Best Longboard Decks Review 2017

Choosing the best longboard decks is often not an easy thing to do. You go to a board shop and hope that you get an honest opinion, but you know that the guy behind the counter has to make a living too.

So maybe you’re getting the best model on the market or maybe you’re getting the best model that makes him an extra 20 bucks.

You can ask your friends, but they are only going to know what works best for them, or what they’ve actually ridden on.

Getting opinions from a lot of people is your best bet, and doing so while keeping what you’re looking for in mind is a good way to narrow your search down.

Figure out what’s the most important thing you’re looking for: price, flexibility, looks, durability, etc, and go from there.

Start with what’s most important, then weigh out the good and bad for the rest of the board. If it’s looks, find the best looking board, then see if the flexibility, durability, and price are all good enough for you. Always look to get the best model for you, not for whoever you’re asking.

You’ll be much happier with a great looking device that cost you an extra 15 bucks if aesthetics are what’s most important to you.

Often times, the best thing to do when deciding on what deck you want when you know you’ll be riding on different terrain, is to buy more than one stand alone deck.

If you can afford it, buy a couple of decks so you’ll have a deck for every specific type of riding. Get one for downhill, one for cruising, and one for carving.

If you can use (some of) the same wheels, trucks, and bearings on different boards it will save you money in the long run while you’ll still have the option to change the device depending on where you’re riding for that specific day.

It’s great to have options like that because you don’t want to have this device build for transportation or cruising when you’re riding downhill for the day and need it to be capable of high speeds, and you also don’t want a board that’s made for quick acceleration when you’re you’re just going for a cruise down through town.

Different models are made for different situations, and having a specific deck for what you’ll be doing that day will give you a much better riding experience.

Saying that, let’s take a look at one of the top stand alone decks on the market and see what the good and bad of that specific device is so we can help you make an informed decision. A more informed consumer is a happier consumer, and a happy consumer is a happy rider.

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Loaded Tan Tien Longboard Deck

Here we have the Loaded Tan Tien LD. This is a great multipurpose deck that you can do a lot with. It’s not a bad board for sliding or carving, and it’s great for cruising.

The one thing you’ll notice is that it is ‘short’ for longboard standards. Not as short as a traditional skateboard, but not as long as some of the other loaded longboards on the market.

It comes in at 39” by 8.75”, so keep that in mind when purchasing. If you like a longer model you can walk up or down when cruising, or if you have bigger feet, this may not be the item for you.

Cruising

The good thing about it being a smaller and thinner board is that it gives you more control over the device while cruising. It’s a great commuter board for that reason, too.

If you go to a large high school or college and you have classes on the opposite sides of campus, this item will get you there in pretty good time while allowing you to maneuver through your fellow students.

It’s also good for longer distances like work. If your work is only a couple of miles away from your home and the hassle of driving there just isn’t worth it, this may be the deck for you.

It can get you there in a timely fashion, you won’t have to deal with gas prices or congestion on the road, the control will allow you to maneuver in and out of small open spaces while people are walking, and being that it is a little shorter it can be stored in lockers or corners very easily when you get to work.

Construction

It’s made of flexible bamboo wood so it has a nice rebound when doing tricks or jumps, and it has some very solid grip tape for minimal slippage.

Because of that, it’s great for sliding tricks with the right wheels and trucks, and has an almost perfect balance to it. It has drop through truck mounting and a 27” wheel base giving you solid authority over it.

A little known fact about this device that may sway you if you’re still wondering if you should buy this device, is that it is 100% made in the USA. All Loaded brand longboards are made in Culver City, California, a city known for its deep skateboarding tradition.

So while you may be able to get another deck cheaper, just know that you’re supporting all of your bruhs in Culver City when you purchase one of these.

If you’re a beginner and going the route of purchasing a couple of different boards to maximize your riding experience depending on terrain and will be interchanging trucks and wheels, know that not all trucks and wheels are made for all them.

Some bearings and wheels are made for speed, some are made for tricks, and others are made for commuting.

Whatever you end up choosing, do your research. Longboarding is a fast growing sport in America, and longboard riders are usually pretty mellow people who have no problem answering questions for beginners.

Your best bet is to ask as many questions – and be as safe – as possible, so you can have fun with your new hobby.

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