The Bee’s Knees 90 mm wheels from Orangatang Wheels mark a confident step forward in high-performance longboard wheel design, aimed squarely at riders who prioritise comfort, efficiency, and dependable grip over long distances. Built around a full 90 mm diameter and poured in Orangatang’s proven Happy Thane urethane, these wheels are purpose-built for real-world terrain. […]
The lineage of the TSG Pass helmet stretches back over a decade, rooted in the company’s deep engagement with high-speed skateboarding and the needs of riders seeking serious protection without compromising performance. The original Pass was developed in collaboration with world-champion downhill skateboarder Martin Siegrist and quickly became a benchmark in full-face headgear for gravity […]
Almost Less Than Zero – Chapter #15 As some of you might recall, back in 1996, I decided to host the world’s first “old school skateboard reunion.” Despite getting a listing in a major newspaper and having 10 minutes on Breakfast Television here in Toronto, ZERO people showed up. It was a humbling experience. Three […]
FLOW, RHYTHM, AND THE SOUL OF THE RIDELongboarding has always been about flow — the seamless link between rider, board, and pavement. But within that world lies a subculture defined by rhythm and expression: dancing and freestyle longboarding. Far from being about pure speed or downhill adrenaline, this style transforms the street into a stage. […]
A Modern Classic with Vintage Roots When Ben Mackay launched Penny Skateboards in Brisbane in June 2010, he wasn’t simply creating another board—he was reviving a form of skateboarding rooted in nostalgia yet bursting with contemporary flair. Inspired by the little plastic cruiser he’d cherished from a garage sale as a kid, Mackay named his […]
Why a Cruiser Makes Sense for Campus Life As the school year kicks off, a cruiser board is one of the smartest and most stylish ways to get around campus, commute to class, or just carve a little fun into the daily grind. Unlike standard skateboards or longboards built for specific terrain, cruisers hit that […]
I often think about how different my life would have been if Todd Huber had not sent up the four issues of his Skate Trader zine. There was something about what Todd created that rekindled a powerful skate stoke in me. This was now the second time I felt a momentum pulling me back into […]
Landyachtz Skateboards began not as a business, but as a solution to a problem. In the mid-1990s, Tom Edstrand and Mike Perreten were university students in Victoria, BC, and lifelong skateboarders who wanted to recreate the carving and flow of snowboarding during the off-season. But at the time, there were few—if any—brands offering high-quality longboards […]
When you’re stepping into the longboarding world, one of the first choices you’ll face is whether to ride a drop-through or a top mount. This decision isn’t just cosmetic—it directly affects how your board performs, feels underfoot, and responds to different types of terrain. Understanding the distinction between these two mounting styles is key to […]
The Art of Long Distance Push (LDP) Skateboarding Long Distance Push skateboarding, or LDP, is about covering serious ground with style and efficiency. It’s the longboarder’s answer to endurance running: pushing for miles, pumping through flats, and staying in rhythm with the road. Pushing is the classic method—one foot pushing off while the other balances—but […]
Step into the time machine and dial back to September 16, 2011—a time when longboarding in Vancouver was still carving its own path, ready to emerge into the gnarly beast we know today. Before dedicated longboard shops popped up around every corner, Rick Tetz of CalStreets, Michael Brooke of Concrete Wave, and Graham X Peat […]
Celebrating the Legacy of Concrete Wave Magazine & CalStreets: A Tribute to Michael Brooke and Rick Tetz Concrete Wave Magazine, a beloved Canadian skateboarding publication, was founded in 2002 by Michael Brooke. Building upon Michael’s rich history in skateboard publishing, the magazine quickly became a cornerstone of the skateboarding community, offering a fresh perspective and […]