Define a longboard
Mexifly posted,
I have heard the argument for 10 years now, a longboard is not a skateboard. Some have approached governments trying to change skateboard laws to make an exception for longboards.
My question to you is how would you define a longboard for legal purposes? Does your definition leave room for mini's and slalom decks?
To me a "longboard", or anything with 4 or more wheels connected to a wooden/composite deck by a set of trucks is a skateboard.
"Longboarding" is a lifestyle.
2010 November 12 1:32 PM
replied,
a longboard is something that is 9 inches
or wider or longer then 36 inches that has
a reversed kingpin truck that is wider
then 150mm and has wheels that are 65mm or
bigger also truck is mounted cloer to the
ends and there are no trick lips on it
2010 November 12 2:40 PM
some fag replied,
All longboards are skateboards; but not all skateboards are longboards. I'm going to use the term "skateboard" to refer to the double kicktail deck with forward-kingpin trucks and hard wheels. Work with me.
Longboards are primarily designed for rolling. Skateboards are designed for getting air.
It's an oversimplification; but that's basically the difference.