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A longboard is a type of skateboard typified by longer decks and wheelbases, larger-diameter and softer (lower-durometer) wheels, and often lower riding height compared to street skateboards, though there is wide variation in the geometry and construction of longboards.
Makana Cummins in California. Longboarding is a variation of skateboarding typified by the use of longer boards ("decks") with longer wheelbases and softer wheels.While longboards vary widely in shape and size, compared to street skateboards longboards are designed to be more stable at speed and to have more traction due to larger wheel sizes and softer wheel durometers.
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Throughout their history, they have catered to both entry level skaters with more cruiser oriented boards, as well as high performance downhill skateboarding goods, that have been used by professional riders. [4] Billabong International acquired Sector 9 in 2008.
Rayne Longboards was established in North Vancouver, British Columbia in 2004 by owner and operator Graham Buksa, who began by producing longboard decks. The business later expanded to produce a wider range of products. In 2008, Rayne developed a manufacturing system for producing boards entirely from bamboo and fibreglass. [1]
The modern longboard has undergone many changes since its earlier models in the past. Today's longboard is much lighter than its predecessors. Its polyurethane foam and fiberglass design allows less drag on waves. Today's longboards are typically 240 to 300 cm (8 to 10 ft) long, although some ride boards up to 370 cm (12 ft) in length.
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A longboard generally designates a longer board variant in various board sports. Longboard (skateboard) Longboard (surfing) Longboard may also refer to Long spine board, a piece of pre-hospital emergency medical equipment