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This weeks article is a short compilation of some of the best downhill skate videos of 2019. I think anyone interested longboarding will find it helpful and entertaining. I’ve handpicked the videos that stood out the most to me. The… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guide

Cruising is easily the most enjoyable part of skateboarding. It’s simple, it’s fun, and anyone from a seasoned pro to someone who learned to skate 5minutes ago can enjoy it. Today’s article is a guide on how you can get… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBrand reviewBuying guideDeck reviewGear Knowledge

Buying a longboard can be a bit tricky, especially when there are hundreds of knock-off brands out there. You don’t know who to trust – who’s selling you a quality longboard or is just out to make a quick buck…. 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…

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 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 GuidesGear KnowledgeProtective/Safety gear

If you rock up to a downhill skate event, or simply flick through the pictures from one, you’ll see a lot of diversity, especially when it comes to the helmets people choose to wear. From different shapes to different colors… 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…

Beginners GuidesProtective/Safety gear

When you start longboarding, sorting out your safety gear should be a top priority. This weeks article is a simple guide that covers the basics of what you need and what you may not necessarily need. Check it out below!… 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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