Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesDeck review

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 guidesBeginners GuidesSkills to bomb hills

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…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSkills to bomb hills

This is a short guide on skateboard and longboard bushings. I give you a quick overview of what does what so you can have a better understanding of what’s under your skateboard. Skateboard and longboard bushings explained What are bushings?… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners Guides

This guide is on how to heelside predrift. Also known as the frontside predrift, this is a key skill for downhill skateboard racing and useful for general downhill riding. This guide is part of the downhill skill progression guide. Check… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesPrecision trucksTruck review

Today’s review is on the Voxter MK3 precision downhill trucks. With a design that stands them apart from normal RKP trucks, these trucks are certainly different. But is this fresh design worth the $429 sticker price? Or is a more… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesPrecision trucksTruck review

There is a lot to talk about when it comes to the Rogue Precision Slalom Trucks, and I talk about it all! Everything from how to ride them best, which upgrades to make, and even how to change up your… Continue Reading…

Grip review

A new challenger has arrived – Dark Matter griptape. How will it stack up against the likes of Vicious, Cuei, and the undefeated champion Lokton grip? Check out the review below to find out more. Specifications Sheets: 3 Size Length:… Continue Reading…

Wheel review

Looking to paint thick, dumb, lines of thane on the road? These are the wheels to do it. But is that all they’re good for? Check out the Free Dumbs Review below to find out more. Specs Diameter: 65mm Contact… Continue Reading…

Wheel review

The EZ Hawgs are one of the easiest sliding wheels on the market. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to get them sideways – which makes them one of the most recommended beginner slide wheels.  That aside, are they… Continue Reading…

Wheel review

These are undoubtedly the best freeride wheels of the modern age. But why? If you haven’t had the pleasure of skating them yourself, check out my review below to get the low down. This is a  Powell-Peralta Snakes Review. Specifications… Continue Reading…

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