Category - Health & safety

How To Make A Balance Board To Improve Your Boarding Skills

We all love riding boards, but sometimes the weather or time constraints get in the way of hitting the streets or beach for longboarding or surfing. Also, if you live in a colder place, being able to have an indoor...

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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 more mobile around college without having to spend a...

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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 is skateboarding is for you and if learning it at your age is a good or bad decision. The short answer is, yes...

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Skateboarding At Night: Why Do It & How To Make It Safe

Many skateboarders ride at night, and for good reasons. You may choose to go skateboarding after dark because that’s when you have the most free time, because the streets and sidewalks are much quieter, or because...

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Skateboarding To Work: Why It May 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 and viable option...

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How To Fall Off A Longboard Without Hurting Yourself

Last week-end, I was riding my Loaded Poke at a quiet pace on the beach sidewalk, when my wheels hit a bump and I face planted against the sidewalk, cutting my chin wide open (stitches required) and traumatizing my jaw...

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Longboarding In Snow: Is It Worth It?

When the winter season arrives, most longboarders hang up their board and switch to other activities – like snowboarding for those who have mountains nearby. In many states, temperatures drop way below zero, roads...

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Do I Need a Helmet for Longboarding?

Whether or not you always need a helmet for longboarding is an ongoing, often heated debate. If you bring up the topic among skaters, almost everyone will have a clear opinion and be vocal about it, at times even...

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Am I Too Old to Longboard?

Are you wondering if you’re too old to longboard ? Well, you’re not alone. Longboarding is growing in popularity, and not just among the younger crowd. “Grown-ups” are increasingly...

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Longboarding safety : Is Riding a Longboad Safe ?

If you (or your kid) are looking to get into longboarding, you may be wondering about safety. Longboards are a fantastic means of transportation, as well as a great sport that can provide a very nice workout (see...

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