Why Choose Us?
High Quality Materials And Workmanship
Our skateboard manufacturers use the highest quality materials, such as Canadian maple and high-strength composites. These materials not only ensure the durability and toughness of the skateboard, but also provide excellent elasticity and flexibility. Our production process includes multi-layer lamination technology to ensure that each skateboard can withstand high-intensity use without deformation.
Customized Design Services
We provide comprehensive customized design services to meet the unique needs of different customers. Be it shape, size, pattern or colour, we can tailor it to your requirements. Our professional design team will work closely with you to ensure every detail is perfect, helping your brand stand out in the market.
Advanced Equipment
Our factory is equipped with world-class production equipment and technology, including CNC engraving machines, automated painting equipment and high-precision CNC cutting machines. These equipment not only improve production efficiency, but also ensure the accuracy and consistency of each skateboard, thus ensuring the high quality and stability of the product.
Quality Assurance
We have a complete set of strict quality control systems. From raw material procurement to production process to final product inspection, every link has undergone strict quality testing. Our quality control team inspects each skateboard one by one to ensure that the products leaving the factory meet international standards and high customer requirements.
Environmental Protection And Sustainable Development
We are committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, using environmentally friendly materials and green production processes to reduce the impact on the environment. Our production waste is strictly processed to ensure it does not pollute the environment. At the same time, we continue to optimize production processes, improve resource utilization, and are committed to preserving a healthy earth for future generations.
Fast Delivery
Our production plant has strong production capacity and a flexible production scheduling mechanism, which can quickly respond to customer orders and ensure on-time delivery. Whether it is small batch customization or mass production, we can complete it efficiently to ensure that your market needs are met in a timely manner.
Introduction of Cruiser Surfskate
A Cruiser Surfskate, also known as a Surf Skateboard or Surf Skate, is a specialized type of skateboard designed to mimic the feeling of surfing on land. A Cruiser Surfskate typically features a long, narrow deck with a surfboard-like shape, allowing riders to simulate the movements and maneuvers of surfing on concrete or pavement. The deck may have a slight concave or camber to provide a surfboard-like feel and enhance maneuverability.
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Alongboard is a mode of transportation, but also a sport, hobby, and a way of life. 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.
Benefits of Longboard
Cardio and heart health
Cardio is every exercise that makes your heart beat faster, and longboarding does just that. By moving your body, you are elevating your heart rate and making your cardiovascular system stronger.
Workout and lose fat
Longboarding is possibly the most enjoyable way to lose those unwanted bits.Skate every day and you'll be burning between 2000 – 3000 calories a week.
Strength
Longboarding also helps you strengthen the muscles of the whole body.And as soon as you start longboarding, you'll notice your gluteuses and quads tightening.
Relieve stress
Like other physical activities, longboarding will help your body relieve stress and dispose of toxins through sweat.
Flexibility
Longboarding also helps you increase your entire body's flexibility.A flexible body is more dynamic and it stays young longer.
Body balance
Improved balance is one of the best exercise benefits that longboarding brings.This hobby is also great if you want to improve your coordination and overall body balance.
Types of Longboard
Cruiser longboards
Cruising in the most popular type of longboarding, so there are endless options for cruiser longboards.These are great longboards for riding to the store, a coffee shop, or to work.
Freeride longboards
Freeride longboards are usually very similar to downhill longboards.The main difference between the two styles are that freerider perform tricks and slides.
Kicktail longboards
Akicktail longboard contains a lip angled upward at the rear end of the board. A kicktail allows for foot placement that is beneficial for tricks and jumps.
Downhill longboards
Downhill longboards are used for riding at high speeds down hills. These boards are stable and fast.
Dance longboard
Dance longboards are a type of longboard that is designed for dancing and performing freestyle moves on the board.
Pintail longboards
Apintail longboard has a pointed nose and tail. Pintails have a wider nose and finer tail. The center of the board is wider, allowing for a place to stand without having wheelbite.
Material of Longboard
Bamboo
Bamboo is among the fastest-growing organisms on the planet, making it the most sustainable material used in longboard construction today.
Maple
Maple's density provides the perfect amount of strength and flexibility required for skateboard production.
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is an extremely lightweight, but strong material made from bonded/crystalized carbon atoms.Its adaptability, ease of use, and strength have lead it to become a supportive material for decks in the ever-evolving skate industry.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass' woven fabric dipped in plastic or glass provides a lightweight and strong layer to products such as hockey sticks, surfboards, and skateboards.
Aluminum
The skateboard truck uses a new type of heavy casting technology, precision grinding tools, secondary lathe processing at both ends of the skateboard truck, hollow kingpin, to reduce the weight of the truck.
Bearing
Skateboard bearings are donut shaped metal devices that allow a wheel to roll faster and smoother by reducing friction.
What are the Applications of Longboard
Transportation
Skateboards can be a fun and efficient way to get around, especially in urban areas where traffic and parking can be a challenge.
Relaxation
Skateboarding can be a fun and relaxing way to unwind after a long day. You can use a skateboard to take a leisurely ride around your local park or just cruise around your neighborhood and enjoy the scenery.
Filming
Skateboards can be used as a camera dolly to capture smooth and dynamic shots for filming. This technique is commonly used in film and music video productions.
Exercise
Skateboarding is a great form of exercise that can improve your cardiovascular health, balance, and coordination.
Longboard Craftsmanship
Cutting: The first step in making a skateboard deck is to cut the big maple veneer planks to the same size
Gluing:Once the veneer has been cut, the seven layers are glued together using a water-based adhesive.
Stacking: The layers are stacked on top of each other, with the grain of each layer running in a different direction.
Pressing the deck: After the veneer has been glued, the deck is placed in a hydraulic press. The press applies pressure to the deck, compressing the layers of maple veneer and shaping the deck into the desired shape.
Shaping: This is normally done using a CNC machine, which uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to cut and shape the wood with high precision.
Fine sanding: The deck edges are then sanded down to remove any rough spots or edges.
Sealing: The deck is then coated with a lacquer/sealant or other protective finish to bring the wood colors out.
Finishing:The final step is to add graphics and finishes to the skateboard deck. This is typically done using screen printing or heat press methods, allowing high-quality graphics to be added to the deck.
Components of Longboard
Wheels
There are 4 and they go on the ends of the axles. Made of urethane.
Deck
Mostly made of 7-ply Canadian (maple) wood. The front part is the Nose, and the back part is the Tail.
Trucks
Their function is to connect the wheels to the board (by means of 8 bolts and 4 nuts), and they are used to make the turns.
Bearings
Each board has 8 bearings, which means that there are 2 for each wheel. They are metal rings with 6, 7, or 8 balls inside protected by two thin discs.
Griptape
To begin with, it is the element that is attached to the board and whose purpose is to give you the proper grip when you ride your board.
Riser pad
They serve to cushion and protect the wood against impacts, help to minimize vibrations, and prevent the wheels from touching the board.
Choosing the right longboard skateboard is crucial when getting started with longboard skateboarding. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. Here are some factors to consider when selecting the perfect longboard skateboard for you:
1. Riding Style: Determine the type of riding style you prefer. Longboards are designed for various styles such as cruising, carving, downhill racing, or freestyle tricks. Each style requires a different type of longboard, so it's essential to know what you want to do with your board.
2. Board Length and Shape: Longboards come in different lengths and shapes, and each offers a unique riding experience. Longer boards (around 39 inches or more) are ideal for cruising and downhill racing as they provide stability and speed. Shorter boards (around 36 inches or less) are more suitable for freestyle tricks and maneuverability. As for shape, there are pintail, drop-through, and twin-tip boards, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
3. Board Flexibility: The flexibility of the longboard is another factor to consider. Flexibility affects the board's stability, shock absorption, and responsiveness. Stiffer boards are more stable at high speeds but may feel less comfortable on rough surfaces. Softer and more flexible boards provide a smoother ride but may feel less stable at high speeds.
4. Deck Material: Longboard decks are typically made from various materials such as maple, bamboo, or carbon fiber. Maple decks are known for their durability and stiffness, while bamboo decks offer more flexibility and a lighter weight. Carbon fiber decks are the lightest and strongest, but they are also the most expensive. Consider your budget and desired performance when choosing the right deck material.
5. Trucks and Wheels: The trucks and wheels of a longboard also play a significant role in your riding experience. Trucks are the metal T-shaped components that attach the wheels to the board, while wheels determine the speed, traction, and smoothness of your ride. Different trucks and wheels offer different levels of stability, maneuverability, and grip, so make sure to research and choose the ones that suit your needs.
Maintenance Longboard
Deck Maintenance
If it's a hairline crack or a minor chip, don't worry.It will all depend on your situation, but if it's a delamination crack, use either wood glue or epoxy. If you have a big chip, you can use wood filler.
Preventative Maintenance
Avoid riding in wet conditions, clean your bearings, and watch your board closely. Always check your truck/wheel nuts before riding to ensure they're secure.
Griptape Maintenance
You can gently use a wire brush for more intense dirt and then a sanding belt cleaner for stuff on the surface of the grip.
Wheels Maintenance
If your wheels are dirty, put some warm water and dish soap in a bucket. Let your wheels soak for 10 minutes, then take a brush and scrub.
Bearings Maintenance
The key to having your bearings perform properly is lube.Line up your bearings, spaced out, and add in some natural citrus cleaner.
Trucks Maintenance
The most common issue is your truck squeaking. It's either the pivot cup or bushings.Take soap or candle wax shavings, and sprinkle them in the pivot cup and between the bushings.
1. Shape and Size
If you put a longboard and a skateboard side by side, you'll notice how flat the nose and tail of the longboard are. On a skateboard, you'll see more of a curve on its nose and tail to make it easier to land tricks and flips.
It should be no surprise that longboards are, of course, longer. They can be as long as 59 inches, while the typical skateboard is around 36 inches. Here's where it gets confusing: longboards also come in sizes as small as 28 inches long. If the length trips you up, just remember the key difference between the two is that longboards are flat and skateboards curve. So, if you see a flat, shorter board, it's probably just a short longboard.
2. Deck Flexibility
For any new skaters out there, the deck is the base of your board. If your goal is to learn new tricks, you want your board to be thinner, meaning it'll have flex. The flex of your board is its stiffness. You don't want the flex to be too soft unless you're engaging in mellow cruising. For tricks, you want your flexibility to be either soft or medium, which gives you some stability and a spring-like feel to make jumps easier to nail.
3. Trucks and Wheels
Obviously, both skateboards and longboards have wheels attached, but the base that's attaching them is called the truck. It looks and operates differently for both boards. On a skateboard, the trucks are rigid and narrower, making it easier to grind and land tricks of your choice. They're also the same size as the maximum width of the skateboard's deck.
4. Balance
If your goal is to learn and master new tricks but you've never stepped foot on a skateboard, try a longboard first. Since they're larger and more stable, they're easier to balance on. Once you get more confident on a longboard, transition to a skateboard, and teach yourself how to balance better on a smaller board.
Longboard: Everything You Need To Know
A longboard is a long board, typically between 33" and 60" in length. Its unique shape distinguishes it from traditional skateboards. Longboards are great options for cruising, carving, freeriding, downhill, and slalom, or just for getting around quickly and comfortably. They can be made from a variety of materials. Maple is the most common one; it is very sturdy and durable because it remains solid and reliable over time. Bamboo is also growing in popularity; it is a little more flexible than maple and is extraordinarily light, making it ideal for both riding and carrying.
The concave is an important factor in the performance of a longboard. Manufacturers are always experimenting with new concave shapes to adapt to new types of riding or rider preferences. For this reason, longboards allow more points of contact than a normal skateboard, providing a firm grip of the foot on the board while also offering stability at speed and ease in turns.
The longitudinal curve of the deck also plays an important role. Decks with a raised center are known as camber, while low decks are rockers. With positive camber, there will be a lot more flex due to the higher center of gravity. Rocker decks have a low center of gravity, making them much more stable for downhill and high-speed riding.
There are two types of truck mounting on the longboard: top mount and drop-through. Top mount means that the truck is attached directly under the board and is therefore more responsive to commands. Drop-through trucks have their baseplate attached to the top of the deck, giving you a low center of gravity for more stability.
While their purpose is similar, longboard trucks are extremely different from skateboard trucks. They are obviously wider to accommodate the size difference (most are 150mm or 180mm). A longboard truck is known as a reverse kingpin because the axle is located on the other side of the kingpin compared to a standard truck, providing a greater turning angle and more maneuverability. They are also equipped with softer bushings for easy maneuvering and steering. For downhill use, harder rubber pads are used for greater stability at high speeds.
Longboard wheels are larger than normal skateboard wheels, typically 60mm and up, and perform better on rougher surfaces. This allows the rider to achieve a higher top speed than with smaller wheels. The durometer for longboard wheels usually ranges from 75A to 90A. Wheel diameter and durometer affect how the longboard behaves, but it remains a matter of personal preference and riding style. Wheels with rounded edges are better for cruising and freeriding than for downhill. They allow the wheel to slide easily but also have less grip.
Making a Longboard
The Tools, Materials & Hardware
The materials for this build are fairly simple and easy to find. We used some offcuts we had laying around the shop for the wooden deck. You should easily be able to replace the wood we used with anything you have on hand. Just keep in mind that if you use a softwood (e.g., pine, cedar), it can and will break easily. We recommend using hardwood for this style of build (e.g., oak, walnut, maple).
Preparing the Wood and Making the Panel
Our skateboard deck is going to be cut from a flat hardwood panel. We joke in the video about how this closely resembles the process of making a long-grain cutting board out of wood because it's very similar.
To make the panel, we started by rough-cutting the four hardwood strips to about 4 inches longer than the final length, which was 38.5" (978mm). Since we're just rough-cutting them, any saw capable of cutting wood will work here. We used a circular saw at the workbench.
Setting Up the Hardware
To install the bearings into the wheels, we slide the bearing onto the truck and then press it into the wheel. We forgot to use bearing spacers on this project, but usually, you'd put a spacer in between the two bearings and then repeat the process on the opposite side of the wheel. Each wheel gets a bearing on each side. Lastly, there's a nut that gets screwed onto the end of the truck to hold the wheel in place. Remember that if it's too tight, the wheel won't spin, but if it's too loose, the wheel will wobble. Dial it in just right!
Figuring Out the Deck Shape
We did this by aligning the trucks in the same spot they were on the drawing and then using a ruler and square to ensure they were centered and square to the deck. We then traced the holes with a pencil. Lastly, we taped the deck outline down to some cardboard and used a utility knife to carefully cut out the shape.
Making the Artwork on the Deck
Before we cut the outer profile of the longboard deck, we wanted to do the carving on the bottom. We did this first because it would allow us to use the straight edges of the panel to make sure the board was square to the work table. We did trace the outline of the deck onto the panel though, so we could see where we wanted the carving to go.
Shaping the Longboard Deck
We didn't need to cut it exactly on the line at the bandsaw because next we used a spokeshave to fare out the curves and get the shape dialed in. This helps not just to remove saw marks and get it smooth, but to get the curves to the exact profile we wanted. With the outer shape complete, we then drilled the holes for the trucks and countersunk the top to make room for the screw heads.
Finishing the Longboard Deck
Since this is a skateboard and it's going to be used outdoors, probably get wet, and come into contact with quite a bit of dirt, gravel, and stones at some point, we opted for a polyurethane finish and put about 6 coats of it from a spray can. The spray can also helped us to get the finish inside the carving, which would be more time-consuming with a brush or rag.
Adding the Grip Tape and Hardware
Once all of the air bubbles were gone and it was completely stuck down, we then used a hard surface (a screwdriver, in our case) to rub the edges of the deck. This ensures the edges are stuck down and also shaves off a thin layer of the grip/sand so you have a clear spot to cut. We then used a razor blade to carefully cut off all of the excess tape.
The Final Result!
Although the board is flat and has very little flex, after about 6 months of riding, it's holding up really well and is incredibly fun to ride. It hasn't delaminated, it hasn't been hard to ride, and the lack of curvature in the deck has not made it any less fun.
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Customization options
Our custom skateboard deck service also allows our customers to have full control over the design process. With our advanced production technology, we are able to produce skateboard decks in a variety of shapes and sizes, and we can even print custom graphics, logos, and pictures onto the deck.
Unique design
Our designers are experts in their craft and use their creativity and expertise to develop eye-catching graphics that stand out from the crowd. Whether your customer is looking for a design that features bold colors or intricate patterns, we have the capability to deliver on their vision.
Strong materials
At our manufacturing company, we source the highest quality materials to construct our custom skateboard decks. This includes using premium Canadian maple wood, which is known for its superior durability and strength.
Quality control
At our manufacturing company, our commitment to quality control is second to none. We employ a rigorous quality check system to ensure every custom skateboard deck that leaves our facility reflects our dedication to producing high-quality products.
Certifications
ChenShuo sports as professional skateboard manufacturer committed to producing visually appealing, durable, and safe skateboards using high-quality materials and the latest technology.
Frequently Asked Questions Longboard
Q: Are longboards easier to turn?
Q: What is the easiest type of longboard to learn?
Q: Can longboards go fast?
Q: Get your longboard size right!
Length of the board based on your Height.
The Width of the board based on your (foot) Shoe Size.
Q: Do longboards have grip?
Q: Do longboards have tails?
Q: Can I longboard in the rain?
Q: How big can a longboard be?
Q: Do longboards have bearings?
Q: What is a directional longboard?
Q: What type of wood are longboards made from?
Q: Is there different types of longboards?
Q: Do longboards need different bearings?
Q: Why do people use longboards?
Q: How do you clean a longboard?
Q: Is it easy to stop a longboard?
Q: Can you reuse longboard bearings?
Q: Does longboarding help with balance?
Q: Why do people like longboarding?
Q: Can I clean bearings with water?
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