Learning how to longboard can be time consuming and physically exhausting. Without the right longboard, it can be nearly impossible to figure it out. There are a few key factors for beginner longboards: stability, length, material, and shape. We will dive into each of these to help you determine which longboard is best for you to learn on.
Stability
The best longboards for beginners are the most stable ones. Stability allows you to ride with less risk of falling or losing your balance. Stability usually comes hand in hand with longboard width and height above ground. Usually, a wider board offers a more stable ride. When it comes to height, being closer to the ground creates more stability. This is because you will have a lower center of gravity. For this reason, drop through longboards are often the best longboards for beginners.
Length
Beginner longboards are usually mid-sized to long, meaning longer than 35”. This is the most comfortable length to learn on. For longboards, 35” and longer is often very stable and a great option for beginners.
Material
Maple wood or bamboo wood are the best deck material for any longboard, but this is especially the case for beginners. These are the highest quality materials, so they are the most stable and the most durable. Our longboards for sale are all maple or bamboo wood.
Shape
The shape of the longboard is more up to preference than the rest of the factors on this list. We recommend starting on a drop through, pintail, or kicktail longboard. These types of longboards tend to be the best longboards for beginners. The most important thing to note is that downhill longboards and freeride longboards would be difficult to learn how to ride on. These two types are not very suitable for beginners.
It is always a great time to learn how to longboard. Get started today! Check out our wide selection of the best longboards for beginners.