World’s Longest Longboard Skateboard
By Lorenzo Green
Longboard Skateboard
Thanks to “Nervous Ned” on Silverfish I found someone who would actually road a 100 inch beast. Ned said that it was in 2005 at the New Jersey Fatboy Garage Fest. So it’s no longer an 88 inch record, we are up to 100 now.
A guy called George won the “longest board” contest by riding a homemade 100 inch board (carving, board walking, sliding, and racing), and i think he actually came in third place in the downhill race somehow. It was amazing watching him drifting 90-degree corners around the garage. He won pie that day.
I’m sure this kid looks no older then 17, decent effort for the board! Congrats George!
After writing this post I found the official “Longest Longboard Skateboard World Record.
After the two previous Longboard Skateboard World Records I talked about were impressive and I thought they would not get any longer. But no! Here is the official longest longboard ever built!
Longboard
Ever thought you had seen some longboards that are just to long? Well check out this one! It would sure make things interesting if you wanted to turn sharply on it. But would be the king of board walking kings!
Introducing the worlds Largest Longboard “Texas Rolling Thunder” - 80 inch a massive solid wood juggernaut - 80 inch long with dual tandem trucks Titanium bearings. Rock steady on downhill rolls. Comes complete with custom soul kryptonic wheels.
I tried hunting the “World’s Shortest Shortboard” but it seems no one has taken that title yet. I wonder how short it can get; you would probably end up looking like you just had rollerskates on. World’s Longest Longboard wins!
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Longboard (Skateboard)
By Wikipedia
A longboard is a skateboard with a longer and sometimes wider shape used for longboarding. They are most commonly used for cruising, downhill racing or transportation. 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.
Longboarding became popular alongside emerging surfing culture through the mid 1950s. Longboarding may have originated in California where the streets gave ground to many longboarders due to the rolling hills but some believe it is a product of Hawaiian origin.
Longboard equipment is very similar to skateboard equipment. It is most common for longboarders to wear gloves and a helmet. Wrist, elbow and knee protection are always recommended. Also in the sliding discipline, riders wear “slide gloves” which are a specialized sliding glove made out of a strong material such as leather that has plastic pucks adhered to the palm.
Most longboards measure between 90 and 150 cm (35.4-60 inches). Shorter boards may still be referred to as longboards when their main purpose is in line with that of longboarding (i.e. downhill & cruising). There are several different shapes of longboards including but not limited to: pintails, flat nose riders, and boards shaped like a longer shortboard. Pintails permit looser trucks and larger diameter wheels better suited for carving or a “surfy” feel. Mid-length boards, 94-127 cm (37-50 inches) are the most versatile.
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