Carving on a longboard is an efficient way to control your speed when riding downhill. The rider has to make continuous "S" patterns by leaning left and right instead of coming to a complete stop. In doing this, the rider will be able to maintain and control his/her speed. A Camber board is board specifically designed for carving. This board is usually made of bamboo, which is a flexible type of wood, and the center of the deck is higher than the mounting point of the trucks creating an arc shape. This builds up spring tension, and then it is released at the peak of every complete turn in the "S" pattern. This can also be done while wearing sliding gloves. The rider is able crouch down and grab the side of the board then lean uphill. The other hand is then placed on the ground on the uphill side. This is then repeated going the opposite direction. At high speeds it can result in loss of traction.
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