I'm sure you've seen how much fun longboards are! They look great and they make it really easy to get around. If you're thinking about buying one but aren't sure how much they cost, then keep reading.
It is important to know how much your board costs before purchasing it because there are many different prices for the same type of board out there, whether it be an electric one or not.
This is why I'll be talking about various types of pricing options and how much certain kinds of longboards would cost you so that you don't have to waste your quality time researching, but only if you utilize this saved time in buying an adequate longboard for yourself and actually practice it well.
This article will cover everything, from how much should a board cost you, to different types of boards, what you can essentially get under $50, $100, $150, etcetera, to get you a rough idea. That way, even if you purchase one for yourself offline, you won't have to stand blank in front of the shopkeeper and can bargain well.
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Different Types of Longboards To Choose From:
Cruising- Cruisers are the types of the board you get if you like to simply cruise over your board, going from place to place, not too fast, not too slow, in a safe and sound manner.
Dancing- If you're looking for a longboard to play around with your feet a little, who knows, a dancing longboard might be the perfect choice for you.
Freestyle- This one's basically like a mix of all, cruising, dancing, freeriding, downhilling, sliding, etcetera. So if you're a bit unsure about your preferences, I'd say go for a freestyle longboard.
Freeriding, downhill, and sliding- They're typically made to achieve great speeds by the riders. Hence, they also have enhanced agility and weight to add adequate balance.
How much should a board cost you?
The price of boards varies in different disciplines. It may be tempting to purchase an expensive board and call it a day; however, this can lead to an overpriced board that is not useful for the particular discipline. You need to be careful about what you purchase so that you don't buy something useless for your needs.
However, if you really wish for me to throw in some numbers, there are boards that come around $50, the cheap ones (try to avoid them), all the way to $300 and beyond! Yes, that's right, there are some boards that cost even beyond that range.
What you can get for around $50:
I'd suggest you avoid this range, it's not very qualitative and might not even last as long. But for the record, you can get Cruisers, budget boards, & mini-cruisers in this range. You can find some mini-cruisers in this price pocket that seem fine if not the best. As for other types of board, I don't think I'll make any suggestions, but I'm sure you can find an adequate board for $50 if your budget is tight.
You can also get something for a young beginner (kids below 12) who's trying to board considering they don't need as much weight limit for the board, and that may cost you relatively lesser.
What you’ll get for around $100:
This is a nice budget for beginners, considering you can find Cruisers, mini-cruisers, budget dancers, budget downhill boards, and furthermore stuff in this range easily.
Speaking from experience if you get yourself a board under this range, you might encounter a component of the board that doesn't feel as great; and well, can't blame, the company's gotta cut the cost somewhere. So you can later get it upgraded and that way, you'll be able to ride a board that could've cost you twice the same price.
What you’ll get for around $200:
Well, It's great to have a budget this big honestly, considering you can get High-quality cruisers, mini-cruisers, Good-quality dancers, & high-quality downhill boards. A board with a $200 price tag would have to have quality components fit into it, along with a sturdy deck as well.
So, there's really so much you can explore in this range if you ask me & I'm sure everybody can have something for themselves if this is their budget.
What you’ll get for $200+:
Well, I don't think I really have to mention this, but after $200, be it $250, $300, $500, $1000, so on, you can legitimately purchase any type of longboard, ABSOLUTELY. I mean, it's not only about the features, purposes, and the type of keyboard that you're purchasing, it's also about how it looks.
So if you like personalization, just like me, I think you can indeed get something fruitful here. Be it accessories, upgrades, etcetera. There's so much you can explore here, and if you really have this budget, I think you'll get exactly what you're looking for, precisely.
Conclusion:
If you’ve read this far, then I know that you are looking for a longboard. It is important to make your decision about how much money should be spent on it before making any purchases.
Decide what matters most to you in the process of buying a longboard and find out which one will best meet those needs within your budget!
So tell us - What do YOU care about? Is price more important than quality or performance? Do you want something with wheels so smooth they feel like skating on ice? Asking yourself these questions can help narrow down your search and get closer to finding the perfect board for you.
Hint: The answer might not always be $200+.
Thank you for being such a patient reader. I hope this post has given you some helpful information for choosing the right longboard. If you have any questions, feel free to just lemme know in the comments below & I'll be more than happy to help you out.