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…

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…

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…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

Today’s topic is on the best longboards for beginners. Whilst you can learn to ride on any longboard, some of them will be easier to learn on and will give you a more forgiving learning experience. Check it out below… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guide

Let’s face it, skateboarding really isn’t an activity where the genders need different types of equipment. Anybody can ride any sort of board and have fun doing it. However, this opinion changes when you start to look at the little… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeInformation for non-skatersSkills to bomb hills

So you’re looking to pick up downhill skating and are wondering how to setup your board? Look no further. This article should help you get bearings of what type of equipment you’ll be needing. I’ll also talking about what generally… 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…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideDeck reviewGear KnowledgeGear reviewSkills to bomb hills

What type of deck should you go for, for downhill skateboarding? Which are the best downhill longboards for beginners? I answer all these questions and more below. If you want a shortened, visual version, check out the video below: How… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeSkills to bomb hillsWheel review

Sliding is one of the best ways to slow down on your longboard at speeds above 30mph. That said, learning to slide isn’t easy, so it’s key you get a set of wheels that makes the learning experience forgiving. With… Continue Reading…

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