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    What is a Longboard?

    February 4, 2017 /

    A longboard can be different things for different people. A longboard is a mode of transportation, but also a sport, hobby, and a way of life. Similar to a skateboard, it is a board with wheels, but different from a skateboard because of size. Longboards are longer than the typical skateboard. Longboards also tend to be faster than skateboards for a number of reasons. Longboards are most often used for transport, cruising, sliding, and downhill racing. There are many parts that make up a longboard. The main parts of the longboard include the deck, trucks, and wheels. The largest part of the longboard is the deck. This is the “board”…

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