I think everyone has an interesting reaction the first time they see a Madness Skateboards deck in person. My first experience seeing a Madness deck was a Tuesday afternoon at MACBA in Barcelona. I was standing there as this dude skated past me with a crazy looking shaped...
The standard seven-ply maple deck is practically timeless. For over four decades, skateboard decks have typically been constructed from seven thin veneers of maple wood, pressed together with an adhesive between each ply. Quite simply, this deck construction gives a skateboard a good amount of...
As you’ve probably heard, New Deal Skateboards are back! 30 years after the brand’s inception by Steve Douglas, Andy Howell, and Paul (Professor) Schmitt, they’ve recently reissued a series of their most iconic decks – and more are on the way soon! But, with all...
You may have recently seen a sick cruiser board from Dusters California with a graphic that reads ‘Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word’. This cruiser happens to be one of several creations by legendary female vert skater Cindy Whitehead. Cindy is the woman behind...
Speaking about ‘trends’ in skateboarding isn’t always easy (and can even be pretty controversial). The ever-changing nature of skateboarding means that things are constantly coming and going. In addition, the now global popularity means that what’s cool in California might be totally ‘out’ on the...
Nowadays, it’s easy to get caught up in the hyper ‘tech’ world of street skating that we live in. Tricks like a nollie backside heel to switch 5-0 revert come to mind from skaters like Mark Suciu, but skateboarding is and always has been whatever...
It’s easy to forget that our beloved skateboards were once a tree in the forest. With the millions of skateboards produced each year, it’s undeniable that skateboarding has an impact on our environment. Due to its natural density and strength created by the cold environment...
Bowls, vert, street, dirt, mountains – you name it and Willis Kimbel will skate it! Calling Willis an all-terrain ripper is an understatement. OJ Wheels just released a new promo video for their Thunder Juice wheels and gave them to possibly the most fitting skater...
No need to swap out your cruiser wheels for street wheels when you want to skate a spot – OJ has got your back! The new OJ Mini Super Juice wheels take the time-tested Super Juice urethane formula and shrink it down to 55mm. If...
The Santa Cruz Fall 2019 collection is here! As always, the latest Santa Cruz graphics impress with super fresh colors and designs while still paying homage to much of their legendary artwork. Among the complete lineup, you’ll find new graphics for their revolutionary “VX Deck”,...