The Complete Guide to Longboarding and How to Learn Sliding

 Sliding is a fast and fun way to get down hills. It provides an adrenaline rush, and it is not just for kids!

The two main ways that people slide are on snowboards or on skateboards. There are also many different types of boards for sliding.

The most popular type of board for sliding is a longboard. The rider stands sideways near the edge of the board, bends their knees, and slides their foot outwards from the side of the board to get momentum going downhill.

A beginner may find that they need to push off with their other foot as they start sliding so they can maintain balance or control.

What is the Best Longboard Size for Beginners?

This section will discuss the best size of longboard for beginners.

The board size you need depends on your height, weight, and how you plan to use your board. The best cruiser skateboard size is typically a 7-foot longboard. If you are shorter than 5’4” and want to use a longboard for cruising, then you should choose a 6-footer. A taller person, who wants to do more tricks with their board, might want an 8-footer or even a 9-footer.

Video Learn to Slide Your Longboard

How to Ride a Longboard

This article is giving you a quick guide on how to ride a longboard. First, get your board and make sure it is in the right position. You want to make sure the trucks are at the right height so that your feet can touch the ground when standing up straight. 

Then, place one foot forward and one foot back and push off with your front foot. The front truck should pivot around as you push off so that you don’t fall over backwards. After you have pushed off, start to balance yourself by leaning forward or back on the board while keeping your feet on the ground. 

Now that you are balancing, push off with your back foot to start moving. When you are pushing off, keep in mind the shape of the board underneath your feet and center yourself over it to rotate the board around.After you have started moving, place one hand on each side of your body for balance so that you don’t fall over .

How to Ride Downhill On Your Board - The Sliding Technique

The sliding technique is the most common way to ride down a hill on a board. It is important to remember that the board has to be parallel with the ground when you are going downhill. This will make it easier for you to control your speed and avoid any accidents. 

It is recommended that you start off with a slow speed and gradually build up your speed to avoid any accidents.The first step to sliding down a hill is getting as low as possible when you are going downhill. This will help the board slide more easily on the ground. Your knees should also be slightly bent, so it will be easier for you to go down

Now you are going to want to lean back. This part is important because it will help you balance and control the speed of your slide. If you can't control the speed, that's when falls will happen. Now, keep your knees bent as much as possible and point the board into the ground. You should now be sliding down the hill with ease!