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.
TIP: A set of 65mm longboard wheels and a ?” riser pad will turn any park deck into a great city cruiser.
Do trucks matter on a longboard?
Longboard trucks often use the New School standard but many have more holes (E.g…6 or 8) for matching both patterns and for allowing wheelbase adjustments (see next section).
Most street decks i.e.
traditional skateboards, on the other hand, are drilled using the New School pattern.
FAQ
Is isopropyl alcohol good for cleaning bearings?
Remember, bearings only need to be cleaned about once every two to three months depending on the environment you are skating in.
Is longboard harder than skateboard?
99% of beginners should start with a cruiser longboard.
If you’re looking for a beginner cruiser board, I’d recommend it being at least 30” long and 8.5” wide.
A long, wide deck will be easier to balance on.
The wheels should be large/soft (60mm-80mm / 77a-83a) so they can easily roll over cracks/bumps.
Why longboards are better than skateboards?
Many studies have disproved the danger of skateboarding compared to other sports, citing that many injuries are minor and easily treatable.
There is certainly risk in skateboarding but you can be safer by avoiding large ramps, downhills, and wearing proper safety gear-especially young and inexperienced skateboarders.
What does 80A mean on longboard wheels?
Is It Harder To Do Tricks On A Longboard Or A Skateboard? This depends entirely on the type of tricks.
An ollie For example is a lot harder on a longboard because of it’s weight and shape.
Skateboards have a nose and tail that curve upwards which makes is easier to press down and pop your board.
Can you slide with any longboard wheels?
~30 mph will give you a proper drift because the kinetic energy before breaking traction will send you in a straight line for longer.
The faster you go, the farther the slide.
Can you dance on a 40 inch longboard?
If you want your ride to be as stable as possible, whether when doing tricks or cruising, a 46″ longboard will be your best pick.
But if you want something easier to carry about and lighter, choose the 42″ longboard.
What happens if your skateboard trucks are too small?
The 139s have a 137 millimeter hanger with an 8 inch axle.
This size is built specifically to fit with boards between the 7.75 and 8.25 inch width range.
Why longboards are better than skateboards?
How should a beginner stop on a skateboard?
What is the point of a cruiser board?
Cruiser skateboards are a crossbreed between popsicle shapes and longboards.
Their kicktail/nose is usually more subtle compared to popsicle shapes.
You can still do flip tricks on these, but it’s not ideal.
Do bearings make a difference?
Are bushings longboard important?
Every truck is equipped with two bushings – the street-facing top bushing, and the board-facing bottom bushing.
Like skateboard wheels, bushings are made of polyurethane, i.e.
plastic.
Bushings are available in many different colours, shapes, and degrees of hardness.
Is cruising on a longboard safe?
Longboards are typically faster than skateboards due to their larger wheelbase (distance between trucks) and bigger wheels.
Just how fast can you go on a longboard ? Longboarding speed typically ranges from 6 mph when cruising, to 50-65 mph when downhill riding.
How much should a decent longboard cost?
A good quality longboard starts at around 90-150 dollars for a complete.
This a prefect for a beginner to enjoy longboarding right away and keep doing it.
You will get good quality trucks and wheels and you will definitely feel the difference if you can compare it with a cheap one.
It is best to buy a complete first.
