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10 Essentials for Hosting a Slide Jam
There comes a time in every incline oriented skateboarder’s career where the opportunity will present itself to attend a slide jam.
The gathering of skaters from near and far, the spills, the shred...
How To
Set Up an Awesome Slalom Board
Welcome to the world of Slalom! Slalom setups, like Long Distance Pumping (LDP) setups, can be quite cumbersome and often involve a bit more tweaking than the average longboard setup. This guide wi...
How To
Modify and Improve Cast LDP Trucks
Introduction to Modding
WARNING: The modifying of any truck or skateboard part from the original factory specifications could create an unstable and unsafe product, resulting in injury or death...
How To
How to Stop on a Longboard
So you just got a skateboard, and man is it sweet. You're havin' a blast spinning wheels, but aren't you curious how this thing stops? Not only will learning some speed control methods allow you to...
How To
How To Create 3D Concave
Getting 3D
Oh yes, 3D concave, an invention that we downhill skaters and freeriders have come to know and love. Some of y'all don't know what 3D concave is. So we'll explain! 3D concave is afterma...
How To
Avoid the Deadly Speed Wobble!
Table of Contents
Proper Practice Makes More Perfect
My Current Longboard Set Up Wobbles, Help!
Stance and Carving Out
Recommended Wheels
Recommended Trucks
Ah speed wobbles. They are a bundl...
Opinion
The Best Longboard Wheel? Hint: There Isn't One
Table of Contents
Introduction
Rad Longboard Wheels
Durometer
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How To
6 Tips When Traveling with a Skateboard & Regulations by Airline
The trick to air travel is finding a way to check as little as possible while yet avoiding the ill-fated circumstances that will ultimately end up with your board being checked at the gate. In some...
Bearings
Why Bearing Spacers Really Matter
Table of Contents
Recommended Spacers
How Bearings Work
Why Bearing Spacers Are Important
Common Problems Without Spacers
Built In Style Bearings
Roller and Inline Skate Spacers
How Do you Insta...