My Landyachtz Freedive Reef has seen more combinations of trucks, wheels, wedges, etc., than any other board I’ve owned; it’s my favorite board in the Landyachtz lineup and possibly one of my favorites ever. But there are one or two… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Truck review
April 2, 2024
The Caliber III trucks are the best cast trucks on the market – I don’t make that statement lightly. Find out what makes them so good in my review below. Specs Baseplate angles: 50°, 44° (w/ shim) Width: 157mm, 184mm… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Deck review
June 2, 2022
The Prism Cole Trotta is in my opinion, an era-defining board. Its template is reflective of what is needed in downhill skateboarding (mostly freeriding tbh) today. Find out more about the Cole Trotta Cop Caller board in my review below…. Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Truck review
June 2, 2022
Paris trucks are the Toyotas of the longboard world – strong, reliable, and affordable. The V1 and V2 trucks were popular options, but is the V3 any better? Let’s find out in my review. Specs Baseplate angles: 50°, 43° Width:… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Bushings
June 2, 2022
The Hardcore barrel bushings are the most unique on the market – pretty much nothing else is made with the same technology (bonded insert technology). But are they good, or is this just another ploy to get you to spend… Continue Reading…
Precision trucks • Truck review
June 2, 2022
On paper, the Aera P2 are certainly basic. They don’t have a complicated design and seem pretty straightforward. But does this mean a basic performance in practice? No. These trucks are very good. Find out more below. Specs Baseplate angles:… Continue Reading…
June 2, 2022
This is a review of the Remember Collective Savannah Slammas. These are great, affordable longboard wheels for both advanced and casual riders. Specs Diameter: 70mm Contact Patch: 47mm Durometer: 74a, 76a, 78A, 80a Lip Profile: Square Surface: Skin Core Placement:… Continue Reading…
June 2, 2022
Aera RF-1 are the most unique feeling truck on the market. They feel incredibly playful underfoot, feel amazing for carving around, but are also good for big stand-up slides. If you want to find out more about them, check out… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Deck review
June 2, 2022
The Rocket Micro is Rocket and Ian Freire’s slalom downhill board offering to the world. Is it something special or a re-hash of what is becoming a popular formula? Find out more about this board below. Specs Length: 30.5” /… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Skills to bomb hills
June 2, 2022
This guide is on how to toeside predrift. Also known as the backside predrift, this is a key skill for downhill skateboard racing and is extremely useful for open road riding. This guide is part of the downhill skill progression… Continue Reading…