What is a longboard for?
Longboards are longer than ordinary skateboards. Their wheels are bigger and softer, making them more comfortable to ride. It's easier to pick up speed and you don't notice bumps as much because the soft wheels absorb vibrations. Basically, it's the perfect skateboard for short journeys around town and for casual rides.
Dimensions of the Fish 500 deck
Composition: 7-ply maple.
Dimensions: 30.70" (78.5 cm) x 9.84" (25 cm).
Shape: Fish.
Flex: firm and stable
Wheels & bearings
Wheel Composition: polyurethane.
Dimensions: 70 mm (good stability).
Hardness: 78A (soft wheels designed for comfort and traction; not suitable for slides).
ABEC 7 bearings.
Trucks (to mount the wheels)
Aluminium trucks with reverse pivot.
Polyurethane bushings (92A hardness).
Because the trucks are reversed, longboards are more flexible when turning.
How much does the Fish 500 longboard weigh?
2,9 kg.
How are our products tested?
Before launching a product, we put it through a series of lab tests to check its quality and sturdiness. Our Decathlon ambassadors then carry out real-life use tests to check that it meets their needs. Our ambassadors really put our products through their paces to make sure they are suitable for whatever you throw at them. This close collaboration with our ambassadors during the development process is a real sign of quality.