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Longboarding vs Biking

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Uncle.Badness
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Okay, I bike a lot(road biking) but I really want to get a longboard, because after riding my friend's I just couldn't get enough of it(almost as good as skiing but not quite.) I know I don't need it because I have a bike and all but the longboard just seems like t would be so fun to cruise around on and bomb hills. If I get one I'd have to go into my car insurance/gas money but I think I'll be able to manage seeing as they aren't the most expensive things in the world.
What do you guys think, is it worth it or should I just stick to biking? Thanks.
Aug 26 2010 7:38PM
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ChrisSkisChronic
Posts: 1128 - Karma: 230
I love all forms of biking as well as longboarding. If I need to get somewhere within 7 or 8 km, I'll board, further than that I'll bike. If time is an issue, I'll drive. There is a time/place for all of those.
Aug 26 2010 7:42PM
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hue.
Posts: 1518 - Karma: 220
i longboard to the bus stop and it's great, almost cuts my travel time in half, it's great
Aug 26 2010 7:44PM
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VT_FLO
Posts: 3806 - Karma: 147
i longboarded to class e'rry day last semester (sans winter). Went from a 10 minute walk to a 2 minute ride.
Get a 35-45 inch board if you're going to commute.

Kracked skulls makes great affordable boards
Aug 26 2010 7:47PM
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Jahseph.
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Get a board you'll love it.

But get something a little more expensive than you're looking for, the extra money will definitely be worth it
Aug 26 2010 7:48PM
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DOOM.
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Get a loaded. They are fucking amazing. I have a Vanguard and although I was only able to ride it for a few months (fell bombing a hill and tore my ACL and broke my leg), and won't be able to ride it for another 6 - 8 months, it was the best longboard I've owned.
Aug 26 2010 7:50PM
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matt.s
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this post, its great.

i love biking and longboarding, and equal parts of both are great.
i recently got a loaded dervish because im into longboarding so much, its great.
Aug 26 2010 7:52PM
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Jahseph.
Posts: 1315 - Karma: 267
How does it ride? I've been trying to decide what board I want next and im kinda thinking a dervish
Aug 26 2010 7:52PM
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DOOM.
Posts: 301 - Karma: 24
It rides really well. My buddy has a Dervish, and we've both been riding a long time and can't really find a big difference. The stats they have on their website between the two are probably the only differences. (Carving, Hills, Cruising, etc.) But I love my Vanguard, he loves his Dervish and we've rode eachothers and like them so.. you can't really go wrong but I wouldn't trade my Vanguard for a Dervish.
Aug 26 2010 7:56PM
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Uncle.Badness
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Alright, well I think I'm going to get a Kracked Skull M1 43" because they seem like a reliable board and they are much more in my price range than a Loaded board(my friend has a Dervish which was fun as hell to ride but that just doesn't fit in my budget right now.
Aug 26 2010 8:12PM
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Tze.C
Posts: 1596 - Karma: 86
longboarding is great, you should definitely get one! it's so much fun to bomb a hill and carve. you also get a similar feeling of freedom like you do with skiing. so it's definitely worth it, you'll want to start boarding everywhere. I have a sector 9 and it's a lot of fun so i'd recommend that.
Aug 26 2010 8:49PM
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NS=NeverSucks
Posts: 256 - Karma: 17
LONGBOARDS ARE FOR FAGS AND GET A CRUISER BOARD MAN.
Aug 26 2010 8:51PM
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Tripplesixty
Posts: 835 - Karma: 148
your bike is a vehicle and its awesome to go like 60mph down a hill on it... Long boards are fun but just fun... there not going to get you anywhere
Aug 26 2010 8:53PM
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steezmoe*
Posts: 357 - Karma: 13

http://www.blackdiamondsports.com/santa_cruz_sceam_foot_rt_cruzer_complete_p/11111853.html

avalible in right or left foot

Aug 26 2010 9:08PM
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Big5hifty
Posts: 3243 - Karma: 1,253
im looking to get into longboarding as well are there any opinions on Krown boards?
Aug 26 2010 9:36PM
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Nathn
Posts: 2408 - Karma: 63
I longboarded almost 10 miles a day almost every day this entire summer.
Aug 26 2010 9:38PM
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molsongolden
Posts: 1649 - Karma: 162
if you get a longboard watch out for hoses laying across the sidewalk, i accidentally hit one the other day and it wasn't cool
Aug 27 2010 1:33AM
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Bukkakeskitrip
Posts: 5677 - Karma: 95
buy a longboard
Aug 27 2010 1:35AM
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bcsstore
Posts: 152 - Karma: 10
Longboards are definitely worth it. I ride mine everyday. Never gets old. If you get one you wont regret it.
Aug 27 2010 1:40AM
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andreweckels
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i have a little oldschool roach board. just a little longer and wider than a skate board with longboard trucks and wheels. i was wondering what the advantages are of having a longer/lower board.

are bigger boards stabler at higher speeds?
Aug 27 2010 1:45AM
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Captain_Slow
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they get you where you wanna go..
Aug 27 2010 1:51AM
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chapz
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oh man, had mine for about 3 weeks now and it never gets boring. i bike (dirt jump) and still do even with owning a longboard. so buy one, you'll do both sports dont worry.
Aug 27 2010 2:00AM
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molsongolden
Posts: 1649 - Karma: 162
I tried putting my longboard trucks/wheels on a cruising deck (fish shapedish, little longer/wider than regular board) and it is totally different feeling.

the biggest difference is that longboards are much more forgiving and they flex
Aug 27 2010 2:02AM
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B.Pol
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No, no no no no no! Don't get a Krown they are like taking a 2x4 laying them across, gluing them together slapping some trucks and wheels on and riding. Terrible boards in everyones opinion.

P.S. I make custom longboards that are as high of quality as loaded's, Never Summer, and anyother major board company for nearly half the price. Check out our website for details and prices. Or you can PM!
Aug 27 2010 9:37AM
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Scrambles
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Aug 27 2010 9:39AM
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Uncle.Badness
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So I got my KS today and after a half an hour of trying to figure out how to assemble it I cruised for about 4 hours and then bombed my first hill, soooooo fun.
Aug 30 2010 8:22PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Picked up a sector 9 at the beggining of
Aug 30 2010 8:26PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Stupid INS, finish post: of the summer and there awesome
Aug 30 2010 8:28PM
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smooticus
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There not very practical but they are fun. I wouldnt get one if you wanna use it as a tool, there just for fun imo
Aug 30 2010 8:37PM
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Gnarshred
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longboards were fun for me for like 2-3 years, now I bike everywhere.
Aug 30 2010 8:40PM
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apcaipse
Posts: 2168 - Karma: 25
Hahaha, are you fucking serious?
You can go upwards of 30 miles without ever putting a foot down on a longboard. You can go the same speed as a bike. You can do things like sliding which are fucking badass.
Aug 30 2010 8:54PM
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Turnup_swiperigh
Posts: 990 - Karma: 108
umm try again. longboards are possibly the sickest thing in the summer when you cant ski
Aug 30 2010 9:48PM
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gus555
Posts: 4170 - Karma: 34
i used to think how gay people looked riding them,....... then i rode one
Aug 30 2010 9:56PM
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MCIRONCOCK
Posts: 3094 - Karma: 30
Word, i rode my friends a couple weeks back, and now i'm fiending for it. I want to get my own, but i'm currently in the market for a car, so i probably won't get one right meow.
Aug 30 2010 9:57PM
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