Sometimes it is nice to take a break from skateboarding and try longboarding. If you don’t know what a longboard is, its basically a long skateboard with big trucks and wheels. It is primarily used for cruising and is generally regarded as a smoother ride than skateboarding for long distances. I have been longboarding since I was in middle school, and it is still one of my favorite modes of transportation.
- Efficient mode of transportation
Longboarding is such an efficient mode of transportation. You can ride longboards on most street and road conditions. They are fast, require limited energy to use, and they are easy to carry around.
2. Good exercise
Longboarding is a great way to exercise. It requires you to keep your balance, and you need to push the board to get it to move. You are developing certain leg muscles that wouldn’t be developed with other forms of exercise. I’ve noticed my core becomes stronger if I longboard often.
3. Moderately priced
Longboards are some of the cheapest forms of transportation. On average a complete longboard can cost you around $100. This is a lot cheaper compared to cars, mopeds, or even some bicycles. It is a cheap way to get around and is especially useful for city folks.
4. Environmentally friendly
Longboards are an eco-friendly way to travel long distances. If you live in a small town or even a big city using a longboard helps the environment. If you have to travel short distances to say the market, gym, or even a friend’s house taking a longboard is an eco-friendly way to go. Longboards are fast, safe, and more portable than a car, with the added benefit of being eco-friendly.
5. You can meet new people
One of the most overlooked reasons for buying a longboard is it allows you to meet new people. Often times when I longboard around my town I always see others either longboarding or riding a bike. It is always nice to connect to other skaters, and people around the skate community. Longboarding is a fun hobby and chances are if you run into another longboarder you two will start a conversation.
As you can see longboarding is a great alternative to skateboarding and other forms of transportation. It has its own unique benefits and is definitely a fun way to get around.