Beginners GuidesHelmet reviews

There are a lot of helmet options for kids out there. But today, I’m looking at the best, safest, most stylish, and most colorful options. Keep reading if you want to find the best helmets for kids for skateboarding, longboarding,… Continue Reading…

Beginners Guides

Today’s article is on beginner longboard mistakes. This isn’t an article to vilify or make you feel bad for doing certain things, but simply to point them out and help get you on the right path instead. Check it out…. 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…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

This article is a guide to the best longboards for campus/college cruising. Whether you’re looking for a board that fits easily under your desk, or a board that can help you cover the 3mile distance to school, I got you… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

I’m looking at the best longboards for carving and pumping today. Now carving isn’t necessarily a category of its own, but some boards are better for it than others. Pumping … is a bit more complex. Check out what I… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesGear Knowledge

Today’s guide is a list of things you should have before you attempt to go down a hill on your skateboard – essentially, the basics for downhill skateboarding. They’re not a strict list of “must-have” requirements, but having them all… 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…

Beginners GuidesChatting shitSkills to bomb hills

Today’s article is a guide to help you get good at downhill skateboarding quickly. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you will find I have some useful tips for you. Check it out below. Quick fixes to get ya… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideMini cruiser review

Today’s article is on the best mini cruisers. These are some of the funnest boards you can buy. Check it out below to find out which are the best. There’s also a buying to help you find out what makes… Continue Reading…

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