Author / Sam Arrington

Posts by Sam Arrington

Currently a university student that survives by the adrenaline that skating gives me. I love to try new gear or talk about it, so you'll hear a lot about what I think about the newest gear!
Pantheon Longboards interview
by Sam Arrington

Pantheon Longboards Interview

We sat down with Jeffy Vyain of Pantheon Longboards to get the scoop on the company and it’s direction for 2019.

  • Photo of Jeff Vyain of Pantheon Longboards and his son
    Jeff and Son
  • Photo of Jeff Vyain of Panethon Longboards on a steep right
    Jeff on a right

We are very excited to sit down with Jeff Vyain the owner and innovator of Pantheon Longboards to discuss the ups and downs of being a longboard company. Jeff has been skating since he was a kid, got into both downhill and freeride and now makes his own boards for everyone to shred. He offers a wide range of experience and we appreciate him giving us some time to pick his brain. Remember to follow Pantheon as their 2019 line up is just around the corner.

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by Sam Arrington

Ivey Longboard’s Convergence Review

The slant drop on Ivey Longboards Convergence keeps you comfy on the steeps. Check our review.

  • Photo of Ivey Longboards Convergence Deck
    Ivey Longboards Convergence

Ivey longboards is a one man team led by Sam Ivey. With a heavy background in both freeride and downhill, he has been working on creating a lineup of boards to fit everyone’s taste. I’ve spent the last couple weeks on his personal board to see what made his boards so different.

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Descent Longboards
by Sam Arrington

Descent Longboards

Descent Longboards is poised to drop some of 2019’s hottest decks. Check our interview with Tanner to learn more.

  • Photo of Tanner Morelock on Big Red
    Tanner Morelock on Big Red
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    Tanner Morelock holding Big Red

We recently sat down with Tanner Morelock to talk about Descent Boards and what they are all about. Tanner currently rides for Descent, Venom and Rogue as a formidable force in the downhill scene, definitely pushing the limit of the slalom style. He helped design for Choomah and Skyline 1 with Sanctum Collective. Tanner helped the design the BIG RED board shape and the first concave with w concave, flares, rocker, and steeper concave for Descent. So Tanner isn’t new to building boards and running a brand.

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Bonzing Skateboards Logo
by Sam Arrington

Bonzing Boards Interview

Sam Arrington catches up with owner of Bonzing Skateboards Austin Graziano to learn more about the company and what’s in store for 2019.

I recently had the chance to talk with Bonzing founder Austin Graziano about the company, their boards and what makes them so unique. They’re out to make a positive impact on both the Earth and skate scene with an approach that is all their own. Timeless skateboards using skater supplied artwork and sustainable, FSC certified wood.

  • Photo of Austin Gaziano of Bonzing Skateboards
    Austin Gaziano
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Brandon DesJarlais Teasting the Aera RF-1 May 4, 2017
by Sam Arrington

Aera RF-1 Review

Aera’s RF-1s are an amazing value. Incredibly forgiving with features you’d usually find only in precision trucks. Check our review for more!

The wait is finally over! Aera’s RF-1s have now been available to the masses for a few months. Aera took strides to hit the middle ground forged market – Do they hold up? How do they fare against the competition?

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    Aera’s RF-1
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