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Abian Surfskates Review: Smoothstar Feel with Legacy Decks

Abian Surfskates Review: Smoothstar Feel with Legacy Decks

Abian is a boutique surfskate company in the Basque country of Spain, actually just a few kilometers from YOW headquarters. The owners, Xaxio and Arri, remind me a lot of Draho and Eva at Soulboardiy. Xaxio is a master craftsman and they put a lot of love into all of...

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Advanced Tips for Using the Waterborne Surf and Rail Adapters

Advanced Tips for Using the Waterborne Surf and Rail Adapters

I have been working a lot with the Waterborne surf and rail adapters lately. In the process, I've both gained a real appreciation for them, as well as learned a lot of little details and nuances for working with them. So in this guide, I'll share what I've learned to...

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Four Tips for Tighter Surfskate Carving

Four Tips for Tighter Surfskate Carving

The tighter you can carve on your surfskate the more fun you're going to have. So in this tutorial, I'll give you four quick tips for getting tighter carves on your surfskate.Watch My Surfskate Carving Tutorial on YouTubeTip #1: Start with the Proper Foot Placement...

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A Comprehensive Guide to Upgrading & Customizing Surfskates

A Comprehensive Guide to Upgrading & Customizing Surfskates

If you’re a surfskate beginner, you should focus more time on learning how to ride than on upgrades and customizing. But if you’re a serious surfskater, at some point in your journey you’ll want to learn how to upgrade and customize your surfskate. Not only will it...

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Introducing the Special Edition Surfskate Love Abian Belharra

Introducing the Special Edition Surfskate Love Abian Belharra

I bought my first surfskate in October of 2020. Since then, I’ve been able to test pretty much everything available in the surfskate marketplace. That includes tons of stock models from all the companies as well as a lot of high-end aftermarket upgrades. I’m to a...

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Surfskate Love Wheels Now Available in Sweden at Icewaves

Surfskate Love Wheels Now Available in Sweden at Icewaves

I’m thrilled to announce my newest wheel distributor, Icewaves in Stockholm, Sweden. So if you’re a surfskater in Sweden, you can now try Surfskate Love wheels without paying customs fees! Icewaves was founded by Tom Söderlund, a passionate surfskater in Sweden. Tom's...

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Should You Choose the Carver C5, C7, or CX?

Should You Choose the Carver C5, C7, or CX?

So you’re trying to choose your first Carver surfskate and you want to know if you should choose choose the C5, CX, or C7 surfskate truck. Whether you're a surfer a non-surfer, in this guide I’ll give you as much information as possible to help you decide. For more...

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Learn Proper Surfskate Pumping Form on a Wave Bank

Learn Proper Surfskate Pumping Form on a Wave Bank

Watch My Surfskate Pumping Tutorial on YouTubeIf you’re a non-surfer like me, it can be hard to learn proper surfskate pumping form. We haven’t been in the water, so we don’t know what it’s supposed to feel like. One thing that makes it hard is that, when we're...

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Hamboards Review: Are They Truly Surfskates?

Hamboards Review: Are They Truly Surfskates?

Hamboards are very unique longboards designed for cross-stepping practice and stand-up paddling. Hamboards calls their boards surfskates, but I believe they’re in a category all their own. Is a Hamboards for you? Find out in this review. If you’re trying to find the...

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SwellTech Surfskate Review: Is It the Best Surf Trainer?

SwellTech Surfskate Review: Is It the Best Surf Trainer?

The SwellTech surfskate system is one of the most complex, and the only surfskate truck with a full 360-degree rotation. Although opinions on the SwellTech vary widely, many surfers claim it to be the best pure surf trainer. But is it for you? I’ll try to answer that...

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SpiceSkate Okto Review

SpiceSkate Okto Review

I've tested 70+ surfskates with 30 different surfskate trucks to date. Out of all of them, the SpiceSkate Okto is the most complicated. And at a price of either $489 or $519, it is by far the most expensive. But is it worth it? That’s the question I’ll try to answer...

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Surfskate Tutorial for Beginners: What To Do With Your Arms

Surfskate Tutorial for Beginners: What To Do With Your Arms

Watch My Surfskate Tutorial for Arms on YouTubeIn this surfskate tutorial for beginners, I’ll give you some pointers on what to do with your arms when surfskating. If you find this surfskate tutorial helpful, I invite you to check out my full surfskating video course...

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How to Install the Waterborne Surf Adapter and Rail Adapter

How to Install the Waterborne Surf Adapter and Rail Adapter

Watch How to Install the Waterborne Surf Adapter on YouTubeThe Waterborne Surf Adapter is a device you can attach to the front truck of a standard skateboard or longboard to turn it into a surfskate. The Waterborne Rail Adapter attaches to your rear truck and enables...

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Surfskate Pumping Tutorial for Beginners

Surfskate Pumping Tutorial for Beginners

Watch My Surfskate Pumping Tutorial on YouTubeIn this surfskate pumping tutorial I’ll teach you a few individual techniques, and then we’ll put them all together at the end. For more detailed instructions and tips, check out my surfskating video course for beginners....

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Soulboardiy Surfskate Decks Review

Soulboardiy Surfskate Decks Review

Watch Me Review and Ride the Soulboardiy on YouTubeIn the tiny little village of Sucha nad Parnou, Slovakia, not too far from Vienna, Austria, live a master craftsman and artist, Draho and Eva Rozic. They're the owners of Soulboardiy and the makers of what I believe...

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How to Generate Speed on a Surfskate

How to Generate Speed on a Surfskate

Watch How to Generate Speed on a Surfskate on YouTubeIf you're beginner surfskater struggling to learn how to pump and generate speed on a surfskate, then this surfskate tutorial will help. *Disclaimer: The techniques I teach are not necessarily proper surfing form....

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How to Stop Surfskate Pivot Cup Squeaks

How to Stop Surfskate Pivot Cup Squeaks

Watch How to Stop Surfskate Pivot Cup Squeaking on YouTubeI've tested more than 70 surfskates to date, and most of them had a pivot cup squeak right out of the box. I've made a few videos in the past teaching you how to get rid of those pivot cup squeaks by using...

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Waterborne Surf Adapter FIN System Review

Waterborne Surf Adapter FIN System Review

The Waterborne FIN system allows you to change the setting on your Waterborne Surf Adapter to either carve more tightly or pump more efficiently. Read this review to see if the Waterborne FIN system is for you. If you’re trying to find the best surfskate for you, then...

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WoodDetail Surfskate Review

WoodDetail Surfskate Review

Z-Flex Skateboards partnered with Waterborne to make surfskates using a Waterborne surf adapter on front. Find out if Z-Flex surfskates are worth it in this review.

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Wheel Bearings Guide for Surfskating

Wheel Bearings Guide for Surfskating

In addition to testing all the stock wheel bearings from all the top surfskate companies, I have been testing 22 sets of aftermarket bearings since January of 2022. In this wheel bearings guide for surfskating I will share what I have learned to help you answer the...

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Aquilo Surfskate Review

Aquilo Surfskate Review

Aquilo is one of the newest surfskate brands out of Thailand. The Aquilo surfskate truck uses two compression springs to create a very smooth and fluid surfskate feel.

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Curfboard Surfskate Review

Curfboard Surfskate Review

The Curfboard is one of the most unique surfskate truck designs. Instead of using bushings or springs, it uses dual swiveling hinges. This makes for an extremely loose, fluid feel. Read this review to see if the Curfboard is right for you.

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SpiceSkate Surfskates Review & Buyer’s Guide

SpiceSkate Surfskates Review & Buyer’s Guide

SpiceSkate is one of the newest surfskate brands. They offer 3 different surfskate trucks (SpicePilot, SpicePilot TypeX, and Okto) and 9 models. Read this review to see if a SpiceSkate surfskate is best for you.

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Surfskate vs. Skateboard: Which is Better?

Surfskate vs. Skateboard: Which is Better?

When comparing surfskates to skateboards, it’s not which is better. It’s just about the feel you’re looking for—and you might love both! Let’s analyze the difference between surfskates and skateboards to see if surfskating is for you.

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Smoothstar Surfskate Review and Buyer’s Guide

Smoothstar Surfskate Review and Buyer’s Guide

Smoothstar is one of the most popular surfskate companies, and the Smoothstar Thruster surfskate truck is consistently ranked as one of the best surf trainers. Read this Smoothstar surfskate review to see if a Smoothstar surfskate is for you.

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5 Surfskate Tips for Staying Safe

5 Surfskate Tips for Staying Safe

Although surfskating can be among the safest board sports, it always comes with inherent risk. Use these five surfskate tips to stay safe on your surfskate.

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Use This YOW Surfskate Size Chart to Choose the Right YOW Model for You

YOW Surfskate Review and Buyer’s Guide

YOW is one of the most popular surfskate companies, and the YOW Meraki surfskate truck is among the highest-performing, most universal surfskate trucks. Read this YOW surfskate review to see if a YOW surfskate is for you.

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10 Cheap Surfskates to Avoid

10 Cheap Surfskates to Avoid

Quality surfskates can cost anywhere from $270 all the way up to $519 US. So it's tempting to save money and buy a cheap surfskate instead. But are "cheap surfskates" really worth it, or are they just a waste of money? Since October of 2020, I've tested more than 80...

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What are the Best Budget Surfskates?

What are the Best Budget Surfskates?

The best surfskates can cost you anywhere from $270 to $429 US. But are there any good budget surfskates that work well without costing you so much? Since October 2020, I've tested more than 80 surfskates from around the world. This includes 37 different surfskate...

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What are the Best Surfskate Wheels?

What are the Best Surfskate Wheels?

There are many aspects of surfskate wheels to consider, including diameter, durometer, contact patch, surface, edge, core placement, and urethane thickness. Read this article to discover the best surfskate wheels.

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Penny High-Line Surfskate Review (with Waterborne Surf Adapter)

Penny High-Line Surfskate Review (with Waterborne Surf Adapter)

Since 1983, Penny has been creating unique skateboards with plastic and fiberglass decks. Now they’ve partnered with Waterborne to create the Penny surfskate with Waterborne surf adapter. But is it good? Watch My Penny Surfskate Review on YouTube Penny was smart. To enter the surfskate market, instead of creating their own surfskate truck like everybody else is doing, they just teamed up with Waterborne, slapped a Waterborne surf adapter on their own custom-built deck, and they got a surfskate.

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Decathlon Carve 540 Surfskate Review

Decathlon Carve 540 Surfskate Review

At just $129 US, the Decathlon Oxelo Longboard Bird Carve 540 surfskate is the cheapest complete surfskate on the market. But is it worth it? Get the answer in this Decathlon Carve 540 surfskate review.

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Is Surfskating Just for Surf Training?

Is Surfskating Just for Surf Training?

Professional surfers around the world use surfskating for surf training. But surfskating is not only for surf training–its for everyone who loves the feel and flow of surfing on land!

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How to Ride a Surfskate

How to Ride a Surfskate

To learn how to ride a surfskate, you have to think differently than conventional skating. Riding a surfskate feels more like surfing than skating. It’s all in the shoulders and hips!

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How Do Surfskate Trucks Work?

How Do Surfskate Trucks Work?

A surfskate gives you the feel of surfing the street. The surfing feel is created by special surfskate trucks. Surfskate trucks have a wider range of motion for quicker, tighter turns.

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What is a Surfskate?

What is a Surfskate?

A surfskate is a skateboard that uses a specially-designed front truck, which gives you the feel of surfing on land. Surfskates are used by surfers for surf training, as well as non-surfers for just cruising the street.

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