I often wondered about skateboarders and what they get out of it. I mean, yes it looks cool and everything and I think it is simply amazing for them to be able to do longboard tricks and go so fast in a race. My heart would probably jump out of my body if I ever tried it! So, I just satisfy my curiosity by knowing all I can on the subject.
For those who do not know, the ones at the bottom of the board are called longboard trucks. Trucks are the turning mechanism and wheel mounts of a longboard. A truck consists of a baseplate which screws to the deck, a hanger (axle). There are several different types of longboard trucks, differing from ’shortboard’ trucks in many ways. The primary difference is that the hangers are often wider to accommodate the different sized decks (and provide a wider track), with 150 mm and 180 mm being two of the most common widths. There are more to learn about trucks. For now, know that it takes a lot of practice to be a skilled longboard skater. So, if you want to be one also remember that without pain there is no gain!