Here at skatefurther we are very proud to be an active part of the longboarding scene the world over. If we are not at an event, we know someone who is. Last weekend’s Boardmeeting in Toronto saw over 400 longboarders dressed in their finest take over the Canadian city. We had good friend of SkatefurtherContinueContinue reading “Toronto Boardmeeting 2010”
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Longtreks – Episode 7: High Altitude
Just got this from Adam, Episode 7! Persevering onward after Aaron’s flesh wound, and a medical stop in Pucuio, they challenge the 3rd mountain pass, climbing 70kms in 1 day to a plateau amidst 18,000 ft plus snowcaps. Flabbergasted with oxygen deficiencies, and cold headwinds, this episode shows how exhausting high altitude really is. TheContinueContinue reading “Longtreks – Episode 7: High Altitude”
Skate4Kenya reach their journey’s end!
Done and dusted. In just over three weeks, the Skate4Kenya crew Les Robertson and Rob Foxall sucessfully completed their 440 kilometre journey from Nairobi to Mombasa. From the write-up of their adventure on their blog, it’s been as grueling as it has been rewarding. They’ve had crashes, crazy drivers and almost unskate-able roads. Not forgetting the insane temperatures.ContinueContinue reading “Skate4Kenya reach their journey’s end!”
It’s board meeting time
We’re not talking stuffy rooms full of people blah-blahing but we are talking suits, oh yeah and longboards too. This weekend sees the 2010 edition of the now infamous Toronto Board Meeting. The format is pretty simple, a cruise around the city of Toronto, followed by a block party in a rented parking lot. LastContinueContinue reading “It’s board meeting time”
Mr Jim and Bro’s Swedish Adventure!
Two weeks ago, Mr Jim (of the Asia adventure fame!) finished a fantastic 600km trip with his brother (pictured). They skated the islands of Oland and Gotland, Sweden’s biggest! Even with a destroyed knee, they managed to get the job done over 11 days of skating and it’s so cool to see Jim doing moreContinueContinue reading “Mr Jim and Bro’s Swedish Adventure!”
Skate Isle of Wight
Plans are coming along for 2010’s Skate around the Isle of Wight, You can read all about it in the forum thread and keep up to date with the latest news on their blog.
Push Culture Longboarding NYC
This is Push Culture News!
Push Culture is a rad new site/ethos/way-of-life promoting the simple act of getting from A to B. We are super stoked on being part of this and will have a weekly update and ‘SkateFurther Segment’. As well as checking back on this here page regularly, you can also keep up to date with everything PushContinueContinue reading “This is Push Culture News!”
OCT: Silver Comet Charity Push 2010
On October 2nd, skaters from the Atlanta, Georgia galactic distance sector will be undertaking a 20 mile push in aid of Board Rescue, an awesome charity really worth supporting. There are plans to have a great selection of prizes, making the $10 entry fee more than worthwhile. Run by dedicated volunteers, this one looks t-riff!ContinueContinue reading “OCT: Silver Comet Charity Push 2010”
Ultraskate: 25th/26th September!
Australia joins the Ultraskating movement, hopefully with French distance legend and overall ninja Romain Bessiere involved! They’ll be joining the Dutch, Americans and the stealth UK distance family Team Coles (come on Jo and Jack! Go BIG!) for 24 hours of distance skating fun. If you fancy joining in, why not let us know aboutContinueContinue reading “Ultraskate: 25th/26th September!”
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