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Slide gloves are arguably the least important part of your longboard gear. But that said, a good pair can go a long way. The guys over at Loaded recently sent me a pair of their Leather Racer gloves to review,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewTruck review

Paris trucks are well established in the longboard industry. For years, their cast trucks have been the go-to if you wanted a lively, reliable truck, in an affordable package. In 2015, they finally introduced the forged Paris Savants. These trucks… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeSecret tips

If you are looking to go as fast as possible and be the first one down the hill, getting the right bearings is critical. The right bearings will allow you to take your skating to the next level without holding… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeSecret tipsStories

I’m not gonna lie, downhill skating can be hard work, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. It’s easy to end up doing the same thing over and over at sessions, without making any real progress. Unfortunately, that may… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeSecret tips

Boxing day has come and gone without me receiving the gifts that I really wanted – or that would have been really useful. Though it is understandable because getting gifts for people can be a headache. Unless you’re some sort… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

I remember flicking through the cult website, looking at their videos, getting stoked on all the content and genuinely getting excited to buy their gear. I would then look at their wheels and get smacked in the face by how expensive… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

Choo choo, ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN. One thing that annoys me about wheels or longboard gear that is really popular is the lack of comprehensive reviews that follow up. You always have a youtube video here and there, but… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesGear KnowledgeWheel review

One thing that annoys me is seeing people comment this on longboard videos – “Just one pebble ….”. WELL, let me tell you some facts bucko. Longboard wheels EAT pebbles for breakfast. Pebbles, small rocks, huge cracks etc. longboard wheels… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewSecret tips

I know money has been tight, but that the burning desire to skate simply won’t go. It’s like that itch you need to scratch. A simple solution would be to buy one of those cheap cruisers you see online, but I know… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

This is the green wheel you’ve been seeing in the majority of my recent videos. They have consistently been under my feet for the last 4 months since March and I can say, they are easily one of the best… Continue Reading…

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