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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 2018 (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 […]

7 Easy Skateboard Tricks That are Perfect for Beginners

A hard part of learning to skate is deciding which tricks to learn. For today’s article, I’m going to recommend a list of basic skateboard tricks for you to learn. They also serve as a good foundation for the harder tricks you’ll learn in the future. The Ollie This skateboarding trick is the key to […]

Best skateboard magazines to get for your kid (2018)

We’re skateboarders. When we don’t skate we think about it, read about it or…watch videos. It’s a our way to get stoked and keep up with industry gossip/news. There are various ways to do this, but one of the best is through skateboard mags. Nothing beats holding a copy, reading the stories and looking at […]

How to Clean Your Skateboard’s Grip Tape And NOT Ruin It

One of the most annoying things that can happen to you in skateboarding is simply getting your grip tape dirty. It happens so easily sometimes without you realizing. You simply get home after a session and realize your grip tape has is caked in mud. Getting mud on your grip tape is bad, it clots, […]

4 Best Skateboard Elbow Pads for Adults & Kids in 2018

I only recently bought my first pair of elbow pads and I’ve been skating for years. What took me so long you ask? Stubbornness …Yes, I didn’t think they were necessary. But after falling over and over, landing on my elbows and getting more scrapes than I can remember, I finally caved in. (I actually […]

5 Best Padded Shorts for Skateboarding & Buying Guide!

Padded shorts are a game changer. Back when I started to skateboard I didn’t have any protection around my waist and bum. I kept getting sore muscles, bruises and sometimes cuts from landing on my bum and hip all the time. It sucked hardcore. A few months later I invested in a pair of padded […]

3 Waterproof Electric Skateboards That Won’t Disappoint You!

Most of the skateboards are not made for wet weather. Water gets into the metallic parts and causes rust, making bearings seize up and stick to your truck. It makes the bolts rust making it impossible to get the nuts off. It gets into wooden boards and causes delamination, stress fractures and decreases strength. As […]

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