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Temper Trickster in the streets
by LNV

Trickster – Temper Boards

Temper’s new city-skate the Trickster is set to drop July 25th!

The Trickster is Temper Boards’ new city skate. It features an aesthetically pleasing white-orange colorway and a killer graphic from designer Petya Savova. At 30″ x 9″ its perfect for a cruise or commute while it’s tail makes sure you can still have fun. Comprised of 9 Baltic Birch and 3 Fiberglass plys and with a half-inch radial concave and chamfered nose.

The Trickster ships out of Temper’s shop in Sofia, Bulgaria with 70mm 80a Orangatang Stimulus wheels and 180mm 43* Paris Trucks.

Grab yours at the link on July 25th!

Temper Trickster Nose
Temper Trickster Side Profile
Temper Trickster Belly Trucks
Temper Trickster Paris Trucks
Temper Trickster Paris Trucks Side
Temper Trickster Profile
Temper Trickster Belly Side
Temper Trickster Belly Graphic
Temper Trickster Orangatang Stimulus
Temper Trickster Top Side
Temper Trickster Back & Belly

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Goat Basati Side Profile
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Basati Prototype – Goat Longboards

Composite update to the Basati? Goat is teasing a wild new prototype they’ve developed for team rider Andrez Krob.

Goat manufacturers high-end longboards based out of Navarra, Spain. They began in 2011 with Bamboo laminates and have since methodically improved their design, production and testing processes. Their latest experiment is a sexy new composite prototype for team rider Andrez Krob.

Details on the new prototype are slim but notable changes include a carbon-fiber composite upper and lower, additional wheelbase options and flared wheel wells.

Goat has previously teased prototypes that turn into production models so keep an eye here for availability and we’ll update this post with any additional information we receive. Hit the link to check out Goat’s site and grab one of their decks!

Updates from Goat

Goat reached out to provide some more information. They’re refining a new manufacturing process to reduce weight, increase rigidity and incorporate composite materials. This prototype is the successful result. Goat will be working with team riders to improve their new process until it’s ready for the masses. The prototype pictured here features the same dimensions as it’s all wooden counterpart (Shown below).

 

Goat Basati Mold
Goat Basati Wood Measurements
Goat Basati Front Profile
Goat Basati Side Profile Detail
Goat Basati Belly
Goat Basati Side Profile

About Goat Longboards

Since this initial prototype, Goat has been hard at work producing some epic decks, like the Soul, Hare, and Elude. The beauty of these decks is hard to convey: abstract but down-to-earth about captures it.

Their boards are made for a variety of uses. The Soul and Elude are both more geared toward freeriding, while the Hare is made for downhill. You’ll find the specs on all of them match. Along with the Basati, the Thor Hammer is a great option for downhill riders too.

The production of their boards is treated as both an art and a science, with particular attention paid to the craft with the design, as we mentioned. You’ll notice that their boards are bamboo-based, which is common for manufacturers that want a balance of weight and quality. There’s a reason why Goat longboards look so appealing–they work directly with riders to make sure that they’re staying in touch with their needs. It’s clearly working for them!

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Pono – Alani Lani

New from Alani Lani, the Pono is a beautiful multipurpose platform deck. Find out more and pick one up on July 15th!

Editor’s Notes: We’re bummed to see that Alani Lani isn’t producing their longboards anymore. Running a board shop is really hard, so we hope that their team is doing well with whatever they are working on right now. If you are on that team, let us know if we can help out!

You may have seen one of Alani Lani’s beautiful, high-performance decks before and their new multipurpose platform Pono is no exception. Designed for Don’t Trip Skateboards G/Bomb system, the Pono is extremely versatile. Choose your brackets and your trucks based on terrain and riding style to really customize the performance.

The Deck

The deck is constructed of a vertically laminated Birch core wrapped in 13 load-oriented layers of carbon epoxy skins. The core features a 50/50 split of lengthwise and vertical grain, allowing flex or rigidity where you need it. This construction makes for a very lively deck and it highlights their background in high-performance snowboards and sailboats.

The Wheels

Wheelbases range from 36-38″ depending on forks and trucks. It measures 26″ long by 10″ wide and weighs 40 ounces and is offered in a stiff flex with a flat platform. Alani Lani recommends a Don’t Trip Molly 55° front on a G/Bomb super fork with a Delirious 0° rear end but encourages riders to find their favorite combination. The Pono will be available for sale July 15th. Hit the link so you can admire the skills and pick one up at Alani Lani!

Pono Belly Rear
Pono Belly Truck
Pono Top Truck
Pono Side 1
Pono Side 1
Pono Profile
Pono Top
Pono Belly Side
Pono Belly Logo
Pono Belly Side
Alani Lani Core

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TSG Evolution Knock on Wood
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Evolution Wood – TSG Longboard Helmet

Stay safe and knock on wood with TSG’s Evolution helmet in a new wood print.

Staying safe while you ride is one of the most important aspects of skating and you can do it in style with TSG. Their popular Evolution helmet is now available in a new wood pattern. Construction features a hard, injection molded nylon exterior shell with a shock absorbing EPS foam interior. The wood grain pattern is applied using printed foil so as not to affect the safety features of the helmet.

Wood Helmet Design

Comfort and style remain priorities as well. The anatomical design results in one of the slimmest, best fitting hardshells on the market. It sits low and snug to fully protect the back and sides of your head without sacrificing any freedom of movement. Owners can customize the fit using the included interior comfort pads of varying thicknesses. Thoughtfully located air vents keep the air flowing and your head cool.

Available now at the link. Visit TSG and pick one up today!

TSG Wood Evolution Right
TSG Wood Evolution Back
TSG Wood Evolution Front Profile
TSG Wood Evolution Left

Other Helmet Styles

If you cross the streams and bike or skateboard too then you might be interested in some of their other gear as well. They have helmets of all sizes, colors, and uses.

Check out their most basic helmets all the way to their extreme carbon fiber gear and you’ll see the full breadth of their design capabilities. They truly are designing helmets, wood or otherwise, that are a fit for any athlete.

We love safety, but we also love the other gear–the kind that makes you go fast! If you want to stay up to date on the latest reviews, enter your email. We’ll notify you about new product releases from your favorite brands.

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DK Dropkick Concave
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DK DropKick – Eastside Longboards

Eastside Longboards is preparing to release their new DK DropKick – A double-kick version of the popular Carbon DropKick. Check out what 8 months of prototyping brings to a solid design!

The DK DropKick is Eastside Longboard’s response to requests for a double-kick version of their popular Carbon DropKick Deck. Released in 2006, the Carbon DropKick is one of Eastside’s original offerings and it’s versatile shape is well-rounded for many riding styles. The DK DropKick improves on this design with a double-kick, new dimensions and a new mold.

DK Dropkick Board R&D

Eastside has spent 8 months developing and prototyping the new DK DropKick. It measures 39.5″ long and 9.75″ wide with a 26.75″ wheelbase. The standing platform is approximately 23″ between the drop-through truck mounts. The new mold adds a subtle W-shaped concave, providing a nice reference for foot placement while still being comfortable for long distance pushing. Slight changes to the rocker and solid 9-ply Maple construction ensure the deck is rigid enough for a double-kick.

Eastside expects the new model to be available before the end of 2016. We’ve reached out for a more specific ETA. Keep an eye on Eastside’s shop and hit the link to head over and purchase one when available!

Update: The DK DropKick will be available for purchase on August 5th! Check out the company’s official announcement and enter to win one before the release.

 

DK DropKick Final Prototype
Eastside DK DropKick in the Lab
DK DropKick Top Concave
DK DropKick Hill Shot
DK DropKick Hill Shot
DK Dropkick Cave Stand
Eastside Concrete Wave Buyers Guide

About Eastside

Eastside Longboards is a Portland-based longboard company headed up by Robin McGuirk. Founded in 2003, they sell decks, wheels, and classes that teach people how to longboard. Thanks for supporting the longboard community and your local community Eastside!

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