Ruben Vee Should you get a longboard or a skateboard? Go for a longboard if you want to cruise around for an extended period and plan to ride long distances. Longboards are great for easy cruising and provide a smooth riding experience. Go for a skateboard if you want to do technical tricks on the street and … Read more
Skateboarding is an internationally recognized sport and lifestyle that millions of people worldwide have the pleasure of enjoying. We have top-notch skateparks all over the globe, high-profile professional stars, jaw-dropping Olympic events, and some of the coolest apparel brands in all of sports. Considering the origin of skateboarding compared to the level it’s at today, … Read more
In my younger years, I didn’t think much about the size of the board I was riding. As long as it didn’t look enormous, had a cool graphic, and was shredded on by one of my favorite professionals, I’d be more than willing to try it. Now, after two decades of experience, hundreds of skateboards, … Read more
If your skateboard deck loses pop and hardly has any tail left, it’s time to replace it. At this point tricks takes a lot of effort and your board is hard to control. It also increases the risk of injuries. A functional skateboard deck should have at least a bit of tail and nose left, … Read more
The slip-on has long been heralded as one of skateboarding’s classic shoes. Brilliant in its simplicity, the low-cut design and vulcanized sole resonated with skateboarders the world over and stands as a testament to the “less-is-more” mindset that skateboarding has embraced for most of its existence. However, as skateboarding progresses, the needs of skateboarders change … Read more
Decent skate shoes aren’t supposed to rip easily, but if your shoes rip quickly, there are a couple of reasons. Keep in mind that skate shoes are supposed to wear eventually, expecially near the kickflip and ollie area. There are easy ways to prevent shoes from ripping. Patching the vulnarable areas or Shoe Goo are … Read more
Having flat feet is really problematic as a skateboarder because skate shoes have flat outsoles to make you feel connected (boardfeel) to your skateboard deck. This means the outsoles and insoles are extremely thin, killing your arch while skateboarding if you have flat feet. Skate shoes aren’t designed for comfort, sometimes they aren’t even great … Read more
Most would agree that technical skateboarding requires flexible shoes that offer lots of board feel. The best shoes for that are vulcanized skate shoes because make you feel more connected to your skateboard. We selected a few shoes that offer great responsiveness, offer consistent flicks, and have improved durability near the high-contact areas. 5. Best … Read more
When you pick up your first skateboard and start riding, you don’t give much thought to the board specifics. One may seem like any other, but it isn’t long before you realize that subtle differences in the design can make a big difference in the feel of the board. One important thing to consider when … Read more
Cupsoles skate shoes may not be the most popular shoes for skateboarding, but they certainly are comfortable and great for those who need some extra support. A cupsole is stiffer compared to vulcs but offers lots of impact protection and comfort. Cupsoles are great for high-impact skateboarding like ollying stairs, huge gaps, or general bigger … Read more