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…

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…

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…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesChatting shitInformation for non-skatersOpinion Piece

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…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear reviewWheel review

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…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

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…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesStories

This weeks article is a short compilation of some of the best downhill skate videos of 2019. I think anyone interested longboarding will find it helpful and entertaining. I’ve handpicked the videos that stood out the most to me. The… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guide

Cruising is easily the most enjoyable part of skateboarding. It’s simple, it’s fun, and anyone from a seasoned pro to someone who learned to skate 5minutes ago can enjoy it. Today’s article is a guide on how you can get… Continue Reading…

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