Longboarding a extreme sport

Longboarding is the act of riding on a longboard skateboard. A longboard is greater in size (both length and width) than its smaller counterpart, and the trucks that contain different geometric parameters than a skateboard as well. These factors and their variation have given way to a variety of disciplines, functions and purposes for a longboard. The angles at which some longboards can turn, as well as their ability to coast long distances make them more suitable for cruising on streets than regular skateboards.

Board: 
A longboard generally can be as short or as long as the rider desires, though the board should not be longer than the rider's height, as that would cause loss of control. The most popular length-range is about 32 to 60 inches.
As well as usually being longer than a trick deck skateboard, longboards may also be equipped with larger, softer wheels which afford a smoother, faster ride depending on the durometer it can be slower. However, there are many different uses for longboards, as shown below.

Types of riding ( uses ):

1- Downhill: is when the longboarder down a hill at high speeds which are usually in 30km up to 120km / h, this use is very dangerous and you need experience and protections

2- Freeride: Is when the longboarder ride in the street or down a hill making slides and others tricks this, is the use more common for longboarders. For slides you need a gloves with poliubretano or a resistent plastic to use how supporting point.

3- Dancing: Is when the longboarder " walks " on the board and make tricks only with the foot. Usually in this use you don't make slides. 

4- Carving: Is when the longboarder move the board for the right and left, right and left successively. This use simulates the experiencie in surf, but in the street. 

PROTECCION: Remember, always you have to use helmet, knee pads, elbow pads. Beacouse the falls in this sport can be very but very dangerous like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qMgYF7HE88

Have conscience at the moment to ride in longboard, have beware and something very important... be happy and enojy