What’s Longboard Dancing? How to Get Started
Most folks think of downhill speed runs, slalom courses, and simple carving and cruising when they imagine longboard riding -- but these long, wide, naturally stable boards provide the perfect…
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 board for a plug-in display,…
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 hardened steel (or ceramic) balls…
longboards for beginners cruisers and downhill
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 the best Surf Skate Adapter…
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 is the ultimate guide to…
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, but the hardness rating of…
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 skate helmet is the most…
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 is the point? Is there…
Which Skate Deck Width is Best? The Ultimate Guide
Skate decks are simple in appearance, but a deck that's just a half inch too wide (or skinny) can make or break your ride. Whether you're skating vert, transition, or…
How to Choose Longboard Wheels
You've started picking your longboard parts to build a custom board. You've figured out what trucks to get, you've got a deck shape picked, and now you need one of…