Is Darkstar Skateboard on your wishlist? Is it one of the brands you’re considering buying but still not sure if they are worth it? It’s only normal to be undecided since there are a lot of skateboard companies out there. In a world where everyone claims to be the best, choosing the right one can…
Loom knitting is viewed as less useful than traditional hand knitting. More often, it’s seen as something for kids to do, and some even consider it as “cheating.” While its true loom knitting is a wonderful craft for kids, there’s no reason it should be seen as an inferior activity. If anything, loom knitting can…
From skeet skating, dancing, performing tricks to bowl riding, freestyle longboarding lives up to its name. The style encompasses a whole range of riding styles, tricks, and techniques, ranging from the simple pivoting movement to the sophisticated kick-flips combinations. The beauty of this is it makes this riding style a diverse, free-flowing discipline that anyone…
Have you ever wondered how it’s like to surf with the wind blowing in your face while basking in sunshine? Well lucky you! Surfing was once reserved for royals in Hawaii, but it is now a popular activity that can be enjoyed anywhere in the world where there are wave breaks. Some people describe vividly…
Is your grip tape thin, ripped, or peeling? If so then it might be time to replace it. Also called griptape, it has been part of skateboards since the mid-1970s. That’s when decks became standardized, which also included various components including trucks, wheels, and bearings. If you own a longboard deck then it’s important to…
Paddleboards are very durable but that doesn’t mean that they never get damaged. If you own a board, there will come a time that it will get dents and dings. When that happens, don’t worry; it’s normal. These damages do happen albeit unexpectedly. But that doesn’t mean that your board is useless. Dents and dings…
Are you on the hunt for wheel toys that target both functionality and recreation? If you were given only two choices – a skateboard or a bicycle – which would you choose? It is a bit hard to decide since the two can be used as a means of transportation and are great as a…
There are lots of paintball guns that boast about their long barrels and bulky designs. The Tippmann TiPX, however, doesn’t look like any of them. Why? It’s a military-style pistol. While a lot of people will be used to having the conventional paintball gun, the Tippmann TiPX will show you that a pistol is just…
Have you ever considered surfing on a shortboard but don’t know where to start? You’ve probably seen some surfers looking very cool on their shortboard and thought, “Hey! I want to try that, too.” Or maybe you have one that’s been sitting in your garage waiting to be picked up and catch a wave. Whatever…
Winter camping can be one of the best experiences you can have in the outdoors! Not only do you experience far fewer crowds at popular destinations, but you also get the benefit of camping when there are no bugs around. Who can argue with those benefits! But some people are understandably worried about encountering subfreezing…