Jeff ‘Pantheon’ Vyain just pushed (!) out this great ‘How-to’ video on switch pushing. Jeff has been skating distance for years and Pantheon continues to design amazing distance skating boards. We’ve got some heavy breathing and some personal tips here from one of the dudes who know best. Switch pushing is essential if you’re goingContinueContinue reading “How to push switch with Jeff”
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2018 Centennial Sk8 Fest
Here’s the official video for the 6th annual Centennial Sk8 Fest. Looks like an awesome event!
Loaded ‘Pushin Cushion’ review
We have all had to deal with road vibration and shocking surfaces when Skating Further on our boards. Over time the infamous ‘white foot’ might even stop you pushing to get of for a few jumps and get some blood back into your feet. Loaded have come to the rescue with their ‘Pushin Cushion’. The 3mmContinueContinue reading “Loaded ‘Pushin Cushion’ review”
The Misfits Marathon
The Misfits International Skate Crew are hosting the Misfits Marathon in 2 days at the Crazy Triangle! We know this event will be amazing – any event that gets a pizza sponsor has to be! Simply the best ! The IDSA sanctioned MISFITS CRAZY TRIANGLE MARATHON is ready to host you this Saturday in BredaContinueContinue reading “The Misfits Marathon”
Orangatang in Blue!?
That’s right people. The crazy scientists at Orangatang have only gone and released the Kegel and Caguama in a new durometer and colour. We here at SkateFurther have been rolling on Kegels for years and have loved the new Caguamas. The 77a blue’s look like they will be an amazing distance wheel and we cantContinueContinue reading “Orangatang in Blue!?”
Why we Ladiga 2018
An awesome insight by Carlos Montalvo into the race that is The Chief Ladiga Silver Comet Skateboard Challenge. This year’s results: 2018 OVERALL Times/Positions 3 Days- 188 Miles 1 Joe Mazzone 13:42:05 2 Kyle Yan 13:59:23 3 Matthew Phillips 13:59:29 4 JJ Cobb 14:49:16 5 Max Frank 15:06:40 6 Jude Breaux 16:18:41 7 Ehren Mohammadi 16:49:46ContinueContinue reading “Why we Ladiga 2018”
The Orangatang Caguama is here!
We have known about the 85mm from Orangatang for quite some time. The 80mm Kegel has become a firm favourite with distance skaters and the 85mm Seismic Speedvent is up there as one of the best. The combination of Otangs ‘Happy Thane’ and the larger size means we now have a wheel that will lastContinueContinue reading “The Orangatang Caguama is here!”
The Wanaka200
Here’s a trip! 3 days in New Zealand! The Wanaka200 is the first of its kind in New Zealand – A 200km on road skateboard journey. The three-day trip will test you physically but what better way is there to experience NZ’s finest scenery? 17th to 20th January 2019 and at this point we areContinueContinue reading “The Wanaka200”
Reader’s Rides – Bart RiemVis
Stoked to share Bart’s rides. Because I know everyone likes looking at setups, here are my two distance boards. The mini is great to travel around with. Took it on the plane in a bag multiple times without any problems. In the left corner: Rayne Flux 139mm Surf Rodz Indeesz, custom spherical bearing by Paul deContinueContinue reading “Reader’s Rides – Bart RiemVis”
The rise of the 0° rear by Panta.
Panta has written what is possibly the most comprehensive review of the 0° rear truck yet – a look at the history, manufacturers and different versions of many of the most popular rears on the market today. Head over to the forum to read his full write-up (yes we know the url says furter… )
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