Dimensions of the longboard

Most longboards measure 84 to 150 centimetres (33 to 59 in). There are several shapes of longboards, such as pintails, flat-nose riders, drop through decks, drop decks and boards with the same shape of a standard skateboard. Pintails permit looser trucks and larger wheels which are better suited for carving or a "surfy" feel where as drop decks and drop throughs allow the rider to be closer to the ground, hence a lower center of gravity which allows these boards to support more downhill riding. Mid-length boards, 94 to 127 centimetres (37 to 50 in) are the most versatile. Their greater weight and bulk makes them less suitable for many skateboarding tricks, but contributes to a fluid motion by providing more momentum. The longboard's design allows for big turns or quick short carves similar to the motions of surfers or snowboarders.

The record for the longest distance travelled on a longboard was set by David Cornthwaite in 2006 when he skated 3,638 miles (5,820 km) from Perth to Brisbane across Australia.