Best Longboard For Beginners? (Buyers Guide)

One of the most common questions I get is something along the lines of... "Whats the best longboard for beginners?" This video will help beginners learn more about longboards.

PURCHASE OPTIONS
Check your local shop or search used marketplaces for brands like Landyachtz, Loaded, and Arbor.

Under $100 Budget
If you want something new, then most go to Amazon. (Affiliate Links)

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After doing a bit of Googling, I realized most websites out there are writing a bunch of fluff where their sole purpose is to drive you to Amazon so they get a commission. You can tell they don’t even care if it’s the right board for you.

Don't get me wrong, there were some websites I came across with helpful info, but they were straight-up overwhelming. So I thought to myself... if I was just getting into longboarding, what would be the most important factors to help me pick the best longboard.

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[concrete-waves]

A lot of people requested specific board recommendations, but it’s hard to since stock often sells out and it’s such a personal decision. I didn’t wanna make a blanket statement, so if you need help, drop a comment with your specifications and I’ll do my best to recommend options for ya. Thanks for watching and all the support! Appreciate you!!

[kawaiisquid]

"Avoid downhill when beginning."
Me: lives in a valley surrounded by only hills. 👁👄👁

[connorjacobs]

“Plus you’re pumping money into your local economy which is... always dope” absolutely legendary

[HamazingKayliee]

Watching this after I've already ordered my board but it's still interesting!

[elade]

That clear board in the top left looks dope tho.

[thelocustgrappler]

I’m not a beginner and my time wasn’t wasted

[Miss_NataliaL]

As a beginner who has read many other "beginner guides, " I can confirm that this video is perfect and easy to understand. Thank you for making such an informative yet short video.

[anonymous]

Trigger moment at 0:43... I felt that....

I kept running into fake articles when looking for a dancing longboard that had absolutely no idea what they were saying and were just tryna sell amazon boards

[denomo]

Started cruising recently on the same Dingy blunt. Complete beginner, it took about a month of riding wearing all joints protection to feel comfortable, but now I’m getting to my office and back on my Dinghy almost every day. So glad that I didn’t listen to people who told me that Dingy is not for beginners and I needed some bigger board.

[spitfirebighead]

bro you’ve gotten 1k subs in a week. happy for you my dude🙌

[bigboss]

I always just wanted to cruise and learn simple tricks so I got a pintail longboard

[brawndo]

My recommendation for anyone starting out is to cycle through a bunch of different used boards. Every time I changed boards, I broke through a skill plateau. No joke, riding a Penny Nickel Board after my first board was crushed by a bus was the biggest skill booster. At first I hated it because it was such a contrast to my stupid long pintail cruiser, but that contrast challenged me to get good. Then I converted a skate deck someone left in the lobby and learned a completely different skillset.

Currently rocking a 38" 2012 Tomahawk which I absolutely love, but I'm thinking of getting something a little more nimble with a kicktail for slapping sidewalks. And the cool part is, I wouldn't know that if I hadn't tried a as many boards as I have. Also thinking of grabbing a dancing deck just because I know it's another way moving the progression bar a couple more notches.

[thefox]

The secret is, don't waste your time to choose a longboard, let the longboard choose you!!!

[Joseph_Bednarczuk]

Found by accident. Did not disappoint. Keep up the great work mate!

[criticalenemy]

Me, who’s a beginner, that just got a downhill drop deck off amazon

I’m in danger

[Kay]

i love my sector 9 pintail board, it looks like a surfboard and rides like a dream, i also put reds bearings on mine, i’ve just got into longboarding and it’s so much fun with friends and music! and i also loved my cheaper globe longboard for freestyle, super fun and easy to learn on!

[flyfishincrazy]

I’m 55 and still riding my longboard! Fun stuff!

[harry]

Ordered a board on Amazon, not too expensive because I’m gonna learn. I’m 23 and I’m so excited to ride and learn tomorrow since I get off work early. Had it for a week and I’ve been thinking about riding it the whole week.

[iceyy]

Me having a longboard from Amazon that’s been working for 4 years straight: 👁👄👁

[plamengenchev_]

Im a downhill/freeride skater for 3 years now and still enjoyed watching this. Great video my guy. I think average sized 33" to 39" drop-through boards are also good overall boards for beginners who dont know yet which style their into.