Tips & tricks

Skateboards have a front and back, which we call the nose (front) and the tail (back). The nose of a skateboard longer and has a steeper angle than the tail, …

Duck diving is a technique to dive underwater when a wave is passing by you. It saves you from losing your momentum and energy from a broken wave and is …

I recently visited an awesome new skatepark. I was thrilled and actually felt nervous. I really wanted to rock the bowls and ride, only to find myself not being motivated …

I often get the question from new skaters and skateboarders that want to get back into riding. Even though there are a lot of differences between a skateboard and a …

A while ago I decided to buy a bunch of cheap Amazon skateboards. I checked the rating and all of them came with great reviews, many of them are actually …

Snowboarders are an instantly recognizable tribe, whether at mountain resorts or on the rugged slopes of unexplored territory. Their outfits are loose and baggy to provide freedom of movement while …

Over time, your skateboard will become slower and usually the solution is quite simple. Even though replacing bearings or wheels often solves the problem, there could be other factors that …

Sometimes you’re pushing your skateboard or cruiser and something feel off. It feels sluggish, requires more effort to keep your speed, and slows down sooner than it used to. Those …

I can’t remember why I added riser pads to my setup and the more I think about it, the less certain I am about their benefits. Time to dig a …

There is nothing more annoying than landing a trick and your skateboard coming to a sudden halt. It’s not only a problem for technical skateboarding. Even cruisers and longboarders experience …