Longboarding
A longboard is essentially a surfboard with wheels. Over time they have changed shape. They are most commonly used for cruising, downhill racing, slalom racing, or transportation. Fluent motions or tricks can also be strung together which is referred to as "dancing". Longboards can be shaped in various different ways, depending on the type of riding intended. Their greater weight and bulk makes them less suitable for many skateboarding tricks, but contributes to a fluid motion by providing more momentum. Longboarding is often compared to surfing on concrete, and the design allows big turns or quick short carves similar to a surfboard.
FEATURE: Longboarding In New Zealand
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Longboarding is a sport that has taken off all around the world and has in more recent times hit the shores of New Zealand. It has possessed like-minded kiwis to get out and enjoy the concrete waves our little corner of the world has to offer. This alternative form of skateboarding isn’t all about the usual flips and tricks you would see with conventional skating, it has returned to the roots of boarding, that was originally designed for surf style cruising and carving, and with the advance of the techology we have also begun to see the world of downhill skating.
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