Is a longboard for you? We think so! Longboards as a whole are made with the intension of getting from point A to point B with ease. In comparison to regular skateboards, longboards have much softer wheels and a longer wheel base in separation which provides the ultimate cruising experience.
To push the point even further, skateboards are for tricks, longboards are not. Since longboards are longer, it makes for flipping and grinding much harder as it’s not quite as nimble. However, if you fall into the category of riding long distances, longboarding is the way to go. As stated before, a softer wheel provides a cruise-like feel so you don’t feel every tiny rock in the road.
Now, most people that ride longboards take to the experience and see it as a simple form of transportation or even ride down a hill just for the wind-in-the-face feeling. Regardless of the reason that got them on the board, the issue of longboarding is, simply put, in the name. The boards are oversized and difficult to work with when stowing them away at school or finding a place to put it when hanging out downtown. This is why BoardUp® created the first foldable longboard with a patented locking hinge. You can check out the product specs HERE!
