Drop Through or Top Mount Longboard? - FAQ Friday - Tactics
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- Should I choose a drop through or top mount longboard? Both mounting options have advantages and disadvantages for different types of riding. Tactics Downhill Skate Team rider Ross Druckrey explains how drop through and top mounting affect the way your board rides, and how that applies to carving, cruising, freeride, and downhill skateboarding.
In general, drop through mounting makes your board lower, more stable, and easier to push, but gives it less grip when cornering. This makes it great for cruising, carving, long distance pushing, and beginners who want to learn to slide. Top mounting gives you a taller ride height that translates to a more responsive, divey turn with more leverage on your trucks, and more grip when cornering. This makes it great for cruising, carving, freeride, and downhill. However, top mounts are less stable and harder to control at higher speeds, so drop through mounting is often preferred for beginners who are learning to freeride and downhill.
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this channel is fantastic for information.
ive learned so much from the videos, i just wanted to thank you for your time and effort putting these videos together 😆 *****
Thank you! Someone who knows what they're talking about and can give me some real information other than what I can see with my own eyes!
I started riding a month ago. I've ended up getting both styles of boards. They both have their uses. The drop through is a much more forgiving ride. I like it better for braking. I put my heel right on the wheel. It's quite effective.
ive been in florida for a little bit now and been thinking about a long board. i have a messed up knee and can't do the tricks I used to do but still wanna skate without temptation lol but this was awesome video. never heard of drop through boards before now so this was helpful
Same. I live in Florida too. I skateboarded a bunch when I was younger and always wanted a nice longboard just to cruise some of the parks or something
Thank you for this, exciting that a drop through can be top mount as well
Glad to help!
Stability difference between a drop through and a drop down for a FAQ Friday, and then compare to a board that is both drop through and drop down
I think a drop down depends a lot on the board deck specifically. I know a few drop down decks that are top mounted, yet are just as long as a regular drop through deck. I also know a drop down deck that is like easily an inch or 2 (?) lower to the ground than my drop through deck. That one should be theoretically more stable, but I'd imagine it being closer to the ground also means less clearing for turning, obstacles and so on. Everything comes at a trade off. Top mounted + drop down seems pretty popular for freestyle though.
Thanks for help!
You gave me a lot of info, Thanks man, now I know what board I want
Gnarly video bruh! You helped me make a decision for my next board that I was totally hung up on... Sweetches n cream bruh!
It would be awesome if you did a video on racked trucks and non racked. Awesome videos as always :-)
thanks, that helped me a lot 🙂
thanks bro just bought the drop through walnut arbor axis 40 because of this and its amazing
hey bro can you please tell me how fast does it go?
+Almond Joy my friend has one its sick i have an arbor kyler martz gt cruiser with pretty the same specs as the walnut
+Almond Joy the bearings are good but it depends on who assembled the board its so easy to push
Great video :D
One question, if i want to carve, dance and cruise should i have drop through or top mounts?
you should take top mount
Hi
i'm looking for a board to cruise around the city and carving, would be better to go for a drop through or a top mount?
for what i'll do, will it be very different if i pick one or the other?
Thank you very much
Love those vids
Perfect video for me to choose my board.
Thanks a lot!
I am somewhat experienced and basically just want a board for cruising around town and state park bike paths, I considered drop through but heard a rumor that they don't last as long and may eventually break, is this true? What board do you think would be best for me?
Hey man I'm starting to do pre drifts should I get em down with a freeride wheel first cause it'll be easier then jump to a DH wheel?? Or just start doing them on DH wheels off the bat. (Fresh set of Free Agents ready to be broken in.)
What would you guys recommend just got commuting/cruising? I was thinking about going with topmount just because it's easier to turn
Topmount would be great for commuting and cruisin'!
Serious question: Wouldn't changing the drop through to top mounted position put a different strain on the drop through deck for which it was not designed? I'm considering converting the drop through longboard I've got to top mounted (I believe it can be done just fine in terms of screws and such), however as I'm trying to do tricks with it, it shouldn't become weaker. Is it 'safe' to try?
You should be fine to switch up the trucks, people switch the trucks from drop-through to top mount frequently and are fine. When the trucks are through the deck, the board is hanging by the hardware, and when the trucks are mounted to the bottom, the deck is resting on top of the baseplate which means more of the surface area of the deck is being supported. I'd still be careful of what kind of tricks your doing because drop-through decks by nature are weaker on the mounts than a regular top-mount deck. If you're going to be jumping and landing hard, it might not hold up, but if your just doing some fancy footwork, then it should hold up fine. Also, it depends on what the deck is made of. If it's a stiff 9-ply maple deck for example, it's more likely to break because maple is stiff but brittle. But if it's a flexible bamboo/fiberglass deck, then it should be fine. Hope that helps!
If I top mount my drop through board, will I get the same experience riding on a top mount board?
Didn't watch video
i just ordered a madrid 37" top mount concave long board, the board is meant for cruising and carving can i still bomb hills are remain stable without speed wobbling my face into the pavement?
i have a drop trough deck, can i take off my trucks and out em on as a top mount or will it fail?
Ok thx I a go for the ozone 83a thx sorry I asked so much questions lol first slide Wheeles thx tho should I go with the bones reds bearings are they fast?
what is the board for drop though? like whats the model / make
sector 9 promotion?? lol jk great video... wb stand ups should I learn those on my drop through?
Sorry last time I'll ask . Ok so I have small hills I wanna do 180 stand up slides so what wheele cloude ride ozone or slide also what one will slide on flat area and goes decently fast on flat area Srry last question lol thx
Hi, can i use drop through as a cruiser (and a little bit carving) around the city?
Or is it better yo get cruiser board instead?
You can definitely use a drop through longboard to mob around the city. It's not quite as maneuverable as a normal cruiser because it doesn't have kicktails to pivot on a dime, and if you encounter curbs then you'll have to pick up your board. So a cruiser is better for a more urban environment, but if you're cruising around on bike paths or non-crowded roads, then a drop-through longboard will be fine. 👍 - Tim
Do u guys think you can do a cloude ride ozone review on all 80 83 and 86a wheeles. By Saturday because that's when I'm ordering my landyachtz switch 35 and I wanna now if they will be good thx
So the trucks on the drop through can be used a top mount truck ?
Drop through for downhills it is, thank you.
Edit: Micro drops it is.
What is better for downhill and sliding, drop through or drop down
Lol I just ordered a double drop 😂 RIP Grip and carving.
I mean.....speed ?
very good thanx
would you recommend Drop Through or Top Mount. For a board that i am making for a school project. never rider a longbaord before just though it'l be a fun thing to do in my spare time. any answer would be great and ,much appreciated
You haven't said what u want to do with it so how can anyone tell you which one's better for you....
I need help I'm getting a landyachtz switch 35 and I want a very good sliding wheel what should I get but I also wanna be able to go fast on flat surfices can some one give suggestions
I long board is broken which has drop through mount. I am trying to remove trucks, but I couldn't figure-out. can you suggest me any video please?
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sorry for the late response.. just wanted to make sure you were actually capable of rearranging your statement above into a question starting with "how to" and plug it into youtube after one yr of commenting this cuz if u still haven't been able to do it y now I would feel really bad for you.
New longboarded here.... I am wanting to get new trucks for this beginner board i just bought and I have no idea which to get. It is a drop through deck, so is there a difference in normal trucks and drop through trucks or are they the same thing?
Hey Kyle, all trucks are the same and can be mounted on any type of board.
Nice vid bro. I just wanna cruise around my block and stuff. Drop through is recommended for that right?
***** alright thanks for the advice bro
***** Also I'm seeing alot of longboards on ebay that are just THROUGH. Not drop through. Is there a difference or is it the same?
What is the beat longboard for a biginner
So i am experienced in skateboarding but not long boarding, so which longboard do you recommend.
thank you for your help.
heyy, so this is my 3rd summer longboarding, and i recently learned to slide. (my goal is to race competitively) i am ready to get upwards of 60km and start perfecting my slides, but i will need a new set up to do so.
I was thinking of landyachtz switchblade 2015, 38 with otang cage 73mm 86a.
i am 5'7" but ive learned to ride on a 42' drop-thru pintail and i think 36 would be too small for me.. just wondering your thoughts, or suggestions on that idea..? *****
I wondering what trucks and safety gear you because how the fuck are u ready to ride over 60 if u are on a pintail.. anyways thats besides the point and 3yrs skating can probs explain for that...ik this is a late response but if u can ride switch confidently then I recommend getting something like the landyachtz canyon arrow or another Downhill Top Mount board DIRECTIONAL board..... NOT drop through or drop deck as u said u wanted to perfect slides and you need grip to do that.... Also look at some 78-82a wheels that are SQUARE LIPPED (if you can already do predrifts near your top speeds and want more grip).
I need help, I'm 6'6 with size 14 15ish shoes and I like longboarding , I want to get a new longboard that feels good for sharp turning and I wanna use it mostly for transportation , what do y'all recommend, I'm undecided
Check out the Santa Cruz Spangle 40". This is a board has a 10" width and 40" length to help accommodate a bigger rider such as yourself. Check it out here: www.tactics.com/santa-cruz/spangle-40-cruzer-drop-down-complete-longboard?cp=ytd
Can you please help me. I live in a flat area with few hills. I want to ride really fast and learn to slide. Which would you recommend. Please reply
You'll be able to slide on either board, but a drop-through might be a tiny bit easier to break traction because the standing platform is lower to the ground. The type of wheels you have will make more of a factor on your ability to slide. There are longboard wheels that are specifically formulated to slide better and wheels that have a stone ground finish will also break traction more easily. Stay safe out there! ✌
Tactics Boardshop thanks and stay safe too 😊
you need to.put the washeres that you put on the drop tro tro whem you are montiming top mont on a drop tro deck?
Nice 👍
I heard cloude ride ozone 86a is a good sliding wheele is that true
HALPPP please!!!
I am getting a board this summer and I want a longboard that's downhill, not wobbly, fun to sit and ride on, good for dancing, and (easy to carve corners )
And fun to sit while riding at same time
Come on at least try and think... Why would the type of board affect your speed? Because it doesn't (in case you still have understood).
Get a board with medium flex, not too stiff cause you want to carve but not too flexy because that gets a bit unstable.
If you want to dance then a board slightly on the big side so like 40 inch. Drop through is more stable for beginners, and easier to slide with. But you didn't say you wanted to slide so that;'s not important for you. More experienced riders often choose top-mounts because they have more grip (you can of course still slide them but they are less likely to slide out unexpectedly) and as far as stability goes you can achieve the same stability if you have the right technique. The grip difference is a question of the angle at which force is being applied to the board when turning. The stability difference is a question of the distance from your feet to the pivot point of the trucks.
Basically, top vs drop is your choice.
Now for speed, wheels are what makes the difference. Bigger wheels achieve faster speeds, smaller ones accelerate quicker. Harder wheels go a bit faster, accelerate a bit more quickly , and slide more easily than soft wheels. But don't only look at wheel hardness, look at customer reviews because what they're made of makes a bigger difference than hardness.
You probably want medium large (68mm+) and soft-ish grippy wheels.
Get 50 degree trucks and same axle width as your board (+/- half an inch or so). Lower degree trucks are for very high speeds and they don't carve as easily. Careful though, often hangar width is confused with axle width.
Spend like 20 or 30 bucks on bearings. Do not look at Abec ratings. Look at reviews. Bones Bearings are good.
And board width has nothing to do with foot size btw. It's a preference and your looking at dancing and sitting on the board so get a wide one (like 9 or 10 inches or more)
Drop through vs drop down ?
My board is a drop through was it okay to top mount it? Will it not cause any damage on board?
You'll be fine! enjoy.
what is a good brand, i know sector is but is quest a good brand? my friend has a quest bored and it is decent but i dont know for my self?
thanks ill think about getting a sector 9! i just didnt know how good of a brand they are lol
I'm thinking about White Wave. It has a great review for durability for fraction of the price.
Hey guys, your videos are really helpful, and i would i to say thanks! I'm new to longboarding, any quick tips for sliding?
+Tactics Boardshop cheers
can you put TKP trucks ( street trucks ) on a drop through board, and if so, how would that effect it ?
***** awesome , thank you so much Ross , its been the first straight answer I got. Stay awesome guys
Yeah but which one is going to last longer I mean is it not gonna break? The drop down I mean? Pls answer me :(
The top mount will be intrinsically stronger than the drop through construction. But as long as you're not doing anything that involves a bunch of impact, then both styles will perform well. Cheers!
Thxx🤧
I am an intermediate rider and want to be able to go faster and carve really well without out getting speed wobbles because i'm riding a pintail and getting speed wobbles at 30 mph. I have 230 dollars to spend. what would be the best board for me
Thanks alot
what would be best riding about in a town? for everyday use.
Top mount has a better grip on cornering and is more responsive. Drop through is better for more long distance pushing. We hope this helps!
I was gonna ask if chargers would fit on a dropthrough, then i saw them
I'm a noob. I'm wondering how do I get over large cracks with a drop through longboard?
***** Ooh gotcha. I think I'll try practicing on carpet or something with an ollie and lifting the front of my board. I'm not too confident with doing much on it yet.
Can i mount a normal truck on a drop through deck???
Yes you can! You can mount the truck the same way by taking it apart and reassembling it around the board. But regular skate trucks are a bit small for drop through long boards. You can mount them on the bottom like a regular deck, but that defeats the purpose of having a drop through.
Is drop through easier to turn if you're just riding around
It's not really going to affect the turning radius whether it's a drop through or not. It's all going to depend on the trucks, how wide the board is, and the wheelbase. If you have taller and looser trucks then obviously it will turn better, and a wider board will also be easier to turn because of the extra leverage when you lean. Also a board with a shorter wheelbase will have a slightly tighter turning radius than a longer wheelbase. Although one advantage to drop through boards is that many of them have cut-outs for the wheels, so you can lean as hard as you want and not get wheelbite. Sorry for rambling! 😅 I hope that answered your question! - Tim
so some pros ride drop through ?
What wheels are those?
Those are the Sector 9 Butterballs. 🔥🔥🔥
Butterballs #yoloswag
who the f*ck pressed the dislike button??!! LMAO :D
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Drop throughs are garbage as they don't turn as fast responsive as top mounts
Ross I’m waiting for my ham sandwich.