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How to ride an electric skateboard (AND not all flat)?

I’ve skated for over 7 years but this did not prepare me for trying out an electric skateboard for the first time. It was a whole new experience. The way the longboard took off, to the way it cruised and carved differently, these all surprised me. Even though I fell on my butt … twice, […]

Is electric skateboarding dangerous?

Accidents happen and they are always unexpected. In general electric skateboarding is safe, but it’s important to be prepared for the worst. Therefore it’s safe to say that electric skateboarding is unsafe for those who don’t take the necessary precautions. In today’s article, I go over the types of dangers you can expect and what […]

Best electric skateboard under 300$ in 2019

A lot of people are trying to jump on to the esk8 hype train before it leaves. Unfortunately loads of these people are impulsive and end up buying cheap, low quality, Chinese “esk8” – electric skateboard knock offs. They use them for a few days before they get spoilt. Leaving them broke and unhappy. So […]

Best mountain boards for beginners in 2019

Board sports have evolved a lot over the years. People can now travel over snow, tarmac, earth, over mountains, lakes all on different types of boards. Its quite interesting and each of them has their own unique feel, challenges, and rewards. Today I will be talking about mountain boards. This sport was invented due to the […]

Best off-road electric skateboards in 2019

Its funny how new boardsports come to be, with skateboarding, it first started when surfers wanted to ‘catch the surf on land’. With mountainboarding, it started when snowboarders wanted to board during the summer. Fast forward a few years and we’ve got people using electric skateboards (or “esk8s”) because they are affordable and easy last mile […]

Best Backpacks for Electric Skateboards

As someone who commutes on their “esk8” everyday, I thought nothing could make the process more comfortable until I got a backpack to hold my board. It allowed me to free both my hands when I needed to. Anyone who skates has experienced the struggle of holding a grocery bag in one hand, and then […]

Best Electric Skateboards Under 200$

When Henry Ford designed the model t (the first car), everyone around him thought that they were simply a fad and would not last a long time. Looking around today you can see they very were wrong. It’s not for me to decide if electronic skateboards aka “esk8s” are a fad or not, but one […]

Best skateboard wheels for cruising & Buying Guide

I know I’m not alone to have this opinion – one of the best parts about skateboarding is… simply cruising. Words can’t explain how good it feels to stand on your board and roll for ages. In today’s super short guide, I will go over what makes the best skateboard wheels for cruising, how different […]

Best trucks for street skateboarding & Buying guide

When it comes to skateboard trucks it’s easy to think they all simply do the same thing… right? You’d be right to think that, but you’d also be a bit wrong. Yes, they all work on the same principle and are basically built the same way. However, different trucks are better for certain types of […]

Adults Can and should skate! Best skateboards for adults beginners.

If you’re reading this article, I already like you. You are taking steps to move out of your comfort and are trying something new. Skateboarding is for all ages, it doesn’t matter if you’re 5yrs old or 45, it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl, it’s all about self-expression. So when I say […]

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