

Some aspects of longboarding, not always on longboards. Sortof all-boarding:

Silverfish · 12-02-2010

so much for auto-sizing. sorry!

atmboy136 · 12-02-2010

Wow thanks for the link, I sent them an email to notify me when they can possibly begin distributing helmets again. That's a tragic story, no one should have to go through that...

Thanks again for the link!

DVS Skater · 12-02-2010

Just ordered a new board. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah shit.

TuTone Tagilo

I'm setting it up with IndeeSZ and Cult Classics.

atmboy136 · 12-02-2010

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Originally Posted by DVS Skater

Just ordered a new board. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah shit.

TuTone Tagilo

I'm setting it up with IndeeSZ and Cult Classics.

Sick board but... Why isn't he wearing a helmet?

Haha just playin', how much did that board cost ya?

DVS Skater · 12-02-2010

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Originally Posted by atmboy136

Sick board but... Why isn't he wearing a helmet?

Haha just playin', how much did that board cost ya?

$90 from East Coast Core Skates.

It's usually $100, I just had a 10% discount.

Oh, and fyi, TuTone is run by a member on Silverfish (ton), which is pretty sick.

SteezusChrist · 12-02-2010

I always wear helmets. If you're dumb enough not to there's not much in your head to protect.

I am looking at some Landyachtz gloves, thanks for the suggestions guys.

Tyler S · 12-02-2010

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Originally Posted by DVS Skater

Longboarding isn't harder, nor is it easier. It all depends on what type of riding you do. Longboards are more or less larger skateboards with softer wheels (75a-86a).

Longboarding has a lot of disciplines, if you will.

It's almost 1am, and I'm pretty tired, but as a quick overview, there's:

Carving/cruising...exactly as the name implies.

Dancing: more or less moving around the board/cross stepping and doing various maneuvers YouTube - Skating to Sunshine
freestyle tricks are also often incorporated with dancing. Tricks like tiger claws, old school kickflips, etc

Freeriding/softwheel sliding: YouTube - Longboarding: Malibu Invitational Slide Jam
YouTube - Landyachtz Longboards - Eh Team Episode 12 - Welcome Kyle Martin

Speedboarding: Pretty much going as fast as you possibly could, tucking, and drifting (or railing) turns... YouTube - Drop: My Life Downhill

Thanks for all the info.

11-26-2010	#1
atmboy136 GANG$IGN$ Focus: All Rounder Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,831	Longboarding I'm not sure if this has been suggested before but, I think that, since this is a skateboarding website, there should possibly be a longboarding section? I understand that there are forums for longboarders on the internet, but since this site is "Skateboard-City", shouldn't there be a place for longboarders too since longboarding is just another type of skateboarding? I think this site could be the best of both worlds, haha. __________________

11-30-2010	#5
Silverfish Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide. Posts: 810	Longboarding sounds pretty cool. But you're saying it's just another kind of skateboarding? YouTube - Let's Go Skating The groms in my neighborhood are all about the soft wheels and carving. __________________ Yes, I'm compensating for something!

12-01-2010	#10
DVS Skater Respected User Focus: Just Chillin' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mephisto's Cafe Posts: 9,107	I love heelside standies so. __________________

12-01-2010	#14
DVS Skater Respected User Focus: Just Chillin' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mephisto's Cafe Posts: 9,107	Sadly, I don't there are enough members who longboard for the section to be made, but who knows. It'd be awesome if they did make one. Also, to those of you who longboard, do you guys wear helmets? I personally have ever since I got a concussion in March doing a toeside 180. I got highsided, hit my head, and couldn't do anything for two months. Wearing one has saved me from head injuries numerous times since. __________________

12-02-2010	#16
Silverfish Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide. Posts: 810	Please search "Broken Head" here on SB-C and then use the "Helmet Deals" thread on Silverfish to find either a brand-new FREE helmet or killer, under 20 dollar deals on brand new, badass helmets. You're a longboarder: you know its the kooks that go without lids and you don't care if you don't look like Justin Beiber with perfect hair. Put a lid on for chrissakes. __________________ Yes, I'm compensating for something!

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11-27-2010	#2
SteezusChrist Respected User Focus: Tranny Thrasher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA Posts: 704	Good idea. I actually longboard more than regular board anymore an I know a bunch of members who longboard, so I think a new section would work well.

11-30-2010	#6
Tyler S Member Focus: Just Chillin' Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 129	I never have been on a longboard, how is it different from a regular skateboard, it longboarding alot harder?

12-02-2010	#19
Silverfish Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide. Posts: 810	so much for auto-sizing. sorry! __________________ Yes, I'm compensating for something!