Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBrand reviewGear reviewTruck review

In today’s article, I’ll be going over the best longboard trucks you can buy from all over the world. Every truck on this list is high-quality and you won’t be disappointed if you buy them. Check out my “best of… Continue Reading…

Gear reviewTruck review

Ronin cast Katanas are some of the best cast longboard trucks on the market – some riders even say they perform as well as some precision trucks … But how true is this? I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time on my… Continue Reading…

Cruiser reviewDeck reviewGear reviewMini cruiser reviewTruck reviewWheel review

A tiny cruiser is an essential part of any skateboard quiver. they’re great for quick trips down to the store, quick skates around the neighborhood, or slashing driveways down your local hill. Whilst not the most versatile sort of boards,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear reviewWheel review

If you like them BIG, and if you like them THICC, then look no further. The Venom Magnum wheels are amongst the widest, biggest, MEATIEST wheels in the industry. Intimidating to say the least & not for the faint of… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideDeck reviewGear KnowledgeGear reviewSkills to bomb hills

What type of deck should you go for, for downhill skateboarding? Which are the best downhill longboards for beginners? I answer all these questions and more below. If you want a shortened, visual version, check out the video below: How… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear reviewWheel review

I’ve been riding the Seismic 80.5mm Alpha wheels for a couple months now. You’ve probably seen me on them in various clips and videos. Today I’ll be reviewing them. Talking about how they roll, slide and perform. Check it out…. Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear reviewWheel review

Slide Perfect are a wheel manufacturer out of the UK. I’ve skated a couple of their wheels and been impressed. Lets see if their new wheels – the Slide Perfect Fluxx can match up. Check out my review below. *Note,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear reviewHelmet reviewsProtective/Safety gear

I’ve been skating with my TSG Pass for a while now, and I’ve put through all kinds of scenarios. Rain, dust, heat, high humidity, snow, you name it! And impressively, this thing has kept me safe and impressively, kept up… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear reviewProtective/Safety gear

Helmets are the most basic bits of kit a skateboarder needs to have. My article below describes 11 of the best helmets you can get and what makes them stand out. I also introduce you to some of the worst… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear reviewProtective/Safety gear

Downhill specific products can be one of two things: They can either turn out to be really great products that enhance your ability to skate, or they can turn out to be over-expensive gimmicks that add no real value to… Continue Reading…

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