What angle are Longboard trucks?

Generally speaking, a 50-degree angle will allows you to carve and cruise, and provide enough stability for most downhill riding as well. A 44-degree angle baseplate with a 180mm hanger is optimal for an experienced or competitive downhill rider.

What type of longboard is best for speed?

Longboards Best for Downhill + Speed

• Arbiter DK Longboard. Longboards Best for Sliding.
• Drop Freeride 41 Longboard. Longboards Best for Sliding.
• Vecter 37 Longboard.
• Freeride 41 RockerConcave Longboard.
• Freeride 41 WConcave Longboard.
• Maven 35 Longboard.
• Arbiter 36 Longboard.
• Drop Freeride 44 Longboard.

How tight should Longboard trucks be for downhill?

The trucks should be as loose as you feel comfortable when you’re first starting out. Be sure not to compress the bushings when adjusting your trucks. Once you’re comfortable with your board, loosen your trucks up a hair so that they feel slightly uncomfortable.

How does length affect longboard?

Longboard length or more specifically, wheelbase length, plays a key role in turning and board stability. Longer boards (or those with longer wheelbases) will generally provide more stability at speed, but cannot turn as fast or as tight as boards with shorter wheelbases.

What do degrees mean in longboard trucks?

Truck angle does not necessarily mean how much a truck turns, but what it does tell you is how much a truck turns when compared to it’s lean. A “high” angle, around 50 degrees, will lean less for the same turn. A “low” angle, less than 44 degrees, will lean more for the same turn.

Are longer longboards faster?

All Longboards have standing deck platforms that are bigger than a Penny Board. The distance between the front truck and the back truck (called ‘Wheelbase’) on these longer boards will be more stable at faster speeds and much more comfortable carving down the road.

Do longboard trucks loosen over time?

Trucks are the metal axles in the front and back of your board that hold the wheels on. They need to regularly be tightened, as they come loose over time. If you use your board regularly, learning to tighten your own trucks are essential.

How are longboards measured?

Not surprisingly, longboard size is measured in width and length. Boards vary from short (29″ – 34″) to long (50″+), from narrow (6″-8.5″) to wide (8.5″ – 11″) and everything in between.

What does 50 degree mean on a longboard?

High Degree Longboard Trucks. Most reverse kingpin trucks come stock with 50 degree baseplates. This high angle makes trucks tall and divey. Putting a small amount of pressure on the edge of your deck will make your setup turn a large amount.

What is baseplate angle on a longboard truck?

Longboard truck baseplate angle. The baseplate is the rectangular metal piece that screws the deck to the rest of the truck. Baseplate angle actually refers to the angle of the kingpin relative to the baseplate. The angle of the baseplate plays a major role in how well your longboard handles turns.

How do you measure the angle of a longboard?

The most common on longboards is 150mm – 180mm. The angle the hanger makes with the pivot cup. This is measured in degrees, usually ranging from 20° – 70° with 40° – 50° being the most common. The area of the truck where the bushing sits.

What do the dimensions of a longboard mean?

The width of each truck hanger (in millimeters, typically ranging from 100mm to 215mm). This determines how wide the wheels track. The most common on longboards is 150mm – 180mm. The angle the hanger makes with the pivot cup.