Complete Longboards

Which type of longboard suits you?

Longboarding is not one thing, and the right setup depends entirely on what you want to do:

• Cruisers and commuters — mellow, stable, built to roll A to B comfortably. Typically 32 to 42 inches, medium flex, reverse-kingpin trucks. The right call for getting around the city. Landyachtz Dinghy, Loaded Coyote and Arbor Pilsner are standouts.
• Drop-through and drop-deck — the truck mounts through the deck for a lower ride height, more stable at speed and easier to push and brake. Good for distance and fast commuting.
• Top-mount carvers — the deck sits above the trucks for more leverage and responsive, surfy carving.
• Downhill and freeride — stiff, stable decks built for speed. Helmet, slide gloves and protection are non-negotiable at pace.

Reverse-kingpin or standard trucks?

Most longboards use reverse-kingpin (RKP) trucks, where the kingpin faces outward. RKP trucks are more stable at speed, carve more naturally and suit a wider longboard stance. Standard kingpin trucks suit shorter cruisers for a tighter, more skateboard-like turn. Bushing hardness tunes the feel: softer turns easier for carving and cruising, harder is more stable for downhill and speed. Bushing upgrades are the cheapest, most effective way to change how a board feels.

What longboard wheels do you need?

Longboard wheels are larger and softer than skateboard wheels, typically 65 to 75mm at 78a to 87a. Larger rolls over rough ground and holds speed; softer grips more and rides smoother. Contact patch matters too: wider grips more, narrower slides more easily. Downhill and freeride riders often want predictable slide; cruisers and commuters want grip and smooth rolling.

Are longboards good for beginners?

Yes. The larger wheelbase and bigger wheels make them more stable and easier to balance than a regular skateboard, so they are an excellent start for anyone who wants to ride and cruise rather than do tricks. The key is matching the shape to your intent, since a downhill board is not a beginner cruiser.

Which longboard brands do you carry?

• Landyachtz — the most complete longboard brand, Canadian-made and rider-owned, from the Dinghy mini-cruiser to full downhill setups. The logical first choice.
• Loaded — premium bamboo and fibreglass construction, the Tan Tien and Icarus among the most refined flex decks available.
• Arbor — sustainable construction and distinctive graphics, strong in all-around cruising.
• Sector 9 — a longboarding original with strong entry-level value.
• Orangatang — the premium longboard wheel brand, the benchmark others are measured against.

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