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11 Best & Safest Skateboard Helmets for Kids

You can’t talk about skateboard safety without mentioning helmets. Helmets are easily the most important piece of safety gear. They protect the most valuable part of the body and ensure we can come out of crashes in one piece. So when it comes to kids, especially those who are still developing motor skills (and are […]

Skateboarding Safety: 9 Tips That Will Keep Away Injuries

Getting injured sucks, and not because of how much it hurts. Yes, it will be painful, but the pain will quickly become a distant memory you’ll have trouble remembering. No, getting hurt sucks because it could prevent you from doing what you love – skating. Simply put, there is nothing worse than sitting on the […]

22 Best Skateboard Decks (That are Lightweight & Strong)

A lot of people give up on skating, not because it’s hard, but because they picked the wrong tool for the job. Picking the right skateboard is a critical part to starting your ‘skate career’ off the right foot. With those difficulties in mind, I’ve written an extensive review of the best skateboard deck brands, […]

11 Best Skateboard Completes for Beginners (and 2 worst)

Shopping for your first skateboard can be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re a beginner or if you are buying it for someone else. You find that there are a lot of options and it’s not quite clear which ones are good or bad. It’s also the case where expensive doesn’t always mean great, so […]

13 Best Skate Shoes of All-time That You Can Still Buy

Finding the right skateboarding shoes is not an easy task. Let me tell you that. Out of the endless array of skate shoes how do you find ones that have a great board feel, are durable and actually feel comfortable on your feet? By trial and error… Luckily I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. […]

4 Best skateboard wheels for street (asphalt & sidewalks)

It’s easy to look at skateboard wheels and think they all work the same. After all, all they do is roll, right? Whilst that is true, skateboard wheels actually have different properties. By tweaking these properties, wheel companies can make their products work really well for different environments. As such, today I’ll be introducing you […]

Bamboo vs Maple Longboards – What you need to know

In the last few years, we’ve been seeing lots of different materials being used for skateboards and longboards. These typically range from carbon fiber to fiberglass to bamboo and even some plastics. These materials make good alternatives for traditional maple and are often cheaper, longer lasting and in some cases more environmentally friendly. However, is […]

What to look for in a longboard?

Picking your first longboard is not an easy task. Even more so if you don’t have anyone to point you in the right direction. There are so many options and they looks so similar on the surface. But.. It gets a lot easier once you know how everything works and what’s appropriate for what. So […]

7 Best Skateboard Helmets 2019 (Reviews & Buying Guide)

Skateboarding Helmets are priceless. That’s it I said it. I know you see PRO skaters out there skating without them, doing gnarly tricks, jumping stairs etc. etc. But… they are PROs for a reason. Injuring your head can be a life-changing event (in the WORST way) and whilst PRO’s can get away with not riding […]

How to become a professional skateboarder

I remember watching the X games, playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and skateboarding every single day of my summer holidays. I liked skating so much and I really wanted to be a pro. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any direction and being young I didn’t know who to ask what I should do. So today’s […]

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