Longboard Kicktails – Should You Have One, Two Or Can You Do Without?

The kicktail is the upwards bent tip at the end of the board and makes it easier to do turns and tricks. For many riding styles and shapes you can find a board with a kicktail as well as one without a kicktail. This initially might puzzle people so lets take a closer look at […]

Soft Or Stiff? How Much Flex Does Your Longboard Need?

The “flex” (flexibility) determines the stiffness of the board, how shock absorbent the board is and influences the stability of your ride at different speeds. Finding the right board flex for your longboard is an important part of selecting your perfect board. To Flex or Not to Flex that’s the question Sorry, flex and speed […]

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Month: February 2015

Longboard Kicktails – Should You Have One, Two Or Can You Do Without?

Soft Or Stiff? How Much Flex Does Your Longboard Need?