Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear reviewWheel review

I’ve been riding the Seismic 80.5mm Alpha wheels for a couple months now. You’ve probably seen me on them in various clips and videos. Today I’ll be reviewing them. Talking about how they roll, slide and perform. Check it out…. Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guide

Cruising is easily the most enjoyable part of skateboarding. It’s simple, it’s fun, and anyone from a seasoned pro to someone who learned to skate 5minutes ago can enjoy it. Today’s article is a guide on how you can get… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBrand reviewBuying guideDeck reviewGear Knowledge

Buying a longboard can be a bit tricky, especially when there are hundreds of knock-off brands out there. You don’t know who to trust – who’s selling you a quality longboard or is just out to make a quick buck…. Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesBuying guideGear reviewHelmet reviewsProtective/Safety gear

I’ve been skating with my TSG Pass for a while now, and I’ve put through all kinds of scenarios. Rain, dust, heat, high humidity, snow, you name it! And impressively, this thing has kept me safe and impressively, kept up… 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…

Brand reviewBuying guide

Volador are an eye-catching budget longboard brand. And it is easy to see why. Their line up is full of longboards that have timeless graphics – with the theme being clean lines and exposed maple. A refreshing take that makes… 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 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…

Comet Discount code

Use the code – “Downhill254” for 5% off on cometskateboards.com

Affiliate Disclosure

Downhill254 is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com


Downhill254 is a participant in the Stoked Ride Shop Affiliates Program. Downhill254 earns advertising fees by advertising and linking to Stokedrideshop.com


Downhill254 is a participant in the Fireball skate co Affiliate Program. Downhill254 earns advertising fees by linking to Fireball.


Downhill254 is a participant in the Comet skateboards Affiliate Program. Downhill254 earns advertising fees by linking to Comet.

Social links