I just found this today even though the article is a few months old. This guy did his entire 12.5 mile commute with one push!
I have not been so lucky and I also don't have a purpose built long distance longboard but that would be a pretty amazing way to get to work, one push and done.
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Unlike a conventional street style skateboard where doing tricks is the primary use, longboard skateboards are generally used for cruising, hill bombing, and transportation purposes. You can do tricks on a longboard however, check out LoadedBoards for some great videos of the technical side of longboarding.. I used to skate with a guy that rode a longboard on mini-ramps for example but few people choose to go that route because it is a lot harder to do. On the other hand trying to ride a mile or two around campus or to the store on a short board can be pretty painful. Cracks, rocks, and dirt can make you slam faster than you can say "Ollie!" not to mention trying to carry any kind of load on a short board can be very difficult. Longboards with wide wheel bases, big decks, and soft wheels can roll right over most obstacles like rocks, dirt and leaves without missing a beat, all while keeping you and what ever you are hauling safely on board.
The length of your longboard has a great impact on performance. For downhill longboard skateboarding you typically want a board that is 40" to 46" in length. This size longboard will provide greater stability and control at high speed than a shorter style board. Many of the boards in this size range feature a nice flex that will emulate the feeling of making a turn on your surfboard or snowboard. Basically the shorter the board the more maneuverable (and harder to control) it is.
Longboard skateboards that are 40" and shorter tend to perform better on flatland and mild downhill scenarios. The shorter length allows the longboard skateboard to carve a sharper turning radius, giving the rider greater maneuverability. If you are looking for campus transportation or a board that is easy to stow in the car for a lunch break cruise, choosing a longboard in the 40" length or less will be a good choice.
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We are going to cover and discuss all things longboarding, the skating kind, not the surfing kind. From choosing your board, to customizing them and of course riding them!
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