Longboarding

A longboard is a type of skateboard that comes in different sizes, and they are typically longer and wider than your conventional skateboard.

Longboarding is the most straightforward board sport to learn because it was mainly designed with comfort in mind to enable people to cover great distances without having too much trouble. If you are a beginner, you can teach yourself how to ride a longboard, but it is much better if you know someone experienced enough to assist you when you first ride your board. Once you finally get the hang of how to ride your board, you can proceed to learn a variety of tricks and different riding styles, such as carving and longboard dancing.

As previously mentioned, there are different types of longboards, and it can get pretty overwhelming when choosing your first board. There are a lot of things that you must take into consideration, but to help you narrow down your options, you can start by figuring out what your riding goals are and what you intend to use your longboard for.

When you have finally chosen the board that suits you best, you must also take good care of it, especially if you plan to use your board frequently. Washing your longboard is fine, but do not let it soak with water for prolonged hours as this can severely damage your board and its components. Another way to maintain your longboard is to check for worn down bushings, damaged bearings, loose screws, or deteriorating wheels and consider replacing them if needed.

Longboarding is a great recreational activity and a great form of exercise proven to have many health benefits. It does not only help you lose weight, but it also builds and strengthens the muscles in your body. Just like any sport, longboarding comes with several dangers, but as long as you prioritize your safety first at all times, you have nothing to worry about. With that said, don’t forget to have an enjoyable time riding your board outside!