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Today’s article is on the dual-duro Cheetah Hawgs longboard wheels. Dual-duro wheels seem to be the next big leap in technology for longboard wheels – offering the grip of a lower durometer wheel, but with a higher overall roll-speed.  Unfortunately,… Continue Reading…

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This week’s article is a Landyachtz Dinghy review. This is easily one of the most popular cruisers on the market, and one of the first boards many own. However, it doesn’t have the greatest of reputations amongst the “core” crowd…. Continue Reading…

Gear reviewWheel review

All aboard the hype train. This week’s review is going to be on the Powell-Peralta Dragonskin wheels. There has been a lot of hype around them and today you’re gonna find out how much of that has been true. Check… Continue Reading…

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If you’re looking for a cruiser that is compact and super easy to skate, look no further. The Landyachtz Drop Cat 33 is one of the best cruisers I’ve skated to date. It’s low to the ground, easy to skate,… Continue Reading…

Wheel review

Thing wheels are a small brand based out of France. If you’re an EU rider, you’ve certainly heard of them. If you’re from elsewhere, it’s less likely that you have. With the short time I’ve had with the Zero1 wheels,… 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…

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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…

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Sliding is one of the best ways to slow down on your longboard at speeds above 30mph. That said, learning to slide isn’t easy, so it’s key you get a set of wheels that makes the learning experience forgiving. With… 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…

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