Landyachtz reviews

The Drop Hammer is Landyachtz’s take on the classic drop-through longboard. Check out my review of the Landyachtz Drop Hammer below to find out more. Specs Deck Length:  36.5″ Width: 10″ Wheelbase: 27.25  Construction: 8plys Canadian Maple Stiffness: Flexible Max… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesLandyachtz reviewsTruck review

The Bear Gen 6 Trucks are one the best longboard trucks available in today’s market. Check out my review to find out what makes them so good and what’s bad about them too.  Specs Baseplate angles: 50°, 40°, 30° (compatible… Continue Reading…

Deck reviewLandyachtz reviews

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 guidesBeginners GuidesTruck review

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 GuidesDeck review

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 guidesBeginners GuidesTruck review

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 guidesBeginners GuidesBushings

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 trucksTruck review

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…

Wheel review

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…

Truck review

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…

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