What is the best longboard out there?

Hi I live in Perth Australia and am looking yo buy a longboard. Where I am there aren't many places to buy longboards, so my first question is whether buying online is a good alternative and is it cost efficient? Also I already have a z flex cruiser...

Hey what is the best longboard shape for cruising? (like going long distances on flats and downhill with minimal effort) so basically what is the best longboard for pumping really far :D but what board shape? for example the apex 37 looks soo good :D...

What is the best solution to clean the "Bones Reds" bearings for my landyacht longboard?? besides 'tri-flow' for the re-grease and 99% isopropenol (rubbing alcohol) ...show more

what brand with what hardware

What longboard trucks should i get, any ideas stores price range doesnt even matter i just wanna get good quality longboard trucks. I do carving, sliding and ALOT of just free ridin? BTW i use a pintail need help fast ;)

I plan on going from my house to my college in longboard instead of walking. Also what do I do with my longboard after I arrive college so that it doesnt get stolen?

I'm making a longboard for the first time and I'm not sure what kind of material works best. I don't do any tricks, I'm strictly a hill bomber. Is there a certain wood/other material that works best? Thanks to all of you who are cool enough to answer...

The longboard is a Madrid Plant 39" http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/madrid-plant-39-complete-longboard.aspx

I can't afford a great longboard so please don't give me options such as loaded, or landy. My price range is about $140. I'm about 5 foot 8 inches tall, and my shoe size is 11.5 or 12. I've have a cheap, crappy longboard (Layback Inside out), and i have...