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The Best Longboards For Every Skill Level
Longboarding takes skateboarding back to its surfing roots, reminiscent of the Dogtown Z-Boys era of skateboarding in the 1970s. Longboards are designed to be carved and cruised around in a motion more like surfing than modern day skateboarding. If bombing through the city is your thing, we have the full range of Pennyboards, perfect for tearing through the streets. If you're more into full size longboards we have ranges from Mindless, Aloha and Sector 9 which are more ideal for cruising along the concrete waves. Buy a longboard that's perfectly suited to your skating style.
Some people love nothing more than mastering challenging skateboard tricks like kickflips, hardflips and tray flips while others prefer to take to the skies on their deck by tearing up a halfpipe. However, there will always be those of us who thrive on the adrenaline rush that a longboard almost guarantees as you rip through the streets at mind-blowing speeds. Longboards became the big thing way back in the 70s when surfers couldn't simply rest when the waves weren't on their side. Nowadays, there are lots of different boards available, from mini longboards with their sleek design to the more conventional full-size longboards and complete longboards that offer a smooth and stylish ride.
Choosing the Right Longboard
The right longboard depends on how and where you want to ride:
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Cruising and commuting: shorter boards and mini longboards, around 28" to 34", are light, easy to carry and nimble enough for city streets. Take a look at our cruiser skateboards too.
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Carving: mid-length longboards, around 34" to 42", give you a smooth, surfy feel for long, flowing turns. For an even closer feel to surfing, try a surfskate board.
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Downhill and freeride: stiffer decks with a low ride height feel more stable at speed and when sliding.
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Dancing and freestyle: long boards of 42" and up give you plenty of room to walk the deck and try tricks.
Longboards for Beginners
If you're new to longboarding, a complete longboard with a wider deck and big, soft wheels is the easiest way to start. Soft wheels grip well and roll smoothly over cracks and rough ground, while a longer, lower board feels stable underfoot. Learning the basics on a longboard is often easier than on a standard skateboard, which makes it a great choice for adults getting into skating. Not sure whether a longboard or a skateboard is right for you? Read our guide to longboards vs skateboards, or our guide to the differences between longboards, shortboards and cruisers.
Longboard Parts and Protection
If you already own a reliable longboard and are in need of extra parts such as longboard wheels, trucks or bearings, we stock them all, online and in store. Protection is also important and we know sometimes it doesn't look exactly "cool" to wear knee pads and elbow pads, but we all know skating protection is crucial, especially if you are surfing through the busy city. Here at Slick Willie's we stock everything from slide gloves to pad sets and so much more. So be smart and wear the right gear!
Buy Longboards in the UK
Looking for longboards for sale in the UK? Shop online with next day delivery available and unlimited returns time, or visit our store at 12 Gloucester Road in Kensington, just round the corner from Hyde Park. As a longboard shop in London for over 50 years, our team are skaters themselves, so you'll always get honest advice on the right board for you, whether you're after a cheap longboard to get started or a high-end setup. Keep an eye on our sale for longboard deals.