Longboarding, like skateboarding, is a great way to spend your free time outdoors. I don’t know what the best longboard really is, but I know how to choose a longboard that works for your chosen longboarding style. Related: Best Longboard for Beginners Is Longboarding Really Skateboarding? This guide isn’t about endorsing any longboard brands. It’s … Read more
The type of wheels on your longboard, their durometer, diameter, and shape affect your overall ride experience and ride quality. That’s why you should learn how to choose longboard wheels that match your riding style and skill level. Also Read: Best Street Skateboard Wheels In this post, I’ll explain the different wheel types the market … Read more
Is it a good idea to skateboard in the heat? It’s a bad idea to skate in extremely hot weather. Because you face the ever-present risk of heat stress, or in really dire situations heat stroke. Also Read: Skateboarding in Windy Weather But if it’s not too hot (not past 80˚F for me), you can … Read more
You’ve decided you’re ready to spring for a good beginner longboard. But you’ve not yet figured out how to choose the right longboard size for your height. And have you managed to select a longboard type that fits your riding style? Also Read: Best Longboard Maybe you’re in college. And the idea of floating your … Read more
Your longboard trucks recently broke, and you need to buy new trucks. Or maybe you’re planning on building a custom longboard from the ground up. So you came here to learn how to choose longboard trucks. This resource is a handy guide for anyone wanting to get trucks that suit their riding style perfectly. Related: … Read more
A great longboarding experience happens when you pair your riding style with the right type of board. A suitable longboard brings together various features that foster stability, maneuverability, and speed control. Longboards come in a variety of deck shapes, materials, board length, and board width. Different longboards may also have different wheels, wheel shapes, wheel … Read more
Lots of skateboarders keep looking around for the most durable skate shoes they can find. You, too, are tired of buying new cupsoles and vulcs every other month. Fortunately for you, you landed here. And I’m going to reveal several considerably durable skate shoes so you can save money and even time. We must agree … Read more
When I sat to write How to Spot Fake Vans Shoes, I aimed to help my readers and fans to easily and quickly distinguish genuine Vans shoes from the boatloads of knockoffs masquerading as authentic Vans Old Skool or Hi-top SK8 or any other shoe from this uber popular skate shoe brand. If you’ll invest … Read more
Very hard wheels, over 90A, slide extremely well, but such longboarding wheels are only fit for technical or hard wheel sliding. Also, such wheels often ice out unexpectedly. Duro 78A-83A is almost always the best range for sliding. But what are the best longboard wheels for sliding? I answer that question and many more in … Read more
So, what are the best skate shoes with arch support? I keep coming across this question on skateboarding forums, social, and other places. People asking this question usually complain of having hurt their heels, ankles, and sometimes knees after skateboarding for hours. They ended up with sore feet, and they hate that their skate shoes … Read more