Health & safety

Other than really young riders, I personally don’t know many longboarders who haven’t been complaining about knee fatigue or pain at some point. If, like me, you have weak or …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 taking …