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Snowboarding
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How To Plan A Snowboarding Trip: Real Tips From A Rider
Planning a snowboarding trip is always a challenge, especially the first time. With this post, I want to share my personal experience of planning a snowboarding trip. I’ll provide some …
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Should You Stay On An Edge When Going Straight On A Snowboard?
Going straight on a snowboard can be intimidating but knowing the correct way to do it will improve your ability on the slopes. Most of the time, staying on edge …
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13 Awesome Ways To Meet People To Snowboard With
While snowboarding is an individual sport where riders hone their own skills, many of us are looking for a friend to go ride with and share the experience and passion …
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Marmot Basin, Jasper: My Experience Snowboarding There
Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alberta, will always be special to me as it is where I learned how to snowboard. Marmot Basin is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, …
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Cheap vs Expensive Snowboard: How Different Are they?
If you’re looking a to buy a new snowboard, you are probably faced with an endless range of options, with prices ranging from super low to insanely expensive. But are …
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Getting Over The Fear Of Terrain Park: Real Rider Tips
So your dream is to hit the terrain park and slide some metal and hit some jumps, However, you find yourself hindered by fear. That park slope looks super steep, …
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Surf Skate
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Surfskate vs Longboard: An Obvious Choice?
Are you trying to decide between a surf skate or a longboard? Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran, this post will help you understand the key difference and which …
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Best Carver Skateboards (The Real Brand!) Comparison Guide
Last updated 07/2023 Carver Skateboards has pioneered the surfskate since 1996 and is still the most iconic surfskate brand out there. Carver is the first name that usually comes to …
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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, …
Longboard Carving & pumping
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Landyachtz Chief Review: An Amazing Pintail Cruiser
I’ve been riding my Landyachtz Chief longboard for months and I’m more and more in love with it, so I thought I’d write a post about it to share my …
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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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Carver Skateboards Review: The Pioneers Of Surfskate
Carver Skateboards has pioneered the “surfskate” market and to this day, remains a leader in the segment in spite of the growing number of surfskate competing brands. Carver continues to build top-quality …
Surf / SUP / Wake
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Choosing The Best Wakeboard/Surf Boats for Saltwater
When wakeboarding and wakesurfing in pure saltwater or in an ocean inlet of brackish water, the salty water can have lasting negative effects on your boat. While most wake boats …
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What Is The Best Axis Boat For Surfing With The Family?
Axis boats are famous for offering the best surf waves out there for the budget. In wakesurfing, you generally need the best wave you can get regardless of your level. …
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Lib Tech Surf: Super Fast & Fun Small Wave Shredder
The Lost Freak Flag Bean Bag surfboard is a radical flat round small wave design based on maximum surface area for lift, stability and unbridled speed in tiny surf. This …
Longboarding Gear
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Arbor Pilsner Review – Short & Sweet!
Imagine a regular skateboard that you could actually cruise on comfortably for hours in the city or on campus, while slashing and jumping like on a regular street board… If …
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Enuff Skateboards Review: Here’s Why They Are So Popular
Enuff Skateboards is a UK brand established in 2006. It was created by skateboarders who had a vision for good quality yet very affordable skateboarding products for the British market. …
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Globe Skateboards Review: How Good Are Their Street Boards?
Globe is a leading global producer and distributor of skateboards and boardsports equipment, street fashion, and footwear. The company distributes and sells in over 100 countries. It is run by …
Longboard Cruising & Commuting
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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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Cruiser Skateboards: What Are They Good For?
Cruiser skateboards make an excellent choice for beginners and long-time skateboarders. Their compact surfboard-like shape, surfy trucks, and larger soft wheels make a great combination for providing you with a …
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Best Skateboard For Cruising: 8 Rides You Won’t Forget
For most people, cruising on a skateboard means riding around in an easy-going way for the sake of riding and sightseeing, as opposed to riding your board for speed, transportation, …
Beginner Longboarding
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13 Essential Longboarding Tips for Beginners
Getting started with longboarding doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect if you follow the right learning steps in the right order. Many riders take to the hills straight away …
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Best Skateboard For 8-Year-Old: What Size, Safety, Price
Recently, my sister mentioned she wanted to get a skateboard for my 8-year old niece. She said many of her friends with kids the same age were also interested in …
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Longboard For Transportation: Why It’s A Fantastic Option
With everyone around the globe trying to help preserve the environment, stay healthy, and reduce energy costs, more and more people are taking longboards for transportation. Although not everyone is …
Dancing & Freestyle
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Loaded Mata Hari Longboard Review: Dancing & Freestyle 3.0
The Mata Hari is Loaded’s latest freestyle-oriented dancing longboard. It’s a more compact and lightweight board compared to Loaded’s all-time dancing king, the Bhangra. The Mata Hari is a specialized …
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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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Loaded Tarab Review: The Ultimate Dancing Machine (replaced by Tarab II article)
Longboard dancing is an awesome discipline that’s all the rage these days, particularly in Asia and Europe, and quickly picking up in the US. The Loaded Tarab (Amazon page) is considered …
