Longboarder's Start-Up: A Guide to Longboard Surfing (Start-Up Sports series) on Amazon™

A.: a Bt Phone | a Cnc Machine | a Crotch Rocket | a Desktop Computer |

Longboarder's Start-Up: A Guide to Longboard Surfing (Start-Up Sports series)

Regular Price: $11.95 |

Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly.
Thank you for shopping with us!

Not what you're looking for? Try smart custom search:

Customer Review

Product Description

Design innovations and a new appreciation for the grace and poise of surfing a longer board has lifted the art of longboarding back into the limelight and more importantly, back into the minds of serious surfers who are looking to expand their wave riding experience. The first-half of this guide covers the basics of longboard equipment, wave selection, courtesy, and surfing technique through standing up. The second part gets into intermediate and advanced longboarding skills including: cross-stepping, trimming, turning, turning maneuvers, essential noseriding, and finally, some of the breathtaking tricks that the pros execute so flawlessly. The key points are brought home with a stripped down text and photos featuring some of the best longboard surfers on earth, including Ted Robinson, Colin McPhillips, Jeff Kramer and Mark Stewart.

Top to learn more

Good, with one (serious) caveat
A good, no-nonsense book that should have beginning longboarders up and annoying shortboarders in no time flat. Werner covers the basics without any mystification, cutting through the crap and helping people understand just what that 747-sized piece of expoxy doing under their feet.Two (I lied) quick caveats:1) Werner's style isn't for everyone, however, replete as it is with somewhat self-conscious "wannas" and "gottas" and "doyas." You either nod along, or toss the book across the table. 2) For a beginner's book, it is somewhat strangely deficient in really getting inside how a board is trimmed. From Werner's point of view as a long-time surfer it may feel as straightforward and logical as he describes it, but from a beginner's point of view there are all sorts of painful subtleties that Werner glosses over. Too bad.
Top to learn more

August 31, 1998 (Houston, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 22 | Rating: 4

Surfs Up: Collecting the Longboard Era (Schiffer Military History)

Regular Price: $59.95 |

Product Description

This is the first book to combine a detailed history of surfing, surfboards, and related collectible items with an accurate price guide. It gives a complete overview of sport surfing from its ancient beginnings in Polynesia and Hawaii until 1969, the end of the longboard era. Included are several innovative features, such as a grading guide for surfboards, Duke Kahanamokus handprints, and collectible surfing books with their current valuations. The items pictured are from many of the best private collections worldwide, and represent the enormous range of popular surfing memorabilia. The great icons of the sport all put in appearances to make this the book that all surf fans will covet. Top to learn more

BUY Surfs Up: Collecting the Longboard Era (Schiffer Military History)

Atom Pintail Longboard

Regular Price: $79.95 |

Product Details

Ideal for beginner longboard riders
Longboard with classic deck shape helps you avoid wheel bite
Awesome Pintail longboard great for cruising
Components:8.5 inches Aluminum Trucks; Abec 5 Bearings ; Deck - Maple Laminate Deck; 65mm / 78A Urethane Wheels; Full coverage griptape top;
Maple laminate deck, full coverage griptape top, colorful design underneath
Measures 39 x 9.4 x 6 (LxWxH)
8.5-inch aluminum trucks, ABEC 5 bearings, 78A urethane wheels
Classic Pintail shape

Customer Review

Great board
Great first board. I recently got into the sport of longboarding. I absolutely love this board and the design on the underside of it. It rides real smooth and easy to control. Making adjustments is very easy. I liked that it came already assembled, just ready to ride. Highly Recommend this board for anyone just starting out or anyone not looking to spend a lot on a board.
Top to learn more

May 28, 2010 (IL) | Helpful Votes: 48 | Rating: 5

GREAT BOARD, GREAT PRICE!
Customer Video Review Length:: 2:02 MinsThis is an awesome board. I has great trucks and a good quality deck. I recommend this board for anyone who has just gotten into the sport of longboarding or even to more advanced riders. Check out the video review for more specs and info about the board.
Top to learn more

March 13, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 42 | Rating: 5

awesome board!!
when i bought this board i thought it would be a little slow and small. i got into the sport of longboarding when my friend made a board out of scratch. i didn't want to build one for safety reasons. so i looked on amazon and found this beast. it says when you buy it, it will ship in 4 to 6 weeks. that is not true. the board arrived at my house rite at 2 weeks. when my friend came over we switched boards. he said mine was perfect in agility and speed. good for beginners like me or pros. inexpensive, speedster, criuser, good-looking, what could you possibly want?
Top to learn more

August 2, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 24 | Rating: 5

Product Description

The Atom Pintail Longboard's classic deck shape means that you won't get wheel bite when you're carving your hardest. Top to learn more

The Atom Pintail Longboard is an ideal entry-level longboard at an affordable price, and its classic deck shape means you won't get wheel bite, even when carving your hardest through the turns.

Specifications

7.3-pound total weight
Four-pound deck weight
39-inch length, axle-to-axle
9.4-inch deck width
Stiff maple laminate deck
PHT graphic material
80 grit aluminum oxide grip tape
Standard skate, polished aluminum trucks
Die cast aluminum hanger and base chromoly axle
8.5-inch axle width
0.375-inch chromoly king pins
90A-HR suspension
Polycarbonate hubs
22-millimeter bearings
65-millimeter, 7A wheels

Top to learn more

BUY Atom Pintail Longboard

Bones Reds Precision Skate Bearings

Regular Price: ~~$16.99~~ | Price with discount: $11.98 | You Save: $5.01 (29%)

Product Details

Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant
High-speed nylon ball retainers for strength and speed
Single, non-contact, removable rubber shields for less friction
Manufactured in China; includes instructions and sticker
Set of 8 skateboard bearings made to precise specifications

This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING

Sale Price: $11.98You Save $5.01 (29%)

Customer Review

I can really see a big improvement
I replaced the stock ABEC 5 bearings on my Razor A5 with the Bones Reds I bought on Amazon just to see if it would really make any difference. To make a long story short, they are amazing! There is virtually no rolling resistance. They are so smooth and glide much longer than the stock ABEC 5 bearings. I am replacing the bearings on all the scooters I have with Bones Reds. They are so inexpensive as well.If you are wondering which Bones bearings to buy, buy the Bones Reds if you have no intention of spending the time to clean your bearings regularly. Cleaning Bearings does take some time, costs money, and it is messy. I think spending 12 bucks a year replacing your bearings is just more reasonable. I will probably change mine every 6 months so that I always have a fresh set. Since my Razor A5 scooter only uses 4 bearings, I will spend only 12 bucks a year. In reality, there is very little difference in performance between the Reds and the Swiss.But if you...
Top to learn more

October 11, 2009 (Orange County, CA) | Helpful Votes: 35 | Rating: 5

Great Bearings, Low Price
I ordered two pairs of these bearings and they work great, I installed one of the sets on my Original Longboard and I now role twice as long than when I had my abec-3 bearings.
Top to learn more

October 14, 2008 (Hardy AR) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5

Nuttin better than the best
I recently got my first really good skateboard. I've been skating since Oct. 2006. I bought my board on a site that lets you pick out everything for the board (deck, wheels, griptape, trucks, hardware, bearings), and then they assemble it for u free and ship it low cost. When I was looking for some good, but still inexpensive bearings to buy, I noticed that the Reds bearings had about 75 reviews, when most others had none. Everyone loved them. Now that I have my board, I love them as well. They make a ride smoother, even, and way way faster.The price on here is fairly good too. If you need any info you can leave me a post or email me.
Top to learn more

June 29, 2007 | Helpful Votes: 16 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Bones Reds are near Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost. They offer the greatest combination of performance, durability and low cost in the industry. They are the best selling skate bearing brand in the U.S.A. Top to learn more

Manufactured in China to Bones' Skate-Rated specifications, the Bones Red precision skate bearings offer near-Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost. The bearings feature single, non-contact, removable rubber shields for easy cleaning and less friction, along with high-speed nylon ball retainers for greater strength and speed. To keep you moving smoothly, the bearings also come pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant. And all Reds bearings are inspected twice before being shipped to skaters, ensuring the greatest combination of performance, durability, and affordability in the industry. The best-selling bearing brand in the U.S., this Bones Reds set comes with eight bearings, instructions, and a sticker.

Top to learn more

BUY Bones Reds Precision Skate Bearings

Atom Pin-Tail Sc Longboard (44-Inch)

Regular Price: ~~$99.95~~ | Price with discount: $78.01 | You Save: $21.94 (22%)

Product Details

Wide-lip 70x51-millimeter super high rebound (SHR) urethane wheels
Reverse King Pin (RKP) longboard trucks with 245-millimeter axles
Full maple laminate deck with high quality 80S grip tape
Complete 44-inch longboard with pin-tail from Atom
ABEC 9 bearings with high-speed lubricant

This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING

Sale Price: $78.01You Save $21.94 (22%)

Customer Review

Great Longboard!
Yesterday I got my longboard, ass soon I got home took it out of the box and take it for a ride, the wheels are amazing, super smooth ride, the only thing you have to do its loose a little the wheels and trucks to have more speed and control, everything else looks good so far. I was a little worried about my weight (224.lbs) on the board, but everything was ok, the board its very firm. Also my lil daughter love it she was sliding the driveway for a long time :)
Top to learn more

March 2, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

freaking AWESOME!!!
I open it up run outside and jump on, i did need to loosen trucks a little but other than that great board! low price unfortunatly i cant ride due to broken ankle and the wait to ride is killing me i love the thing and highly recomend it to anyone just starting or thats been riding awhile im upgrading my trucks and bearings soon for more speed.
Top to learn more

April 29, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

longboard
i got the longboard 2 days ago and i love it it's fast and it picks up speed fast too and down the hill its very fast so if anyone is thinking about getting a longboard this is for you :) [cheers]
Top to learn more

April 19, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Get your carving fix with this super charged version of our traditional Pintail Longboard featuring Reverse King Pin (RKP) carving trucks and a modified deck shape with wheel cutouts to enable the deepest carves imaginable without the worry of wheel-bite. Top to learn more

This super-charged version of Atom's traditional SC longboard pin-tail features Reverse King Pin (RKP) carving trucks and a modified deck shape with wheel cutouts to enable the deep carves without the worry of wheel-bite. Measuring 44 inches tip to tail, the longboard boasts a full maple laminate deck with high quality 80S grip tape for traction, high-performance ABEC 9 bearings with high-speed lubricant, and wide-lip 70x51-millimeter super high rebound (SHR) urethane wheels.

Top to learn more

BUY Atom Pin-Tail Sc Longboard (44-Inch)

Atom Drop-Through Longboard

Regular Price: ~~$99.95~~ |
Price with discount: $91.35 | You Save: $8.60 (9%)

Product Details

Includes limited one-year manufacturer's warranty
Low profile longboard with streamlined design that eliminates wheel bite
240-millimeter RKP skate trucks; die-cast aluminum hangar and base; chromoly axle and 0.375-inch chromoly king pin; 90A - HR suspension and polycarbonate hub; Eight 22-millimeter ABEC 5 bearings and 70-millimeter, 78A wheels
Eight-pound overall weight and 4.5-pound deck weight, 33.9-inch axle-to-axle length, 9.6-inch axle width, and eight-millimeter axle diameter; deck measures 9.4 by 41.5 inches (W x D)
Low center of gravity enable greater stability while riding downhill, and easier pushing on long rides

This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING

Sale Price: $91.35You Save $8.60 (9%)

Customer Review

The Best Long Board for the right price
If you want a smooth ride you will want this board. This board is real easy to push i love it the wheels are alot bigger than what i thought this board will last along time and if you buy it you will be happy you did.Like most boards when they get to you you have to loosin the for stearing it's already done for you great turning also.The wood is very strong and flexible.Come on and buy you will love it just as much as i do
Top to learn more

December 26, 2010 (Orlando, FL) | Helpful Votes: 16 | Rating: 5

GREAT!!!
I am 15 and got this longboard for Christmas and love it! The bearings on it are not the best but are not terrible. I got bone reds and they role extremely smooth! This is an awesome board for down hill and carving! My friend has the atom super carver and the drop through carves better! My other friend has the new sector 9 bob marley and the atom drop through is just as stable and carvers the same as it and is $100 cheaper! If this ever breaks I will buy it again or the green drop through. I would suggest getting the bones bearings and new big foot wheels(both sold on amazon) Trust me on this one, if you want a great long board for buy this one! I would be willing to pay $175 for this board that's how great it is!
Top to learn more

January 22, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Get more "down to earth" with the Atom Drop-Through Longboard. More stability for downhilling, and easier to push for long distance riding or just pushing around town. Wheel bite is a thing of the past now. Find out for yourself why drop-through longboards are so popular now Top to learn more

The Atom Drop-Through longboard is designed to let riders get a little more "down to Earth" -- literally. Its streamlined design makes wheel bite a thing of the past, and a low profile and center of gravity enable greater stability while riding downhill, and easier pushing when you're kicking around town or on long rides.

Parts and Specifications

Eight-pound overall weight
4.5-pound deck weight
33.9-inch axle-to-axle length
9.6-inch axle width
Eight-millimeter axle diameter
Deck measures 9.4 by 41.5 inches (W x D)
Stiff maple laminate deck
PHT graphic material
46-grit aluminum oxide tape
240-millimeter RKP skate trucks
Die-cast aluminum hangar and base
Chromoly axle
0.375-inch chromoly king pin
90A - HR suspension
Polycarbonate hub
Eight 22-millimeter ABEC 5 bearings
70-millimeter, 78A wheels

Warranty
This board includes a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About Atom
Atom is a line of boards produced by MBS. Founded in 1993 in Colorado Springs, MBS pioneered the sport of mountainboarding to extend the snowboard season year round, and is the original mountainboarding company, leading the industry by developing innovative and high performance mountainboard products. MBS is dedicated to the advancement of the sport and its riders, and has expanded its product line to additionally include carveboards, longboards, and skateboards. Top to learn more

BUY Atom Drop-Through Longboard

Buy a Longboard

Longboard trucks are more narrow and sturdy and have a higher stance providing more clearance for larger wheels, which adds leverage for turning. Trucks made for longboards also offer better bushings for a smoother ride. They are usually made of lighter materials like aluminum and tend to be cheaper than longboard trucks and less durable. Many websites also offer complete longboard kits ranging from $99. Here’s what you need to know to be more confident about investing in a longboard. By Jeff Ferguson . FINDING THE RIGHT LONGBOARD setup, as a novice, can feel overwhelming. Some decks have cut-outs or routered wheel wells to prevent rubbing while turning depending on the wheel size you select. After determining how you want to ride, decide how much you can spend and if you want a kit or if you’d rather piece a board together. Riders must not only choose the style, but they must also choose the length, shape, flexibility, wheels, trucks and bearings that will best fit them. For sidewalk surfing, it’s best to have a shorter board with lighter trucks for better maneuverability and harder wheels for power slides and other tricks. Because manufacturers offer so many styles, it can be hard to decide what to buy. First, estimate your budget by considering the style of riding you will be doing and how often you will ride. You will also want larger, wider vented wheels with high quality hubs, ultra smooth bearings and stronger trucks for supporting the additional weight and vibration. Like any sport, new enthusiasts sometimes get discouraged by the thought of buying the wrong gear.

Many people buy longboard-surfboard to start their adventure but forget to get outfits to match. Moreover, one can join sites where they can get an opportunity to exchange ideas and buy longboard surfboards at cheaper prices. When you have decided to buy longboard surfboard, it is important to consider the available offers. Longboard surfboards are essential for first time surfers because they give stability and make it easy for a learner to stand properly without any fear of falling. Due to the popularity of the sport, the demand for cool longboard-surfboards is high and still rising. The longboard surfboards are designed in such a way that the user cannot get overwhelmed by the water pressure. At the same time, longboard acts like a paddle and therefore it can catch waves to retain stability of the user. You need to have identified the kind of surf you will be surfing so as to get suitable gear.

But if you want a top-of-the line board for half the price, buy from a builder who isn’t trying to get rich, us. We build boards for skateboarders. False, we have made boards for the best brands in skateboarding. Does price make a board good or bad.

a Longboard News

Richard Deitsch: Baylor completes coronation, Griner stakes claim

So I might just buy me another longboard." That's probably wise, given that Mulkey gets Griner for one more year. The coach reiterated once again late Tuesday night that Griner is not leaving college early for WNBA or European riches.
Letters | Sunday, April 1

I believe that the law against longboard skateboarding in Mission Hills is unfair. If biking in Mission Hills is legal then why isn't longboarding? Longboarding is just a form of transportation for middle school students. Yes, we can get out of hand
" Bend longboard seller ramps up; The Longboard Store and The Skateboard Store ...

“You sold one, you buy two, and that's just what we did,” Seelye said. In 2009, following the growth of The Longboard Store, Seelye established The Skateboard Store on a separate website. Seelye said he had a hunch that if he could secure the domain