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The Great Longbaord Goosechase - Vol. 1
by Justin Velasquez

The Great Longboard GooseChase – Vol 1

The Great Longboard GooseChase organizers strove to show that even in one of the most unprecedented times in history, it’s still possible to grow a community, make new friends, and support each other.

The Great Longboard GooseChase was an event created with one simple goal, to bring the skateboarding community together during this pandemic. 

Hosted by Skate IDSA (International Distance and Supercross Association) and officiated by LDP Cast with the help of various sponsors, this virtual scavenger hunt connected over 900 individual skaters together from 20 countries to promote inclusiveness, raise awareness for mental health and to get out and skate safely. 

Proceeds from this challenge went to the charity, the Brain and Behavioral Research Organization. Their mission is to lessen the suffering that is associated with mental illness. They do so by awarding grants and funding to mental health and addiction research. If you would like to donate to this cause you can do so here. 

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by Justin Velasquez

Arsenal Truck Review

Arsenal trucks feature the quality of precisions at the cost of cast. Made by Moonshine Mfg, they are a killer truck that excel in many disciplines.

Arsenal Trucks are a solid, tall-bushing option intended for both downhill and freeride that won’t break the bank. They also work well in other disciplines as you’ll learn here!

Arsenal trucks are the first tall-bushing truck I’ve ridden and the first that measure less than 180mm.

I had a few issues with stability and kingpin drag in the beginning but it didn’t last long. Once I got the setup dialed, stability was not longer an issue – instead I was rewarded with smooth, deep turns at slow speeds and fast free ride!

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by Justin Velasquez

How to Glove Down Bluntslide in 4 Steps

The glove down bluntslide is an incredibly versatile and fun trick that can be performed on any type of board as long as it has at least one kicktail. Learn how to perform one in 4 simple steps.

As a longboarder, when you hear the word, “bluntslide” you automatically think it’s a trick that can only be performed on hard wheels with short double kicktail boards. I’m here to tell you that’s a myth!

How to Glove Down Bluntslide
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by Justin Velasquez

Rainskates Mini Tsunami Review

The Mini Tsunamis are smallest of Rainskates’ 85a wheel series. They are a TON of fun in a smaller package. Our Rainskates Mini Tsunami review covers what these wheels from a high-quality manufacturer are best at.

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The Mini Tsunamis are smallest of Rainskates’ 85a wheel series. They are a TON of fun in a smaller package. Our Rainskates Mini Tsunami review covers what these wheels from a high-quality manufacturer are best at.

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