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Review of wheels for a longboard. How to choose wheels ?

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  Greetings to all readers! Today I will run through the main characteristics and differences of longboard wheels from each other. Choosing the right wheels will allow you to achieve the ride performance you need from the board. For example, some wheels are needed for easy entry into a slide, while others are better suited for downhill. Regardless of the brand, all wheels are made of polyurethane, nothing more suitable than this material has not yet been invented. Of course, each manufacturer uses different additives in the composition of the wheels, but this is of little interest to us. Because driving performance is influenced by 3 main characteristics: Diameter Rigidity The form Wheel diameter Longboard wheels range from 62 to 100+ millimeters in diameter. Small (62-70mm)  wheels are slower than large ones and are therefore well suited for learning to ride or technical slalom. They are sensitive enough to unevenness of the road, the quality of asphalt and unnecessary

Best Skateboards of 2021

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Skateboarding is still firmly established as the most popular sport among teenagers. And many adults do not part with him. Here's a selection of the best skateboards of 2021 to start your hobby story or upgrade your skatepark. A skateboard is a roller board that is used either as a means of transportation or as a sports tool. A sport that uses skate to ride and perform various tricks is called skateboarding. This is a fairly popular sport and hobby. For skateboarders, special areas are created where they can fully demonstrate the potential of skateboarding. It should be understood that skateboarding is associated with certain risks.  It is not uncommon for a skater to be seriously injured while performing a difficult trick. Therefore, it is worthwhile to soberly assess your strengths and go to learn from professionals in order to avoid unnecessary mistakes. Since the board is of the utmost importance, we have compiled the top 10 best skateboards of 2021. In addition to the list, y

Top 5 longboards this season: from cruiser to downhill

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Longboards appeared thanks to the efforts of Californian surfers who did not want to part with the board, even on land. The rather short period of popularity of longs ended with the advent of their more aggressive variety - the skateboard. But fashion, like our whole life, is cyclical and a few years ago the longs again caught a wave of hype. In this post, we'll take a quick look at the top 5 coolest longboards this season. Company  : Arbor Skateboards The main feature of the Arbor company was (and remains) environmental friendliness. The guys from California who created this manufactory were among the first to think about ways to minimize the harm to nature caused by numerous outdoor enthusiasts. By this day, it is no longer a manufactory, but a large international company Arbor, which produces boards only from environmentally friendly materials. The star of the new collection this year is the downhill deck: the Arbor Axis Walnut. The redesigned wheelbase of this model provides th