Tips & tricks

SkateboardersHQ is growing and I could use some help. I’m looking for writers that know a thing or two about surfing or snowboarding.   If you are interested please fill …

Thrasher, it seems, is being used by posers to further their rebel credentials. Thrasher tees and hoodies have been popping up all over the place recently. Skateboarders hate seeing them …

I’ve tested many cruisers, and we did a bunch of longboard reviews, but the question always that comes up is about tricks. So let’s answer the question once and for …

Imagine speeding down the slopes of a steep tarred road, performing skillful slides and turns. If this sounds appealing to you, you may enjoy learning a bit about the history …

Even though skateboard bearings aren’t the most important part of a skateboard, they do make a difference. Your wheels require spinning and for that you need some decent bearings. There …

As one of the most popular sports across the world, surfing has a long and diverse history of producing incredible athletes that have contributed significantly toward the sport, but who …

Snowboarding is an expensive sport. A new premium snowboard could cost anywhere from $600-$900, enough to make a grown man cry. Is it worth buying a used snowboard instead? Many …

Until recently, women have been using whatever suitably sized boots, bindings, and boards they can find to participate in the largely male-dominated sport of snowboarding. The selection of ladies’ equipment …

California is considered to be the skateboarding mecca. Almost every city has its own skatepark, and nearly every skatepark is unique, with its own set of features that promise you …

I remember my first time snowboarding, it was a painful experience. I had some idea about what to do because of my experience from surfing and skateboarding. Breaking was not …