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Sabre Cold-Forged hanger updates

Posted on Thursday, 16 January 2014


Its official, Sabre's latest concoction is nearly ready for release to the masses. The hangers come in two options; firstly the 190mm no rake hanger (black) and the 180mm 3mm rake hanger (blue). The addition of the 48 degree plate is going to allow some sweet split angle setups. I've been riding the 38 degree Cold Forged plates for some time now and am super impressed with them, so riding the hangers is going to be a must!

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Fresh decks from Landayachtz

Posted on Thursday, 28 November 2013




Landaychtz are set to release two new decks. Firstly, 'The Prophecy', Justin Ortiz's signature foamcore based on the top speed. It looks to have a range of wheelbases this time round. Something the standard topspeed doesn't feature.













And secondly, 'The Charlie Horse', Charlie Darragh's pro model. A simple, clean looking topmount shape with what looks to be deep wheel wells that run nice and far down the deck.


Both decks are expected to drop shortly, keep your eyes peeled!






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Comet Skateboards: The Farmer

Posted on Monday, 23 September 2013




Comet's latest offering comes in the shape of Eric Jensen's pro model 'The Farmer'. Suited to his style of riding, it shares a lot in common with the Arbor Backlash. They are both made for all round shredding and urban ripping, a direction which the downhill skate scene seems to be moving lately.




Running in at 38.75" in length and 9.875" wide and with wheelbases ranging from 24" all the way up to 26" in inch increments. It should allow the rider a ton of adjustability. With .75" of concave and half an inch of rocker 'The Farmer' has kept to Comet's usual range. But this time it has been constructed with an 8 ply layup, keeping the deck lighter and aiding the use of the kick tails.




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New 'these' wheels!

The guys over at 'these' wheels have obviously been busy prototyping and testing recently, as they have a fresh new array of wheels for us!

The new thane '327' is much more affordable than the 727/717 range ($40 and $44) but still claims to have a long life. Available in two sizes; 66mm and 69mm and in two durometers of 80a and 82a adding more diversity to their current lineup.

The use of different colours could give each wheel a slightly different feel. Something we see in other wheel companies e.g. Cult with their classics and cerebrums.

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Omen Longboards | Barfight

Posted on Thursday, 13 June 2013

Omen have released their latest deck the 'Barfight' recently and the accompanying video is a banger!

The barfight is simple shaped looking topmount. Rocking in at 37" long and 9.5" wide with wheelbases ranging from 22.5 all the way to 26.5". Covering all bases for a wide range of skating styles, something that is becoming more and more popular in the industry these days. The barfight's standing platform looks to run a simple radial concave in the centre with 3d flares in the corners of the platform.




Check the video below!


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RDVX grip technologies

Posted on Saturday, 1 June 2013


RDVX griptape has appeared on the scene recently. A creation from the guys over at Original Skateboards, they already have some big names on the team; Louis Pilloni (RDVX patch spotted on his leathers) has been shredding it alongside Brett Ciabattini and John Kreutter.






RDVX have got an awesome logo/design going. This sits alongside the funky looking packaging  which looks more visually pleasing than the rest of markets offerings.

There isn't much info surrounding the grip itself as we speak, so to keep up with regular updates follow RDVX on Instagram and Facebook!

instagram/rdvxgrip

www.facebook.com/rdvxgrip





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Concrete Wave: 2013 Buyers Guide

Posted on Monday, 18 March 2013

The well known and infamous 'Buyers Guide' from Concrete Wave has just dropped. Often featuring the top brands pre-released lineups and new gear, its a must read!

We've picked out some of the stuff that's caught our eyes in the latest issue;





Firstly, new offerings from Gunmetal. Their latest concoction is the V2 Mac 10 truck. Sporting a 184mm hanger and a 46º six hole baseplate, therefore getting the both of both worlds. The trucks will be running stock with black Venom barrels (91a). The colour-way on those hangers is looking gnarly! Looking forward to these hitting the shelves!













Next, onto the Earthwing ad. Starting with their two latest topmount speedboards, the re-designed 'Belly Racer' and its new little brother the 'Hoopty'. The 'Hoopty' is a smaller topmount with a length of 34" a width of 9.75" and a 26" wheelbase, perfect for the smaller riders, or just fans of a tighter wheelbase. The deck itself has a composite construction -  "Pre-cured composite weave base layer for  strength, and dampening."

The 'Belly Racer' has received a complete update this time round. A new shape and array of wheelbases coupled with what looks to be some deep wheel wells could put this as a top contender in todays ever growing market.

 The 'Drifter' looks to have returned to its older graphic, while continuing with the same wheelbases and width. 

And lastly, a completely re-worked 'Thruster' with a new shape, length, width and wheelbase! It looks to have returned as an all terrain hybrid deck. More news to follow as updated information arises! Big things are coming from Earthwing this year, watch this space!




Really stoked on this one, Amanda Powell has always shredded since she blew up onto the scene. She has been with Riviera for a while now and has finally made the big step in the skateboarding world by getting her own pro-model, every skaters dream! Coming in two shapes, the first with less kicks and a more directional shape, and the second with beefier kicks. Both of the decks are running at 38.44" inches in length with widths of 9"for 'Black Buddha' and 9" 9.75" for the larger model the 'Amanda Powell'. The 'Amanda Powell' model features a fixed 26" wheelbase and micro drops front and back, creating a locked in yet nimble board. More info to follow on the 'Black Buddha'.

















Landyachtz have been hard at work judging by the amount of changes to their already large wheel lineup. The Mini and Monster Hawgs have stayed the same shape and just received a colour and graphic makeover, as have the zombie Hawgs. The Biggie Hawgs have a much larger core than last years, making an already fast wheel even faster! The Street Hawg line has kept its graphics from 2012, but gained a durometer. A 90a Street Hawg is now available, bridging the gap between the 82a and 99a models, a new duro is not all the Street Hawg's have gained, the larger size now has an extra millimetre to its it name. No longer a 62mm but a 63mm, not exactly groundbreaking news. And finishing up with the last two wheels; the KM FSU's  and the 'mystery freeride wheel'. Prototyping of the FSU's have been going on throughout 2012 and fingers crossed Landyachtz have fixed the strange wear pattern associated with the old thane.





And last, but by all means not least , the Kebbek 2013 lineup. There are so many changes and tweaks I could talk about and bore you with, so I shall just focus on the new additions to the family!

Starting with the Topmount 33. With an adjustable wheelbase from 23.5-25" this is for you small guys and gals, or just fans of a miniature wheelbase. Similar in looks but not in features is the Amane Kishida pro model. A same length overall, but more adjustability in the wheelbase (15.8-21.5"), a nice meaty kicktail and a narrower width of 9.5". The Pierre Gravel has taken a back seat this year and has been replaced by the 'Snaker', Kebbek's latest slalom creation. This thing is fully set for tight, hybrid and giant slalom with the wheelbases it's running. A huge range starting at 15.8" through to 21.9".

The 'Rockin Rookie' has been replaced by the new Topmount 36. Essentially just an updated and tweaked version of the Rookie, it has a shorter wheelbase range overall (26.25-28") and comes in at 10" wide. The Kebbek topmounts often give themselves as a 'blank canvas' topmount that can me 3D gripped and tweaked to your preference.









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Arbor 2013 Lineup!

Posted on Thursday, 14 March 2013

Arbor have just dropped their 2013 line, with a ton of updates and additions its a definite force to be reckoned with!

 The first two additions to the downhill, or newly named 'Icon Downhill' collection are the Highground and the Backlash alongside an updated Vugenhausen. The whole range also feature a "sustainable Koa Veneer Basesheet" giving a nice natural looking finish and hopefully adding some rigidity.



"The Highground is a tapered topmount that was designed to be a force on the racecourse; a speedboard that features a range of wheelbase positions, unique concave shaping techniques, and carefully placed flares that create stops, provide leverage points, and keep you locked in." - Arbor

The first directional top mount from Arbor coming in at 36" long and 10" wide and running a 29" wheelbase. It looks to have some adjustability from the image provided by Arbor, updates to follow on the board details as soon as they surface!




The above link showing two Arbor team members ripping the new shredsticks, check it!









"The new Backlash is a downhill design that features a truly functional kicktail. The design also utilizes a 24” rockered platform, partially flush-mounted trucks to maintain turning angle while providing superior slide control, and a three-inch nose. No limits - bomb, flip, slide - whatever." - Arbor

Arbor's resident do-it-all shred sled, the Backlash. Rocking a 24" wheelbase, it is capable of handling every terrain and riding style. It looks to have a nice meaty tail and a good sized standing platform for the faster riding, AFB has been shredding it in his latest video from Blood Orange:



And lastly the shakedown series has received a complete shape and size update. The three decks now have a 'squarer' tail/nose shape and are running slightly wider throughout. I'm really digging the new shape and style of the shakedown series, Arbor have really upped their game this time round. Watch this space!



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Orangatang Moronga

Posted on Wednesday, 23 January 2013


Orangatang have just dropped their latest concoction. The follow-on from the Balut which was cancelled dude to core problems. The new wheel features the same urethane, but without the large spoked core.

The diameter, size and contact patch all remain the same. A centreset core and big lips could combine to make a nice sliding freeride wheel. Watch this space.

More info on the Orangatang site: www.loadedboards.com/orangatang-moronga




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Back with the goods Caliber/Volante

Posted on Monday, 10 December 2012



Havent been keeping the blog updated recently, been having too much fun on four wheels. But while the last couple of weeks have passed, a ton of new stuff has been popping up just in time for christmas.


Firstly, the guys over at Comet/Caliber/Volante have been hard at work:


 The caliber precision's have officially dropped!

They come in a 44 degree plate currently the usual 184mm hanger width. But, you must be wondering, aren't I just paying for a CNC caliber with no changes?  Well you would be wrong. There have been several changes and additions.

1. The pivot cups hav been replaced and now feature 95a riot cups.
2. The bushing seat and kingpin have been re-worked and now allows for more lean and less restriction from the bushing.
3. And lastly when you purchase a set of these badboys, they don't come with just 1 set of bushings, or two for that matter. No, they come with an extra 4 sets of blood orange bushings (Not including the limited edition 89a black bushings in the trucks already.)








Secondly, the new Liam Morgan pro model wheels are now available from Volante:


They come in with a 70mm diameter, a 46mm contact patch with a 1mm offset core. The urethane is slightly softer than the normal 82a Volante, this time they went for 80a for a little more control when going fast.









Be back soon, enjoy and stay stoked!