Freeride
Best Freeride Longboards: Boards for Slides and Speed Control
Freeride longboards are symmetrical, stable and shaped to hold your feet in a slide. Learn what freeride is, what to look for, and three…
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Longboards
Longboard types, riding styles and board recommendations, from first boards to specialist setups. Start with the type that matches how you actually want to ride.
Beginner Longboards
Beginner Longboards for Kids and Teens: Guide for Parents
A guide for parents choosing a first longboard for a child or teenager: sizes by age and height, what to avoid, safety gear and…
Cruising
Best Urban Longboards: Agile Boards for Busy Streets
Urban longboards are compact, quick to turn and easy to carry. See what makes a board work in a busy city, plus three to…
Cruising
Best Pintail Longboards: What to Look For (and 4 Picks)
A pintail is the classic longboard shape: a teardrop deck made for relaxed cruising and carving. See who it suits, what to look for,…
Freeride
Best Longboards for Sliding: What to Look For (and 3 Picks)
Sliding longboards are symmetrical, fairly stiff and set up so the wheels break loose smoothly. Learn what matters, the gear you need, and three…
Commuting
Best Longboards for College: Campus Boards for Student Life
The best longboards for college are easy to push, easy to carry and affordable. See what matters on campus, plus three boards to consider.
Cruising
Best Mini Longboards: Small Cruisers That Go Anywhere
Mini longboards are short, light cruisers of about 26 to 34 inches. See who they suit, what to look for, and four small boards…
Beginner Longboards
Best Longboards for Kids: Size, Safety and 3 Picks
The best longboards for kids are short, light and roll on soft wheels. See what size suits each age, the safety gear to buy,…
Carving
Best Longboard for Carving: How to Choose (and 3 Picks)
The best longboard for carving is a responsive board with some flex, grippy wheels and trucks that turn easily. See what matters, plus three…
Commuting
Best Longboard for City Transportation (Commuter Guide)
The best longboard for city transportation is low, easy to push and simple to carry. See what matters for commuting, plus three boards to…