Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

The one thing outside skateboarding that has made a significant impact on my skills and ability to skate has been exercise (and stretching). It’s been a long time coming, but here is a guide to skate workouts, exercising and stretching… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesInformation for non-skatersSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

The time has come! I’ll finally be talking about how to longboard slide and what steps you can take to learn to do it. I’ll go over the different types of slides, what works, what doesn’t, the equipment you’ll need… 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…

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…

Beginners GuidesGear KnowledgeInformation for non-skatersSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

As part of my on-going skills to bomb hills series, I’ll be talking about how downhill skating beginners should set up their trucks. Your trucks determine how stable you will be when going fast, how you’ll slide, and basically how… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesInformation for non-skatersProtective/Safety gearSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

When people watch downhill skate videos, they see skaters going down roads at 100kph (60mph), taking turns at high speeds, and doing risky-looking maneuvers – all this with fast-moving traffic coming up in the other lane! Personally, I wouldn’t blame them… Continue Reading…

Beginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

Recently I’ve been coming across a bunch of posts from people on the internet unable to properly balance on their skateboard and the skateboarding basics, so today I’ll be talking about how to do so among other skateboarding basics. I’ll… Continue Reading…

Advanced riders guidesBeginners GuidesSecret tipsSkills to bomb hills

So you’ve picked up your first longboard and you’re looking to get to grips with the basics of downhill skating? Fortunately, over the next couple of weeks I’ll be focusing on topics that will help you develop the skills to… Continue Reading…

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