Longboard Weight Guide: Materials, Components, and Typical Ranges

How Much Does a Longboard Weigh?

Longboard weight varies by deck material, truck type, wheel size, and hardware. Typical complete setups range 5–10 lbs (2.3–4.5 kg).

Weight by Deck Construction

Deck Type	Weight Range (lbs)	Characteristics
Carbon Fiber / Composite	2.5–4.5	Lightest; high stiffness; expensive; racing/freeride.
Bamboo / Hybrid (bamboo + fiberglass)	3.5–5.5	Light, dampened flex; popular for commuting/carving.
Maple (7–9 ply)	4.5–6.5	Standard; durable, snappy; most common.
Baltic Birch / Premium Ply	4.0–5.5	Stronger/lighter than standard maple.
Solid Wood / Bamboo (thick)	6.0–8.0+	Heavy; vintage style; high momentum.

Component Weights (Approximate)

• Trucks (pair): 1.5–2.5 lbs (forged/hollow lighter)
• Wheels (set of 4): 0.8–1.5 lbs (larger/softer = heavier)
• Bearings (set): 0.2–0.3 lbs (ceramics lighter)
• Hardware: 0.1–0.2 lbs
• Grip tape: 0.1–0.2 lbs

Style-Specific Typical Complete Weights

• Downhill/Race: 7–9 lbs (stiff deck, precision trucks, large wheels)
• Freeride: 6–8 lbs
• Commuter/Cruiser: 5–7 lbs (bamboo, RKP trucks, 70–75mm wheels)
• Dancing/Freestyle: 5.5–7.5 lbs (longer deck, kicktails)
• Travel/Portable: 4–6 lbs (short, carbon, TKP trucks)

Features Adding Weight

• Kicktails (+0.3–0.5 lbs)
• Cutouts / wheel wells (minimal)
• Integrated LED lights, battery packs (+0.5–1.5 lbs)
• Waterproofing / rail guards

Lighter = easier carry, faster acceleration. Heavier = more momentum, stability at speed. Choose for your primary use case.