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Bennett Skateboards

Just Arrived!
New Bennett 25" Locker Rocker Completes

These small size cruisers are so fun and it seems everyone along the coast here in Southern California is riding one as the weather warms and the days grow longer. Read more...

 
Restless contest

Restless 1st Edition Riders Choice Contest

The time is up and the juries have come to an agreement. It wasn't easy, but we managed to narrow it down to 10 finalists. The artists have done their work and it's now your turn. The polls will be opened for 5 days, so come and cast your vote for your favorite design. Read more...

 

World Premiere Screening of the film
'Drop: My Life Downhill'

Hello all, I wanted to share with you that we are planning to Premiere 'Drop: My Life Downhill' on March 18th at The Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver B.C. Read more...

 

The Skateboarder's Journal - Lives on Board

A piece of wood, two trucks, four wheels... a skateboard. You start by rolling down a sidewalk, and end up rolling through life. For some the ride stops at the end of the street; for others the ride never ends. Read more...

 
Fullbag longboards Elise model

The Fullbag Elise (Patrick Switzer Pro Model)
has been released!

The first production run was sold before they were finished and another run is being put into works. Read more...

 
Lush longboards sneak previews

Due for release in spring 2010, Lush are unleashing some new boards

First up is the Huna... a short retro cruiser with a quirky kicktail, we are talking fuzzbox guitars, feds on your tail, Jimi hendrix lent me his afro. Read more...

 
Surf Rodz trucks

Surf-Rodz launches website for its NEW longboard truck system

surf-rodz-trucks.com
SZ trucks start at $159 USD for a set (2 trucks) Read more...

 
Seismic wheels 3dm

Seismic Skate Systems introduces its classic 3DM-brand wheel shapes in bright clear colors

Boulder, CO - "In early 2008, we introduced a standardized color scheme for all of our Seismic-brand wheels," said Seismic founder and owner Dan Gesmer. "Translucent orange soft, blue medium, purple hard and (sometimes) black smoke extra-hard." Read more...

 
dee-lite series new design

Rayne Longboards - Dee-Lite "END OF THE WORLD" graphic update

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Arbor sports

The Arbor Collective Releases Two New Skateboards Featuring the Artwork of Dave Kinsey

The artist brings his energetic portrayal of urban figures to the Bamboo Hybrid and the Koa Blunt. Read more...

 

Rider's Choice Contest

Restless was created with the belief that riders should dictate the way their board's look and feel. With this guide line in mind, we have always put forth new and innovative ways to allow riders to participate in the creation of their decks. Read more...

 

Seismic Skate Systems releases the new 59mm Rippler wheel, in 4 color-coded durometers

Boulder, CO - The first new wheel shape to come out of the Seismic factory this year is aptly named the Rippler, since it sends waves of surprise and curiosity throughout the Longboard community. Read more...

 

Brianne Davies and the New Isis

Brianne Davies is the leading women's longboarder in the world - she is simply unstoppable. Read more...

 

Tracker Trucks merges with Pure distribution

After 35 years of Skateboard innovations, from the first wide modern truck utilizing aircraft technology to Rockit, the first stiff contoured deck lamination; Larry Balma has brought a lot to skateboarding. Today Larry is proud to announce he has merged Tracker Trucks with Pure Distribution. Read more...

 

New Graphics for Lush Longboards

The Kuni and the Mako get new graphics. Read more...

 
Rayne, K-Rimes longboard

K-Rimes - KILL SWITCH

With years of experience riding downhill and a sharp mind, Kevin has taken the time to think about each and every movement you make when riding downhill, and how a board could make those maneuvers easier through being positively "locked in". Read more...

 
Arbor new website

SHOCKER! The Arbor Collective Determines that the Internet is Made Out of Bamboo. Findings Spark the Launch of a New Website.

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Restless customization program

New Longboard Customization Program

Restless is a longboard company specializing in custom longboards. For the past 7 years, we've been making unique shapes and designs for people across North America and Europe. Our boards are made with hard Canadian Maple and hand crafted in our shop in Montreal, Canada. Read more...

 
Forge

Rayne Longboards 2009 Forge

The Forge was Rayne's first board and now in 2009 we have the distinct pleasure of releasing our newest revision. Read more...

 
Avenger and Hellcat Dee-lite Longboards

Avenger and Hellcat Dee-lite Longboard

Our ultra light carbon composite boards are now available in the "End of the World" series. The Dee-Lite boards are all built to be light and durable. We've made a superior board - it has 21 carbon stringers for a stiffer more reliable ride. Read more...

 
Seismic World Championship

The Seismic Skate Systems World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding

Hood River, Oregon - World-class athletes, speed, adrenaline, danger, and gorgeous scenery will collide in Hood River July 17 - 19 for the Seismic Skate Systems World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding, the biggest slalom skateboard race of 2009. Read more...

 
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Inaugural Colorado Downhill Skateboard Race Triumphs Over Inclement Weather

International field of professional skateboard racers converges on mountain road to battle the challenging course and Mother Nature. Read more...

 

Rayne Longboards 2009 Avenger

The 2009 Avenger is now the newest board to have "Pleasure Dome" concave added to the already aggressive shape. The board is now smaller and lighter but has the same rigidity as previous models. Read more...

 

Lush Longboards, New Boards, Summer 2009

The Kuni, now made from maple, featuring revised shape, concave and wheels wells. Set up with Draft trucks, budget boards shouldnt be this good! Read more...

 
Arbor Collective

The Arbor Collective Releases Two New Skateboards Featuring the Art of Blaine Fontana.

Venice, CA - June 23, 2009 - The Arbor Collective is proud to announce the release of two new skateboards designed in collaboration with artist, Blaine Fontana. Read more...

 
Decked Project

Decked Project

The Decked Project presents 50 of today's most exciting street artists, illustrators and designers, each exhibiting one skate deck shown under one roof at Stolenspace Gallery. Read more...

 

Ride the Giant Freeride Weekend

The second annual freeride at Giant's Head Park in Summerland BC is CONFIRMED. The weekend event will take place on the weekend of August 15th and 16th, 2009. Riders will need to register at ridethegiant.com to secure their spot. Read more...

 
Rayne Longboards Agent

Rayne Longboards 2009 Agent

The 2009 Agent has been tweaked from last year's construction. The bamboo composite construction and rounded edges offer more pop, greater durability and less weight. Read more...

 

DC Celebrates Legendary Skate Photographer Mike Blabac's 20 Years of Work with Photo Book and Limited-Edition Shoe Release

This July, Mike Blabac releases his first book, BLABAC PHOTO - The Art of Skateboarding Photography... Read more...

 

Kozakov Challenge:
Euro Champs Registration Has Opened

The Crazy Euro Tour goes by Czech Republic for the Euro Champs. Go to the website now to see the track that is waiting for you: kozakovchallenge.cz Read more...

 

The Graveyard Call :
New World Cup in France to replace Almabtrieb!

We are happy to announce that there will be an IGSA World Cup event from 23 to 26 of July to replace Almabtrieb: The Graveyard Call. Read more...

 

Peyragudes 2 luxe Cup:
From July 15th to 18th, 2009 in Peyragudes

The Bordeaux Longskate Club crew are happy to welcome you again in Peyragudes. With an insane 3 in a row hairpins section, peyragudes is one of the most technical tracks of the Tour. Read more...

 

High Rising Downhill Xtreme, 2-3 May

SAGRA is pleased to announce the first race for 2009 will be run at the Houwteq complex, situated outside of Grabouw. High Rising was first raced on back in 2004 up until 2006. Houwteq is like a budget hill, two roads on one hill! Read more...

 

Rayne Longboard's
2009 Spring Video - Simply Steezie

This video is all killer and no filler - ENJOY ! View the video
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Surf-Rodz Announces New E-Commerce Website

West Haven, CT (March 31, 2009) - Today, Surf-Rodz LLC announced the relaunch of surf-rodz.com, a new e-commerce website specializing in the production of high quality longboards, snowboards and surfboards.
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Buffalo Bill Downhill

Furthering the downhill explosion in Colorado, Justin DuBois and friends have organized a sick new race! This May 9th and 10th, the place to be is Lookout Mtn, Colorado for the Buffalo Bill DOWNHILL!! Read more...

 

Comet Pagan Equinox Release

Comet Skateboards is stoked to release the Pagan in its final form. We hooked up Colorado charger Justin Dubois to add this much needed board to our line of skateboards. Comet offers this board in 2 constructions: 9 ply maple and e2e / maple construction. Read more...

 

Rayne Longboards 2009 Hellcat
Featuring Pleasure Dome Concave

The kitty has been released from its cage and is ready to shred! The new Rayne Hellcat is radically different: increased foot space, a more symmetric shape and the addition of a Pleasure Dome to an already inspiring deep tub concave. Read more...

 

Colabo DVD launch party

Fellowship of the Bearing Official Release Party April 4th
Location: Vancouver, BC
the Modern, 7 Alexander Street
Doors Open at 8, Viewing 9PM
colabo.ca

 

New Blackflex Series by Blackkross

Blackkross is proud to present its new Blackflex series. This series completes the current range by offering you quality decks with a wood and fiberglass sandwich for max performance. They all have a satin black finish with lime logo and have a crazy flex. These are also hand made in France by us. Read more...

 

Rayne Longboards Timeline

The Timeline is a fast, light and compact carver with giant slalom aspirations. This board is great for transportation because it is light, nimble and can be speed controlled through hard carves to slow down or by pumping to maintain or gain speed. Read more...

 

Earthwing Announces New Superglider

Earthwing Skateboards is pleased to announce the newest version of the Superglider. The new wider 'Glider has the responsiveness of the old version with a fuller shape, wood and thermoplastic construction, and two wheelbases for two flex options and a small but functional nose. Read more...

 

A Board Bag for theTraveling Racer

Silverfish Longboarding, Decent Hardware and Old Man Army are proud to present the very first board bag designed especially for the traveling racer. Built off the same concept as the excellent heavy duty bags by Old Man Army, the Silverfish Board Bag has the length of OMA's "longboard/park bag" plus some new features we've designed into it. Read more...