If you’ve stumbled across this article rather than actually searched for it, let us first explain what a double drop longboard is. It’s a longboard with a drop-through mounted deck with the trucks fixed downward from the upper side of the deck, AND with a deck that is dropped down from the trucks. As such this …
HistoryAccording to skaters around the world, the renowned Dinghy board is one of the best cruisers in the game…and we would hasten to agree! Having been in production for the last seventeen years, it’s certainly got one of the longest lifespans.The crew over at Landyachtz are known for dedicating as much time as possible to …
Skateboarding has reached new heights of popularity in recent years. In particular, the sk8ter bois have been joined increasingly often by sk8ter girls, gurlz and grrls, taking the sport to the edge and then over it in their own style. Fighting for recognition in this traditionally male-dominated space, we’ve seen top skaters such as Leticia …
Never regret what you do for love – Johnny Schillereff When Johnny Schillereff started Element Skateboards in 1992, he knew that he was swimming against the current of popular skateboarding ideology. Yet despite knowing that, or maybe because of it, he forged on regardless and went on to create the world’s first positive skateboard brand. …
Globe boardsports may have started in one corner of the world in sunny Melbourne, Australia, but they sparked a phenomenon that has now spread worldwide.Globe skateboards are well loved in the skateboarding community – and for good reason too.First off, they are known for their strong and durable decks. A rare find in such an …
Skateboarders are envied by people because they just glide so free. Anytime something moves like water, they’ll just make a dam. Every time something moves in nature, they want to stop it – Mark Gonzales Blind Skateboards, like their founding father Mark Gonzales, embody the spirit of insurgence and revolution and cherish their place at …
Darkstar has been a well-known name in the skateboarding industry for over fifteen years. When they first started out, they were originally a wheel company. Since those humble beginnings, though, Darkstar has expanded its product line to include skateboards, gaining themselves a reputation of being an entry-level brand due to their affordable prices and distribution …
There is no second place, there is only losing – Rodney Mullen Few skateboard companies can rival the flair, flamboyance, and sardonic sense of humor that Enjoi Skateboards built their brand around. Founded by professional skateboarders Marc Johnson and Rodney Mullen at the beginning of the millennium, Enjoi has always had a distinctive approach to …
Globe is a well-known brand that was founded in 1985 by three Australian brothers. They currently have headquarters based in Melbourne and have gained a reputation as one of the leading brands of skateboards, fashion, and footwear.In fact, Globe is well-regarded for creating good quality boards retailing at a reasonable price point. They may be …
Enuff skateboards may have started small, just in the UK, but since they came about in 2006 they grew super rapidly and now distribute their skateboards internationally, including here in the US.The reason for such rapid growth? A strong focus on making their boards more affordable, without sacrificing quality.But that was never their sole focus. …
