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Capita DOA vs Ultrafear Faceoff: Which Park Snowboard Wins?

The Defender of Awesome (known as the DOA) and Ultrafear are two of Capita’s most in-demand park snowboards. The Capita DOA is a true all-rounder freestyle snowboard consistent in most …
Should You Listen To Music While Snowboarding?

Nowadays everyone seems to be listening to music while riding on the mountain. Some people are opposed to riding with music, sometimes comparing it to texting while driving. Should you …
Snowboarding Without Snow Pants: Yay or Nay?

Any snowboarder will tell you that having the right gear can make or break your riding experience. Spending a day riding with soggy or ice caked pants is no exception …
Jones Flagship vs Lib Tech T.Rice Orca: Which Is Better?

The Jones Flagship and Lib Tech Orca are considered two of the best all-mountain directional snowboards. The Flagship is a high performance, total big-mountain dominating board. If you’re constantly searching …
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 …
Lib Tech Box Knife vs Capita DOA: Which Snowboard Wins?

In this post we take a comparative look at Capita’s Defender of Awesome (DOA) and Lib Techs Box Knife, two highly versatile all-mountain snowboards. The Box Knife has the edgehold …

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? …
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 …
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 …

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, …
Loaded Tan Tien Review: The Legendary All-Around Longboard

The Loaded Tan Tien has earned a lot of respect in the longboarding community over the 10 years since the first version was launched. It’s a highly-regarded mid-sized symmetrical drop-through, …
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 …

Malibu vs Nautique: Which To Choose For Wakeboard & Surf ?

If you’re having a hard time choosing between a Malibu and a Nautique for your next tow boat, you’re certainly not alone. Malibu and Nautique boats, while not the only …
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 …
Paddle Boarding With Bad Knees: Is It A Good Idea?

If you have weak, stiff, or sore knees, stand-up paddle boarding (SUPing) on flat water can be great for gaining and maintaining knee strength. It can even be beneficial for …

Sector 9 Longboards Review: The Coolest Longboards On Earth?

Sector 9 is no doubt one of the most popular longboard brands out there. Their lineup has a very strong focus on carving, but also includes some really stunning freeride …
Ghost Longboards Review: Coolest Ride On Earth? [2022]

Ghost longboards is known for building high-quality, U.S-made clear see-through acrylic longboard decks that are very smooth riding and accessible to riders of all ages and skill levels. These boards …
Lib Tech 7′ Pick Up Stick 7’0: A Mid-Sized Surfboard for Versatile Wave Domination

The Lib Tech Pickup Stick 7’0″ is a versatile wave-catching machine designed to fill that crucial gap between shortboard and longboard. The Pickup Stick has a lot to offer for …

Longboarding In NYC: Where To Skate In The Big Apple

For my next trip to New York, I plan on taking my longboard with me so I can go cruising, exploring, and bombing the great bike routes and hills the …
Best Longboard For Flat Land: Awesome Rides Without Slopes

If you’re a longboarder stuck in an area with no slopes, don’t despair, all is not lost. Flat land riding offers lots of great longboarding opportunities. The big question is, …
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 …

How Fast Can You Go on a Longboard ?

Longboarding is an awesome way to move around, much faster than walking. Longboards are typically faster than skateboards due to their larger wheelbase (distance between trucks) and bigger wheels. Just how …
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 …
SkateXS Review: Top Quality Skateboards For Kids Aged 5 to 12

Choosing a skateboard for a young kid is no easy task, especially for non-skateboarding parents. Most options on the market are either toy/cheap skateboards or real skateboards that are too …

Loaded Bhangra V2 review: Still The Top Dancing Longboard

Why do so many riders agree the Loaded Bhangra is still one of the very best dancing longboards on the market, even 10 years after its first launch? For many …
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 …
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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