A buyers guide

There are many different types of longboard brands out there, some very good and others that are pretty bad. Buying a longboard can be a serious investment, seeing as how some of the models can be quite costly. The amount of money that is spent by beginners and experience riders is something will greatly differ from each person and in the end it’s about finding a board that you feel comfortable to ride.
The first thing you obviously want to start with is the brand of the deck and the quality. An excellent board for beginners and intermediate riders is a Sector 9. They are well made and a very tough and durable board for beginners to start to refine their skills on. Intermediate riders will also enjoy them for the consistency of quality they maintain, even when your skill out grows them (I have a Sector 9 and it’s a great board). Intermediate riders may also want to look at Gravity boards, as well as Arbor boards. Both of these are great boards, each with a distinct feel. Gravity boards are built well for cruising and Arbor boards have excellent mobility. For the more experienced riders you may want to consider Loaded, Landyachtz, and Rayne decks. Each of which, are known for superior board design and revolutionary board conception. These boards are also more expensive, but an investment well worth it if you’re looking for a superior ride.
The two other most important, and actually the only, aspects of the board are the trucks and wheels. Trucks as pretty straight forward. There are pretty straight forward, because there are some many out there it’s just a matter of trying a good pair, and getting the best set within your budget, because trucks are something that you cannot get away doing cheap. Now wheels are something that are more dependent on the terrain you will be riding on and what kind of riding you plan to do. Thicker wheels are usually used for debris filled terrain and big drops to build the optimal speed that you wish. However you sacrifice a great deal of control. Smaller trucks are used to reduce your speed but can greatly increase your mobility. They also have trouble overcome tiny obstacles in the roads, even the smallest pebbles can be a death dealer while using smaller wheels.
In the end however it all just comes down to a matter of what parts you like best in what combination. There’s no right or wrong choices, only the means to give you a more enjoyable time while riding.