How to Install and Use Longboard Lights for a Safer Night Ride

How to Install and Use Longboard Lights for a Safer Night Ride

Longboarding at night can be a thrilling experience, but it also comes with safety concerns.

Proper lighting is essential not only to see where you are riding but also to ensure that others on the road can see you.

Eggboards longboard lights are designed to improve visibility and enhance safety for skaters riding in low-light conditions. This guide will show you how to install them using the provided silicone straps and share some useful tips for optimal usage.

Why Use Longboard Lights?

Longboard lights serve two primary purposes:

  1. Visibility: They help you see the path ahead, including potential obstacles like cracks, pebbles, and potholes.

  2. Safety: They make you more visible to cars, cyclists, and pedestrians, reducing the risk of accidents.

Eggboards longboard lights come with both front and rear lights and are designed to fit different types of skateboards, including cruisers, traditional longboards, and electric skateboards. Their adjustable silicone straps ensure a secure and stable fit.

Installing Eggboards Longboard Lights

Step 1: Unpacking the Lights and Accessories

Each Eggboards longboard light set includes:

  • A front light (white or blue, depending on the version you purchased)

  • A rear light (red)

  • Two silicone straps (longer straps included in some versions for electric skateboards)

  • USB charging cables for recharging

Step 2: Identifying the Correct Placement

Before mounting the lights, determine the best positioning:

  • Front Light: Should face forward and illuminate the path ahead.

  • Rear Light: Should be positioned to ensure visibility from behind.

Eggboards longboard lights feature a 30-degree angle notch, which projects the light forward. This design prevents the light from pointing directly downward, ensuring that obstacles on the road ahead are visible.

Step 3: Attaching the Lights to the Trucks

  1. Take the front light and wrap the silicone strap around the front truck.

  2. Hook the strap onto the designated notches on the light to secure it tightly.

  3. Repeat the same process for the rear light on the back truck.

💡 Tip: Ensure the straps are tight enough to prevent the lights from moving or rattling while riding. If using an electric skateboard, you may need to use the longer straps for a better fit.

Step 4: Adjusting the Light Direction

After securing the lights, make sure the front light is angled correctly to cast its beam forward rather than under the board. This ensures better visibility while riding, especially for faster-moving electric longboards.

Step 5: Testing Before Riding

Turn on the lights and check for stability. Give your board a gentle shake to see if the lights remain in place. If they wobble or shift, readjust the straps.

Usage Tips for Longboard Lights

1. Prevent Accidental Damage

If you ride a skateboard, cruiser, or longboard with a tail, be cautious not to kick the tail when the rear light is mounted. Hitting the light against the ground could damage or break it.

2. Ride Confidently in Any Weather

Eggboards longboard lights are water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about puddles or wet roads. However, avoid submerging them in water.

3. Recharge for Continued Use

These lights are USB rechargeable, meaning you won’t need to replace batteries. Charge them after each ride to ensure they are always ready when needed.

4. Adjust Light Settings for Visibility

Eggboards lights come with four settings:

  • Constant high brightness

  • Constant low brightness

  • Slow blinking

  • Fast blinking

💡 Tip: Use the blinking modes in urban areas with heavy traffic to increase visibility to drivers and pedestrians.

A guy riding his cruiser skateboard with an Eggboard LED tail light attached to the back truck under the kicktail for extra visibility and safety.

Choosing the Right Longboard Light Version

Eggboards longboard lights come in two versions:

  1. White Front Light + Red Rear Light: Best for general night riding.

  2. Blue Front Light + Red Rear Light: Comes with longer silicone straps, ideal for larger electric skateboards like Meepo boards.

Conclusion

Installing longboard lights is a simple yet effective way to enhance your night riding experience. With Eggboards' easy-to-mount silicone strap system, you can attach and remove the lights quickly depending on when you need them.

Proper positioning, tight fastening, and using the right settings will improve both your visibility and safety.

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