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Snowboarding
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Should You Wear A Helmet Snowboarding?
Whether to wear a helmet or not is a very old debate in the snowboarding community. In the past, snowboarders wearing a helmet were often frowned upon and regarded as …
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The Snowboarding Culture: From Rebels To Global Tribe
Snowboarders are special animals who chase the perfect snow conditions, travel around the world to exotic snow spots, flood to high-energy parties and contests blasting high-voltage techno or hip hop …
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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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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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Best Snowboard for Speed: Which Board To Choose For Bombing?
If you enjoy bombing down groomers on your rails, you may be wondering what type of snowboard works best for fast riding. Fast and aggressive boards typically have a cambered …
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Building Your Snowboard Quiver: Goals and Strategies
As a committed snowboarder, choosing the set of snowboards you have and updating it over time can be a complex topic. Everyone has a different vision of what a snowboard …
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Surf Skate
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Slide Skateboard Review: The Affordable Quality Surfskate
If you’re new to surf skating and looking to pick your first surf skate, you’ve probably heard of the Slide skateboards. While Slide is not as publicized as other surf skate …
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Miller Surfskate: The Other Affordable Street Surfer
Many of you faithful surf skaters have asked me about the Miller surfskate so I decided to write a post about it. Miller Division makes and markets quality surf skateboards …
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Surfeeling Surf Skateboards: The Hot Brazilian Surfskate
Surfeeling is a newer member of the growing family of surf skateboards on the market – street surf-style cruiser skateboards that let you slash on concrete with an ocean surfboard …
Longboard Carving & pumping
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The Best Longboard For Cruising: My Top 5 Cruiser Choices
As I was leisurely riding along the beach on my favorite pintail the other day, someone stopped me to ask me what makes the best longboard for cruising. I suddenly …
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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 …
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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 …
Surf / SUP / Wake
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Can You Water Ski Behind Any Boat?
If you’re a soon-to-be or newer boat owner interested in water sports, you may be wondering what type of boat is suitable for water skiing. Many sorts of boats can …
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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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Learn To Surf: 15-step Guide To Wave Riding For Beginners
You probably already know this but surfing is not an easy skill to learn. Learning how to really surf a wave can take weeks or months depending on your skills, …
Longboarding Gear
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Best Santa Cruz Longboards – 2023 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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Jucker Hawaii Longboards Review: Boards With A Tropical Vibe
If you’re a surfer or a landlocked skater dreaming of tropical vibes and perfect waves, Jucker Hawaii longboards will likely appeal to you. Jucker Hawaii Longboards was started in Hawaii …
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6 Best Drop-Down Longboards: Low, Fast & Stable Rides
Drop-down aka drop deck longboards have a special shape that makes the section of the deck where you stand on (aka the standing foot platform) closer to the ground than …
Longboard Cruising & Commuting
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Pintail vs Cruiser: Which Has The Most Awesome Ride?
A question than comes up a lot is, should I choose a cruiser or a pintail for longboarding. Pintails and cruisers have very distinct shapes and characteristics that make for …
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Choosing The Best Double Drop Longboard: Low Ride Galore
There is a lot of confusion among newer longboarders with regard to so-called double-drop longboards and what they’re good for. I also get asked how to choose a double-drop longboard. …
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Loaded Icarus Review : A Carving & Pumping Machine
If you’re considering the Loaded Icarus, you’re probably looking for a high-quality drop-through longboard with solid flex, primarily for commuting and carving yet versatile enough to let you do some …
Beginner Longboarding
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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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Longboarding In College: A Useful Guide
More and more college students use a longboard to get around campus. Longboarding lets you get to class or to the library much faster than walking, and makes you much …
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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 …
Dancing & Freestyle
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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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Best Longboard For Tricks: 3 Top Boards For 3 trick styles
Recently, someone asked me if you can do tricks on a longboard. “Tricks” are technical maneuvers you perform on a longboard other than simply rolling. Sure enough, there are always …
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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 …
