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Longboards in surfing are geared for cruising waves. Choose a longboard for surfing with tips from a surfing instructor in this free video on surfing. more »
Learn about longboard techniques to surf the ocean waves in this free surfing lesson on video. more »
Longboards are longer, heavier and more stable than regular skateboards so they have more of a roll or push. Several Longboarders have actually gone on organized treks across the county on their longboards. They are also the preferred boards used to carve down steep hills at astonishing speeds. more »
Keep your weight back and walk out to the nose of the longboard for a stylish nose ride. more »
Balance on your hands and head on your longboard and you'll achieve immortality. more »
Try out a few boards and understand the factors involved to determine which longboard is the best for you. more »
A longboard is a type of skateboard that ranges in length anywhere from 35 to 80 inches. Different types of longboards are specifically suited to different styles of skateboarding. Within the different types of longboards, there are many different shapes and sizes available. Longboards are generally used for transportation or "cruising," slalom and downhill racing. The extra length of longboards makes them ill-suited for the kinds of tricks performed on short skateboards. more »
Longboarding is the term used for skateboarding with boards larger than the usual short board trick-oriented skateboards that you see in skateboarding competitions. Longboarding is closer to sidewalk surfing. A lot of longboarders use their boards to actually get places, since longboards are more stable and heavy than skateboards.So you've bought or borrowed your first skateboard, and you are wondering what to do with it. more »
There are different types of surfer boards—a longboard is one of them. The length of a longboard is 8 to 14 feet. A way to measure is to have your longboard at least 3 feet taller than you are. A longboard is for specific waves that a shortboard can't handle. An experienced surfer can "hang ten" by riding a wave with his toes curled over the nose of the board. more »
The North Shore of Oahu is known for is high rise crashing waves. Quite a few areas along the coast are great for longboarding and other forms of surfing. Longboarding can be a great adrenaline pumping sport and is loved by many beach and sport lovers. A longboard is like a surfboard, and it stretches from 8 to 24 feet. Learn how you can longboard on the North Shore of Oahu. more »
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