Author / Sam Arrington

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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!
Picture of the Blood Orange Jammerz Lineup
by Sam Arrington

Liam Morgan – Blood Orange Jammerz

Liam Morgan took some time to answer a few of our questions on the latest from Blood Orange – The Jammerz.

This year we saw the first addition to the Blood Orange lineup in a long time with the Jammerz. We talked to Liam Morgan to find out more about what the boys at Blood Orange and Prism are up to.

Liam Morgan is a founder and rider for Blood Orange. His style and skill are a staple in the longboarding scene. Since his introduction to longboarding, he’s helped to pioneer the freeride scene into what we know today.

His resume includes work with several well known companies like Comet, Arbor and Abec11 as well as international skating expeditions, topping podiums and competitions. Liam gets to the bottom with style.

His experience and natural ability are reflected in his work at Blood Orange and translated into products like the venerable Blood Orange Morgans – Liam’s Pro Series.

 

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Photo of the Seismic 73MM BlackOps Speed Vent lineup
by Sam Arrington

Seismic Speed Vent BlackOps Review

Seismic’s Speed Vent are highly regarded for LDP and pumping but don’t overlook them as a downhill or freeride option.

Most people know Seismic Speed Vents as the number one long distance pushing and pumping wheel, but did you know that they are also efficient downhill and freeride wheels?

The 73mm Seismic Speed Vent was first seen around July of 2008. Over the years it’s been available in an assortment of sizes and urethane formulae. The 73mm size, BlackOps urethane and Energy Conversion core make a great allrounder.

  • Photo of Seismic Speed Vents 73x54mm Black Ops
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Seismic x Harfang Grooved Rain Alphas
by Sam Arrington

Harfang x Seismic Wheels

Seismic wheels with Harfang Stage 1. Prepared ahead, ready to shred and available direct from Harfang and Seismic.

Seismic and Harfang have come together in a new collaboration to create a series of race wheels specially-grooved for better traction and speed on wet road surfaces. Seismic technology combined with Harfang’s tread preparation make wet-weather rippers that are now available direct from Seismic or Harfang.

Seismic x Harfang Grooved Rain Speedvents 77mm
Seismic x Harfang Grooved Rain Speedvents 77mm

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Bustin Shotgun in the Canyon
by Sam Arrington

Bustin Shotgun Review

The Shotgun is a deck that features unique and innovative concave with an incredibly strong construction. The only real issue is where to get one.

The Bustin Shotgun was designed by Max Ballesteros over a three year period with help from Jonanthan Neuman aka Bubbles. Luckily Max gave me a prototype about 8 months before its release so I’ve spent a lot of time on it. The Shotgun comes in two different layups: Thermoweave Hollow Core or Thermoweave Maple. The Hollow Core is both lighter and more expensive than it’s Maple counterpart. As Bustin’s premiere layup, I’ve found Thermoweave to be a durable composite that’s both resilient against abuse and stays very stiff.

  • Bustin Shotgun
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Powell-Peralta Kevin Reimer Pro Original Core
by Sam Arrington

Powell-Peralta Kevin Reimer Pro Wheel Review

Freeride or Downhill – The new Powell-Peralta Kevin Reimer Pro Wheel will get you through it. Check out our review for more!

After three sets and countless hours on Powell-Peralta’s Kevin Reimer Pro Wheels, I’ve come to the conclusion that this is a freeride wheel you could downhill with enough experience.

Powell-Peralta Kevin Reimer Pro
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