Longboarding is a skateboarding hybrid, yet with different demands. The longer and more flexible board is more geared for speed than tricks, and requires a very agile balance. Handling on the longboard often requires riders to lean into a curve, and even use their hands to help steer. Of course that means those hands need to be well protected. A new line of longboard gloves from MH Gloves Sports offers protection, and padding that helps you slide. Continue reading Slide With Longboard Gloves
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Skater’s Car Rack
There are plenty of racks for skis, bikes and even snowboards, but skaters are typically left to toss the board in the trunk and go. Lacey Carlson of Provo, Utah had another idea and is looking to Kickstarter to help produce the Longboard/Skateboard car rack, which can help organize two or three boards and reduce the clutter. Video after the jump
Made in America: Light Board
At the recent SIA Snow Show Light Bohrd showed off its lighted snowboard, but now comes word that the company is also introducing a lighted skateboard. This is a bright idea especially for skaters who look to hit the streets after the sun goes down. The Urban Commuter Longboard is made in Texas and will riders to make a statement while being seen.
Snap Skateboard Goes Long
Earlier this year we heard about the SNAP Skateboard, the world’s first folding skateboard. Now the company has gone long by introducing a longboard version. The folding ability makes carrying a longboard – which can range from 38- to 44-inches – a little easier. It features four high-strength hinges that fasten to the deck and allow the board to folds to just 19-inches, so it can be stashed in a backpack or gym bag.
No Long Way Down For Long Boarders
Wes Sampson knows as well as anyone what goes up, must come down. And if the veteran longboarder has his way he’ll come down very fast. He’s the organizer of this weekend’s upcoming Mount Washington Downhill Race in Comox, British Columbia, and if all goes as planned he hopes to break the International Gravity Sports Association downhill skateboarding world speed record of 113.02 km/h.
Unlike traditional skateboards, this race is essentially like street luge, but standing up. Thus this can be a serious deal, and Canada.com reported that one longboarder lost year life just last month while riding down Mt. Seymour Road in North Vancouver. This week’s ride promises to be safer, as it is a sanctioned event, with traffic controlled on the Strathcona Parkway during the event. Continue reading No Long Way Down For Long Boarders