Longboarding

Discover Every Longboarding Accessory

Locate all necessary items for longboarding, ranging from complete longboards to decks, wheels, trucks, and vital accessories. This is your starting point for assembling or upgrading your setup.

Which Gear is Essential for Longboarding?

The correct longboarding gear is crucial to your performance, whether you're brand new to the sport or already tackling adrenaline-pumping hill descents or performing graceful dance routines.

A complete kit provides you with everything needed to start longboarding, fully assembled and ready to use. Experienced longboarders frequently opt to build their setup from individual components (more details on this below).

Slide gloves for longboarding are vital for specific styles. During downhill and freeride sessions, gloves equipped with slide pucks assist with balance, control, and steering, as well as protecting your hands and wrists. These gloves are critical when your hands make contact with the ground during Toeside Slides, Backside Slides, Coleman Slides, etc.

To thoroughly enjoy longboarding, a reliable helmet, protective gear, and wrist guards are also necessary.

• Longboard Guide
• Longboarding and Skateboarding Safety Equipment
• Gloves for Longboarding

Is it Better to Choose a Complete Longboard or Customise Your Own?

If you're uncertain about where to begin, opting for a complete longboard is the simplest decision. It is pre-assembled with compatible parts, so you don't have to worry about parts mismatching.

To assemble a new longboard from individual parts, you will need:

• Deck for Longboard
• Grip tape for Longboard (Check specifics to see if the deck is already gripped)
• Trucks for Longboard
• Wheels for Longboard
• Bearings for Longboard
• Hardware for Longboard (If you plan to install risers, ensure to obtain the correct bolt length: hardware guide)
• Risers for Longboard

Explore the deck and wheel categories if you intend to personalise your longboard setup. You have the flexibility to choose components based on preferences such as flex, concave, wheel dimensions, and form.

Disciplines in Longboarding

Longboarding covers several core disciplines, each with its own style, purpose, and skill requirements (you don't need to stick solely to one discipline - we fully support creativity and individual expression).

The main categories of longboarding are:

• Downhill: Centres on fast descents. Riders adopt aerodynamic positions and execute controlled slides to safely navigate steep terrains. Precision and stability are crucial.
• Freeride: Encompasses sliding methods on hills, combining speed with technical precision. It’s more about expressive and controlled movements than racing.
• Freestyle: Focuses on technical manoeuvres, spins, and manuals, usually executed on flat surfaces, highlighting creativity and control over the board.
• Dancing: Features flowing footwork and cross-steps performed while in motion. It merges rhythm and balance, resembling a fluid dance performance.
• Cruising: Emphasises comfort and ease. This is the most approachable form of longboarding, often used for leisurely rides or transportation in urban settings.

Each discipline necessitates a distinct board shape, wheel type, and setup tailored to its specific requirements.

The Benefits of Longboarding

Longboarding is not only enjoyable; it also offers numerous advantages for both your body and mind. Like other board sports, it provides a comprehensive aerobic workout while enhancing balance and coordination. Best of all, it's welcoming to beginners and doesn't require substantial investment to get started.

As an outdoor pursuit, longboarding naturally leads to spending more time in the open air. With their large wheels, longboards can easily tackle uneven terrain, allowing you to roll through city streets, park trails, or rural lanes with minimal effort.