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| Longboards are commercially available in variety shapes and sizes. Each shape and length of deck has certain advantages and disadvantages, depending on what the rider wants out of the board. A popular shape is the Pintail which is a teardrop-shaped deck that is typically flat and suitable for beginners. The pintail shape is used to prevent the wheel from coming in contact with the board (called "wheelbite") while still providing ample footspace. Another popular deck type is the Drop-deck. Drop-deck boards have a unique shape where the middle of the deck is lower than where the trucks are mounted. This can be achieved by either a "drop through" cutout, where the trucks are mounted through the deck, or a "dropped" deck where the deck is pressed in such a way that the truck mounts are placed higher than the standing platform. The lowered platform allows for greater stability at high speeds. However, this deck type is not well-suited for loose trucks, which can lead to condition called "railbite" where the rails of the deck scrape the ground. Speed bumps can create a hazard, where the dropped platform impacts the speedbump, stopping the deck. Hybrid longboards include wheel cutouts which provide room for the wheels to turn at sharper angles while avoiding wheelbite. Hybrids also tend to be shorter than other longboards, which allows the rider to complete the same tricks as on a standard skateboard. A downside of hybrid longboards is the potential for "shoebite" which happens when the rider's shoe rubs the wheel, slowing or stopping the rider. Another classic deck shape is the Cruiser shape. These have a somewhat similar shape to normal skateboards, in that they have a kick-tail on the back. Decks intended for riding downhill are typically stiff and have a wheelbase of around 30". There are three primary shapes for these decks: topmount, dropthrough, and dropdeck. These different decks have different ride heights, which affects the cornering ability. Footspace is important on a downhill deck, so the board can facilitate a user's aerodynamic "tuck". Stiffer boards provide for a more direct response, rather than effort being lost to flex. Some boards are designed to be flexible. Flexible boards are usually intended for lower speed riding. Longboard decks can be shaped in such a way that they bow up or down along the length of the board. They can also have a downward bend along the width of the board. Concave boards, which bend upward on the sides, give the rider more friction for their toe and heel, thus giving them more control. A camber board is a gradual upward arch along the length of the board. This sets the center of the board above the truck mounts. This is often used on flexible boards to prevent the board from sagging when it is being ridden. A "rocker" shape is the opposite of camber, which sets the center of the board below the truck mounts when it's being ridden. This lets the rider more easily perform tricks like sliding. |
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| The use of a pintail longboard skateboard is solely as a form of transportation is often associated with the longboard. Depending on local laws, using skateboards as a form of transportation outside residential areas may or may not be legal. Backers cite portability, exercise, and environmental friendliness as some of the benefits of skateboarding as an alternative to automobiles. Skateboards, along with other small-wheeled transportation such as in-line skates and scooters, suffer a safety caveat where riders may easily be thrown from small cracks and outcroppings in pavement, especially where the cracks run perpendicular to the direction of travel. However, high average travel speeds help mitigate this; injuries are more likely to be minor, although very uncommon, head injuries still pose a major health risk. |
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