I started in the 80s on shaped boards and kept riding into the 90s on popsicles. I stepped away for study, travel, work and family, but never stopped loving board sports. In the 2010s, I started skateboarding again and I’ve been riding ever since.
📝Ride notes are early impressions from real rides. The Contenders Three boards are vying for my ultimate commuter title. All three are double-drop decks in the 33" range. Setup 1 — Pantheon Trip (the baseline) * Deck: Pantheon Trip — 33.25" × 9", wheelbase 27.25" * Drop: 1.26&
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I ride almost every day. (The rain here is real!) I think I know what works. I've got an education, feelings about risers and bushings that border on unreasonable, and a lifelong itch to explore what's possible. I started digging into the economics of actually making
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LWBSK8 is a longboarding site focused on honest gear reviews, practical tips, and the lifestyle that comes with long-wheelbase skateboards—whether you're pushing for distance, carving for flow, or tweaking your setup to make riding more fun. You’ll find reviews, comparisons, and recommendations on boards, trucks, wheels,