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Are Snowboard Bindings Important? (From Experienced Riders)

Modern snowboard bindings are not only expensive, they are also one of the trickiest items to handpick. You might be wondering just how important bindings really are, and whether you …
Burton Stylus vs Hideaway: Which Women Snowboard Wins?

There’s no better brand for entry-level boards than Burton, and the Stylus and Hideaway female-specific snowboards are no exceptions. With a flat profile and soft flex, these boards offer unrivaled …
Best Snowboard For Groomers: Choosing A Board For Packed Runs

While groomers are the perfect playground for beginner snowboarders, they can also offer more capable riders a range of terrains to enjoy. From man-made moguls to icy steeps to corduroy …
Backseat Snowboard Riding: Why It Sucks And How To Fix It

Backseat riding refers to when you sit too far back on your snowboard instead of keeping your weight centered over your front foot. This often happens as a beginner when …
11 Solid Tips To NOT Get Hurt Snowboarding (#11 Is Tough)

As we boardriders all know, snowboarding comes with its share of risks, for beginners like seasoned riders. Among the most common injuries we face are those to the wrist and …
Is My Snowboard Too Long? Here’s How You Know

The length of your snowboard matters. If your board is on the smaller side, it’s easier to make turns and spin in the air. It’s more nimble and can be …

Flow Skateboards Review: The New Surf Skate On the Block

Flow Surf Skates is a hot newcomer on the surf skateboard market. Flow skateboards, like other surfskates, are designed to emulate the feeling of ocean surfing on concrete through tight …
Surf Skate Trucks: The Complete Guide (updated 2023)

If surfskating the streets is your goal, there are quite a few surf skate truck systems out there to choose from. While getting a complete surfskate is definitely an option, …
The Most Popular Surf Skate Brands Revealed! (Survey)

What are the most popular surf skate brands out there? Is a pioneer like Carver still dominating the pack, or has a younger challenger like YOW or Swelltech taken over? …

Best Sector 9 Longboards: Comparison Guide [2023]

Based in San Diego California, Sector 9 Longboards has been in the market for nearly 30 years and has established itself as one of the largest quality longboarding companies in …
Skateboard vs Snowboard: A Hard And Cold Comparison

Is skateboarding similar to snowboarding? These two sports are similar in many ways, and knowing skateboarding can help learning snowboarding and vice-versa. There are also major differences between skateboarding and …
Loaded Vanguard Review: The Longboard Carving System

Loaded boards are recognized as being among the most high-end longboards out there. Each Loaded model focuses on specific areas of the riding style spectrum. The Vanguard is an essential …

What Are The Best Surfboards For Older Surfers?

One of the first things any surfer will tell you is that surfing is a lifestyle rather than a hobby or sport. It’s only natural that growing older is all …
Best Wakesurf Boat Under 30K: Don’t Break The Bank For Waves

Wake boats these days are very expensive. Two decades ago, you could typically find a nice tow boat for under $50K. Today, finding a wakesurf boat under $30K is not …
Best Surf Sunglasses You Can Actually Rip With (Surfer Test)

If you’re a surfer like me, chances are you spend hours in the ocean, summer or winter, exposing your eyes to hard sun glare and salty water during long sessions. …

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 …
Loaded Omakase Review: A Special Ultra-Wide Cruiser (2023)

The Loaded Omakase is no doubt one of Loaded’s most user-friendly longboards. An oversized directional cruiser shape, with 33″ in length it’s unusually wide at 10″, making it extremely inviting …
Best Powell-Peralta Cruiser Skateboards: Comparison Guide

Powell-Peralta is an iconic skateboard company with a rich history dating back to 1976. Founded by George Powell and Stacy Peralta in Santa Barbara CA, the brand has played a …

Longboarding In Los Angeles: Where to Longboard Skate In The City Of Angels

A few weeks ago, I once again decide to make a work trip coincide with a longboarding experience, so I started researching places for longboarding in Los Angeles. L.A. is …
Arbor Dropcruiser Review: A Stylish Mid-Size Commuter

A while back I saw someone cruising on an Arbor Dropcruiser longboard, I was really impressed by how fluid and comfortable the ride seemed to be, so I decided to …
Best Santa Cruz Skateboards Cruisers – Comparison Guide

Santa Cruz Skateboards is one of the oldest most influential and most prestigious skateboard companies in the world. Founded in 1973 by three surfer friends in Santa Cruz, California, initially …

Skateboarding At Night: Why and How

Many skateboarders ride at night, and for good reasons. You may choose to go skateboarding after dark because that’s when you have the most free time, because the streets and …
SkateXS Review: Top Quality Skateboards For Kids Aged 5 to 12

Choosing a skateboard for a young kid is no easy task, especially for non-skateboarding parents. Most options on the market are either toy/cheap skateboards or real skateboards that are too …
Skateboard vs Bike: Which Is Better?

If you’re looking for a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and athletic means of transportation for getting around town or campus, you may be wondering whether you should get a skateboard or a …

Longboard Dancing : a Close Look at Stylish Riding

Alongside the cruising, freeriding, downhill and freestyling longboarding styles, another fascinating discipline has been gaining a lot of traction over the past few years: longboard dancing. Often viewed as an …
What is Freestyle Longboarding ? Tips for Beginners

Freestyle longboarding is the most acrobatic, “stunty” of longboard riding styles, with constant board flipping and spinning tricks. It’s the closest to traditional street skateboarding, although freestyle longboarding has a …
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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