Beginners Guide

Learn seven progressive tricks for a kicktail cruiser: tic-tacs, kickturns, manuals, pivots, hippie jumps, shove-its and ollies.

On most longboards with reverse kingpin trucks, the kingpins face outward—toward the nose and tail, away from the center of the deck. Traditional kingpin

How to clean longboard bearings Remove the wheels and bearings, take off removable rubber shields, clean the metal bearings with a suitable bearing cleaner,

Skateboard vs longboard: the main difference A skateboard is shorter, usually uses smaller and harder wheels, and is designed around street, park and transition

To choose a longboard, start with how and where you will ride—not the graphic, brand or bearing rating. Your terrain and intended riding style

Foot discomfort can come from stance, pushing load, shoes or vibration. Learn practical checks, when to stop riding and which warning signs need medical assessment.

Learn regular and goofy stance, where to place each foot, how to transition from pushing to riding and which common balance mistakes to correct.

Yes—but the right tricks depend on the board. Compare cruiser, dancing, freestyle and freeride setups, then follow a safer beginner progression.

A realistic guide to longboard prices, from budget completes to premium setups, including protection costs and what beginners should spend.