All you Need to Know to Choose the Best Longboard Trucks

When we enter into the world of longboarding, every detail must be taken into account; one of the most important aspect to consider are the longboard trucks and wheels. Let's focus on trucks, as trucks are T-shaped metal pieces that attach to the bottom of the longboard deck and are fixed to the wheels. Although the purpose of the trucks is the same, longboard trucks are different from skateboard trucks, as longboard trucks are wider to adapt to the difference in deck size. For this reason, longboard and skateboard trucks cannot be used interchangeably. Trucks are measured by the width of the hanger or by the width of the shaft.

When it comes to choosing trucks for your longboard, it can be a bit confusing. The longer the longboard deck, the longer the wheelbase, and the harder it is to turn. You can measure the wheelbase by knowing the distance from the front to the rear wheels. There is no one correct answer when asked what is the best truck or truck design; it's all a matter of personal preference. However, every truck has a purpose, and it is important to understand what features are good for what applications.

There are four types of longboard trucks you should know about:

Anyone who loves skateboarding knows how important trucks are as they hold the wheels to the deck and allow riders to turn. No longboard is complete without a set of trucks, but don't just put any pair on a board. There are many different features that vary from a longboard that will change the ride of it drastically. One of them is the angle of the baseplate.

The baseplate angle is another critical consideration when choosing the right trucks for your longboard, as it determines the quality of the turn. You can choose one of the two main baseplate angles as follows:

• High degree longboard trucks
• Low-degree longboard trucks 

If you don't know which pair of trucks to choose, it all depends on your riding style. Baseplates designed with a high degree of angle are taller and noticeably more rotatable than baseplates with a lower degree and vice versa. With a higher grade baseplate, applying a little pressure on the edge of the deck causes the board to rotate greatly. Conversely, a lower baseplate angle causes a not-so-smooth and easy turn.

For longboard riding styles such as freestyle, carving, push longboard (transport), and low-speed freeride, a 50-degree angle works great. But when it comes to high-speed downhill and freeride, a lower degree baseplate would be preferable. In this case, you should choose a 42-degree baseplate.

Now that you know a little more about longboard trucks, don't wait any longer to get the ones that best suit your preferences and riding style. Browse around our website, Longboards USA and check out all the trucks and accessories that are waiting for you.