Is it bad to hold a longboard by the trucks?

It’s definitely not bad for any parts of the board, so don’t worry.

Do trucks matter on a longboard?

Now that you’ve selected your longboard deck, it’s time to select your trucks. The truck selection on a longboard skateboard is especially important since it’s the trucks that will allow you to turn as well as keep your wheels properly anchored to your board.

Can you put Carver trucks on a longboard?

The Waterborne Surf Adapter (Amazon) is a turning mechanism that fits in between your deck and truck to make your skateboard or longboard ride a lot like a surfboard. It’s a much cheaper option than a surf skate complete or even a set of surf trucks (e.g. Carver).

Why do skaters hate mall grab?

If you want to look like a poseur then mall grabbing is a good way to do it. Mall grabbing is also bad from a logistical standpoint because it will damage your shorts or your pants because you will be walking with the grip tape rubbing against it. This can cause wear and tear to your pants.

What are Poser skaters?

A poseur is someone who doesn’t pay dues or skate, but wants to front the culture. It’s actually pretty rare; it seems like there are more people being unfairly called poseurs because they’re just starting, and that sucks, because a bunch of them get pissed off and quit.

Why do longboards have the trucks backwards?

A: Reverse-kingpin trucks are named so because the kingpin is located on the opposite side of the axle from traditional skateboard trucks. In terms of performance, the geometry of reverse-kingpin trucks allows them to turn much more efficiently than traditional trucks making them better for carving and quick turning.

Why is my longboard turning the wrong way?

To stop making the turn simply center your balance on the board, keeping your feet flat. To turn in the opposite direction, put pressure on your heels and your board will tip back to make a smooth turn toward your heels. It is possible that the trucks may be too tight making turning difficult.

Can you grind with reverse kingpin trucks?

Traditional kingpin style trucks are suited for street boards and grinding. Reverse kingpin trucks are more suited for carves and turns while keeping the board higher off the ground. Risers can also be used between the trucks and the deck to increase the ground clearance of your board.

How important are trucks on a longboard?

Anyone who has even ridden a skateboard knows how important trucks are. Trucks hold the wheels to the deck and allow riders to turn. No skateboard (regardless how long or short it is) is complete without a set of trucks. But don’t just toss any pair on a board!

Can you surfskate on a longboard?

Compared to skateboards, longboards typically are longer, they have bigger wheels, and their trucks provide a wider range of motion. Because they don’t have the unique front truck that surfskates do, they can only carve on flat areas in larger arcs. They don’t give you that surfing feel.

Can you surf skate on a cruiser?

Can a surfskate work well for cruising? It’s possible to use a surfskate for cruising provided it enough stability. Surfskates designed for hardcore surf training such as YOW, Swelltech, or Smoothstar, are the least suited for cruising because they are so loose and lack stability.

What are the dimensions of a longboard truck?

Longboard trucks are wider, usually about 150mm-180mm, made for wider boards. Longboard trucks are usually reversed kingpins (the center bolt on which the hanger pivots), meaning the kingpin faces outwards. Standard kingpin trucks for short boards sit with the screw facing inside to protect it from grinds and whatnot.

What do you call the wheels on a longboard?

You of course need something to mount the wheels under your decks – these things are called trucks, completing your skateboard or longboard with an axle, hanger, bushings and a baseplate. Like boards, they are not all the same so let’s try understand longboard trucks.

How are Precision trucks made for longboarders?

Precision trucks are designed to give advanced level downhill and freeride longboarders premier performance from their trucks. While most trucks are cast or shaped by being poured into molds, precision trucks are cut out of a single piece of metal by a CNC machine.

Which is the best skateboard truck for longboarding?

For more info on SKP trucks, check out our Choosing Skateboard Trucks page. Reverse kingpin trucks are more popular for for longboarding because they are lively and responsive at slow speeds while offering more stability and control at high speeds.