All Terrain Longboards add another dimension to the sport of Longboarding, allowing riders to venture off-road onto rougher, bumpier surfaces such as grass, country footpaths, dirt tracks and even gravel.
All Terrian Longboards are similar to conventional Longboards. The only main difference is they are fitted with big 100mm wheels to tackle the harsher terrain.
All Terrain Longboards work on conventional surfaces like pavements and roads so that you can switch between highways and off the road or urban to the countryside during your skating session/journey.
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All Terrain Longboards Vs Off-Road Longboards vs Mountain Boards
All Terrain Longboards often get confused with Off-Road Longboards and Mountain Boards. All three are different.
An All-Terrain Longboard is a dropdown deck fitted with larger grippier wheels and rides on and off the road.
An Off-Road Longboard is an Electric Longboard fitted with mountainboard tyres and is suitable for both on and off-road.
Most Electric Longboards are looked down on by skaters.
A battery-powered motor propels electric Off-Road Longboards.
A Mountain Board is a Longboard with bindings to keep the feet strapped to the board and are fitted with Mountain Board tyres filled with air.
Mountain Longboarding is an extreme sport, a fusion of snowboarding and skateboarding, allowing riders to tackle any terrain in any weather.
For example, you can’t snowboard a ski resort in the summer, but you can ride the slopes with a Mountain Board.
This article will focus on All-Terrain Longboards, which are the in-between of urban Longboarding and mountain boarding.
All-Terrain Longboard Characteristics
All Terrain Longboards are the same length as standard mid-length Longboards at 39″.
All-Terrain Longboard decks are stiff and highly responsive.
The decks are twin tipped with large cutouts to prevent wheel bite on the big wheels and dropdown for the best stability when riding over rough terrain.
The dropdown design also gives you something to push your feet against, keeping them in place.
Coarse griptape’s included over the surface to ensure you don’t slip.
The trucks are longer at 190mm, providing a stable base and sharp turning when needed.
The wheels are bigger and grippier. 100 mm treaded wheels are the standard for All Terrain Longboards.
The wheels are usually soft between 78A-80A, which provides excellent shock absorption.
High-quality ABEC9 Bearings are the fastest, ensuring the wheels spin smoothly.
Specifications may vary from board to board, but one thing All Terrain Longboards all have in common is they will roll over virtually anything.