Best Longboards

Best cruiser longboard: Re-emerge the new Landyachtz Fiberglass Drop Carve 2012

2012-09-15T04:54:00.000-07:00

As everything progresses, one of the best things that is happening in longboarding culture is the constant re-designs and the passion to make every new board indestructible.

The updated classic symmetrical board which is the Landyachtz Fiberglass Drop Carve 2012 edition has positively made some riders craving for this release. Featuring a construction that sandwiches the bamboo core of the board with a Fiberglass finish. Giving the rider with a snappy but yet a flexible feel. The variable concave design of the board gives the rider the best footing and lock for the carving and freeriding tricks and making use of the kick tail in either the nose and tail makes this one sweet Freeride longboard.

And one more thing, it comes in two sizes, The Fiberglass Drop Carve 40 or 37. Catering to the diverse longboard riding style, may it be for commuting, cruising, carving, freeriding and freestyling.

The Apex 40 Double Concave or AV Rocker, famed the Best Longboards?

2012-08-20T09:22:00.001-07:00

Upon reading a few reviews on the apex 40 double concave I’ve realized that it’s one of the best longboards for anyone who is starting out due to the muti-disciplinary capabilities that you can practice. It has been compared to the Apex 37 in terms of construction, but the Apex 40 delivering with more assault and style due to the doublekick tail and gas pedals making this a very well engineered Freeride and Freestyle board. Catering to these unique yet somehow fused riding styles, Original Skateboards has released two version of the Apex 40, The Double Concave and the AV RockeR.

The Double concave is inclined more towards the Freeriding, taking advantage of the gas pedals and double concave shape of the board. It adds more grip as you bomb those hills but still confident that your foot is still in place even at high speeds.

Adding the design aspect of the double kicktail , and being a lighter freeride board results to more maneuverability in terms of slides and tricks . The construction of the board boasts a quad-axial fiberglass coating to the 3-ply maple board, making it one of the most indestructible boards in the planet.

The power of this board is stupendous and can easily bring a big stoked smile to the person who rides it.

Versatility is key to the Apex 40, but if you’re seriously riding it freestyle, then the AV Rocker is meant for you. Delivering just the right concave to accomplish the dances, switch and flips on the board.

Control, durability, and engineering perfection. The Apex 40 is the answer to a serious freerider or freestyle arsenal.

Opening up 2012 with Original Skateboards

2012-02-19T08:05:00.000-08:00

The year 2012 has come to a stretch. A lot of things have happened and I'm back. To kick things off, Original Skateboards has released quite a few products to name a few are the Apex 40, the Freeride 41, the Freeride 38, and the sought after Apex 34, year 2011 design. We did have a glimpse of the Freeride 41 prototype from my previous post, and now its here.

Things are definitely going to be more interesting.

Original Skateboards and Loaded Longboards outdo each other

2011-08-22T06:44:00.000-07:00

Outdoing each other with almost matching outfits, the two controversial longboarding teams have recently made a video featuring an Original Freeride Prototype and the classic Loaded Bhangra. Sealing the deal that there the tension between the two teams is just an imaginary line that was inappropriately coined. Riders Dane Webber and Brian Bishop has definitely set longboarding to its knees leaving everyone wanting for more tricks and flips, and spins.

Brian Bishop designs a Mega Ramp for Longboards

2011-07-15T21:51:00.000-07:00

Original Skateboards rider Brian Bishop designs this huge mega ramp to create a progression over the boundaries of Longboarding. Check out the video on the behind the scenes footage on the process and execution of this longboard mega ramp. Please do share in Facebook or +1.

Whistler Longboarding event highlight

2011-07-10T10:18:00.000-07:00

The highlights of the previous Whistler event, Metallica and a huge foam ramp!

Martin Siegrist and the Fuse Airflow Skateboards

2011-06-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

Designed by three time downhill world champion Martin Siegrist, the Fuse from Airflow Skateboards is one of a kind due to the 3D concave that gives you the awareness of your footing. With a low center of gravity and a twin tip design, versatility is the best word as you use it as a free-ride board or satisfy your hunger for downhill longboarding.

Maryhill Festival of Speed 2011 Downhill longboarding

2011-06-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest events of the year in downhill longboarding is the Maryhill Festival of Speed. Best known for it's challenging technical turns at amazing speeds that any longboarder or luge rider would take just to quench the thirst of adrenalin.

Now on it's 5th year, you would know that longboarding is building momentum as more people are being introduced to the sport.

Maryhill Downhill Free-ride event - the best downhill longboarding

2011-06-29T07:26:00.000-07:00

With the coming Maryhill Festival of Speed that will take place tomorrow June 29 to July 3, 2011. The video below is a taste of the Maryhill downhill free-ride event last April 2011, produced by Skate[Slate]

You'll notice the camaraderie that each rider has with each other as they do a tight turn, literally supporting each other out. Another thing is the passion of filming their runs as you see the cameras on their helmets. I know it's cheesy but this is what longboarding is all about! Adrenalin rush, leather digs and gritty looking helmets!

Freestylin' with the Tan Tien

2011-06-18T10:39:00.000-07:00

Awesome freestyle video from LoadedNewsletter. Adam S with the Loaded Tan Tien Longboard Flex 3.

The Whistler Longboard Festival

2011-06-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

Thank the heavens for the Olympics. Got this off from Silverfish.

Whistler BC - Arbor Skateboards is proud to present the·Whistler Longboard Festival at the Whistler Sliding Centre on the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Set right next the Olympic Luge Track on the access road, this 2 Day Skateboard Race weekend is set for·June 25^th and 26^th 2011.A highly technical 1 mile race track drops over 1000 feet as riders fly through SEVEN 180 degree hairpins and a total of 9 corners.· Saturday will be freeride with racing on Sunday. Only a road this unique would be carved and blasted into the mountain for Olympic gravity sports of Luge, Skeleton and Bobsled. The Olympics are OVER, NOW IT’S OUR TURN ! There will be large CASH PODIUM up for grabs to top Open, Women’s and Junior Classes.·Sign up at· www.whistlerlongboard.com.

The new Maestro has arrived: Bustin Boards

2011-06-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

I am still in awe after seeing the new Fiberglass Maestro from Bustin boards' website. The level of customization that you can see realtime as you pick your choice of Trucks, Bearing, and Wheels is impressive! You can finally choose what you want based on your riding style and budget at the comfort of your own pajamas.

Another thing is the way they presented the information about this new design composite is just down to earth clear! If you're new to longboarding you'll surely get what the board can do without the jargon and technicality that most brands say about their products. Anyway, it's better to target the new people who are starting out with longboarding right?

It's been a pleasure to watch most of the videos of Bustin in youtube as the riders go at it and battle the busy and crazy traffic of New York. Definitely a new deck to watch.

The start of the Texas Sessions with Ian Joe Dutch for Original Skateboards

2011-06-12T10:53:00.000-07:00

Great choice in storyline, music and featuring one of the best cinematic shots in longboarding, Original Skateboards has finally released the Texas Sessions' part 1. This four part session features Original rider Ian Joe Dutch as he narrates his first trip in the hills around Lake Travis, Texas.

Annihilate everything with the Battle Axe Landyachtz longboard

2011-06-07T08:21:00.000-07:00

After watching the video below I suddenly knew why this board is currently out of stock. The slides that they can do with this board looks effortless. Another tempting buy from Landyachtz longboards, The Battle Axe!

...apparently, there's one in Amazon.

The speedboard of New York - Earthwing Supermodel Skateboards

2011-06-06T09:12:00.000-07:00

Passion is one word I can use to describe what Earthwing Skateboards has accomplished since Brian Petrie started the company in the 1990's. Going DIY shaping broken snowboards into longboard decks is the idea that brought forth Earthwing longboards. The speed that he had access on a skateboard fueled his passion and idea of building the best longboards in New York City.

Fulfillment has finally arrived after winning the Broadway Bomb race using a Supercharger prototype by rider Ian Nichols in 2003. It gained a lot of attention as drop through decks with a carefully thought out design were not common. After that Earthwing decks were in demand.

I especially like the new Earthwing Supermodel series. The design of the board itself has this angled rugged look at first but slowly transcends to a smooth comfortable looking board. The graphics of Earthwing boards has this New York feel to it giving a sense of the industrial iconic structures of the city.

New Supermodels:

[Yellow - 9ply 40", Orange - 8ply 40", Blue - 8ply 38"]

Longboarding Tricks: Big Stand Up Slides

2011-06-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

Another trick tip for anyone who's aiming to progress into technical longboard slides.

The Apex 34 - The Twin Sibling of the Apex 37 brings more possibilities to the pavement

2011-06-04T00:36:00.000-07:00

I personally have a huge appreciation for Original Skateboards due to the way their decks are designed. The simplicity is what lured me in. Another thing that really caught my attention is the way the trucks are engineered. Knowing that you can customize your trucks with tension springs based on how you weigh adds that personal attachment to your board. Another thing is the patented WaveCam that serves as the flux capacitor that works with the single tension spring.

Then comes the line of decks, one of which is the famous Apex 34. The twin sibling of the Apex 37 but a bit shorter in length, shares the same twin-tip longboard shape ideal to keep you going with slides and spins without worrying about the nose or tail. Basically, both can be either!

It is perfect for cruising and carving and gives you more control in technical stunts as it is 30% lighter than the Apex 37. Imagining the possibilities have never been this great.

The design beneath the deck is as simple as it gets, but gives recognition that you are riding an Apex 34.

Sadly, it is still out of stock. However, Original may still have blemished Factory seconds for sale. Just call them up at 1-800-619-5579 or visit the site as well.

Mad drifting and dancing skills from James Kelly on A Loaded Dervish Flex 2

2011-06-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

Intense spinning while drifting down a neighborhood hill left me in awe. Thinking to myself, will I be able to do that? James Kelly shows us how to do some wild dancing on a Loaded Dervish Flex 2 Longboard.

Presenting the new Landyachtz R5- Downhill longboarding at its finest

2011-05-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

I'll start saving lunch money on this. Presenting the new Landyachtz R5. Serious downhill longboarding has never been this fine.

"To achieve the ultimate in stability the board features a Zero degree rear truck system. The angle of the tail, combined with a 40° truck mounted backwards, create a 0° truck. This means no steering in the back, all steering input comes from the front of the board, like a car." - Landyachtz

Professional Downhill Longboarding - Meet the Riders

2011-05-29T18:35:00.000-07:00

A peek into the life of professional downhill longboarding. Featuring Louis Pilloni, James kelly, Erik Lundberg, Martin Siegrist, Scoot Smith.

"I'd say I'm a control freak.

I think all the riders see me as this disciplined perfectionist as a technical controlled athlete... thats why they want to get practice runs with me. All the riders try to follow and pass me , and they feel really good when they succeed. So somehow it seems to me as Im the one to beat " - Martin Siegrist

Downhill Race | The Sheep Creek For Speed Freaks: B.C. Mountains

2011-05-29T07:45:00.000-07:00

The Sheep Creek For Speed Freaks race is happening on June 3rd,4th (Race day) and the 5th, 2011. For more details check out Coastlongboarding.

New Decks from Lush Longboards| The Vandella | The Sequel | The Generator

2011-05-28T21:43:00.000-07:00

Just off the grill, or should I say hydraulic presses as how the decks of Lush Longboards are constructed. Presenting The Vandella, The Sequel, andThe Generator. These three new decks are inspired and improved from the classic boards from Lush Longboards.

"The Spooky, Kilima and Revolution are three decks from Lush Longboading that have legitimately developed "classic" status in the longboard world. Now, Lush has updated, improved and release three new decks "based on" the old classics. "

To read more head on to the press release.

Amanda Powell featured in a short film | Between Yellow Lines| Best Longboards

2011-05-22T09:47:00.000-07:00

There's a sense of mood that longboarding videos have in common. It feels like you're there in the moment as you watch the clip. Between Yellow Lines. A short film featuring Amanda Powell as she talks about her passion which is Longboarding.

"I don't know there's really just nothing like it.
It's just you and you're on the board you know and your making it do every single tiny little motion that it's doing. Just know that you had that sort of control , getting in tune with yourself. Really incredible to figure out the little motions that you need to do with your body in order to make the skateboarding work and flow .. and it just feels so good to kinda dance around on a skateboard" - Amanda Powell

A day in New York on Prototype Longboards- Breaking it in the big apple

2011-05-22T08:58:00.000-07:00

One of the videos from bustinboards channel that caught my attention. All riding their own longboard prototypes as Adam Crigler, King Solomon and Brian Bishop from Original hit the streets of New York battling the incoming vehicles, pavement cracks, and pedestrians!

Amanda Powell with a Loaded Bhangra Flex 2-One of the best female longboarding videos

2011-05-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

Definitely the one of the best female longboarding videos I've seen since the Madrid Longboarding girls crew. Loaded ambassador Amanda Powell moves in fluid motion as she dances, slides and does tricks on her Loaded Bhangra Flex 2. An inspiring site as she effortlessly cross steps in place sealing the deal that girls can outshine any guy in sight.