For as long as I can remember, the Gel Lab has been hosting skate sessions every Wednesday in various LA skate spots. Whether it’s steep inclines for freeriding, parking garages for unlimited downhill action, or the steepest hills in Los Angeles to challenge yourselves to go...
Cruising is one of the most fun parts of riding a skateboard. Without knowing any tricks and just learning how to balance and turn on a skateboard is where the fun starts. However, before you can start cruising—you will need to know 3 things: You need...
Skateboard fashion has been a major part of skate culture since the 1970s. Few other sports have created a global fashion phenomenon quite like skateboarding. From a simple Element tree logo t-shirt to high-end Supreme collabs with luxury brands, the way skaters dress has played...
Without skateboard brands driving the innovation of skateboard products, skateboarding as we know it may not be what it is today. In addition, without skateboarders who continue to buy products from these brands, the skateboarding industry wouldn’t be able to develop and progress — this...
California, particularly Southern California, has some of the best weather for skateboarding. To many, it’s considered the mecca of skateboarding! Nearly every city has its own skatepark and practically every skatepark is unique with its own set of features. Whether you like riding bowls, transitions,...
All of them have four wheels, two trucks, and a deck—but what are the actual differences between a skateboard, a longboard, and a cruiser? There are quite a few actually, and whether you’re a beginner or long-time skateboarder—it’s good to clearly understand what sets these...
Skateparks are one of the most fun places to skate! But before you drop in, there's a few things you should know about skateparks — especially if you're new to skateboarding! You'll find skateparks scattered across the world and each park has its own community with unspoken...
With skateboarding recently becoming an official sport in the Olympics and the hype from epic contests like the X Games and Street League, it's no wonder skateboarding has become more popular than ever! However, even with all the viral skate clips you see on social...
If you have a "skate everything" mentality or just want to learn more about skateboard brands, you’re in for a treat. In this article, we’ll talk about one of the most well-known brands in the skateboarding business: Landyachtz! Either in the streets or while browsing for...
Skateboarding isn’t just about doing tricks, skating parks and busting ollies and kickflips! In many ways, skateboarding can be a very effective means of transportation. Not only is it fun, but skateboarding can even reduce your carbon footprint. Instead of using your car to get to...