Wheel review

Thing wheels are a small brand based out of France. If you’re an EU rider, you’ve certainly heard of them. If you’re from elsewhere, it’s less likely that you have. With the short time I’ve had with the Zero1 wheels,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

The one thing outside skateboarding that has made a significant impact on my skills and ability to skate has been exercise (and stretching). It’s been a long time coming, but here is a guide to skate workouts, exercising and stretching… Continue Reading…

Deck review

With a cult-like following Pantheon, longboards are one of the most popular downhill skate brands on the market. But are their boards worth riding? Today’s review is on the 2020 Pantheon Gaia. With its relatively affordable price point and attractive… Continue Reading…

Cruiser reviewDeck reviewGear reviewMini cruiser reviewTruck reviewWheel review

A tiny cruiser is an essential part of any skateboard quiver. they’re great for quick trips down to the store, quick skates around the neighborhood, or slashing driveways down your local hill. Whilst not the most versatile sort of boards,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear KnowledgeInformation for non-skatersStories

Ohh, this is a special one. Today I’ll be talking about what sort of setups riders use to skate all sorts of speeds. From those appropriate for going 25mph, to those built to break world records (90mph speeds). So if… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesInformation for non-skatersSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

The time has come! I’ll finally be talking about how to longboard slide and what steps you can take to learn to do it. I’ll go over the different types of slides, what works, what doesn’t, the equipment you’ll need… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

Let’s face it, skateboarding really isn’t an activity where the genders need different types of equipment. Anybody can ride any sort of board and have fun doing it. However, this opinion changes when you start to look at the little… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeInformation for non-skatersSkills to bomb hills

So you’re looking to pick up downhill skating and are wondering how to setup your board? Look no further. This article should help you get bearings of what type of equipment you’ll be needing. I’ll also talking about what generally… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideDeck review

Today’s article is a review of the Rolling Tree Acedia. The Acedia is one of the best longboard decks in the game. It is high-quality, affordable, and stylish. What more could you want? In my review, I’ll give you the… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear reviewWheel review

If you like them BIG, and if you like them THICC, then look no further. The Venom Magnum wheels are amongst the widest, biggest, MEATIEST wheels in the industry. Intimidating to say the least & not for the faint of… Continue Reading…

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