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Why longboards feel like surfing on asphalt

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Normal skateboards are meant for flipping and grinding, but these oversized planks are purely for vibes. Built with a much wider wheelbase, they allow the rider to aggressively lean into turns, tricking their brain into thinking they are shredding water instead of asphalt.

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