are long skateboards easier to ride?
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Longboards are less agile and take more time to get up to speed, it's easier to go for long rides because they offer a smooth riding experience. Skateboards are much smaller, have harder and smaller wheels and are made for tricks and accelerate much faster.
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Shortboards are a relatively new type of surfboard that's shorter than the longboard. ... It's important to hit the wave at the right time to maximize the speed of your surfboard. The bottom line is that longboards are easier to use but offer less mobility and speed than a shortboard.
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Length. Longer kayaks have a number of advantages: they are usually easier to paddle, more stable, and capable of carrying heavier loads with less loss of performance. They also track better, move faster, and glide farther with each stroke than shorter boats, allowing greater efficiency with less effort.
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Loose trucks are harder to skate than tight trucks. There, I said it. That's not to say that tight trucks are easier, or that loosening up the kingpin nut a few turns is going to make you lose all your tricks. I'm talking about skating them loose enough to wobble when you shake the board side to side.
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Shape. From the appearance, they look different. Skateboards are distinct, with curving upwards at both ends while longboards is in various shapes, or boards just like a longer skateboard. They have no curving at each end, but they have two narrow strips at both ends, which make them easier to cruise.
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For hardcore street maneuvers like ollies and skate park riding, the best freestyle longboard typically looks like an oversized street skateboard, though with bigger wheels for smoother rides. For a classic and more flowly/slidy type of freestyle, you may prefer a mid to full-sized drop-through longboard.
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Skates with three wheels, tri-skates, are less stable than your regular 4-wheel skate and not really ideal for those learning to skate, but they go fast because of the big wheels, with better maneuverability than skates with four wheels the same size.
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LONGBOARD WHEEL DIAMETER Most longboard wheels are between 64-80mm in diameter with 70mm being the most common size. The most important thing to consider is whether the wheels will fit on your setup without causing wheelbite.
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Those who skate big bowls, hand rails, or like to jump down large gaps and stairs are usually more comfortable with a larger board (8.25 – 9.0 inches). Wider boards are also great for transportation because they offer a more stable and comfortable standing platform.
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Longer travel 26-inch duallies have longer wheelbases and they are very stable and confidence inspiring. It's not all about the wheel size.
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Low Skateboard Trucks. Low trucks are generally for tech skating as the wheels sit closer to the board, creating a tighter center of gravity, making flip tricks a bit easier. You'll want to ride smaller wheels, 48mm to 53mm, to avoid wheel bite.
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Convenience: skateboard is easier to carry around than scooter. Learning curve: scooter is easier to pick up than skateboard. Mastery: advanced tricks are hard on both skateboard and scooter. Safety: scooter is safer than skateboard (more stable)
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Penny Boards aren't bad, they just are not as versatile as a longboard or a skateboard for transportation. Penny Boards are good for riding in crowded areas on flat ground (hills can be dangerous) and are small enough to fit in your backpack, which can be useful.
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If you want a bit of a challenge and something that you can easily carry around, go with a mini-cruiser. A mini-cruiser has a steeper learning curve because of its small surface. It's a bit harder to find balance on these boards but once you get the hang of it you can skate anything.
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Of course that will depend on a person, but 10 rides should be enough to start feel skates and feel a little bit more comfortable on skates for complete beginner. I am considering that myself I learned very basics in about 5 rides for about 2 hours of rolling.
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Vans shoes are great for skateboarding but you need to get the right type of shoe. ... Go with regular Vans shoes if you only ride cruisers or longboards. Vans offer a lot of 'skate' shoes but not all of them are great for skateboarding. You need shoes that can withstand abuse and will last for a while.
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ABEC 5 bearings are the norm in skateboarding. You get a reasonable amount of speed, and at a reasonable cost. ABEC 7 bearings would be very fast and smooth, but very expensive. Plus, you start to run the risk of needlessly damaging them if you skate hard or aggressively.