Board News
Snowboarding
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Focus: Lib Tech T. Rice Pro Snowboard (Perf Freestyle All-Mountain)
The T. Rice Pro is a snowboard that Travis Rice, a world-class snowboarder, loves and trusts for his adventures in Jackson Hole and elsewhere. Built to last and kind to …
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Is Backcountry Snowboarding Dangerous?
So you’ve mastered the resort and you’re ready to break through the gates into the backcountry. Should you worry about the hazards of going off-piste? Backcountry snowboarding can be dangerous …
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Are snowboard boots supposed to hurt?
Feeling pain while wearing snowboard boots indicates something isn’t right. A properly fitting boot should be the same size as your foot, feel snug, and feel very comfortable while riding. …
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Burton Instigator vs Descendant: Which Snowboard To Choose?
High-quality gear is as important at the foundational stage of your snowboarding career as it is for advanced riders, and the Burton Instigator and Burton Descendant are testaments to this. …
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Can Girls Use Men’s Snowboards ? Sure They Can
If you’re a female rider in the market for a snowboard, you may come across good opportunities for boards that are normally designed for men. Or iIf you’re a larger …
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Do You Need A Backpack For Snowboarding? (Many Think So)
As a snowboarder, you’ve likely noticed many riders with backpacks on the slopes, especially at resorts. You might wonder why they do this. After all, snowboarding is all about freedom …
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Surf Skate
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Miller Surfskate: The Other Affordable Street Surfer
Many of you faithful surf skaters have asked me about the Miller surfskate so I decided to write a post about it. Miller Division makes and markets quality surf skateboards …
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Which Carver Skateboard Should I Choose?
Whenever someone looks into getting a surfskate, Carver is generally the first thing that comes to mind. Carver skateboards have been around for so long, their board quality is undeniable, …
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Choosing The Best Surfskate: Everything You Need To Know
Surfskates are amazing skateboards for carving, pumping, slashing in back alleys, banked driveways, drainage ditches, bowls and ramps. Carver Skateboards, YOW Surf, Swelltech, Smoothstar, Hamboards, Slide are some the top …
Longboard Carving & pumping
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Z-Flex Skateboards Review: Boards With A Cool Retro Vibe
Z-Flex is a legendary skateboard brand and one of the longest-running skateboarding companies out there. Z-Flex was co-created in Santa Monica in the 1970s by Jay Adams, an iconic skateboarder …
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Slalom Skateboarding: Complete Guide (Technique, Gear, Events)
Slalom skateboarding is a type of downhill skateboarding that involves skaters weaving through cones set up at varying distances apart. The skater typically pumps to generate, increase or maintain speed, …
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Loaded Poke Review: Why I Love This Cruiser
If you’re wondering why I chose the Loaded Poke for this review, it’s simply because I love this little guy. Defined by its creators as an “urban explorer”, it’s designed …
Surf / SUP / Wake
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Tige vs Centurion / Supreme Boats: Who Wins For Wake & Surf?
When it comes to surf wave, both Centurion and Tige boats are generally capable of throwing world-class waves. When choosing between a Tige and a Centurion, there is generally a …
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Learning To Surf At 30: Is It Too Old?
So you’re in your 30s and you dream of learning to surf. Most of the learners you see, however, are kids or teens, and you keep being warned about how …
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Best Moomba Boat For Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing
Moomba is owned and built by Skier’s Choice, a privately held company from Maryville Tennessee which also owns and manufactures the Supra performance wakeboard and waterski towboats. Moomba boats are …
Longboarding Gear
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Loaded Symtail: Pumping & Carving Bliss 2.0 (Feat. Freestyle)
The Symtail is the latest addition to Loaded’s lineup. It’s a beautiful midsize symmetrical shape strongly focused on carving and pumping mixed with some freestyle and dancing capabilities. This topmount …
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Lib Tech 7′ Pick Up Stick 7’0: A Mid-Sized Surfboard for Versatile Wave Domination
The Lib Tech Pickup Stick 7’0″ is a versatile wave-catching machine designed to fill that crucial gap between shortboard and longboard. The Pickup Stick has a lot to offer for …
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Loaded Chinchiller Review: Compact & Flexy – Carve & Pump
Looking for something new and chill to ride effortlessly to work or around town? Something fun that carves great and that you can pump, carve, flip, and even ride mellow …
Longboard Cruising & Commuting
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Sector 9 Lookout Review: What Is This Longboard So Popular? [2021 update]
As a longboarder, experienced or new, you’re probably aware that Sector 9 is among the most popular and best regarded longboard brands throughout the world. Such widespread reputation is what …
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Short Longboards: Why They’re Great – And How to Choose One
Longboards come in all kinds of sizes. The term “short longboard” may sound like an oxymoron, but short longboards are a very capable and functional type of longboards. Why would …
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Long Distance Longboarding: Getting Started with Travel Skating
You may have heard the term “long-distance pushing”, “long-distance pumping”, or just “LDP” before. These are part of the overall long-distance longboarding riding style, another fascinating, athletic, and sometimes extreme branch …
Beginner Longboarding
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Pintail vs Cruiser: Which Has The Most Awesome Ride?
A question than comes up a lot is, should I choose a cruiser or a pintail for longboarding. Pintails and cruisers have very distinct shapes and characteristics that make for …
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What is Carving on a Longboard? A Closer Look at Street Surfing
You may have stopped in the street to watch these guys or gals moving on their longboards in a fluid and flowy ride, maintaining rhythm and speed without their foot …
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How To Fall Off A Longboard Without Hurting Yourself
Last week-end, I was riding my Loaded Poke at a quiet pace on the beach sidewalk, when my wheels hit a bump and I face planted against the sidewalk, cutting …
Dancing & Freestyle
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Best Longboard For Tricks: 3 Top Boards For 3 trick styles
Recently, someone asked me if you can do tricks on a longboard. “Tricks” are technical maneuvers you perform on a longboard other than simply rolling. Sure enough, there are always …
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Choosing The Best Longboard For Freestyle: Everything You Should Know
Longboard freestyle is a broad – and sometimes blurry – riding style encompassing different riding styles. Street skating and flip tricks, technical sliding, bowl and skatepark riding, longboard dancing, all …
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What are the 8 best dancing longboards? [2024 Update]
Longboard dancing is a visual, flowy and skillful discipline that involves fluid cross-stepping and balancing tricks while carving on the board. These stepping tricks are often called “flatland” tricks, different from …
