Landyachtz 2023 Board Lineup

Landyachtz has been one of the most consistent longboard brands in the industry for years, and this year's lineup is sure to please skaters of all types. There are so many new and existing Landyachtz skateboards and longboards that they are challenging to put into categories, but we'll do our best to point out some of our favorites for each style of riding.

Longboards are boards made for beginners and everyday riders who use them to get around. They are set up with bigger, longboard-style trucks and bigger softer wheels for lots of roll speed and grip. Some of the most well-known models are the Drop-Hammer, Battle Axe, Drop-Cat, and Top-Cat. These boards are more stable, easier to learn to footbrake and slow down on, and slide sideways. There are also top-mount style longboards made for tighter turns, a surfy feel, and a lively ride. Two new Landyachtz favorites are the Ripper and Dipper.

Cruisers are smaller, more nimble boards that get the rider short distances with little effort and a lot of fun! They are set up with smaller soft wheels and, usually, traditional-style skateboard trucks. The Dinghy is a staple for Landyachtz and they have many different versions with slight adjustments in shape and form, along with loads of graphic options. Some newer cruiser boards now available are the Schooner, Slim Jim, ATV, and their Surfskate boards custom-built with Bear Trucks.

Surfskates have been a recent addition to the Landyachtz lineup and in general, a popular new style of boards made by a few other brands. Landyachtz's version centers around their brand of trucks called Bear Trucks. The front truck is a RKP (Reverse Kingpin) with tall bushings for extra sharp turns. It is balanced out with a TKP (Traditional Kingpin) that feels like the back truck of a regular skateboard allowing proper use of the kicktail. They are on the smaller side like cruiser boards but turn like nobody's business, creating a sharp turn on flat ground. This feeling is what surfers enjoy because it mimics the tight cut-back turns done on surfboards riding on ocean waves. They come in an array of models like the Pocket Knife, Surf Life Dark Wave, Groveler, and Butter Spectrum.

Downhill and Freeride Boards are longboards are built for speed and stability and grouped into two types:

Top-Mount boards have more leverage and won't slide out as easily at speed allowing them to grip corners better at higher speeds.

Drop-Thru and Drop-Down designs allow boards to slide more easily and are great for learning stand-up slides. Usually, beginner freeriders start with the lowered design and then graduate to a top-mount longboard that they can both go fast on and slide at higher speeds on. Some of the most popular Landyatchz downhill and freeride boards are the Switchblade, Evo, Freedive Reef, Fixed Blade, and Blaze.

The most beautiful style of longboarding is Longboard Dancing. Landyachtz has been making longboards for dancing and freestyle since this style of longboarding came onto the scene around 2018. The boards are long and narrow, have two same-sized kicks on each end, and are lightweight with some flex. Riders cross-step like on a surfboard but also spin around, ride backward, and dance around on a moving platform! Yes, it's fun to watch but takes a lot of practice to master and create a personal style. It's a very attractive and accessible form of longboarding because it's done on flat ground at low speed, and can be done almost anywhere. Riders also pick up the board, flip it around all kinds of ways, and jump back on it. Putting all the various moves together is quite a thrill! Landyachtz's two main dancer models are the Stratus which comes in a 46” size and the Tony Danza at 40”. Both have various versions with different graphics to choose from.

We hope this info helps you decide which style of longboard is best for you and how you want to ride. We often see new riders going for dancer or drop-thru style longboards to learn the basics. Then some want to experience the thrill of speed and go for downhill and/or freeride boards. Or you can go smaller and more compact like the cruiser or surfskate boards to have fun in between classes or to get around town on. You can't go wrong but it's nice to have options! If you need help deciding or want more info on what parts to choose like trucks and wheels, feel free to email us at help@daddiesboardshop.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook.

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All photos courtesy of Robin McGuirk and Landyachtz Longboards.