Editorās note: When I heard that Valeria Kechichian had given a TEDx Talk in July, I knew it would address some key issues. I was eager to find out what exactly she had presented, and I asked for a copy of her talk. I wanted to ensure that all CW readers got an opportunity to […]
Category: LONGBOARD
Maryhill Sheride
Maryhill. The name is spoken with reverence in skate circles. It doesnāt matter if you skate vert, pipe, park, street, slalom, freestyle, or downhill; almost everyone in skateboarding knows stories about this famous hill and the skaters who slay it. To be able to say you skated Maryhill Loops Road is the equivalent of being […]
Seismic Introduces The Aeon Trucks
CW: This truck looks unlike anything else out there. What was your inspiration? Dan Seismic: We started working on the earliest version of the Aeon in 2006, but the work didnāt come into full focus until 2008. The industry landscape was quite different back then. Virtually all trucks used for downhill and freeride were still […]
Interview with Matt McDonald of DB Longboards
Interview with Matt McDonald of DB Longboards What is your role at DB Longboards? Matt McDonald: At DB Longboards I am currently the Marketing / Team / E-Commerce Manager and videographer/photographer. I am also occasionally referenced to as “Mountain Dad” due to the bear and “School Zone” because I don’t go very fast. I am […]
Vancouver’s HAMBOARD Shop!
A couple of days ago I had an opportunity to ride a Hamboard for the first time and holy sh@#it was I surprised! First of all let me tell you I have some experience with really long longboards, one of my first boards was a Sector Nine that was the same size as my Mom’s […]
RAYNE – GROMINATE & LABS History: Continuing Its Tracks
Grominator has been a huge aspect of Rayne longboards designs! His work is featured on the Rayne double kick boards which are a part of the slide series. In total, Grominator has produced three outstanding boxcar graphics for these boards! Grominator is a street artist, that is making a rise within industry. With Rayne furthermore […]
What’s the Best Kind of Longboard Truck?
LONGBOARD TRUCKS: Special thanks to Stoked Skateboards for sharing your amazing info graphics! Longboard trucks are not quite as simple as they may appear. Be it the angle of the truck or even the width of the axle, there are some things you need to know before investing in a pair of trucks. Like most […]
Skateboarding Art: The Fine Print
Meet āEd.ā Heās the creation of Richmond Hill, Ontario, artistĀ DanielĀ Marlatt. How āEdā wound up in the Fine Print is rather unusual. Since this is the 15th anniversary issue, I am going to ask you to indulge me while I share the tale. Back in mid-April my wife and I were wondering what to do one […]
How To Build A Stronger Skate Scene
Youāre tired of thrashing alone and you want to make more friends and start a crew. Though maybe thatās not an issue for you,Ā it could be that your hood is just full of skaters with absolutely nothing to do tons of kids who would love to have a race or comp to participate in. […]
LABS & Landyachtz 2013 Khatshalano Jam & Festival!
Landyachtz and Boarder.Labs Present the KHATS Jam Ride & Demo. Saturday July 13 at the Kitsilano Days Festival. Amazing Deals on Longboards, Carvers and Hamboards! Its our official grand opening with lotsa swag from our supporters below. See you on our freshly paved West 4th Ave! Some Crazy Mad Prices coming to your Vancouver Longboard […]
Purple Slide Jam Kitsilano
Kitsilano Longboarding with Shred and Stoke and Boarder.Labs Purple Sunday Jams Gallery.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEXT LOADED LONGBOARD
Compared to traditional skateboards, longboard have several subtleties in their design and setups that can drastically change the riding experience from one board to another. With this helpful guide, Loaded is happy to help boil down your options into easily digestible categories to give you the knowledge you need to choose your next ride and […]