There’s nothing more exciting in this world than getting your first skateboard after you’ve decided to start skating. You can’t wait to do all the maneuvers from the video games and picture yourself riding down the streets. Before you first go out and learn how to skateboard, you should get to know the separate parts […]
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Longboard vs Skateboard | What’s the Difference?
The world of skateboarding can seem daunting, there are many different skateboards out there that vary massively in how they look and what they are used for. One of the most popular types of skateboards is the longboard, a large, fun skateboard that is often pictured either downhill racing or cruising along a sunny boulevard. […]
Top 10 Best Electric Skateboards under $300 (that are actually good)
Electric skateboards are becoming more and more popular every year. With that comes more companies looking to create their own skateboards trying to be the next Boosted Board. What this also means is that the choice of which electric skateboard you should buy becomes increasingly difficult to decide on as the market becomes more and […]
The 5 Best Electric Longboards of 2019
The longboard is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used for sport, as a way to commute or as a hobby. Most recently electric longboards have been on the rise as they’re an effective, minimalist way of getting around, and companies have been emerging left, right and centre with their latest line of […]
BoardUp Self-Folding Longboard | Review and More
BoardUp is a company that have the ability to say that they have a world first. The BoardUp is the world’s first production self folding longboard. It began life on Kickstarter and has gone on to become one of the most popular new brands to hit longboarding in a while. So what exactly does that […]
5 Best Electric Skateboards for Kids
Electric skateboards for kids are quickly becoming one of the most popular presents for your youngsters at birthdays and Christmas. They’re fast, fun and get your kids outside doing something other than hogging the iPad or Playstation. However, choosing the right electric skateboard isn’t the easiest job, there are many subpar models on the market […]
7 of the Fastest Electric Skateboards you can buy right now
Skateboarding and especially longboarding can be a fantastically exhilarating hobby. There’s nothing quite like speeding down a hill on a longboard. Being so close to the ground and being able to carve your way around makes for some of the most we’ve had in a hobby. If you’ve looked around AltRiders at all you’ll see […]
Liftboard | Full Review and More
There are many e-skateboards available today that are trying to capitalise on the success of products such as the 2nd gen Boosted Board. We recently reviewed the Halo Board that is a direct competitor to the Boosted Board and we think is just as good, if not a bit better. Today we’re doing our full […]
The 7 Best Longboards for Cruising
If you’re not looking for anything too intense like downhill racing or you’re not going to be doing any freestyling on your longboard then a simple longboard cruiser is just what you’re after. The top longboards for cruising will be simple in design, glide effortlessly over the pavement and won’t cost the Earth. We’ve done […]
Learn to Longboard | Beginner Longboarding Tips
If you’re new to longboard or skateboarding in general but have had your eye on one of the best beginner longboards then you might be wondering how to actually use a longboard. Well in this post we’ll take you through everything you need to know about how to longboard. We’ll cover stopping and starting, a […]
The Ultimate Beginner Longboard Buyer’s Guide
In our Longboard Buyer’s Guide we’re going to take you through everything you need to know about buying a longboard as a beginner. We’ll go through the basics of what a longboard actually is. We’ll look at the differences between a longboard and a skateboard. We’ll dissect a longboard and show you all the different […]
Swagtron Swagboard NG-1 | Full Review and More
The Swagboard NG-1 is a product of Swagtron, a company that sells reasonably well-made, fun products at relatively low prices. It’s the type of board that’s said to be perfect for a first time buyer in the electric skateboard market or someone who is looking for an inexpensive option. I was excited to review this […]
7 Best Longboards for Beginners
Skateboarding and more specifically longboarding is a fantastic, exhilarating hobby that can easily become a passion. It’s fun, exciting and challenging for anyone, especially a beginner. To help you learn quicker and get more out of longboarding with less falls and scrapes you’ll need to use some of the best equipment that you can afford. […]
Halo Board 2 | Full Review and More
Over the last few years there have only been a handful of electric skateboards that have really stood out. The Boosted Board being probably the most well know, with the Inboard M1 being another big name. Well Halo Board has been gaining more and more popularity due to their high quality, high performance e-skateboard. They […]