Stopping Speed Wobbles

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Stopping Speed Wobbles

No Comments 01 February 2010

Many new riders will experience the unpleasant experience of speed wobbles, especially once you start bombing bigger hills. The first time I got them bad I was bombing a hill on a really flexy board (Gravity Hypercarve) with the trucks super loose. Of course I ended up meeting the pavement with my body (elbow mainly) [...]

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Downhill Skateboarding Basics

Downhill

Downhill Skateboarding Basics

No Comments 10 May 2009

Downhill skateboarding is all about being mentally tough since skating those giant hills can really put your skills to the test and being properly prepared is vital to having fun. You need to be comfortable on your board and know how to do the basics such as carving and footbreaking (sliding certainly helps too). Once [...]

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