Have you ever considered a European-made surf skateboard? While longboards first appeared in Hawaii in the 1950s, skateboards started to appear in England by the mid-70s. While longboards for “sidewalk surfing” are a hybrid of skateboards and surfboards, decks designed specifically for surf training are known as “surfskates” or “surf trainers.” Riding Boards reports YOW…
Setting up a tent is a pretty straightforward process. You feed the tent poles through the sleeves, insert the ends into the grommets at the bottom, and put on the rain fly. Easy! You’re all done setting up your tent in less than 5 minutes and you decide to go for a short hike before…
If you’ve read our “Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Knitting” here at The Hobby Kraze, you’ll probably already know there are a few different types of knitting needles you should be aware of. This is because, depending on the knitting needle set you use (as well, of course, as the types of stitch, yarn, pattern and…
Is there a terrain nearby that you have been wanting to shred but couldn’t? Does your cruiser limit you from doing what you really wanted with it? Put your apprehensions aside and consider upgrading your board. You deserve something better! If your board allows you to cruise and snooze at the same time, throw it…
As someone who loves to sip that perfect balance from an Italian vineyard, you’ll want to know how to begin storing important bottles on the right types of wine racks. This is because your wine needs to be stored in optimum conditions to allow it to age gracefully while remaining smooth and taut in all…
Most people want a longboard to cruise around the city, bomb down a hill, or simply commute. But there’re more than a couple of ways to enjoy your longboard. I think anyone interested in performing tricks will be interested. Just like skateboards, there’re numerous tricks you can perform on a longboard, depending on your skillset….
Have you ever considered entering a slalom skateboarding competition? If yes, then what’s stopping you? It may look daunting at first, but you’ll never know if you can do it without even trying. Everyone started with no knowledge about it, but look where they are now? If they can do it, you can, too. So…
There’s nothing worse than looking at the forecast for the weekend and seeing rain predicted for when you plan on going camping! Rain completely ruins camping trips, right? Well, if you don’t have the right skills and gear it can! If you go prepared, you’ll not only get to go camping and stay bone dry,…
Have you always imagined yourself riding on a surfboard and gracefully maneuvering at the waves? Or were you in awe every time you see surfers gliding on the ocean and riding on a big wave? Surfing is a fun sport but it is not as easy as you may think. But is it possible to…
Does the thought of rolling down the mountain roads send a rush of excitement through your entire body? Does battling gravity create an empowering feeling within you? For longboard junkies, being able to make it down the hill fast and in one piece definitely brings about a holistic sense of achievement. But how do you…