Longboards, as the name suggests, are a longer variation of skateboards, which features larger wheels designed for gaining speed on slopes. The most common longboard moves are: Cruising – moving forward, left and right. Freeride – adding tricks or slides when cruising. Downhill – going down hills or slopes at speeds of up to 80km/hr.

1. Roller Surfer Pro Samurai, B4,500.

2. Landyachtz Switchblade 36, B6,500.

3. Element Mamba Mahalo, B4,800.

4.Globe Chromatic Sea Cruiser, B3,900.

5. Loaded Dervish, B11,000.

The best places in longboard in Bangkok

Wachirabenchatat Park

Wachirabenchatat Park AKA Suan Rot Fai is a great outdoor spot. The open space and extensive pathways are ideal for running, bike riding, skateboarding and longboarding. There’s also a butterfly park on-site, just in case you get all sensitive. Kamphaengphet Rd. MRT Kamphaengphet

Lumpini Park

Located in the heart of the city, Lumpini Park’s wide expanse of tree-lined pavement is perfect for practicing your cruising and freeriding. Lumpini Park, Rama 4 Rd., MRT Lumpini.

Lad Pho Park

Although you’ll have to drag yourselves over to the other side of town, Lad Pho Park off Prapradaeng Rd. is well known among the city’s longboarders for its sweeping slopes and ramps. Great for beginners and experienced boarders, alike. Lad Pho Park, Petchaheung Rd. (under Bhumibol 1 Bridge).

Where to Buy Longboards in Bangkok

Element & Globe. Order online at http://skatezone.lnwshop.com
Ladyanchtz & Loaded. Urethane Longboard, Ladprao Soi 53, 089-4090-740
Roller Surfer. Order online at www.bangkokextreme.com

Check out our interview with Warin Santaputra, founder of the Thailand Longboard community and owner of Urethane Longboard shop shares his insights on the board sport.