Author: Travis Olander

Longboard Guides & How-To's

Ghost LED Longboards: The Care Guide

Congratulations on your new Ghost Boards LED Longboard! This guide covers how to charge and care for your light-up board, how to set up the

Longboard Guides & How-To's

The Guide to Skate Bearings

Skate bearings are an often overlooked component of any skateboard or longboard. After all, skate bearings are simple. They’re little more than a couple of

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Longboard Guides & How-To's

What’s a Surf Skate? & How to Build One

This guide covers what, exactly, a surf skate is (also called a “carver”) and why you probably want one! We’re also covering how to install

Longboard Guides & How-To's

The Ultimate Guide to Skate Trucks

What truck width should you pick? What’s the deal with standard kingpins and reverse kingpins? Is there a “best” overall truck brand or model? This

Longboard Guides & How-To's

The Ultimate Guide to Skate Wheels

When it comes to dialing in your ride, choosing skate wheels matter just as much as picking the right deck width. Wheels might look simple,

Longboard Guides & How-To's

The Skateboard Helmet Buyer’s Guide

No matter what anyone at the local vert park says, safety always comes first in skating. Of all the skate gear you should wear, a

Longboard Guides & How-To's

The Guide to Shark Wheels: FAQ & Review

“Square wheels?! What’s the point?” Is usually the first impression longboard riders and skaters get when they see a pair of shark wheels. So, what

Longboard Guides & How-To's

How to choose Longboard Wheels

How to choose Longboard Wheels, simple steps on finding the write size for you. You’ve started picking your longboard parts to build a custom board.