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Freeride & Sliding

TIPS FOR GOOD ALLROUND / FREERIDE BOARDS

A LITTLE GENERAL ABOUT ALLROUND / FREERIDE BOARDS

An all-round board is a board that should be good at everything, which is usually a bit difficult. Cruising and downhill are two riding styles that are opposites of each other, you could say. But freeride could be said to be between these. It usually involves being able to go down too few slopes. It does not necessarily have to go fast but it usually involves a large dose of technology. It is in this type of riding that sliding usually comes into the picture.

TIPS FOR GOOD FREERIDE BOARDS

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FOREMAN

The board can advantageously be symmetrical (ie equal in both directions). This makes it easier to be flexible.

BOARD FLEX

The board should not be too soft in the board / deck itself. If you intend to have it for slideing, then it can be more difficult.

BOARD FLEX

The board should not be too soft in the board / deck itself. If you intend to have it for slideing, then it can be more difficult.

GENERAL ABOUT SLIDE WHEELS

Choosing the right wheel for sliding is a very crucial step. The shape, size, hardness and formula of the wheel are some of the things that affect how easily you can skid with the board. Many people think that you should always have a harder wheel to slip easily and of course the wheel releases more easily then, but in many cases the cord itself can be more difficult to control if you have a hard wheel. Therefore, instead try to take a smaller wheel, maybe around 65mm and which is softer (76-80a). A smaller wheel requires less force to start a slide, which may be suitable for those who are beginners and who may not lean so much into the turn or who ride at a lower speed. If you have a wheel that has rounded outer edges, you will also find it easier to start a slide compared to one that has an edge lip. Different asphalt can also be of great importance as well as the temperature of the asphalt that day. In order to best be ready for different types of conditions, it is a good tip to have 2-3 different types of slide wheels that you can switch between.

 

Rasmus Stegemyr standup toe side slide

WHEELS FEATURES

  • Hardness: A durometer of 74-80a is considered to be relatively soft. A lower duro means that the wheel grips more, but it will also have a different feedback in the slide. Think of it as an eraser on the tarmac versus a harder piece of plastic.

 

  • Diameter: The size of the wheel also affects. A smaller wheel requires less force to start a slide on. This means that you can skid at a lower speed or use less power. For those of you who are learning, the technology may not be full yet and then we usually find it easier to learn the basics with a smaller wheel.

 

  • Edge lip: The outer edges of the wheel can be rounded or straight / sharp. There is talk of the wheel's edge lip. A sharp edge receives and creates more grip / friction against the surface during a sharp turn compared to a rounded lip. For those of you who want a wheel that is easier to start a slide on, you should focus on a rounded lip.

 

  • The formula: Different manufacturers may have slightly different types of material mix. In the past, it was usually harder wheels that would be used for sliding. Now we would like to say that many times it can be much nicer to have a softer wheel because the formula has changed. Brands such as Remember have a very easy-to-wear formula, which means that in their case it can be more comfortable to take a softer duro than you usually do to compensate.

Wheels for sliding

OTHER GOOD ACCESSORIES

There are of course many other good components that are better suited to this discipline. Make sure to have good bushings, truckand good grip on your board to be able to make the most of it. Also, you probably want a pair of slide gloves. Even those who ride without putting their hands down prefer to wear gloves for those occasions when you still have to act quickly or when the slide does not go completely according to plan 🙂

 

Other good products for freeride

  • Venom longboard bushings SHR chart
    venom SHR longboard bushing double barrel 80a
    14,48 

    Venom SHR Double Barrel Bushings

    SHR Bushings from Venom with extra good rebound. In this package you get two standard hot tubs for you who want to ride mixed riding and who want to be able to ride a little tougher. You will find more information under Description below. Sold in sets of two bushings. Want for both truckyou need to choose two packages. Note that some color deviation may occur depending on the batch in which these bushings were made. This in no way affects the quality or feel of the ride.
    14,48 
    14,48 
  • Blood Orange James Kelly slide glove
    Blood Orange James Kelly slide glove under
    65,01 

    Blood Orange James Kelly Signature Slide Glove

    Blood Orange presents its signature model by James Kelly. Awesome slide gloves with Kevlar reinforced fingertips and ventilated top.
    65,01 
    65,01 
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    Caliber II 184mm Midnight Satin Forest Green
    Caliber II 184mm Midnight Satin Forest Green baseplate
    72,87  - 84,10 

    Caliber II 184mm Midnight Satin Forest Green

    Beautiful truckfrom Caliber for cruising or tougher freeride. Choose between versions 50 ° or 44 ° depending on what you are looking for for riding (read more under product description). Caliber stands for comfortable feeling and high quality.
    72,87  - 84,10 
    72,87  - 84,10 
  • 67,25 

    TSG Allterrain Kneepad

    TSG's popular knee protection. You can look for more comfortable knee protection with impact protection. For those of you who are really thinking of riding a lot, it may be worth having a cover that will last and last a long time. If you need to get down on your knees, it's no problem, it's like landing on a beautiful summer meadow.
    67,25 
    67,25 
  • boardlife coarse grip tape
    boardlife coarse grip tape
    1,91 

    Boardlife Extra Coarse Grip Tape

    The flu is sold in pieces of 10 cm. Add more items to the cart to buy longer pieces. For example, if you want 1 m grip, choose 10 pcs of this item. Width: 28 cm
    1,91 
    1,91