Dimensions
Most longboards measure 84 to 150 centimetres (33 to 59 in) long while the width varies from 22.8 to 25.4 centimetres (9.0 to 10.0 in). There are several shapes of longboards, such as bumtails, flat-nose riders, drop through decks, drop decks and boards with the same shape of a standard skateboard. Pintails permit looser trucks and larger wheels which are better suited for carving or a "surfing" feel, whereas drop decks and drop throughs allow the rider to be closer to the ground, hence a lower center of gravity which increases stability and allows these boards to support more high speed downhill riding disciplines. Mid-length boards, 94 to 127 centimetres (37 to 50 in) are the most versatile. Their greater weight and bulk makes them less suitable for many skateboarding tricks, but contributes to a fluid motion by providing more momentum. The longboard's design allows for big turns or quick short carves similar to the motions of surfers or snowboarders. Longboards have 3 axis. The tail axis (running from tail to tail), the central axis (running straight down through the center of the board), and the short axis (running from the width of the board, perpendicular to the tail axis).
The previous record for the longest distance traveled on a longboard was set by David Cornthwaite in 2006 when he skated 3,638 miles (5,855 km) from Perth to Brisbane across Australia. This record has since been broken by Rob Thomas of New Zealand, who skated 7,555 miles (12,159 km).
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