Chatting shitSecret tips

As some of you may know, I just came back from a two-week skate trip in the Philippines. It was certainly an eye-opener on many things, but especially skating … cause that’s what I went to do there … What… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

The one thing outside skateboarding that has made a significant impact on my skills and ability to skate has been exercise (and stretching). It’s been a long time coming, but here is a guide to skate workouts, exercising and stretching… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesInformation for non-skatersSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

The time has come! I’ll finally be talking about how to longboard slide and what steps you can take to learn to do it. I’ll go over the different types of slides, what works, what doesn’t, the equipment you’ll need… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesGear KnowledgeInformation for non-skatersSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

As part of my on-going skills to bomb hills series, I’ll be talking about how downhill skating beginners should set up their trucks. Your trucks determine how stable you will be when going fast, how you’ll slide, and basically how… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesInformation for non-skatersProtective/Safety gearSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

When people watch downhill skate videos, they see skaters going down roads at 100kph (60mph), taking turns at high speeds, and doing risky-looking maneuvers – all this with fast-moving traffic coming up in the other lane! Personally, I wouldn’t blame them… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

Recently I’ve been coming across a bunch of posts from people on the internet unable to properly balance on their skateboard and the skateboarding basics, so today I’ll be talking about how to do so among other skateboarding basics. I’ll… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

So you’ve picked up your first longboard and you’re looking to get to grips with the basics of downhill skating? Fortunately, over the next couple of weeks I’ll be focusing on topics that will help you develop the skills to… Continue Reading…

Secret tips

Once the speed bug gets you, it never really let’s go. Every moment spent on your skateboard thereon is ‘plagued’ with thoughts of how fast you can go on your board and figuring out how to do it. Trust me,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeModifcationsSecret tips

Going fast on your skateboard is one of the funnest things you can do. It’s exhilarating, feels amazing and is something everyone should experience at least once. But more often than not, things do tend to get a bit …… 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…

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