Longboards are longer and more stable than street skateboards, which makes them a good fit for commuting, cruising and learning to carve. This collection also includes surfskate completes, which pivot deeply to copy the feel of surfing on land.

Choose by how you ride. Cruisers and pintails feel relaxed on flat paths, drop-through and downhill shapes sit lower and steadier at speed, and kicktail and surfskate boards are livelier for pumping and tricks. Longer decks add stability, while shorter ones are easier to carry and turn. Softer wheels, around 78A to 85A, roll more smoothly over rough pavement.

Brands include Santa Cruz, Landyachtz, Sector 9, Long Island, Globe and DB Longboards. Ready to upgrade? See longboard wheels, trucks and protective gear.