Advanced riders guidesGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

Choo choo, ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN. One thing that annoys me about wheels or longboard gear that is really popular is the lack of comprehensive reviews that follow up. You always have a youtube video here and there, but… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear review

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…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewSecret tips

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…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

This is the green wheel you’ve been seeing in the majority of my recent videos. They have consistently been under my feet for the last 4 months since March and I can say, they are easily one of the best… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewWheel review

When it comes to wheels, I like ones that roll fast, grip well and last long. I don’t have the luxury of buying and trying out wheels all the time, so I carefully pick out the ones that I buy…. Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear reviewModifcationsSecret tips

So I recently bought a 28degree Randal truck baseplate for my Caliber trucks. I wanted to have more stability in the back so I could skate bumpy roads, smooth roads and still have a lot of lean and use barrel… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewSecret tipsTruck review

Caliber trucks entered the game a couple of years ago. They are usually one of the first trucks beginners learn about and for good reason. They have powerful marketing, great media and are backed by a solid team of skaters,… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesGear KnowledgeGear reviewSecret tips

The first ever RKP (reverse kingpin truck) was made 34 years ago by Randal. Every truck since then has copied off their design and as such, you can switch around hangers and baseplates, and still have a properly functioning truck. That… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear reviewSecret tipsTruck review

It is easy to look at longboard trucks and think they all work the same, but they all work differently and have differences in quality. This week’s article is on the best longboard trucks. I go over the important differences… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesBuying guideGear KnowledgeGear reviewTruck review

In my review today I will be writing about my recent purchase of 43* 180mm Paris trucks V2s. I also talk about my experience with the 50* V2 and 50* 150mm V1, variants. I also briefly touch on the V3s. Below… Continue Reading…

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