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by Matheus Iark

Moonshine Rum Runner Review

Solid Moonshine construction and versatility are prevalent in the Rum Runner. This is a quiver killer for those who appreciate speed.

The Rum Runner has been a staple in the Moonshine lineup for quite a while. The wheelbase options, waterproofing, urethane rails and lightweight construction add to a functional shape to produce a product that is tough to match.

The Rum Runner name is reminiscent of prohibition era booze smugglers. They needed to get their cargo to it’s destination, fast. Moonshine’s Rum Runner only has one difference – the cargo is you.

Freeride or downhill, this board is well suited to the task. Even a little slashing if you move the trucks in far enough.

It’s available in both composite and standard constructions. In this review, we’ll be going over the standard construction – The standard! Read on to hear our thoughts and find a coupon to purchase your own at the end of the article!

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Photo of Skoa M.Spec front and rear trucks
by Matheus Iark

Skoa M.Spec Trucks Review

Skoa started in Germany around 2011 with the idea of bringing a 1940’s biplane design and functional aerodynamics to a skateboard truck. The M.Spec is the culmination of all their efforts.

Skoa started in Germany around 2011 with the idea of bringing a 1940’s biplane design and functional aerodynamics to a skateboard truck.

Skoa

The owners’ decades of skateboarding experience plus mechanical engineering, CNC machining and design gave birth to a series of trucks like never seen before.

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by Matheus Iark

Roarockit TAP Kit Review

Roarockit TAP or Thin Air Press is there to appease the DIY’er in all of us. Press your own deck without heavy machinery!

As more and more skateboard manufacturers enter the longboarding market, the diversity of choice has never been better for the modern skater. From shapes and sizes to materials and concave, there are numerous options to choose from. Still, there’s nothing as satisfying as designing, building and riding your own creation.

Roarockit’s Thin Air Press kit makes this possible from the comfort of home. Make no mistake, it’s not lacking in features. Follow along as we review our TAP kit and it’s result.

Photo of Roarockit Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Possibilities with the Roarockit TAP Kit
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Big Mountain Skate Logo
by Matheus Iark

Big Mountain Skate 2019 Calendar

With the 2018 season coming to a close, we’ve assembled some of the events you have to look forward to while the snow melts.

With the 2018 season coming to a close in the northern hemisphere, it’s time to send it in the southern part of the globe and start preparing for the next season after the snow melts and the landscape up north turns green again. Big Mountain Skate has already released the dates of its 2019 events to get us hyped for the next season with a new freeride event being brought to the table. All of these three events take place by the beautiful Austrian alps, so you can have a taste the amazing roads there.

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Ronin Cast Katana
by Matheus Iark

Ronin – Cast Katana Review

The Cast Katana are the newest cast trucks from Ronin. Released in 2017, they bring to the table a few design upgrades while keeping the elements that made them famous and loved. According to Ronin, the cast version of the precision Katana trucks have the same precise manufacturing at a modest price and are now factory assembled to guarantee the best quality.

Ronin Cast Katana in Raw
Ronin Cast Katana in Raw

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