what is the difference between a downhill longboard and a regular one?
142923
Downhill is made for downhill. High speed, stability so you don't rock too much. It can be used for flat surface though. Keep in mind this board is not a real downhill board. It needs a gap and it's too firm in my opinion. Nonetheless, still a great beginner board. I still use it today.
142924
a downhill longboard is usually shorter and is also more stiff when it comes to turning so when going down hills at fast speeds there is more control over the board. A regular longboard is longer and has a sharper turn radius and is used for just cruising around. Hope this helps
353020
Hello,Long boards are dominantly for cruising, but you could do some awesome tricks if you wanted too. See the link below : https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz;=1C1LENP_enUS465US465&ion;=1&espv;=2&ie;=UTF-8#q=tricks%20on%20a%20longboardThanks,TGMCustomer Service
1221735
i have ridden many different kinds and this one is almost the same as the penny board. The turning is very good and if you would like to turn easier or harder you can always tighten the trucks to the board. The tighter the trucks are the small the turn radius is.
790497
Depends on how long the hill is. If the hill is long and pretty steep than the board will just keep increasing at high speeds. But if it's a short and not so steep hill it will go at a medium speed. Hope this helps.
1990689
The main difference is that the version whith two wheels the flat it is whith out air, an the other version with one wheel it is with air.
704
It's a shorter board, but sturdy. I weigh over 200lbs and rode around on it. But I wasn't doing anything crazy, I'm too old for that. It's made like any Powell board, the length is the only difference I noticed.
721127
My 12 year old son said its good for downhill but the bearings and wheels are average. He is planning on replacing the wheels soon. Hope this helps
997840
It's good for starters because it's a cheap board that still gives the feel for longboarding. It's easy to ride except for the wheels. The wheels it comes with are extremely hard, so they don't absorb any shock, which can cause you to be thrown (depending on how fast you're going). Overall, if you decide you really like longboarding, I'd suggest that this board is fine, but you may find that you'll want to replace the wheels and bearings with better quality stuff.
735544
This one is my first and only I love it. And you never really know what suits you until you try it out. Some people like long boards and some penny boards. But this is def a great board. I hope I answered your question.
939247
main difference to me is the weight amount got both both boats are brilliant I actually put 3 quarter inch ply wood in the bottom of mine did it in 3 sections makes it a little safer if you happen to get attacked by a gator or shark but the stability is outstanding
656817
I'd say both. I use it in HIGH mode when going downhill. and in LOW or MID otherwise.
1762029
depends if you like to ride a small board or not. im in college and i see many guys riding these boards but its different for everyone.
2132771
Not necessary! Not particularly. It is a great long board for cruising, very good stability and not a lot of skill required to start practicing on small hills, however if you'd like to go down on larger hills, you'll need more experience, one reason why is because the faster you go the shakier the board gets and the more stability you lose. I do not recommend locking your shoes into the board, if so you could get hurt badly if you lose control of the board and fall.
269071
No. Unless you are going down a pretty steep hill, it does not roll as well as a standard board. The footholds will be hard to manage unless you are coasting.
595331
Not sure, I think flat to the ground, but the nose and the tail seem fairly useless to me, soo its only a normal longboard and I am finding there is alot of flex in the board but I am around 190lbs or about 94kg but for a cheap long board it seems great to me?
1282048
There isnt a difference. At the time I bought the luggable loo it was the cheapest. So if you found one thats cheaper I would jump on it.
59853
you can do tricks on this board, but a longboard would be better for cruising