Is The Downhill Skateboarding Scene In Trouble?
The sales are down for years already, a drop in number of riders now hit the downhill skateboarding events as well.
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Seismic releases new Race and Freeride Slide Gloves
Seismic released their new high-performance longboard slide gloves for both freeride and racing, made from advanced materials with an ergonomic design.
Pete Connolly in the Guinness World Records as fastest downhill skateboarder
Pete Connolly, the fastest stand-up skateboarder at L’Ultime Descente, got his record confirmed by the Guinness World Records, making his mark in the history of downhill skateboarding.
The Italian Downhill Skateboard Championship Calendar 2017
The Italian Downhill Skateboard Championship (CIDHS) promised an interesting tour for next year with substantial news regarding the race tracks. The championship tour will take part from June to August and will include four events and two new race tracks.
Graveyard Longboards Full Collection Overview
If you’re looking to buy a new longboard or just discovering new longboard brands, you should know about Graveyard Longboards from Germany. These guys have that good, literally homegrown stuff, definitely worth checking out.
Kyle Wester’s speed record of 143.89 kph announced just a day before L’Ultime Descente
Just as the L’Ultime Descente race is about to happen tomorrow to set the new world record for various downhill disciplines, Kyle Wester sets a new downhill skateboarding speed record and hitting 143.89 kph.
Longboard SpeedMeter App – What’s your top speed?
Use this app to record your run. See your top speed, average speed, distance, elevation drop, and even a recorded line on a map of your run. New features show you WHERE on the run you hit your top speed.
Stick to my ass as close as possible – filming a run with a car
Ever wondered how close to the skater’s ass does a car get when filming? Watch an “in-car” footage and find out more about it with Gregor “Nussi” Nussbaummüller.
Skateboarding is fun and always should be – The Jürgen Gritzner Interview
Find out how Jürgen Gritzner got hooked up with Kebbek Skateboards, how he ended up on the RAD Wheels and Caliber Trucks flow team as well, about his alter ego “Ill Eagle” and his views on racing. Let’s drop in!