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Buddy Buddy ST Graffiti
by Ryan Lee

2017 ST – Buddy Buddy Boards

BuddyBuddy’s 2017 ST is out!

Buddy Buddy Boards has always been a buddy to nature with new, innovative and environmentally friendly production methods that haven’t been seen anywhere else.
 
Their “Anchorcore” technology is unique in the union of the upper and lower fiber layers by anchor points through holes in the core. The anchors join the two layers, allowing both to play a role in supporting the weight of the rider, increasing torsional stiffness and vibration dampening.
 

New Board: The ST (SportTurismo) Deck

Their newest addition, the 2017 “ST” deck is no anomaly when it comes to this innovative construction. The new 36.5 inch by 9.5 inch deck features a mellow W-concave for comfort and grip, and a semi-cutout topmount shape for downhill ease. The core is made of Poplar and Ash with the stringers grown in one piece from tip to tail, and plies are laminated with Entropy resins to make a bond so tight, there is a 5 year warranty for delamination.
 
Pictured is the regular ST deck. The black bottom is the limited edition release, laminated with Basalt Rock fibers instead of fiberglass. Innovative, lighter, and 20% stiffer.
 
Buddy Buddy St Nose
Buddy Buddy St Tail
Buddy Buddy ST Limited Belly
Buddy Buddy 2017 ST Profile
Buddy Buddy ST in the sun
Buddy Buddy Slide

About Buddy Buddy

Their Anchorcore tech is sick. That we all know.

Their decks beyond the SportTurismo are just as sick. The Cruiser fits a casual, city-style ride that is fitting as the shortest longboard in their collection. Their GrandTurismo (GT) is versatile and often used for people creating their own e-board complete. Throw in a few other styles and you can see they have a ton of versatility in their current inventory.

Their snowboards are also sick, but we don’t want to get carried away…

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Rolling Tree Acedia
by LNV

Acedia – Rolling Tree Longboards

New from Rolling Tree’s community driven design process is the top-mount gun, The Acedia.

Rolling Tree Longboards dropped a top mount speedboard as the fifth member of their lineup. The Acedia measures 35″ long x 9.4″ wide with wheelbase options from 22 – 26″. Construction consists of 8-Ply Maple with double composite laminate and environmentally friendly zero-VOC finish. Aggressive flairs and hourglass tub concave round out the Acedia.

The Acedia was designed and submitted by Trent Gobel thanks to Rolling Tree’s community driven development. Community members design, submit, provide feedback and collaborate to produce new products in the Rolling Tree lineup. If you’d like to get involved you can check out their Facebook group where it all takes place here: Rolling Tree & Designing Decks.

Hit the link and grab an Acedia to support Rolling Tree as they support the ideas of the community!

Rolling Tree Acedia
Rolling Tree Speedboard V2 Top – Trent Gobel
Rolling Tree Speedboard V2 Cave – Trent Gobel
Rolling Tree Speedboard V2 Side – Trent Gobel
Rolling Tree Acedia Gripped
Rolling Tree Speedboard V2 Belly – Trent Gobel

Rolling Tree has boards still available right now, did you grab one of their decks? They’ve updated their Acedia in 2019 and it’s as versatile as ever, with oversized wheel wells and your choice of a wheel base between 22″ to 25″.

About Rolling Tree Longboards

Rolling Tree is a truly innovative company in the space. They open source their design process is community-driven instead of corporation-driven and brings the deck design process to the riders. You should explore working on their next project if you are an aspiring designer or just interested in the creative process of designing longboards.

They’ve used this process to produce decks since 2013, sometimes combining natural wood with composite decks, among other innovation changes.

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Precision Rogue Trucks
by LNV

Precision Update – Rogue Trucks

Updates to the Rogue Precisions incorporate community and team-rider suggestions. Less weight and greater usability!

Rogue incorporated community and team-rider feedback into a recent update of their precision trucks. Geometry and the insert bushing concept remain the same while improvements focus on making the trucks more usable and lightweight. Read our guide to the best longboard trucks to learn more about the best trucks.

The bushing seat features a new chamfer allowing for easy assembly or dis-assembly with less contact from the kingpin. In an effort to reduce weight, material was removed from the baseplates and reliefs were milled into the hangers. While these adjustments lower the weight of the assembled truck, Rogue was careful not to compromise any strength or integrity. You can be confident they’re right thanks to their lifetime no-bend guarantee.

Available Truck Sizes

The new precisions are available in 160MM or 180MM hanger widths with 15°, 30°, 43° and 50° baseplates. Each set ships with 87a, 90a and 93a Venom tall bushings so you can dial them in to your preference. Also included are 93a insert bushings and 93a pivot cups. Kingpins and axles are pressed in and the axles are now secured with dual set screws. You may have seen dual set screws before the update: Rogue introduced this feature on the last production run of the trucks before the update.

Hit the link and grab a set from Full Circle Distribution. Rogue will throw in a free t-shirt with your order!

UPDATE: New photo of the chamfer added!

  • Updated Precision Rogue Trucks Profile
  • Precision Rogue Trucks
  • Precision Update Kingpin Chamfer Rogue Trucks

Let us know if you’re currently riding Rogue trucks, we’d love to feature them on our Instagram! Just tag us and tell us what you think about them. We love reviewing trucks but we also love to hear different views from different styles of riders.

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Speedlab Wheels Skipjack
by LNV

Skipjack – Speedlab Wheels

Speedlab Wheels dropped the Skipjack, the fourth entry in their artist series. Proceeds go to #speedlabsupporter Brad in his fight against Lymphoma!

The Skipjack is the fourth and latest entry in the artist series from Speedlab Wheels. It is inspired by #speedlabsupporter Brad Morse’s battle with Lymphoma and Speedlab will donate 100% of the proceeds from this wheel to help Brad and his family in their fight. 

Brad’s friend and artist Fil Lapointe designed the artwork for the Skipjack to embody Brad’s likeness. The Skipjack is a classic profile, measures 61MM tall with a 28MM contact patch and is poured in 99A durometer urethane.

Grab a set of these wheels at the link to support Brad and send a shoutout to Speedlab for their support of the community!

Speedlab Wheels Skipjack Brick
Speedlab Wheels Skipjack Front
Speedlab Wheels Skipjack
Speedlab Wheels Skipjack Back

About Speedlab Wheels

Make sure you spread the love to the Speedlab team on Instragram–not only are they dedicated wheel-makers but dedicated humans. We’re lucky to have brands like them around.

Based out of Baltimore, Speedlab produces top quality wheels for all styles of riding. You will find a set that works for you if you’re into speed, control, or need that extra grip. Each set is typically designed by a new designer. massive respect to the team for giving great wheel designers their due.

The best part? At $33 for a typical set of wheels, Speedlab is providing high quality wheels that are still affordable.

Did you cop a set of Skipjacks? Another set from Speedlab? Tag LongboardEnvy on Instagram and let us know how they ride. We want to hear from you.

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Jet Skateboards 2016 Vulcan Lineup
by LNV

2016 Vulcan Lineup – Jet Skateboards

Jet dropped the 2016 Vulcan lineup last week! Topmount, freeride and downhill oriented decks heavy on features and style.

Jet dropped the 2016 Vulcan lineup last week totaling 9 decks and introducing new models, sizes and features. The series is oriented towards freeride and competitive downhill racing and all top mount. 

The Bangers

The Bangers make up the shorter side of the series with 32 and 33 inch standing platforms. Wheelbases range 22-23.75″ and 23.4-24.9″ respectively. Both Bangers feature progressive tub concave, slight rocker, 1/4″ elliptical micro-drop and mini kicktails. They’re constructed with 7-Plys of Canadian hard Maple and graphics are applied with a pressure laminated heat transfer over a transparent brown or green stain.

The Versatile, New Kicks

Jet added some fun and versatility with the kicktails on the new Kicks. Measuring in at 34.5″, 35.5″ and 37.7″ they are long enough to bomb the steep but you can still thrash with the tail. Wheelbases on the Kicks range from 22″ to 27″ depending on your model of choice. Kick’s feature slight rocker, progressive concave, fender flairs and ¼” elliptical micro-drop pockets. The shorter model is constructed of 7-Plys of Canadian hard Maple while the longer two have 8. Graphics are painted and applied by hand using an air sprayer and silk screen. 

The Vulcans: Classic, Rocker, & Vulcan CX

Rounding out the series are the Vulcan Classic, two new sizes of the Vulcan Rocker and a new composite Vulcan CX. The classic is 35″ long and features include a flat standing platform, 8-Play Canadian hard Maple construction and a range of wheelbase options from 24″ to 27.5″. The Rockers are now available in 35″ and 36.5″ lengths and the CX comes in at 36.5″.

The 2016 Vulcans show style and and run heavy on features. Jet is prepping their store to list the new Vulcan’s but you can grab them at the link when they’re available. We’ll update this post then!

Vulcan Banger 32.0 – Jet Skateboards
Vulcan Classic – Jet Skateboards
Vulcan Banger 33.0 – Jet Skateboards
Vulcan Kick 37.7 – Jet Skateboards
Vulcan Kick 34.5 – Jet Skateboards
Vulcan Kick 35.5 – Jet Skateboards

About Jet Skateboards

Based on the West Coast in beautiful Huntington Beach, CA, Jet Skateboards produces a fleet of skateboards and longboards that can satisfy any style. Maple-based and rider-centric longboards are the name of game for them and their decks add style points to their great performance.

We haven’t heard of a release from Jet lately, so we can only hope that the hiatus is ending soon. When we hear about a new release, you’ll be the first to know!

In the meantime, Jet Longboards are still out there to be bought even if the supply is dwindling. Tag LNV on Instagram if you cop a deck and show us how you’re riding. We want to know what if we’re missing out.

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