Beginners Guides

Today’s article is on the best longboards for old people. Now I will leave you to definite how old, “old” is haha. But if you’re in the market for easy to ride, smooth, and stable boards, this article will help… Continue Reading…

Grip review

Today’s product review is on the Seismic Lokton grip. I personally think this is the best grip for downhill skaters out there. Read on to find out why. Specs Grits – 36grit (coarse), 60grit (medium) Sheet designs – solid vs… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesHelmet reviews

There are a lot of helmet options for kids out there. But today, I’m looking at the best, safest, most stylish, and most colorful options. Keep reading if you want to find the best helmets for kids for skateboarding, longboarding,… Continue Reading…

Beginners Guides

Today’s article is on beginner longboard mistakes. This isn’t an article to vilify or make you feel bad for doing certain things, but simply to point them out and help get you on the right path instead. Check it out…. Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSkills to bomb hills

This is a basic downhill skateboarding progression map for learning to DH skate with the skill and gear checkpoints. It’s just a list to refer to as you progress giving you semi-accurate reference points. You don’t have to follow it… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

This article is a guide to the best longboards for campus/college cruising. Whether you’re looking for a board that fits easily under your desk, or a board that can help you cover the 3mile distance to school, I got you… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

I’m looking at the best longboards for carving and pumping today. Now carving isn’t necessarily a category of its own, but some boards are better for it than others. Pumping … is a bit more complex. Check out what I… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesProtective/Safety gearSlide pucks review

Today’s product review is on the Seismic slide pucks. I picked up the Premium Extra Hard versions to give them a go on these Nairobi roads. Check out how they perform. Specifications Size  Outer diameter – 3.25″ / 82.5mm.  Thickness… Continue Reading…

Gear reviewHelmet reviewsProtective/Safety gear

Today’s product review is on the OutdoorMaster helmet for skateboarding and cycling. If you want to find out how this helmet stacks up, check out the review below. Specifications Sizes Small 18.1 – 20in (46 – 51 cm)  Medium 20… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesGear Knowledge

Today’s guide is a list of things you should have before you attempt to go down a hill on your skateboard – essentially, the basics for downhill skateboarding. They’re not a strict list of “must-have” requirements, but having them all… Continue Reading…

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