The best longboard for cruising
Cruising is the most accessible way to longboard: just step on and roll — to work, along the water, over to a friend. It needs no technique, just the right board. Below you will learn what makes cruising pleasant, what to look for in a cruiser longboard, and which Hammond is built for it.
What is cruising?
Cruising is relaxed riding from A to B, usually in the city or along the boulevard. You roll at a calm pace, take the occasional turn and mostly enjoy the ride. It is how most people use their longboard day to day: as a comfortable, stylish way to get around. Comfort, agility and ease of carrying matter more here than top speed or tricks.
What to look for in a cruiser longboard
For cruising, comfort and agility weigh heaviest. Soft 70mm wheels roll smoothly over pavement and bumps. A drop-through mount keeps the center of gravity low, so you stay balanced and push off effortlessly. A more compact, lighter deck is also nice to carry on the tram, store under your desk or take travelling. A cruiser does not need to be long — agility beats length.
Best choice for cruising
The Hammond B-35 is our cruiser pick. At 35 inches it is the most compact in the collection: light, agile and easy to carry and store, while the drop-through mount and soft 70mm Surf Highway wheels deliver comfortable, stable rides. Want a bit more board underfoot? Every Hammond model cruises comfortably — but the B-35 is built for the city. Ships complete in 8-ply Canadian maple.
Is cruising suitable for beginners?
Cruising is the best way to start longboarding. You learn to balance, steer and push off at a calm pace, with no technique or speed involved. A stable, complete longboard with soft wheels and a drop-through mount is forgiving and reassuring. Start in a quiet, flat spot and build your pace slowly.
Frequently asked questions about cruising
Which longboard is best for cruising?
For cruising you want comfort and agility: soft 70mm wheels, a drop-through mount and a more compact deck. The Hammond B-35 at 35 inches is ideal — light, agile and easy to carry, while every Hammond model cruises comfortably.
What is the difference between a cruiser and a longboard?
A cruiser is a type of longboard tuned for relaxed rides in the city — comfortable, agile and easy to carry. Longboard is the overarching category. All Hammond models are longboards; the B-35 leans most toward the compact cruiser.
What size longboard is best for cruising?
For cruising and commuting, 35 to 40 inches rides most pleasantly. Shorter is more agile and lighter to carry; longer gives more stability. The compact 35-inch B-35 is ideal for the city, the 40-inch models for longer, more stable rides.
Can I also learn to carve on a cruiser?
Yes. Cruising and carving are closely related — both steer with your weight. A cruiser with soft wheels carves shallow turns just fine. If you want truly deep, tight carves, a stiffer top-mount board like the Piper 40 suits that even better.
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