What Longboard Shape is the Best? | Top mount, Drop through, Dancers, Drop downs, + MORE!!

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There are SO MANY shapes and sizes of longboards, but which one should you buy? In this video, I cover five popular styles of boards, and their sub-categories. If you wanna see more info videos like this, SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON!!! Thanks all!
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@AleLP8 3 жыл бұрын

Other people: sketch w/ paper and pencil Ogden: lemme get some wood real quick Great video man :))

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

I mean hey the wood was right there 😂

@Gravur51 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a dropthrough. Only been skating since this year, I’m over 30. so now that its winter im just cruising around w my longboard. And you‘re a cool dude I based my purchase on your videos.

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying longboarding, it’s never too late to start!!

@LiefRunsFar 3 жыл бұрын

He has some good tips and I love his video style.

@elchachareocomidamexicanac133 2 жыл бұрын

34 and same tean ,lets change the game to a drop down 😎 good video

@tylerlamar3731 2 жыл бұрын

@@OgdenSikel I bought a cruiser for my first board. I’m 16 was that a good choice?

@jdaggy81 2 жыл бұрын

40 and got into it ! Eating better and skating, Dien 22 lbs! 🤙

@ashleychow1239 2 жыл бұрын

This video literally answered all my questions about types of longboards! Thanks for making the video so easy to understand and fun to watch! Looks like a raised tail drop through is the board for me 🤗

@aeondecker9210 Жыл бұрын

I need som info on good soft wheels for my cruiser I can pull this baller crap only once,so good board or no board. Also what's your opinion on vx everslix board strong/spring for a long board

@Adenosene 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I bought a raised-tailed drop-through board

@Luciano-jg5ws 3 жыл бұрын

@Jayceon Eliseo tfw no gf

@Anne_Onymous 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford one

@buffalomind6838 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, bro. I now know what’s what on longboards. I believe it’s a must to at least try long boarding for every skateboarder. You may find it to be better than a small cruiser, and if not at least you don’t have to guess.

@justm720 2 жыл бұрын

My first board was a double drop down.

@Jon.Edgar.Martin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll be getting a drop through! Best vid 👍🏻👍🏻

@nnari97 2 жыл бұрын

i bought a long board without knowing what it was, and it was a hassle trying to look for what type it is. I finally found what it is (flat tail drop through) and got more info about it. Thank you so much for this video! 😭😭❤️

@LiefRunsFar 3 жыл бұрын

I have two double drop down boards, one from Landyachtz and one from Pantheon. I can agree they turn a little wider, but with slightly smaller wheels you can correct for some of that. The double drop does make it easier to push and get speed. I guess I choose my board based on if I just want have fun and ride the terrain or if I want get somewhere fast and get the choir done, like shopping. Glad you highly emphasized not to buy chrap. Just forces you spend the money you could have on a nice board upgrading the crap and still left with a so so deck and trucks.

@ruhtraeel 5 ай бұрын

Just to highlight, lower boards are easier to push, because after you step on the ground to push with your foot, to step back up on the board, there's less of a distance. If you do that motion a million times on a high board, it feels like you're doing lunges every time you push.

@jed88 Жыл бұрын

Good DIY video. Educational and entertaining! Helped me narrow my focus on longboard deck type. Liking the wood shop too.

@gamefreak2.022 3 жыл бұрын

I literally watched two of your videos and I’m already subscribed, keep it up dude.

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffheyer7783 7 ай бұрын

Il just say I had a never summer assault cruiser board and it was awesome. Fiber glass tail and nose. Very fun board. It was great for getting down over obstacles, and for going down small stair sets. I’d you want something faster, yeah listen the the guys advice.

@KazeOrion Жыл бұрын

Oh my god you are way more helpful than the kids that were at the skate shop I went to today! I assumed it was weird that my drop through deck looked weird... Turns out it is a drop down deck! I want one with a little bit more carving turning capability so I think I should probably go to a regular drop through versus the drop down

@giraffanny739 Жыл бұрын

holy shit, the most detailed video about shapes out there!

@numerus Жыл бұрын

Great information. I appreciate your opinion on these board types.

@keaedo394 2 жыл бұрын

i have owned 2 longboards… both are pintails and top mounted… the first one was $60 and 38”… i thought it was pretty good, other than the occasional wheel bite… BUT i got a $210 pintail 41”… trucks are better and more agile, deck is flex (but not too flexy), bearings are a lot smoother and faster, and wheels are much softer… perfect for my dancing and cruising needs… much much better than my old one

@janainabandeira3980 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Brazil! I'm a beginner and searched these informations from your video for days, and just finally found it! Thank u very much, new subscriber here 😀

@AllThingsMinistry Жыл бұрын

Dued new subscriber love the content. I have a double drop longboard bought the loaded pantheon trip colab board last year been using it for a year now and love it!!!

@ctk1604 2 жыл бұрын

Sick video bro. Still trying to decide if a top mount or drop through would be easier to learn on. Literally never stepped foot on any board before.

@CrackedMidsoles 2 жыл бұрын

Double drop down rider here. I do a lot of downhill and cruising. But when I started longboarding 11 years ago, my main board was a drop through from Sector 9. It was called the “Burleigh”

@justdontask4116 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 2k 🎉 keep grinding

@Itisheylel 2 жыл бұрын

Ahahahah your drop-down deck drawing was so kyut. I just bought mine and it’s hard to carve on it for me 😆 or maaybe it’s because it’s my 4th day as a beginner. Thanks for this vid thoo!! Super informative

@demonengines6063 Жыл бұрын

Ive been saving bits for a few months now and am building a board around the tan tien flex 1! I cant wait to learn!

@seandunbar6427 Жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite board is a fiberglass stout by landyachtz, it's the big cruiser style you don't like! Hands down the most responsive board I've ridden to date, if you aren't a carver they probably aren't for you. I just have them as loose as I can get them, and one came with Swiss bones bearings, build quality on point 👌 The other I've converted with Waterborne Surf adapters, I love it!

@comradebacon7753 3 жыл бұрын

Great editing like always!

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thanks 😁

@Anne_Onymous 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me choose. Thanks!

@gregorysteffensen3279 3 жыл бұрын

Always been the biggest fan of topmounts, most feeling of control and most usable space (on average)

@denizozkececi6869 2 жыл бұрын

İts amazing all my questions are answered thank you brother

@ronnysnow388 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using the Rayne Demonseed. Double drop board really good for long distance, not only for downhill.

@pltxpltx7996 Жыл бұрын

Really nice video, everthing is great about it, no need to change the recipe! ;)

@tonyjohnson3752 3 жыл бұрын

Great insights in this video

@andre8969 3 жыл бұрын

aight thx man i’m gna buy a drop through raised tail

@stevangomez6525 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of want a pintail 41' top mount for commuting 2 miles down the high way every day, would you recommend? Or should I get a drop through?

@user-yc3pd6xc9p Ай бұрын

I have a 15 dollar longboard that I bought at Walmart and I went down a hill going 23mph and a car ran a stop sign and I had to jump off but I really want and need a recent longboard, at least because mine really suck and this video helped thanks

@Moe-Tahir 3 жыл бұрын

Is the sector 9 slingshot a great beginner freestyle board?

@wybbert 2 жыл бұрын

I bought Globe Sledgehog 2 years back when i first started longboarding. It’s pretty low and stable.

@J-Rod73 14 күн бұрын

Your thoughts of the Landyachtz Battle Axe 38 for a beginner? Thanks!

@mrafitzy17 3 жыл бұрын

Would be curious to know your opinion on Moose decks? From what I can tell, paradise decks are or at some time were the same as Moose. If you can find a paradise drop down rasta arrows, they don't make it anymore. But the blank deck just got an upgrade of a bamboo inlay on the top sheet of maple. Moose I believe is a Canadian company.

@clivegeorge9740 Жыл бұрын

I have to choose between Tan Tien and Drop cat 38. Tan Tien are more cheaper around my house, and have à kicktail maybe it can go up and down the curbs, and tighten a turn by raising the front... But i like the rocker of drop cat, i want a smooth stuff for cruising, and nimble.

@nolanchicken Жыл бұрын

I bought a Retrospec zed 44” long board. What do you think about that brand and the board in general?

@vancebaumbach9251 3 жыл бұрын

i have a drop down board and i really like it

@yowthubert1731 3 жыл бұрын

This lad deserves more subs! Good vids. I want to order my first drop through ever. For mainly cruising purpose. Can someone recommend one please ? Not too expensive and good quality as much as possible

@recemottashed8114 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly you’re going to have to spend a bit to get a good board that’ll last. Don’t get one from Amazon, go in zumiez website or the store (mostly in malls) and buy a board. Usually longboards are 200 and up, but you can get some for 150 and you won’t see them more than $250

@Andyhaucqog1 2 жыл бұрын

Sector 9 is a decent mid tier board. The zumiez brand boards(mercer) are ok but i heard they don't last long. But that said my mercer seems to work fine but seem to flex more than other brands

@juliansmith7894 Жыл бұрын

Brother, Arbor.

@notlixn7554 2 жыл бұрын

I use a drop through ❤️just perfect

@adamarcher7847 Жыл бұрын

great advice!

@jovantemusic68 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@scrap-wrk6222 3 ай бұрын

I was recently learning with a drop through. If I were to do a top mount is it a big difference when it comes to riding?

@simsonyee 8 ай бұрын

What kind is the best for learning how to slide?

@TheRealMycanthrope 5 ай бұрын

Bought a cheap af, heavy-ass flat tail drop-through from Kmart (Australian Kmart) about 6 years ago, and it's outlasted every other board I've had since then, despite plenty of neglect and outright abuse; I think I got super lucky, damn thing is enchanted or something 😮😂

@_Romer 10 ай бұрын

I like drop throughs because they feel really smooth and comfortable

@tsic5219 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I own a dropthrough right now and I love it for going on fast runs and slidng crazy. But Im just worried that if I switch to a top mount, that I’ll get wheel bite going at fast speeds and sliding.

@OgdenSikel 2 жыл бұрын

topmounts are my favorite decks because the turning and ride feel for me just feels so much more natural...but they do feel a little more sketchy at high speeds sooo yeah idk and also fair point with the wheelbite...like even if you probably won't get it, just the possibility of it being there is a little bit of a yikes

@Ghost-qp6yz Жыл бұрын

What do u think of aloiki and two bare feet drop through boards

@byshotmedia Ай бұрын

Great video

@misik52 3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a good double drop for a very long time, any suggestions?

@theeht8438 3 жыл бұрын

What's good for long distance travel?

@0nemoa 2 жыл бұрын

Turning isnt bad on drop down decks at all. And they get you lower then drop through they are also much more durable then drop through. Super easy to pump and slide with and if you are into thje fast downhill stuff you cant get anything better. I dont do much hills these days but I pump like crazy lol.

@taattataattataattata 3 жыл бұрын

I am building an electric shortie drop down drop through board with boosted board parts and a kick tail from a normal skate on the back. ill send u a pic when im done.

@xyrylalacapa7607 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I'm planning to buy my first ever longboard which one is good for just chill cruising and enjoy is it dropthrough or top mount? Thanks and keep safe! 😎🤙

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

Either or would work well! I like the drop through because I like cruising super fast and it’s a little closer to the ground and therefore more stable for that. Top mounts are good for cruising too though, so it’s really a matter of whichever you want

@matheww31 3 жыл бұрын

Eh ive got a double drop deck! Got it from a person who was moving and couldnt take it with them, its really fun but i really dont ride it enough and i dont do down hill but its still fun!

@tsebomoloi3410 2 жыл бұрын

i havva drop down but use it for downhill but u need harder wheels for sliding

@tattooadidas 8 ай бұрын

i have a double drop longboard and just learned today that it’s meant for downhill

@Vewk Жыл бұрын

Are Santa Cruz longboards good?

@stephen3164 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 34” large cruiser board - it is trash, but for all the opposite reasons you mentioned! Mine is a Sector 9, but is super flexible. Way too much bounce. Very thin - possibly a 5 ply? Trying to figure out what to do with it - it’s not a board I can ride.

@OgdenSikel 2 жыл бұрын

Well if it’s literally something you can’t ride on, you could paint the bottom and use it as decoration 😆 I’ve done that with a few boards!

@yousufmohammad2494 3 жыл бұрын

I love your voice ngl

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

A positive comment on my voice!?! Thank u I appreciate it haha😁

@yousufmohammad2494 3 жыл бұрын

@@OgdenSikel no problemo 😊

@ScutuRC Жыл бұрын

9:20 - something I don't get about those drop-through boards where the tracks are going through the board to lower the board, but then the board is lifted up in the middle due to their construction - which kills the point of lowering the board. Just look at it from a side... Anyways.. as a beginner, I just got a Landyachtz STRATUS 46 SPECTRUM from a garage sale almost free. Just swapped the bearings, clean it up, inspect all the parts and it runs like new!!! Seeing your favourite board at the end, tell me more about those wheels, are they really that good over the standard wheels???

@TheRealMycanthrope 5 ай бұрын

Basic physics understanding: failed The middle arch will flatten out when you stand on the board, genius. Or do you think the deck is made of granite or some other completely rigid material?

@tommasocaccia2847 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man im thinking abt getting the Landyacthz dropcat 38’, what do u think of a board like that? Hopefully u can respond. Thanks

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good board! Lots of people like it for cruising around town and free riding!

@sergiocervantes1662 2 жыл бұрын

best/favorite landyachtz longboard ?

@swedishbadboys8605 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so close to 2000 SUBSCRIBERS

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

😮

@MrSupatroll 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I saw this before I bought a longboard last week

@ashleycorreos9543 3 жыл бұрын

lucky.

@Moe-Tahir 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for a freestyle board.Want the drop carve but it's not available.Only 3 types are- landyachtz battle axe / landyachtz drop hammer/drop cat.Which should I get?They're all drop through.

@LiefRunsFar 3 жыл бұрын

Landyachtz is solid. I have a double drop with a concave deck that I really like and is fast. I upgraded the wheels from the ones the shop had on it and it's even better.

@ShinShinoke 3 жыл бұрын

Depends what you want. The 33" drop cat would make an awesome, turny cruiser commuter board. The drop hammer will sit higher and be less turny, Battle axe has a less useful shape. I'd get the 33 inch drop cat personally. If going larger I'd get a Switchblade which can handle more than all of those - can do downhill and freeride but also cruise. The drop cat is the easiest pusher followed by the Switchblade. The Switchblade should be made in Canada rather than China and is a higher category and quality board. The drop cat in your picture - the 2019 version (yellow) has a bit more standing platform than the 2020 (white) but has poorer Gen 5 Bear trucks rather than Gen 6. If you can get Gen 6 on the 2019 deck that's cool. Otherwise I'd get the 2020 board.

@ShinShinoke 3 жыл бұрын

Just to add for freestyle specifically you may be best off with a Drop Hammer then out of those choices. The Switchblade is for freeride downhill or cruising. The Drop Cat for commuting, cruising and a bit of freeride/hills. Or get a dancer for freestyle. That will be a better fit than any of those including the drop carve. Zenit make awesome boards, I'd check them out. Made in Canada If I were in North America I'd get a Zenit for sure

@Moe-Tahir 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShinShinoke Cheers mate

@IndoorKitePropellant 9 ай бұрын

Dude where'd you get that jacket?

@spywriter007 2 жыл бұрын

Double Drops are not for downhill, they're more for long distance cruising. That's where they shine because the deck sits very low to ground making them very easy to push. Here's a Pantheon Trip. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntliidJmy7WyfY0.html

@alterablebark54 Жыл бұрын

I have a drop down and drop through but I want a double drop and a set of double kingpins so I can call it the double double

@irvingcadena8638 5 ай бұрын

I bought a double drop longboard because it looks cool, but it's so close to the floor that i can't turn all the way, bacause it scrape with the ground, it's like a wheel bite, so i mount the deck top the trucks to rise it, and now it's like a regular drop down 😂

@Testicool96 3 жыл бұрын

Been using a penny nickel in Afghanistan and keep getting taken out by pebbles. Hopefully switching to a longboard when I get back is worth it lmao

@gothica2915 3 жыл бұрын

BRO I ATE DUST ON MY PENNY BOARD LAST WEEKEND BECAUSE OF A GODDAMN PEBBLE💀🤚

@recemottashed8114 2 жыл бұрын

Are there good places to skate in Afghan? I only ask cause I feel like most roads are almost destroyed or just no roads there anymore

@Testicool96 2 жыл бұрын

@@recemottashed8114 the base i was at had two paved roads. The rest of it was like rolling through Mordor. Not fun at all.

@evorider3689 2 жыл бұрын

Put some 70 or 75mm wheels on the longboard you buy. Preferably a soft durometer. Orangatang Stimulus 70mm or Durian 75 mm would be an awesome choice! You will then roll right over those pebbles, and those wheels are like riding on a cloud! They are expensive but worth every penny! Thank you for your service!

@ItachiUchiha-qx7xo 3 жыл бұрын

Ogden I hope you got those skate shoes

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

Wait which ones ?!? Haha I’m getting new skate shoes later this month

@luisenriquez6390 3 жыл бұрын

Have you had an any experience with penny longboards? Opinions?

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve ridden them a few times but I don’t have a lot of experience....I think they are alright for areas where you need quick transportation, like maybe an airport, but I don’t think they’re the best option for longer city cruises because they get uncomfortable after a while

@luisenriquez6390 3 жыл бұрын

@@OgdenSikel im talking about the longboards made by Penny Australia (the brand) its 36 inches

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry didn’t see that. No experience with them but I think you’d be better off getting a board that’s not plastic. Wooden boards just feel so much better to ride with

@luisenriquez6390 3 жыл бұрын

@@OgdenSikel thanks man! Great vids, keep it up!

@nataliebrown7763 2 жыл бұрын

I may or may not have bought a flat tailed drop through Longboard form eBay a few days ago that only cost like 43 australian dollars and I'm waiting for it to arrive, yes I know it was probably a dumb choice but I can't afford anything expensive BC I'm only a kid and my parents dont ever give me money so I used my christmas money my grandad gave me last year😅 Edit: by kid I mean 13

@finfromthedeep 3 жыл бұрын

ogden: [talking about the cruiser-looking top mount board] dont buy these :| me with my beginner's cruiser-looking top mount board: D: **edit: my AMAZON cruiser top mount board

@savien1400 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bruh, where'd you get that jacket?

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

I got it on eBay, it was a vintage 90s jacket haha

@savien1400 3 жыл бұрын

@@OgdenSikel Nice! You've got a good eye

@eBoard3R 2 жыл бұрын

🤙🏼⚡⚡🤙🏼

@marianogarcia4156 2 жыл бұрын

What's up buddy Just wanna know what you recommend I wanna buy Cruiser for me Which one you recommend?

@OgdenSikel 2 жыл бұрын

landyachtz dinghy never let me down, and is my favorite cruiser (any of their styles are good)

@cacaymas3665 2 жыл бұрын

claro dices que no compremos los pennys chicos pero no todos podemos darnos el lujo de comprarnos cosas caras solo por comodidad

@awfully.average 2 жыл бұрын

top mount boards should be renamed bottom mount boards , that makes better sense

@OgdenSikel 2 жыл бұрын

You know ya might have a point

@snaildude268 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone would have used an image from the internet. But you made some nice drawings.

@Cash493 2 жыл бұрын

I asked for a cheap long board to see if I like it and my mom bought me for my birthday a 240$ dollar one and I was so happey

@OgdenSikel 2 жыл бұрын

wow I would be so excited too! I hope its working well for you :)

@Cash493 2 жыл бұрын

@@OgdenSikel it’s is thanks

@mch.l.trecords9169 Жыл бұрын

Punked Longboards which is a brand owned by Yocaher Skateboards makes great longboard decks that come with griptape installed and the holes predrilled so all you have to do is buy the deck, the trucks, the wheels, the bearings, the risers, and the bolts and I made a Kicktail Longboard this way for $160 and its amazing. But I bring this up because for people that are looking for a quality Double Drop Longboard deck they also sell Double Drop Longboard decks as well they just call them Lowrider decks though I hope this helps some people.

@49684 23 күн бұрын

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

@bert1913 Жыл бұрын

*for me

@tsebomoloi3410 2 жыл бұрын

correction double drop down

@adeebmehedi9785 3 жыл бұрын

Hello hope yall are haven’t a good day

@OgdenSikel 3 жыл бұрын

😃

@juliansmith7894 Жыл бұрын

raised not raced

@DamonPathet-wc8vh Жыл бұрын

Are u fu%$*mg kidding me?! I watch the video to see the review with my Gf to show her a drop down board so she can choose and when it comes up it's a PICTURE?!?! Smh

@SLEEPZERO_Speciall 2 жыл бұрын

*Want penny board. But thats just to small* "This is Long Cruiser. If you familiar with cruiser boards, this is one of these.." That's it! "Don't buy this, this just straight trash." Jesus Christ

@everedit4you285 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, what would be the best board if you just want to get over some rougher streets and gaps but still want to be able to just steer prety well amd be able to make good turns? 🙃🛹