Join us as we unveil the snowboard setups that our staff can't get enough of! Welcome to our exclusive staff picks for the ultimate snowboard setups! Our knowledgeable team of snowboarding enthusiasts has handpicked a selection of top-notch boards, bindings, and boots that will take your winter adventures to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your snowboarding journey, our staff has carefully curated this list to cater to all skill levels and riding styles. Get ready to carve down the slopes in style and experience the thrill of a lifetime.   VERO, BOUCHERVILLE ..read more

When it comes to outdoor gear, The North Face has long been a trusted name synonymous with quality, functionality, and innovation. The Summit Collection is a testament to their commitment to pushing boundaries and revolutionizing outdoor gear. This collection showcases The North Face's dedication to innovative design and functionality as each piece is meticulously crafted with a focus on ergonomics, allowing for unrestricted movement and optimal performance. On top of that, an impressive attention to Sustainable Practices and Ethical Manufacturing makes each piece of the TNF Summit Collection ..read more

Follow us as we delve into the admirable art of skateboarding spots fixing with 6 essentials you must always carry in the car on your next street missions! Skateboarding thrives on creativity, self-expression, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible on four wheels. Every city is adorned with skateboarding spots, becoming a canvas for skateboarders to showcase their skills. However, the passage of time, the East Coast Winter and the wear and tear of constant use often leave these spots in a state of disrepair. This is why, as skateboarders, we need to always carry the adequate tools to ma ..read more

The new Lasalle Skatepark at Parc Raymond or “the pink park” is now officially open. Ville Lasalle invested around 1.5 million in their new skatepark and the result is astonishing. You absolutely need to go check it out! After bringing you some of the best parks in Montreal, like Ahuntsic or Mercier, Association Skateboard Montreal and Papillon skatepark joined forces once again to bless the city of Montreal with another park that clearly surpasses all expectations. With real skaters like Charles Deschamps and Yann Fily Paré of ASM behind the design and the Papillon crew behind the build, you ..read more

Alexis Sablone, decorated professional skateboarder and artist joins forces with Converse to present a true skate footwear masterpiece: the AS-1 PRO. CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE FOR THE NEW AS-1 PRO WHITE / NAVY NEW COLORWAY Skateshop owner, Olympic Athlete, Architecture graduate from MIT, Alexis Sablone is one of the most inspiring skaters that the sport has ever known. A true trailblaizer in the world of skateboarding, she has been on the forefront of the scene for more than 2 decades and it’s safe to say that this pro-model shoe well deserved and long overdue.  Inspired by Convers ..read more

Follow us in the Quebec region as we venture to the new Parc Chauveau Skatepark for another installment of our Park Reviews blog section. The new Chauveau Parc skatepark, located in the beautiful Quebec City region, has everything a skater needs to have fun, but unlike most skateparks in the province, this one is a thrilling oasis for transition skateboarders. Being one of the very few skateparks in Quebec that have a real bowl, we understand why there’s so much excitement around the Parc Chauveau Skatepark. Once again, this park confirms that when a city hires skateboarders to built their sk ..read more

If you didn’t know already, Montreal is home to one of the most iconic skate spots in the world: The Big O, which is celebrating its 10 years rebirth anniversary. For the occasion, we joined forces with the O’s community to throw a massive skate jam/party in honor of this important milestone. Thank you to Mehrathon, Vans, Ace Trucks, Pizza Adamo, Dillon Ojo Lifeline foundation as well as Marc Tison, Barry Walsh and the Big-O Bastards for making this possible and for helping us highlight one of Montreal's most important piece of skate history. Special thanks to Dan Mathieu, who photog ..read more

Since its inception in 1993, DC Snowboarding has been an action sports giant with a stacked team and cutting edge products. 2022 is not about to change and we are proud to present our staff’s top DC new snowboard boots for Winter 22/23. Originally starting with Softgoods in 1993, DC Snowboarding progressed into hardware in the blink of an eye, it didn’t take too long before the brand started to make boots and even boards. Since the start, DC Snowboarding has always been associated with urban snowboarding and was one of the first skate-to-snow brands to promote riding on cities urban archi ..read more

Simple, clean, inclusive and minimalist aesthetics mixed with high end quality, deep roots in the cultures we love and a price that's easy on the funds, that's what TAIKAN is all about and we're hyped to include this new Canadian company in our mix of brands. TAIKAN was created about 4-5 years ago in Vancouver BC and was originally a bag brand. After a few years of putting out high end Japanese design influenced bags, the brand added apparel to its collections and that's when it really started to blow up. That was about a year ago. If you look at the brand now and the ranges they put ..read more

The Montreal skate community has all the reasons to celebrate the rebuilding of its downtown skate plaza on the corner of De Lorimier and Maisonneuve. If you are aware of the plaza that was built there before, you know this $ 2.7 million project is a huge win for the city’s skate community. photos: David Boots (@davidboots) The old De Lorimier skatepark under the Jacques Cartier Bridge was the epitome of Montreal’s dark past when it comes to outdoor skateparks. Things have finally took a turn for the better in 2022 when the city decided to turn this once unskateable piece of thrash i ..read more