Longboard help needed.

[mikesduc]

I need a quick turning board for general riding and carving. The hills around my house can get pretty hairy (steep). The board I have now is 44" and is a little too long for quick transitions and is a bitch to push so I'm looking for a new deck. Anyone?

[paradigm_shift]

The answer may not necessarily be in a new deck. Maybe your trucks are too high / not responsive enough for you. What trucks are you currently using? Before trying new trucks, you can always add angled risers to your current trucks, or use lower durometer urethane bushings to acheive quicker response in your turning. If that doesnt fix the problem then replace your current trucks. As a general rule of thumb, trucks with narrower hanger widths tend to have quicker response than wider ones.

As far as a new deck goes, you might want to look into decks with drop-thru/dropped truck mounting to effectively lower your stance height, allowing you to push with more ease. Moreover, I find decks with cambers easier to push as well as carve.

Links :

www.insectskateboards.com

www.landyachtz.com

www.solidskate.com