A few years ago I developed a therapeutic intervention called Longboard Therapy. Since first coming up with the approach, Iāve had the privilege of meeting and speaking with many amazing, dynamic individuals in the longboarding world. Their passion for the sport is real, genuine, welcoming and full of stoke! But it isnāt just the physical […]
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Houston: Longboarding for Peace
While most of the longboarding nation was buried in snow and ice, only dreaming of the spring when they could get their longboards out, Houston was balmy and the race scene was as hot as usual.Ā The NoBull Longboarding Team hosted its first āBattle For Peaceā race. The race format was typical full contact Texas […]
Amanda Powell: Balance of Power
Amanda is a good friend of mine, as well as my teammate. Amanda is always a happy and positive person to be around. Sheās a beautiful girl, but knows how to kick it with the guys! She is truly multi-talented, whether itās skateboarding, surfing, or snowboarding; Amanda is passionate about what she does and an […]
RDVX Can’t Be Stopped!
This past February, I was sent to California to photograph the first RDVX film tour. I was super excitedĀ about this assignment as it would be the first time I was going to Cali to shoot, even though I knew most of the spots we would be visiting had been photographed many times. Before leaving […]
Bustin Boards Classics Line Up
Bustin Boards is a grassroots company that is entirely run by skaters. These guys know what is demanded of their boards and thrash them like none other. Bustin truly has a diverse quiver of boards, so anyone who walks in will find something for them. Whether you want to bomb the biggest, fastest hills, with […]
Waterlogged Wheel Myth
āI rode my wheels in the rain and now they are ruined and wonāt slide!ā How many times must we hear this complaint? How many more times must we educate and explain that this is just part of how wheels wear? If you arenāt quite sure what we are talking about, letās spell it out. […]
The Guajataca Downhill in Puerto Rico
The Guajataca Downhill in Puerto Rico has a rich history and is about to hit its 10th anniversary this January. Concrete Wave is proud to be a media sponsor of this event and encourage you head out to the sun of PR. We will be featuring a story about the event in our November issue, […]
Aera K3 Versus Arsenal Trucks
There are some differences between Aera and Arsenal trucks, especially for downhill and free riding. When it all boils down, they are both amazing trucks. It just depends on what you want to use them for. To dig deeper into this topic we decided to do a some research. The best explanation was found in […]
Shralpers Union Presents Shralplife
Welcome to the ShralpLife experience. At the Shralpers Union we have made it our mission to make the world a better place utilizing side stance board sports. With our motto of āHigh Fives & Positive Vibesā and our army of dedicated members, we have taken our first steps on this amazing journey. Concrete Wave magazine […]
Madrid SNITCH QUILL Harry Clarke Pro Model
IDF CHAMPION 2019 MADRID: Harry Clarke The Snitch 9 ply Formica, Money Pocket, Made In USA! Throughout the year, Harry Clarke has been stopping by the Madrid woodshop to tweak and refine his new signature board shape, the Snitch. We think Harry likes his new board because he just locked-up the 2019 IDF World Championship! […]
Dancing Finds its Groove
Ahoy, this is Peter Markgraf, professional longboarder from Leipzig, Germany. My favorite discipline of longboarding is dancing. The great thing about dancing is the unbelievable possibility and multifaceted aspect about it. Dancing for me is vivid anarchy because there are no limits concerning tricks, and furthermore there are no rules, no limitations, which I truly […]
How to Choose your Longboard Wheels Guide
ABOUT LONGBOARD WHEELS: Special Thanks to the Folks at Stoked Ride Shop for the great article on Anatomy of Longboard Wheels. Longboard wheels are not a “one size fits all” kind of thing. They come in different shapes, and varying densities, each with its own pros and cons. Whether you need a wheel to grip […]