legendary Australian shaper Bob McTavish offers some pearls of wisdom for those looking to buy a longboard.
Junli 41 Inch Freeride Longboard Skateboard - Skateboard Cruiser for Cruising, Carving and Downhill（Starlit Night）
(554)TRUCKS: Highly responsive 7-inch aluminum alloy trucks and ultra high elastic PU support pad,providing control and stability. DECK: 41 IN long x 9.5 IN wide deck made of cold press 8-ply natural maple with max load weight 330Ibs; brushed black surfac... read more
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VOLADOR 42inch Freeride Longboard Complete Cruiser (Drop Through Deck - Camber concave)(Meditation)
(2167)As an artisan work from our engineering team, the 42inch drop through camber deck offers super flex and shock absorber. 8-ply natural hardrock maple and epoxy glue, healthy materials bring more fun, and is better for environment. Genuine alluminium 7... read more
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Magneto 44 inch Kicktail Cruiser Longboard Skateboard | Bamboo and Hard Maple Deck | Made for Adults, Teens, and Kids … (Blue)
(938)GREAT FOR BEGINNERS The Kicktail Cruiser is a great option for beginners and pros alike! The deck is nice and stable without much flexibility making it easy and safe to ride. The wheels are nice and soft for extra grip while turning and a super smoot... read more
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Leeyoo Longboard Skateboard, 41 Inch 8 Layer Canadian Maple Drop Through Longboards for Kids Boys Girls Youths Beginners.
(10)【SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVEL SKATERS】41 x 9.5 inch full size design with vintage pattern provides better control and easy to brake; this Skateboard is ideal for Beginner and Pro doing some basic stunts and other tricks. 【DURABLE & STABLE】High density 8 la... read more
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Nice advice Bob. What would you sell a 50 yo 6’3″ 115kg lapsed intermediate whose 9′ footers (one 3.5″ thick) dont get me in soon enough to make it down the line. Is it time for a 10′ board…
That’s a surf board not a longboard.