Saturday, November 3, 2012

Did You Know The Distinction Between A Standard And A Mini Longboard Besides The Size?

By Lonnie MacHen


Mini Longboards are smaller compared to common longboards but nonetheless longer than traditional boards and they could also get inside of one's rucksack or bag. They are between 22 and 30 inches long . You could usually see them being taken around by students who utilize them for commuting and short-distance transport. Those are referred to as cruisers. Cruisers are convenient to carry around within personal luggage, unlike regular boards.

Minis are not so flexible as traditional longboards, so they're not specialized for high-level actions. Nonetheless, riding masters make them as successful.

There are lots of brands and models in the marketplace, but three designs that surely deserve their position in the good quality list are Santa Cruz Landshark, Surf One Robert August II and Sector 9 Babylon Bob Marley.

Santa Cruz Landshark or Santa Cruz Land Shark is one pretty cruiser. Deck is great for and also the shape is greater than obviously based on the shape of a surfboard. Landshark has got Bullet trucks and also 65mm Road Rider wheels. The effect of this is that it can go truly fast. The Santa Cruz Landshark is a great option for people who want to feel land surfing to the fullest.

On the other hand, Surf One Robert August II is also good cruising board. It's very flexible and not concave , however, it's very light . At the start try you might feel unusual because of it not being concave, however you get use to it and it is really not a problem at all . If I would have to choose one bad thing it is that the board has no cutouts or wells , so you need to utilize angled risers to keep from getting wheelbite.

Sector 9 Babylon Bob Marley sings "Get up, stand up!" all over it! It's inspired by Bob Marley and it can go really quickly. With a small wheelbase and small kicktail , it can give you great direction change . Probably not so for down-hill riding, nevertheless this board is perfect for transport across the metropolis or campus. With 61mm 78a Nineball wheels and Abec 5 PDP bearings this bamboo board is a wonderful choice.

As you can observe, minis are picked for specific demands. If you want to understand what exactly real land surfing feels like and still want to commute and then carry your board very easily, mini longboards are created just for you . Get some of these decks and get an excellent ride!




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