Longboards have gained popularity among skaters who want to experience high-speed rides in racing, sliding, or going downhills. With the bigger size than other skateboards, some riders are not confident in controlling and stopping the board. Therefore, today I will tell you the right techniques to slow down a longboard.

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To properly slow down on a longboard, you need to keep in mind the following principles: 

• You need to do adequate practicing before you can master the techniques; therefore, you should choose a wide area to practice slowing down. 

• Skaters should not ride at high speed when they haven’t mastered the basic skills in longboarding because this can lead to severe accidents. 

• Make full use of your body to resist the winds and slow down. Moreover, traveling in a zigzag path is a good idea to gradually stop a longboard, especially when you are going downhill. 

• Learn to put your feet in the right position on the deck to increase the effectiveness of the techniques. 

• Remember to wear protective gear to avoid preventable injuries.

At high speed, you shouldn’t stop the board immediately or else you may experience a traumatic fall. The techniques behind slowing down may be strange to you for the first time so take time to practice them at a lower speed until you are confident with your skills. 

Foot braking is an effective method not only for conventional skateboarding but also longboarding. Therefore, it is worth learning how to keep the balance and how to do the foot brake properly. If you’re looking for a detailed tutorial on foot braking, you can check out the instructions of Robert Parker for the best demonstration. 

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