Picking a good longboard brand can be confusing.
Don’t worry, I gotchu.
I’ve been longboarding for over two decades and have bought 30+ longboards.
If you’re an absolute beginner and unsure where to start, check this beginner’s buyer guide. It will educate you on common riding styles and recommend beginner-friendly shapes.
If you’d just like to know the best brands, keep scrolling.
$100 Budget
This budget makes sense if you’re just testing the waters and are unsure if you’ll stick with longboarding long-term.
Two options come to mind.
Option #1: You could buy a used longboard from a reputable brand. Go to local garage sales or search used marketplaces for Arbor, Sector9,
Places to search…
Option #2: You could buy a new one from Amazon.
However, just be aware that cheaper longboards are built with parts that won’t last as long. I’d suggest going for a drop-through or kicktail/pintail longboard.
$200+ Budget
If you know you’ll be sticking with longboarding, save up and invest in a setup from one of the longboard brands below. Trust me; it’ll make a world of difference.
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Landyachtz
Price Range: $150-$300
Year Founded: 1997
HQ: British Columbia, Canada
Warranty: 1 year
Landyachtz is a staple in the longboard community. Not only are their prices great for the quality, but they’re also a sustainability-based brand. For each board they sell, they plant a tree. Not to mention, they support many events within the community.
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Loaded Boards
Price Range: $205-$450
Year Founded: 2002
HQ: Culver City, California
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Loaded is also a staple in the longboarding community. Because of the premium materials,
Comet Skateboards
Price Range: $225-$300
Year Founded: 1997
HQ: Bristol, Rhode Island
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Comet Skateboards was started in 1997 by Jason Salfi to make the world’s most environmentally and socially responsible skateboards. They’ve kept their lineup small, but don’t let that fool you—each one is thought out incredibly well. Their Comet Cruiser is one of my all-time favorites.
Pantheon Longboards
Price Range: $270-$430
Year Founded: 2014
HQ: Indian Hills, Colorado
Pantheon’s founder, Jeff Vyain, has been a skateboarder since 12. He gravitated toward long-distance skating and became a top competitor when he got older. After working his way up in the industry, he started Pantheon. Pantheon longboards are a great investment in your mental health.
Zenit Boards
Price Range: $185-$300
Year Founded: 2012
HQ: Montreal, Quebec
Warranty: 1 Year
Zenit makes everything handmade, using epoxy resin to layer their boards (the same material on surfboards and snowboards). Each one of their boards has an unmatched premium feel.
Arbor
Price Range: $140-$250
Year Founded: 1997
HQ: Venice, California
Warranty: 2 Year
Based in Venice, California, Arbor started focusing on snowboarding and then expanded to longboarding. One of the notable things about Arbor is its dedication to sustainability—they’ve planted over 500,000 trees and do their best to minimize their production’s impact.
Bottom Line
Everyone has a different budget and idea of what they want to get from longboarding.
The goal was to provide multiple options to help you get out there! The ride is the reward.
