Ever since the rise of longboarding, this products’ market became oversaturated on the lower end. Intrigued people can find complete products that start at a low price range and are of inferior quality. Buying the wrong board right from the start can demolish the joy in the long run for you. As a beginner, you […]
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Longboard vs Skateboard | What’s the Difference?
The world of skateboarding can seem daunting, there are many different skateboards out there that vary massively in how they look and what they are used for. One of the most popular types of skateboards is the longboard, a large, fun skateboard that is often pictured either downhill racing or cruising along a sunny boulevard. […]
The 5 Best Electric Longboards of 2019
The longboard is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used for sport, as a way to commute or as a hobby. Most recently electric longboards have been on the rise as they’re an effective, minimalist way of getting around, and companies have been emerging left, right and centre with their latest line of […]
BoardUp Self-Folding Longboard | Review and More
BoardUp is a company that have the ability to say that they have a world first. The BoardUp is the world’s first production self folding longboard. It began life on Kickstarter and has gone on to become one of the most popular new brands to hit longboarding in a while. So what exactly does that […]
5 Best Electric Skateboards for Kids
Electric skateboards for kids are quickly becoming one of the most popular presents for your youngsters at birthdays and Christmas. They’re fast, fun and get your kids outside doing something other than hogging the iPad or Playstation. However, choosing the right electric skateboard isn’t the easiest job, there are many subpar models on the market […]
7 of the Fastest Electric Skateboards you can buy right now
Skateboarding and especially longboarding can be a fantastically exhilarating hobby. There’s nothing quite like speeding down a hill on a longboard. Being so close to the ground and being able to carve your way around makes for some of the most we’ve had in a hobby. If you’ve looked around AltRiders at all you’ll see […]
The 7 Best Longboards for Cruising
If you’re not looking for anything too intense like downhill racing or you’re not going to be doing any freestyling on your longboard then a simple longboard cruiser is just what you’re after. The top longboards for cruising will be simple in design, glide effortlessly over the pavement and won’t cost the Earth. We’ve done […]
Learn to Longboard | Beginner Longboarding Tips
If you’re new to longboard or skateboarding in general but have had your eye on one of the best beginner longboards then you might be wondering how to actually use a longboard. Well in this post we’ll take you through everything you need to know about how to longboard. We’ll cover stopping and starting, a […]
The Ultimate Beginner Longboard Buyer’s Guide
In our Longboard Buyer’s Guide we’re going to take you through everything you need to know about buying a longboard as a beginner. We’ll go through the basics of what a longboard actually is. We’ll look at the differences between a longboard and a skateboard. We’ll dissect a longboard and show you all the different […]