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Snowboarding
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Yes Pick Your Line vs Burton Flight Attendant: A Tough Call?
The Yes Pick Your Line (PYL) and Burton Flight Attendant are solid hybrid camber, directional all-mountain chargers. They will tear up a variety of terrain and conditions and are crafted …
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Snowboard Travel: Bring Your Own Board or Rent From Resort?
Are you getting ready for an awesome snowboarding trip? Before you hit the mountain, you have a big decision to make: should you bring your own snowboard or rent one …
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Is My Snowboard Stance Too Wide? (Includes Chart)
Riding a snowboard starts before you hit the slopes; it starts at setting up your gear correctly. It’s not uncommon to find a rider has suboptimal stance (the distance between …
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Best Burton Snowboard: Which Board Should You Choose?
This post may have affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). As an Amazon …
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Switching From Snowboarding To Skiing: Why & How To Do It?
Judging from the number of skiers on any mountain, skiing is undeniably more common than snowboarding among the general public. Skiing is often seen as easier to learn than snowboarding …
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Can You Change A Snowboard From Regular To Goofy (or vice versa)?
Can you change a snowboard from regular to goofy (or vice versa)? While snowboarding has many similarities to other board sports, snowboards come with bindings that keep your feet in …
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Surf Skate
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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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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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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 …
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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Best Globe Longboard: 10 Hand Picked Boards Reviewed
Globe is one of the largest skateboard and longboard manufacturers and distributors in the world, and for a reason. The brand’s longboard and cruiser lineup is impressive, both in terms …
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Longboarding Uphill: How To Do It
As longboarders, we enjoy cruising and pushing on flat ground or carving down milder or steeper hills. However, most riders come across some uphill sections during their longboard commutes or …
Surf / SUP / Wake
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Tige vs Mastercraft: Choosing The Best Wake & Surf Boat
Mastercraft and Tige are two household brands and industry leaders in the world of powerboats for towed watersports. When trying to choose between the two, the main criteria are generally: …
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Mastercraft vs Nautique: Which To Choose? (Ski, Wake, Surf)
Mastercraft and Nautique, two household brands and industry leaders in the world of power boats for towed watersports. Choosing between these two titans isn’t easy. The main criteria are: Let’s …
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7 Underrated Surf Spots You Need to Visit for Epic Waves and Fewer Crowds
Nowadays, surf lineups at top spots feel more like rush hour than chill zones. But if you’re up for a bit of adventure, there are still quiet corners of the …
Longboarding Gear
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16 Awesome Mini-Cruiser Skateboards 2023 (Top Brands Only)
Mini-cruisers are super fun and ultra-portable. My definition of a mini-cruiser is a cruiser skateboard under 30″. These boards are extremely nimble and responsive, simply awesome for moving around campus, …
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Landyachtz Drop Hammer Review: Comfortable, Pushable, Stable
The Drop Hammer from Landyachtz is a classic mid-sized drop-through longboard ideal for smooth and comfortable cruising and responsive carving. It offers a very wide deck with exceptional foot space …
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Loaded Vanguard Video Review: Best Pure Carving & Pumping Longboard of The Last Two Decades
Brand new video review Loaded Vanguard page My in-depth review post The Loaded Vanguard is the ultimate carving and pumping machine. Unparalleled for high-energy flex and snowboard-like feel – a …
Longboard Cruising & Commuting
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Longboarding In San Diego: The Best Spots For Longboard Skating
As I was planning a work trip to San Diego, I thought I’d look for some places where I could go longboard skateboarding during my stay there. After some research, …
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Average Skateboard Speed: How Fast Do We Ride?
If you’re considering riding a skateboard for your next trip across town or for your daily commute, you may wonder what kind of speed you can achieve on a skateboard. …
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Arbor Zeppelin Review: A Beautiful Compact City Carver
The Arbor Zeppelin is a beautiful-looking drop-through carving and light freeride longboard designed to be lightweight, quick and responsive for campus and city riding. The Zeppelin is a performance drop-through …
Beginner Longboarding
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Skateboarding To Work: Why It Can Be A Great Option
So you’re pondering the thought of getting a skateboard for going to work everyday. You’re wondering if it’s a crazy idea or if skateboarding to your office is a reasonable …
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Learn To Skateboard At 40 Or 50: You Can Do It Too
So you’re in your 40s or 50s and have this crazy dream of learning to skateboard. You may be wondering if skateboarding is for you and if learning it at …
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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 …
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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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 …
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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 …
