A Beginners Guide To Longboarding

For those of you who are new to longboarding, this will be an invaluable read!

Firstly let’s begin with what is a longboard?

A longboard is a longer variation of the skateboard (it is not simply a longer skateboard) with different style wheels, the lengths and widths of these boards varies widely depending on the rider and what the board’s intended use is.

No matter what the use of the board it should never be longer than the rider is tall or it will be
difficult to control.

Who is a longboard for?

Everyone! But particularly those who enjoy snowboarding and surfing as it will come more naturally to you. If you have never surfed or snowboarded then don’t be put off, longboarding is a really fun and a great way to get around and if you then take up snowboarding or surfing you will find your experience on a longboard invaluable.

Perks of a longboard over a skateboard

The wheels on a longboard offer more manoeuvrability as well as the ability to hit higher speeds than regular skateboards. The board widths also vary so it is easier to perform grabs and straight Ollies. Longboards really are designed for you to have fun on and build skills as you go.

The most important thing is finding the right longboard for you. That’s why at S2AS we have a wide and varied range of different size and shape longboards.

Ronix Frank Wakeboard Bindings 2013

Get ready to go bananas (literally) for Ronix Frank wakeboard bindings, derived from deep in the South American jungles, these boots really are bananas yo!

Don’t blend in, stand out as the inspiration behind the colour of these bad boys comes from the unique not quite green or yellow colour only found in bananas for a day or so.

So what makes these bindings unique and unforgettable? The fact that these bindings actually smell like bananas is one good reason why you should fall in love! Visit the past with the use of nostalgic scents of childhood memories fixed onto the chiquita tongue label for you to recant exactly why you love or maybe don’t care for your old scratch and sniffs.

Wakeboarding in these bountiful Amazonian wonders with a similar overall feel as the bestselling One boots, truly is a great way to wake up.

With amazing features such as:

- Banana scented tongue logo
- A medium soft density liner offers both flexibility and support
- Made from our perfect lasts - wakeboard specific
- Built in j-bars improve heel hold
- Articulating cuff - the boot flexes with the rider without boot distortion
- Low friction eyelets
- New double x lacing – improved wear resistance and tensile strength
- Ridden by the most mysterious members of Ronix, Frank & Adam Errington

Take a whiff… they are ripe to be ridden so get your Ronix wakeboard bindings at S2AS.