The Types of Longboard Skateboard
People are not too familiar with the longboard skateboard. Most of people only know about the common skateboard attraction. The skateboard is not merely about someone who shows amazing tricks in a certain place or arena. There is another branch of this interesting sport and it is very extreme. It can be said as a dangerous sport because the risk is unimaginable. Well, aside from the risk, it is also fun. The person who does this is not called as a skater, but they are called as a rider. It is just like something related to a term in the world of professional racing. Indeed, this sport is about the downhill.
The longboard skateboard is specifically designed for speed. The downhill is a race which is held in and extreme road. The size of the skateboard is bigger than the common skateboard for doing attraction. The shape is quite different with the normal different. Why it has to be different? The main aim of this sport is about speed. The one who runs with the fastest speed and acceleration is the winner. It is obvious that there are other riders which become the rival. Every rider must compete in a match to get the first position. Here, the technique of the rider and the quality of the skateboard directly influence the speed and the acceleration.
That is why the longboard skateboard is longer than the normal skateboard. The materials of this skateboard are bamboo, oak wood, etc. The thickness is different with the skateboard that is used for showing some tricks. It is thicker. There are various shapes of the skateboard. The width and the length are available in various dimensions. The size of the skateboard affects the rider directly. It is just like a motorcycle which is used for Moto GP. Each racer has custom motorcycle which is specifically modified by the engineer. It is customized based on the racer request or style.
The same thing happens in this downhill skateboard. Each rider has custom skateboard which matches their style and technique. There is a rider who prefers speed. In this case, the skateboard will be slimmer and lighter. The Wheel’s dimension is smaller too. This specification can support the rider to maximize the speed in the race. The drop-deck type gives more stability for the rider. However, it has difficult to be controlled and this longboard skateboard is not good enough for doing a maneuver.
