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Snowboarding
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Union vs Burton Snowboard Bindings: Battle Of The Titans
If you’re looking into snowboard bindings, you’ll inevitably come across the two big names, Union and Burton. Both are well-known in the snowboarding world for their quality and features. Union …
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Can You Wash Snowboard Boot Liners?
After a long day on the mountain, the last thing you want to think of is looking after your snowboard boots. However, without correct cleaning and drying, your snowboard boots …
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Why Do Snowboarders Like Fresh Powder So Much?
Ever hit the slopes right after a fresh dump? That’s the good stuff, the powder days may of us live for. When you drop in on that untouched blanket of …
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RCR, CRC, FRF, CFC… Which Snowboard Profile To Choose?
The shape of a snowboard’s bottom is called its profile. There are numerous profiles including Rocker-Camber-Rocker (RCR), Camber-Rocker-Camber (CRC), Flat-Rocker-Flat (FRF), Camber-Flat-Camber (CFC), and traditional camber. Traditional camber boards have …
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Are Old Snowboards Any Good? Why They Can Offer Great Value
Snowboarding can be an expensive sport, and for those boarding only a few weeks each year or for children who are still growing, buying brand new equipment isn’t necessarily the …
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Are Stiffer Snowboards Harder To Ride?
One of the questions that frequently comes up with newer snowboarders is whether a stiffer snowboard is harder to ride. If you’re a proficient rider, a stiff board is going …
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Surf Skate
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Carver Grain Surf Skate: Precision Carving with Natural Wood Aesthetics
The Carver Grain Complete surf skate stands out for its natural beauty and performance, designed with a nod to the aesthetics of wood grain. The board’s visual appeal is only …
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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? …
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What Is The Best Surfskate For Cruising And Commuting?
Looking to spice up your cruising sessions with some surf-style carving and pumping, but wondering if you can really cruise on a surf skate? If (like me) your definition of …
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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Skateboard Surf Adapter: Turn Your Board Into A Surfskate
If you’re an ocean surfer – or would like to become one, a skateboard surf adapter can make your existing skateboard, longboard, or cruiser ride a lot like a surfboard …
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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, …
Surf / SUP / Wake
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Easy Like Sunday Surf: Rob Machado’s Firewire Sunday Surfboard
Firewire isn’t just another surfboard company. They’ve long pushed the boundaries of surfboard design, blending advanced materials with innovative shapes to cater to surfers who want performance without sacrificing environmental …
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Is A Mini-Mal Surfboard Good for A Beginner?
Learning how to surf can be one of the most rewarding experiences, yet it can also be extremely frustrating and difficult to get right. The surfboard you learn on can …
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Can I Learn Surfing On My Own? Not Easy But Can Be Done
If you want to start surfing, you’re probably wondering if you can learn to surf on your own or if you should start with a surf instructor. The answer depends …
Longboarding Gear
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Loaded Carver Bolsa Review: Best Freestyle Surfskate Ever?
If you haven’t noticed, here at Ridingboards we’re huge fans of both Loaded and Carver. Imagine our stoke when Loaded approached us with the new Bolsa surfskate, result of a …
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Loaded Overland Review: Hybrid Longboard For Tricks & Freeride
The Overland is Loaded’s iconic midsized hybrid longboard. Over 6 years after being first introduced, it’s still one of the best hybrids boards on the market. The Overland is touted …
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Sector 9 Highline Shine 34.5″: A Hot Pintail For The Beach (2022)
The Sector 9 Highline Shine is a gorgeous, sun-drenched, surf-inspired “near pintail” shape – tail is a bit wider than a true pintail with a small kick – for cruising …
Longboard Cruising & Commuting
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Longboard vs cruiser : what’s the difference ?
So you’re on the market for a longboard. You’ve already ruled out the street skateboard option because you need something more versatile and comfortable to ride, and you’re not into …
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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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Magneto Longboard Review: 10 Longboards Of Astounding Value
Magneto is a newer, up-and-coming brand in the longboarding industry. Based in Carlsbad, California – where the history of skateboarding started. The Magneto tradename was bought back from a UK …
Beginner Longboarding
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Land Paddling For Beginners: 8 Steps For Getting Started
If you’re attracted to land paddling – aka land SUP or landboarding – and wonder how to get started with it, you’re in the right place. Land paddling is a …
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How to Stop on a Longboard : Survival Guide
If you’re new to longboarding, choosing the right longboard to start with was probably your first concern. Next priority? How to stop on your longboard and avoid crashing and hurting …
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6 Best Longboards For Teenager: The Right Board For Your Kid
So you have a teenager kid and you’re trying to decide on a longboard for him/her. For the purpose of this article, I’ll make the assumption that your kid is …
Dancing & Freestyle
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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 …
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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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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 …
