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How to Drop in On a Longboard (with no tail)
Have you ever been at the skatepark and wondered how to drop in on a longboard? Well check out this quick tutorial with the steps, helpful images and even a video to master the skill.
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Great Skateparks in California with Lost Coast Longboarding
With the birth of the skate and surf scene in the early 1960's it's no surprise that the resulting culture would lead to an incredible number of skateparks in California. It seems no matter where you are in this beautiful state, you can usually find a skatepark nearby. And with the sheer number of skateparks in California, it's sure enough that there are some really great facilities with impressive layouts and designs.
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Provident Skatepark in Visalia | Unique Layout and Good Flow
Provident Skatepark in Visalia is a fun skatepark with a bunch of great features and obstacles. The 24,000 square foot skatepark has a pretty open layout with a number of transitions and ramps designed to keep skaters moving. The Provident Skatepark has a pretty good flow and a number of banked turns which makes it fun for longboarding in a skatepark.
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Amazing Tulare Skatepark | Shredding Great Vert
The Tulare Skatepark is an AMAZING skatepark with tons of huge vert and some great bowls. It really is a vert riders dream skatepark. There are so many unique features that make this skatepark unlike any other. As well as a number of factors that give the Tulare Skatepark its own unique vibe. Shredding this skatepark on a longboard was a blast!
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Longboarding Orange Cove Skatepark | Smooth Transitions and Great Vert
Orange Cove Skatepark is an awesome 36,000 square foot skatepark located about 40 minutes from Fresno. This huge skatepark is loaded with great vert and smooth transitions making it worth the trek out here. There are some open areas and mellow ramps that are good for warming up or learning. And the large vert bowls are great for advanced riders. The smooth transitions and flow make this a great layout for longboarding in a skatepark. Read on to find out more about the layout and what to expect at Orange Cove Skatepark.
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Longboarding Cruising – What You Need to Know
Longboarding cruising can be one of the most relaxed riding styles when it comes to the sport of skateboarding. There are many different types of skaters, many different types of skateboards, and many different riding styles in the sport. But if you're looking for a chill recreational activity that can still get your heart pumping and be fun at the same time then longboarding might be right for you! If the sound of pavement under your wheels and wind in your hair sounds nice to you then keep reading!
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Longboarding Truckee River Legacy Trail
Longboarding Truckee River Legacy Trail is a great way to experience this smooth paved path. This run is about six miles each way and it parallels the Truckee River and traverses some beautiful scenery! Categorized as a Class 1 bike path you'll encounter plenty of other people enjoying the trail and the beautiful scenery it provides. Read on to learn more about the logistics, the surprise finale and what to expect.
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Turlock Skatepark | Brandon Koch Memorial Skatepark
The Turlock Skatepark is called the Brandon Koch Memorial Skatepark. It is a cool, compact little skatepark with features and obstacles that street riders will enjoy skating. This is a smooth cement skatepark and great for riders of any skill level.
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Longboarding at Oakdale Skatepark | Oakdale, California
Longboarding the Oakdale Skatepark is a fun experience because the large cement skatepark has a number of different transition types and bowls. This unique skatepark has a long skinny layout and provides a great environment for both street and vert skaters. Riders of any age or skill level will enjoy this park because there is a great variety in size and steepness of obstacles. I found that there are many features that make the Oakdale Skatepark great for skatepark longboarding.
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Modesto Skatepark | Beyer Community Park
The Modesto Skatepark is a cement skatepark with a narrow perimeter that goes around the four main bowl areas. The largest bowl area of the skatepark has two different pyramid boxes with a couple ledges and a rail. There are some flat ramps as well as rounded vert walls around this area, all of which are very steep and have cement ledges.
