Looking to get a longboard...input is greatly appreciated

[Metalheadsnow&skate]

Hey everyone!

I am new to both this site and longboarding. I was wondering if some of you would be able to help out with my decision in getting a longboard. I have been a skateboarder and snowboarder for over 5 years. I currently use a skateboard to get around, but since I live on top of a hill and everything I go to is downhill, a skateboard isn't gonna cut it. I push mongo and like going fast without the risk of speed wobble, though I am not afraid of falling since I have done it so much.

I have eliminated my choices down to three options:
Never Summer Eclipse
Landyachtz Evo
Landyachtz DH Race

I am leaning most heavily toward the DH Race because of its stability and length. I am not exactly aerodynamic - 5' 6", 175 lbs. I want something that can turn, is stable at higher speeds, not terribly long, and will last for a long time. Any input is greatly appreciated, especially from Salt Lake area riders (I live at the mouth of Emigration Canyon).

Thanks for any and all help
J-Pizzle

[TM_Cruzer]

Originally Posted by Metalheadsnow&skate

Hey everyone!

I am new to both this site and longboarding. I was wondering if some of you would be able to help out with my decision in getting a longboard. I have been a skateboarder and snowboarder for over 5 years. I currently use a skateboard to get around, but since I live on top of a hill and everything I go to is downhill, a skateboard isn't gonna cut it. I push mongo and like going fast without the risk of speed wobble, though I am not afraid of falling since I have done it so much.

I have eliminated my choices down to three options:
Never Summer Eclipse
Landyachtz Evo
Landyachtz DH Race

I am leaning most heavily toward the DH Race because of its stability and length. I am not exactly aerodynamic - 5' 6", 175 lbs. I want something that can turn, is stable at higher speeds, not terribly long, and will last for a long time. Any input is greatly appreciated, especially from Salt Lake area riders (I live at the mouth of Emigration Canyon).

Thanks for any and all help
J-Pizzle

you're gonna want something lighter, yes, from you're house it's all dh, but at the end of the day when you're tired and going home it's all up hill....

[Metalheadsnow&skate]

I forgot to mention that carrying a heavy board isn't a problem for me. Lol. I may be short, but I am always active outdoors and have strength.

[todddennison]

F*ck it, get them all. I roll on a landyachtz dh i love it.

That evo is sweet though. I think I'd rather have that one. Get the evo and we'll trade!