What type of deck should you go for, for downhill skateboarding? Which are the best downhill longboards for beginners? I answer all these questions and more below. If you want a shortened, visual version, check out the video below: How… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Buying guide • Gear Knowledge • Skills to bomb hills • Wheel review
June 2, 2022
Sliding is one of the best ways to slow down on your longboard at speeds above 30mph. That said, learning to slide isn’t easy, so it’s key you get a set of wheels that makes the learning experience forgiving. With… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Gear Knowledge • Information for non-skaters • Secret tips • Skills to bomb hills
October 26, 2020
As part of my on-going skills to bomb hills series, I’ll be talking about how downhill skating beginners should set up their trucks. Your trucks determine how stable you will be when going fast, how you’ll slide, and basically how… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Chatting shit • Information for non-skaters • Opinion Piece
March 28, 2020
I’ve noticed a lot of people are picking up skating or thinking about getting a board during this crisis – and it makes sense. Skating ticks a lot of boxes in this time – it’s a great way to get… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Brand review • Gear Knowledge • Information for non-skaters
April 2, 2024
This week’s article will be on the best European longboard brands. I’ve looked at companies, brands, and people that make high-quality longboard gear. After reading it, you’ll know where to look for your next longboard. By no means is this list… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Buying guide • Gear review • Wheel review
March 31, 2020
I’ve been riding the Seismic 80.5mm Alpha wheels for a couple months now. You’ve probably seen me on them in various clips and videos. Today I’ll be reviewing them. Talking about how they roll, slide and perform. Check it out…. Continue Reading…
March 5, 2020
Getting into downhill skateboarding has easily been one of the best things that has happened to my life. Admittedly though, a lot of things about it suck. The looks from strangers, the disapproving looks from my mother, the road rash… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Information for non-skaters • Protective/Safety gear • Secret tips • Skills to bomb hills
May 27, 2020
When people watch downhill skate videos, they see skaters going down roads at 100kph (60mph), taking turns at high speeds, and doing risky-looking maneuvers – all this with fast-moving traffic coming up in the other lane! Personally, I wouldn’t blame them… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Secret tips • Skills to bomb hills
June 3, 2021
Recently I’ve been coming across a bunch of posts from people on the internet unable to properly balance on their skateboard and the skateboarding basics, so today I’ll be talking about how to do so among other skateboarding basics. I’ll… Continue Reading…
Advanced riders guides • Beginners Guides • Secret tips • Skills to bomb hills
April 28, 2020
So you’ve picked up your first longboard and you’re looking to get to grips with the basics of downhill skating? Fortunately, over the next couple of weeks I’ll be focusing on topics that will help you develop the skills to… Continue Reading…