Although some skateboarders are sensitive about the topic, I believe it is safe to say that longboards are a unique kind of skateboard. Nevertheless, for the purposes of this discussion, I'll refer to "skateboard" to describe the traditional, 32-inch popsicle-shaped boards that are frequently used by children to skate in skate parks or jump off curbs. Skateboards are typically smaller than longboards. Skateboard Longboard come in a wide range of lengths, but even a short one will often be wider, have larger trucks, and larger, softer wheels than a skateboard. However, there are certain exceptions, such "hybrid" and "small cruiser" longboards can be anything from 24 and 48 inches long, but the majority of skateboard decks are a little over 30 inches long. The wheelbase, which measures the space between the trucks, is frequently longer on longboards. When riding quickly, stability is greatly improved by having the wheels farther apart. The deck shapes o...