Techniques
Best Longboard for Tricks: Boards, Tricks and What to Expect
The best longboard for tricks has a kicktail, a manageable size and a light deck. See which tricks suit a longboard, plus three boards…
Topic
Riding
Learn to push, turn, stop and ride with control. Beginner skills first, then techniques and safety.
Safety
Best Longboard Knee Pads: How to Choose (and 4 Picks)
The best longboard knee pads fit snugly, have a hard cap and suit how you ride. Learn how to size and choose them, plus…
Beginner Skills
How to Stop on a Longboard
Foot braking, carving and stepping off: the stopping methods to learn first, in the right order, and when they are not enough.
Safety
What Safety Gear Do You Need to Longboard?
The gear to wear every ride, how it should fit, and what each piece does and does not protect you from.
Beginner Skills
How to Ride a Longboard: A Beginner’s Guide
Stance, pushing, turning and stopping on a longboard, with a simple three-session practice plan and the mistakes to avoid.