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A longboard is a skateboard that is significantly longer in length than a traditional skateboard. This length and certain differences in the basic design, allow for a kind of skateboarding called “longboarding”, which is similar to surfing or snowboarding. The decks for downhill longboards are typically stiff and have a wheel base of around 30 inches. Designers and manufacturers aim to make downhill longboards as stiff and as light as possible. The primary three designs of downhill boards are drop decks, top mounts, and drop throughs.

The drop deck has a lowered foot platform that sits below the height of the trucks that results in a lower center of gravity which adds to stability. The drop through has cutouts that allow the baseplate of the truck to protrude through the board, lowering the deck which provides more stability. In addition, drop through decks decrease grip, since the deck is closer to the axle and Moment arm of the wheel. Top mount boards are the simplest design of the three, offering no dramatic bends aside from the foot concave.

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I may not like the hot weather but that is just what kids are waiting for. It is the best time for them to go for a dip in the pool and soak up the sun. Isn’t it amazing how they can stay in the water for hours and still have the energy for more activities? After the swim, they pick up their longboard and do their thing on the sidewalk. They are just out for a little bit of cruising before trying some tricks.

They might want to do the slide. A slide is when a rider pulls his board out and gets it so the wheels are not gripping the pavement and can be moved freely. This trick is useful when you want to stop very quickly or if you just want to show off a little. The slide can be accomplished in a couple of ways. Toeside is when you put your hands on the pavement in the direction of your toes and spin the board in a clockwise motion. Heelside is when you put your arms behind you spinning in a counter clockwise motion.

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