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…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners Guides

This guide is on how to set up carve for longboarding. Set up carving is a necessary move for longboarding sliding – not doing it right can make your sliding attempts result in nothing, or worse, in injury. Check it… 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…

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…

Advanced riders guidesDeck reviewGear reviewTruck reviewWheel review

It’s finally here! The long-awaited Comet Orbiter review. With a dramatic entry into the scene, the Orbiter has been very polarizing for its duration in the market. Today you finally get to find out how it actually rides. Check it out… Continue Reading…

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…

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…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesDeck reviewGear reviewLandyachtz reviews

This weeks review is on the Landyachtz Small Blind. I’ve been riding this egg shaped beast for the last few weeks and been getting to know it intimately. Check out the review to find how it rides. Specifications Length –… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBrand reviewGear reviewTruck review

In today’s article, I’ll be going over the best longboard trucks you can buy from all over the world. Every truck on this list is high-quality and you won’t be disappointed if you buy them. Check out my “best of… Continue Reading…

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