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…
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September 20, 2021
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…
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February 8, 2022
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…
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September 4, 2020
I’m not gonna lie, downhill skating can be hard work, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. It’s easy to end up doing the same thing over and over at sessions, without making any real progress. Unfortunately, that may… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Buying guide • Gear Knowledge • Secret tips
October 29, 2020
Boxing day has come and gone without me receiving the gifts that I really wanted – or that would have been really useful. Though it is understandable because getting gifts for people can be a headache. Unless you’re some sort… Continue Reading…
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April 18, 2019
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 guides • Beginners Guides • Gear Knowledge • Gear review • Wheel review
May 3, 2019
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…
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December 26, 2018
Well, not exactly. Most complete longboards under $100 probably genuinely cost $50 at production. You’re actually better off buying a board costing $50 and spending the rest of the money on small upgrades for it to improve how it rides and feels…. Continue Reading…
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September 22, 2020
One thing that annoys me is seeing people comment this on longboard videos – “Just one pebble ….”. WELL, let me tell you some facts bucko. Longboard wheels EAT pebbles for breakfast. Pebbles, small rocks, huge cracks etc. longboard wheels… Continue Reading…
Beginners Guides • Buying guide • Gear Knowledge • Gear review • Secret tips
September 22, 2020
I know money has been tight, but that the burning desire to skate simply won’t go. It’s like that itch you need to scratch. A simple solution would be to buy one of those cheap cruisers you see online, but I know… Continue Reading…