Longboarding Blog

Whats up guys there is a new loaded video out there and man its a beauty. Ill post it on here and check it out and remember to try to breath while watching it hahaha

Whats up guys just in case you haven’t noticed its getting a bit nippy out side. With winter right at our doorsteps there is only one thing to do. First Is get yourself some warm clothes. Then the next question is where am I going to ride. Something I discovered living in a big city last year is that there is a lot of potential in parking garages. They are always dry and the pavement is very smooth and at night there are virtually no cars. This can Help you to keep your edge eve in those snowy months. If you don’t live in a big city get a little creative go around your town and try to find places that would be skateable in any type of weather. So whatever your situation you can still be riding year round. Now as far as warm clothes go I found hoodies that are 50% off from big brands so I’ll put the link on here and check them out if you wanna save a little dough this winter. have fun and ride hard.

Guys Hoodies - Up to 50% Off. Volcom, Fox, Billabong & more.

Girls Hoodies - Up to 40% Off. Volcom, Billabong, O’neill & more.

There is a new down hill board in town and it is better than ever. The Carbon this board is one sweet board. It features a foam core with carbon fiber layers which makes it super lite and very tough. This is the second version of this board. The production of this board was pretty expensive so the board will cost you a pretty penny but let me tell you it will be worth every penny. Check out the board by CLICKING HERE

Whats up here is the latest and the greatest in the Longboarding world.  There will be  a push race from Oct. 18th-19th just in case of rain. The race will be in Montreal and it is the first one ever to be held there.   The entry fee will be 5 bucks and a helmet is mandatory.  The race will consist of check points and there will be prizes for the winners.  There will be a vehicle provided for the racers to bring personal items to the finish line.  So come out and have fun and support the Longboarding community.  Here is a link to the page which has a map where to g and more information.

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There are always questions on how loose and tight your trucks should be because everybody has very different riding styles.  Typically people when they first start boarding they will tighten there truck very tight and leave them like that because they are scared to carve.  This can be very hard on your trucks because of the bushings.  When trucks are too tight it can cause the bushings to split under the pressure of the kingpin bolt.  So when you start out tighten the trucks slightly and then as you get more and more comfortable you can loosen them little by little.   Tight trucks make your board more stable and are usually good for new riders and loose trucks can be good for sliding and can make you carve harder.  The great thing about your trucks is you can make them as tight or as loose as you want.  Just get a feel for your trucks and when you find the perfect tightness or looseness for you. check em out.

Today I wanted to let all of you guys and gals out there who don’t know of any famous longboarding spots in on a secret. MaryHill!!! This place is amazing and it is every longboarders dream. Once a year there is a festival there for down hill racing. The hill is known for it high speeds, turns, and smooth as butter pavement. It is located in Goldendale Washington. So if you and your buddies are always talking about finding the perfect hill, well this is it. I’m going to put a link up here for the speed festival website , check it out and plan your trip to the next festival… you won’t regret it!

MARRYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Ladies and gentz the Loaded dancer has officially arrived and it is all that and more.  The board comes in two flexes and is 55 X 9 inches long and wide.  The board also is decorated with a custom monster drawing by Adam Colton.  The video for this board is sick!  I haven’t seen one that is better science the whirling dervish video.  This would be one sweet board to add to your arsenal of decks.  Paris trucks are reccomended for the board because they come with a riser and without them you run the risk of wheel bite.  Also you could just get risers for your old trucks.  The price is not yet set but it will be more expensive than the Dervish.  I going to put the video at the bottom of this post!  look for it, watch it, enjoi it!!! Once you watch you’ll be sold on the board….I was.

Check out more at loadedboards.com

wait…..whats that sound?  Yup that’s right it’s the sound of sick trucks because that is exactly what Paris Trucks provide.  For all of you who are a little confused about what truck to go with, Paris is definitely a good choice to check out.  With the reverse kingpin technology and steel axle and kingpin these bad boys are guaranteed for life.  Also as a bonus with every truck you get free risers and with a price of 44 bucks this is a deal that can’t be beat.  Check out there add at the bottom of my page and get yourself some serious sick trucks.

You ever wonder what it would be like if you had all longboarding maps for every city and in every state at your disposal??? well now you can there is a web site called longboardmaps.com and it is the bomb! I use it almost daily.  Every time I go somewhere new or am planning a trip I can check out the skate.  Another sick feature is you can add in any spot you want.  So if you and your buddies have a spot that can’t be beat you can let other longboarders know about it.  check it out here is the link and go and ride the black powder! laters

Longboarding Maps Link

Whats up i thought that I would cover the basics of longbarding today.  Most the time when you read an article its written after someone who has been boarding for a long time but this one for all you newbies out there! So first thing is first what deck should you get?? there are a lot to choose from and its all about finding what is right for you.  Now most new people will see sector nine boards and arbor in stores but that is really all you’ll see (unless you have a bigger skate shop near you).  Now don’t get me wrong these are great boards but you should also check out all boards because different boards are made for different reasons.  There are a lot of companies out there such as Loaded longboards and Rayne longboards and Never summer.  There are also different types like racing boards and sliding boards now it may take a while to figure out what kind of longboarding you like to do so if you can ride as many boards before you can before you one.  Next comes the trucks… Just like boards there are many trucks out there but the best ones that i have found are the ones with the reverse kingpin such as Randal or Paris and Chargers.  These are all great trucks and they will give you the best carving and sliding.  Next are wheels and bearings… There are diffrent sizes of wheels and different hardness’s and the type of riding you like to do will help you decide what wheels you want.  The softer the wheel the more it will grip and the more traction you will get out of them.  The harder wheels are good for sliding you will still be able to go down those big hills but the wheels won’t grip as much but you will be able to slide to stop your high speeds. Bearings are pretty important and what iI have found is g with the best.  Bearings come in abec 3, 5, and 7  So do a little research find whats right for you and get out there and ride.  It took me a lot of trial and error before i found my perfect set up.  So check out the links section and look at all the different site and find your perfect ride.