Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear KnowledgeProtective/Safety gear

If you rock up to a downhill skate event, or simply flick through the pictures from one, you’ll see a lot of diversity, especially when it comes to the helmets people choose to wear. From different shapes to different colors… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear reviewProtective/Safety gear

Helmets are the most basic bits of kit a skateboarder needs to have. My article below describes 11 of the best helmets you can get and what makes them stand out. I also introduce you to some of the worst… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesProtective/Safety gear

When you start longboarding, sorting out your safety gear should be a top priority. This weeks article is a simple guide that covers the basics of what you need and what you may not necessarily need. Check it out below!… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear reviewProtective/Safety gear

Downhill specific products can be one of two things: They can either turn out to be really great products that enhance your ability to skate, or they can turn out to be over-expensive gimmicks that add no real value to… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideWheel review

Longboard dancing has been around for a while, but it has recently been gaining a ton of popularity. The issues is, there aren’t a lot of pros sharing knowledge. Beginners can feel a bit lost and don’t know where to start…. Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideDeck review

Summers is around the corner and your kids need a way to stay busy. Longboarding is both a fun way to stay fit and a good reason for your kids to get out of the house. It requires little supervision… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeModifcationsSecret tips

Going fast on your skateboard is one of the funnest things you can do. It’s exhilarating, feels amazing and is something everyone should experience at least once. But more often than not, things do tend to get a bit …… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear reviewWheel review

It’s hard to tell what’s good from bad in a market that is overly saturated with wheels. It seems like there is a wheel for everything, and it’s difficult to tell apart a gimmick from something that actually works well,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesGear review

Bearings are the sort of item that don’t make that much of an impact on how your setup rides. However, a good set can make the difference. A good set will make life around skating that much easier and make… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideDeck reviewGear review

For years, the Loaded Tesseract has been one of the best all-around longboard decks in the game, and it’s easy to see why. It’s been under the feet of the best riders, and has been on a plethora of race,… Continue Reading…

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