Longboards - Complete Longboards
Longboards Catering to Every Style and Skill Level
Delve into our extensive collection of complete longboards and find the setup that aligns with your style. We offer longboards suited for all skill levels and disciplines. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your longboarding experience, this is the ideal place to begin.
Understanding a Complete Longboard
A complete longboard comes as a fully assembled package, comprising a deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, and grip tape – all expertly matched to ensure performance and harmony. There is no need to concern yourself with assembling the longboard. Simply select a complete longboard that excites you, unbox it, and you're ready to embark on your adventure.
The Benefits of Opting for a Complete Longboard
Complete longboards are perfect for novices, yet there are also options tailored to seasoned longboarders. They eliminate the need for guesswork and save you time, as all components are professionally matched for peak performance. There's no need for tools, additional parts, or assembly expertise.
Whether you're selecting a beginner longboard or upgrading for a specific style, you'll easily find a complete longboard fitting your requirements.
As your skills progress and preferences change, you can refine or enhance your longboard by adding wheels, trucks, riser pads, and other components to suit your evolving taste.
What Varieties of Longboards Are Available?
We provide an extensive selection of longboards tailored for every discipline. Here's an overview of the most prevalent types of longboards:
Cruising and Carving Longboards
For those seeking a surf-inspired experience on flat surfaces or gentle slopes, cruising and carving longboards are ideal. These boards are perfect for commuting, leisurely sessions on the boardwalk, or smoothly gliding through the neighbourhood. They offer fluid, flowing turns due to their responsive trucks and flexible decks.
Freeriding Longboards
Freeride longboards are specifically designed for sliding, switching glides, and creative hill descents. They are engineered for balance and control at moderate to high speeds. If you're keen to learn slides and integrate downhill techniques, freeriding offers an excellent balance.
Downhill Longboards
Downhill longboards focus on speed and precision. They are crafted for stability and control at high speeds, typically featuring stiff decks, low centres of gravity, and setups emphasising grip. If you seek thrills and adrenaline, this is the avenue for you.
Dancing Longboards
Dancing longboards are crafted to blend footwork, balance, and fluid motion. Featuring long decks that allow for cross-steps, spins, and manuals, longboard dancing is an expressive and imaginative pursuit centred around rhythm rather than speed. It's a fantastic option for those who enjoy technical manoeuvres and wish to cultivate their unique style.
Freestyle Longboards
Freestyle longboards are perfect for tricks, flips, and versatility. Usually symmetrical with kicktails at both ends - unlike a directional design meant to move in one way - these boards facilitate movement in any direction, blending technical skating with classic longboarding.
Are Longboards Beginner-Friendly?
Longboards are quintessentially beginner-friendly when entering the skateboarding world. Their expansive decks and softer wheels offer enhanced stability and smoother control compared to shorter skateboards, aiding in the development of balance and a comfort level on a wheeled board. For those just embarking, a longboard is an outstanding option for building confidence.
Longboards are less nimble than skateboards geared towards tricks. A symmetrical popsicle-shaped skateboard is more suitable if your focus lies in technical tricks, vert or street skating. If cruising is your interest but you desire more manoeuvrability than a longboard, consider exploring cruiser skateboards.
Which Longboard Is Best for Beginners?
Your inaugural longboard should feel stable, effortlessly responsive to turns, and capable of handling uneven surfaces without issue. Most longboards crafted for cruising encapsulate these traits. As a novice, embarking with a high-end longboard isn't necessary – a well-balanced, economical option will serve you from the very start, allowing for upgrades to individual components over time.
We offer a vast array of beginner-friendly complete longboards. Each setup is meticulously selected to instil confidence and control from your first ride.
Are Longboards Suitable for Children?
Indeed, longboards are often a commendable choice for children, especially those inclined towards cruising rather than perfecting tricks on a standard skateboard. For ease, consider selecting a model marketed specifically for children.
When purchasing a longboard for a child or young beginner, size and stability are crucial. A deck length ranging from 28 to 36 inches proves ideal for smaller skaters, ensuring easier handling.
Benefits of Choosing a Longboard for a Child
Longboards generally afford children more ease of control. Their wider decks and lengthier wheelbases facilitate finding a stable balance point. The large, soft wheels absorb bumps and traverse small obstructions like pebbles or pavement cracks, reducing the likelihood of abrupt falls.
Cruiser skateboards are a solid alternative for children fond of cruising rather than executing technical tricks. With the smooth, stable feel of longboards in a more compact form, cruisers serve as an excellent compromise for children with shorter legs.
Finally, ensure safety remains paramount by equipping your child always with a helmet and protective gear.