Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guide

Today I’m looking at how much a longboard should cost you. I’ll be talking about prices and the quality of boards you can expect in a given price range. If you want to learn how best to set your budget… Continue Reading…

Deck reviewGear reviewLandyachtz reviews

Today’s product review is on the Landyachtz Cheesegrater 2.0. And just like cheese, this board has a way of worming its way into your heart. In this review, I talk about the concave, how I’ve set this board up, its… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear reviewHelmet reviewsProtective/Safety gear

Today’s review is on the S1 Lifer helmet, by far one of the best (and most expensive) skateboarding helmets I’ve used. But it’s certainly not perfect. Learn more about it below. Specs Sizes X-Small – 20.5inches Small – 21inches Medium… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesLandyachtz reviewsPrecision trucksTruck review

The Bear 2020 Smokies are the latest precision truck offering from Bear. With the Gen 6 cast trucks already proving themselves to be some of the best cast trucks around, can it be said to be the same for the… Continue Reading…

Gear reviewLandyachtz reviewsWheel review

Today’s article is on the dual-duro Cheetah Hawgs longboard wheels. Dual-duro wheels seem to be the next big leap in technology for longboard wheels – offering the grip of a lower durometer wheel, but with a higher overall roll-speed.  Unfortunately,… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesChatting shitSkills to bomb hills

Today’s article is a guide to help you get good at downhill skateboarding quickly. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you will find I have some useful tips for you. Check it out below. Quick fixes to get ya… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideMini cruiser review

Today’s article is on the best mini cruisers. These are some of the funnest boards you can buy. Check it out below to find out which are the best. There’s also a buying to help you find out what makes… Continue Reading…

Deck reviewGear reviewLandyachtz reviewsMini cruiser reviewTruck reviewWheel review

This week’s article is a Landyachtz Dinghy review. This is easily one of the most popular cruisers on the market, and one of the first boards many own. However, it doesn’t have the greatest of reputations amongst the “core” crowd…. Continue Reading…

Gear reviewGrip review

Today’s product review is on Cuei Griptape. For the last few years, Lokton has been the go-to grip for most downhill skaters, but with the introduction of Cuei grip, Lokton might be seeing itself dethroned. Check it out below to… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

Today’s topic is on the best longboards for beginners. Whilst you can learn to ride on any longboard, some of them will be easier to learn on and will give you a more forgiving learning experience. Check it out below… Continue Reading…

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