Board News
Snowboarding
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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 …
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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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What’s A Party Board (Snowboard)? Everything You Need to Know
A party board is a board that lets you have fun all over the mountain. It aims to serve as a one-quiver solution for playing on many types of snow …
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Snowboard, Boots, Bindings: Which Should You Buy First?
Whether you’re just starting out or upgrading your equipment, one of the first decisions is determining the order of purchasing your core snowboard gear: boots, bindings, or snowboard. While a …
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Can You Learn To Snowboard By Yourself? What Riders Say
Floating over powder and carving through corduroy lines might look easy, but snowboarding can be difficult to learn. The age-old debate of whether you can teach yourself to snowboard continues …
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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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Surf Skate
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Best Santa Cruz Skateboards Surf Skates (Carver Collab)
Santa Cruz Skateboards has released a line of surf skate cruisers in collaboration with Carver. This is an awesome alliance between two of the biggest names in skateboarding! The Santa …
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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, …
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Hamboards Surskate Review: Classic For Land Surfing
Hamboards are very special longboard skateboards with a classic surfboard look and feel. Hamboards are much bigger than regular skateboards and longboards and with a very unique retro style reminiscent …
Longboard Carving & pumping
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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 …
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Best Longboard For Carving
Carving is probably the top skill a longboarder should learn after foot pushing to really feel the rush of longboard riding! While carving as a technique is used in various longboard …
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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 …
Surf / SUP / Wake
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Can You Wakesurf With A Surfboard? It Can Work!
If you’re new to wakesurfing and only have access to a regular surfboard for ocean waves, you may be wondering if you can use that board to surf the wake …
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How To Choose The Best Wakeboard For Cable Park
If you’re a newer wakeboarder, or one who usually rides behind a boat, there are important wakeboard gear differences to consider when choosing gear for the cable park. A good …
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How Do You Get More Push Wake Surfing?
Modern motorboats are able to create a wake that mimics a never-ending natural ocean wave. While some boats might produce a large enough wake to ride behind without a rope, …
Longboarding Gear
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Best Globe Skateboard Completes: 2024 Full Comparison Guide
Globe is a well-known skateboard brand you’ll often find at your local skateshop. Yet, despite its reputation as a top skateboard company, you may be curious about the actual quality …
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Landyachtz ATV Review: Shred Hard, Cruise Soft
If you’re a street skater who commonly cruises across town on your street deck, or if you’re a longboarder looking to hone your street tricks skills, then you need to …
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Best Longboard For Heavier Riders: A Few Good Choices
As a heavier person, you may look for a great way to get outside, have fun, and lose weight doing so. Longboarding is no doubt one of the best activities …
Longboard Cruising & Commuting
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Globe Blazer Review: A Stylish & Durable Mini-Cruiser
Globe has long made high-quality longboards and cruisers, and the Blazer is one of its most well-liked and sought-after skateboards. The Globe Blazer is one of those great little cruisers …
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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 …
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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 …
Beginner Longboarding
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Understanding Longboard Types : Know Your Riding Style
So you want to get into longboarding (or you’re already hooked) and you’re considering getting yourself a new longboard. Before you do this, you need to understand the types of …
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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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Is Longboarding Hard ? You’re On For a Surprise
Many people are attracted to longboarding because it feels so great being able to surf on land, be it for commuting or for more intense activities like carving or speed …
Dancing & Freestyle
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Loaded Tarab II Review: Lofti’s Dream Dancer Reloaded
Longboard dancing is a fantastic discipline that combines carving, board walking, and elements of freestyle. The Loaded Tarab is one of the best dancer boards out there, a high-performance board …
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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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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 …
