This is a product review of the Rogue ZM1 trucks. Precision trucks for downhill skateboarding.  Specifications Baseplate Angles – 55/20 (or 55/23 initial release) Width – 100-112mm Rake – 12mm Front Truck Bushings – 73/78a Venom HPF standard barrel bushings  Washers – Flat washer RS, no washer BS Insert – Spherical bearing Pivot – Spherical pivot Rear Truck  Hanger – Trailing axle design w/ axles inline w/ bushing seat Bushings – 95/97a Venom HPF standard barrel bushings  Washers – Cupped washer RS, no washer BS Insert – Spherical bearing Pivot – Spherical pivot Pric ..read more

Today’s product review is on the VibeRide Brakeboard. With clever marketing and an innovative product, these guys have been turning heads all over the skate scene. But is it actually effective? And is there more to their story? Let’s find out …  Specifications Deck Length – 40inch Width – 8.75inch Ply – 7ply Flex – Flexy Griptape – Spray on glass (see through) Mounting – Drop-through Concave – Convex Trucks Width – 180mm Angle – 50deg Wheels Diameter – 70mm Contact patch – 51mm Durometer – 78a Bearings Generic Abec 11 Price Complete – $359 Brake alone – $269 Disclaimer ..read more

As some of you may know, I just came back from a two-week skate trip in the Philippines. It was certainly an eye-opener on many things, but especially skating … cause that’s what I went to do there … What I learned on my Philippines skate trip My main goal for the trip My main goal for my Philippines trip was to just get out there, have fun, observe, and maybe see what I could learn from other experienced riders.  I didn’t go there with any explicitly competitive goals – I didn’t go to be the fastest rider down the hill, or even to be the “greatest/best” version of my skate self.  I ..read more

Wheelbite can be a really fun ender. In today’s article, I teach you all the tips and tricks to get rid of it. How to get rid of wheelbite What is wheelbite? Wheelbite is when the wheel of your skateboard or longboard makes contact with your board. It usually occurs when you’re turning aggressively.  What happens is that your trucks lean when you turn, and if you turn aggressively they sometimes lean enough that your wheel goes into your board. Because you don’t usually expect wheel bite, the sudden touching of your wheel to your board throws you forward and you end up getting hurt or si ..read more

The 88 wheel co Mcfly is quickly becoming a favorite for LDP riders around the world. But what makes it so special? What sets it apart from other big wheels in the industry? Check out my review to find out more. Specifications Height/Diameter – 86mm Width – 55mm Contact Patch –  50mm Durometer – 76a  Core Position – Offset Core – Proprietary (it looks like the Kegel core but isn’t) Weight – 1.041kg  Price – $85 Interview with 88 wheel co (Jeremy) 1. What were some design goals you had with this wheel? I know the Pranayama was heavily involved. J – We set out to design a skinn ..read more

Today we are reviewing the 88 wheel co Maverick. These are their premiere downhill wheel. Check out the review to find out how they perform. Specifications Brand – 88wheel co. Mavericks Height/Diameter – 80mm Width – 66mm Contact Patch –  65mm Durometer – 76a High Rebound Core Position – Offset Core – Proprietary (it looks like the Kegel core but isn’t) Price – $85 Interview with 88wheel co (Jeremy) 1. What were some design goals you had with the Mavericks? J – The design goals were to make a fast, grippy, and fun wheel for downhill. Getting there was an interesting challenge. The Mave ..read more

The Pantheon Pranayama is a special board. It is highly recommended across multiple longboard forums and regarded as one of the best longboards in the game. But is that all hype? Check out my review below to find out more. Specifications Deck Length – 31.5 inches Width – 9 inches Wheelbase – 26 inches Mounting – Double drop Construction – 6-ply maple core, Triaxial fiberglass top, and bottom, encased in wood veneer Concave features – Double drop with crescent drop  Max weight (recommended) – 240lbs Trucks Brand – Paris TKPs Width – 149mm Bushings – Stock Wheels Brand – 88wheel co ..read more

The Landyachtz Tugboat isn’t as hyped up as I think it should be, it’s one of the best mini cruisers in the game and I cannot recommend it enough. Check out my review to find out more about it. Specifications Deck Length:  30″ Width: 9-9.24″ Wheelbase: 15” Construction: 7plys Canadian Maple Stiffness: Normal (not super flexible) Max weight: Not sure but hold about 250lbs comfortably Components Wheels: 63mm Fatty Hawgs, 63mm Doozy Hawgs, or 60mm EZ Hawgs  Trucks: 130mm, or 150mm TKP Polar Bear trucks  Bearings: Bear Space Balls Abec 7 bearings. Landyachtz Tugboat Review ..read more

The Landyachtz Ripper is for sure, one of the funnest longboards I have ever skated … but there is a catch. It’s super fun but it doesn’t do some things right. Check out my Landyachtz Ripper review to find out more. Specs Deck Length:  36.9″ Width: 9″ Wheelbase: 24.9  Construction: 8plys Canadian Maple Stiffness: Flexible Max weight: Not sure but hold about 250lbs comfortably Shape: Single kick top mount Components Wheels: 63mm Eazy or Fatty Hawgs. Trucks: Polar Bear trucks. 150mm or 130mm. Bearings: Bear Space Balls Abec 7 bearings. https://youtu.be/UGtRxevKyu4 Landyachtz Ri ..read more

The Drop Hammer is Landyachtz’s take on the classic drop-through longboard. Check out my review of the Landyachtz Drop Hammer below to find out more. Specs Deck Length:  36.5″ Width: 10″ Wheelbase: 27.25  Construction: 8plys Canadian Maple Stiffness: Flexible Max weight: Not sure but hold about 250lbs comfortably Components Wheels: 69 Hawgs or Supreme Hawgs. 69mm or 70mm respectively. Trucks: Reverse kingpin Bear Gen 6 trucks. 50*, 180mm. Bearings: Bear Space Balls Abec 7 bearings. Landyachtz Drop Hammer Review Summary The Landyachtz Drop Hammer is a surprisingly comfortab ..read more