Sunday, November 18, 2012

Choosing Landyachtz Longboards For Excellent Performance

By Azalee Bouillon


Back in the 1950's, along the beaches of California, skateboarding was born as a way for surfers to keep entertained when the waves were uncooperative. They simply took planks, added the wheels from roller skates, and took to riding the landscape. So many different style emerged from the original and Landyachtz longboards are available for each one of them.

Since 1997, they have been manufacturing quality products and have one of the widest and most diverse selections of boards on the market. Skateboards and longboards are made of the same base components, but the modifications to each piece is what makes all the difference when it comes to performing in each style. Changing the size, weight, material and shape can have a major effect on speed, vibration and maneuverability.

The details are what makes all the difference in obtaining the best results for each type of ride. For those who choose to use their board as a mode of transportation, shorter cuts are more effective because they are easy to carry and navigate. Longer boards are preferred for casual distance rides that do not require a lot of quick turns or difficult maneuvering.

Not all skateboarders are the same and each style will work best with a specific modifications being made to the board. The cut and length of the deck will affect the way the rider will be able to balance, turn and spin. The truck, as well as the diameter and hardness of the wheels have a direct effect on how stable and smooth the ride will be.

With rising gas prices and elevated environmental concerns, some people like to use their longboards as a form of transportation when traveling short distances. For this method, shorter boards of about 50" in length, featuring loose trucks and a deck with more flexibility for easier control when turning are preferred. The compact cut of a more narrowed nose and a kick-tail make it great for tight corners and changes in direction.

Downhill riding, or bombing, is not only one of the most exciting forms of boarding but also one of the most difficult. This style uses a mid-size board of between 60-80" long with a rigid, short deck and widely positioned trucks that allow it to reach speeds up about 50 MPH. Although quite the adrenaline rush, this method can be very dangerous and should not be attempted by beginners.

Two styles that take the sport back to it's roots are carving and cruising. Casually enjoying the rolling hills and valleys of the terrain is made easy with trucks set to a tightness in the middle range. These boards are up to 110" long and are quite similar in shape to surfboards which makes it feel like one is riding the waves of the land.

There are several other styles of skating that are often done on these boards such as slalom, dancing and distance, each requiring slight changes to the components. Every year the sport gains popularity and even more ways to ride are developed to challenge the enthusiasts. For whatever needs arise, Landyachtz longboards will be sure to develop a completed assembly that will help the riders enjoy their rides to the fullest.




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