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Pumping Longboard Characteristics
A pumping longboard is a great type of longboard for cruising and commuting. A rider can pump on any longboard, but pumping will be more effective with a board that is made with a material that has some flex and will bounce. Pumping on a longboard is a riding style that involves a rider using their body weight to push through small carves while riding. When done properly, a rider can use these pumps to push their momentum along.An experienced rider with a good pumping longboard can avoid putting their feet on the ground to kick for an extended period of time, while still gaining speed. Pumping is a technique…