Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear KnowledgeGear review

Slide gloves are arguably the least important part of your longboard gear. But that said, a good pair can go a long way. The guys over at Loaded recently sent me a pair of their Leather Racer gloves to review,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewTruck review

Paris trucks are well established in the longboard industry. For years, their cast trucks have been the go-to if you wanted a lively, reliable truck, in an affordable package. In 2015, they finally introduced the forged Paris Savants. These trucks… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear reviewWheel review

Loaded and Orangatang products are in some ways prestigious within the longboarding community. It’s hard not to view their products with some form of respect. The Orangatang Kegel are wheels I have wanted to try for a long time now,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeSecret tips

If you are looking to go as fast as possible and be the first one down the hill, getting the right bearings is critical. The right bearings will allow you to take your skating to the next level without holding… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideStories

Today’s post is about where you can buy a quality second-hand longboards on the internet. With second-hand boards, you can get something that is of decent quality for relatively cheap. You can skip the headache that comes with owning a… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

I remember flicking through the cult website, looking at their videos, getting stoked on all the content and genuinely getting excited to buy their gear. I would then look at their wheels and get smacked in the face by how expensive… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

Choo choo, ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN. One thing that annoys me about wheels or longboard gear that is really popular is the lack of comprehensive reviews that follow up. You always have a youtube video here and there, but… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

This is the green wheel you’ve been seeing in the majority of my recent videos. They have consistently been under my feet for the last 4 months since March and I can say, they are easily one of the best… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

When it comes to wheels, I like ones that roll fast, grip well and last long. I don’t have the luxury of buying and trying out wheels all the time, so I carefully pick out the ones that I buy…. Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear reviewModifcationsSecret tips

So I recently bought a 28degree Randal truck baseplate for my Caliber trucks. I wanted to have more stability in the back so I could skate bumpy roads, smooth roads and still have a lot of lean and use barrel… Continue Reading…

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