by Steve Palmer | Reviews
Waterborne Gemini Carbon Surfskate Review The Waterborne Gemini surfskate is one of the most unique surfskates on the market. It’s made entirely of carbon, 39″ long, and has tons of flex. In this review, I’ll break down the Waterborne Gemini for you...
by Steve Palmer | Reviews
Abian Surfskates Review: Smoothstar Feel with Legacy Decks Abian surfskates are headquartered 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...
by Steve Palmer | Reviews
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...
by Steve Palmer | Choosing Your Surfskate, Reviews
Carver C5, YOW Legasee, & Solride Surfskate Trucks Compared People often ask how the YOW Legasee surf cruisers and Solride surfskates compare to the Carver CX surfskate truck. But they compare less to the Carver CX and more to the Carver C5. I put all three of...
by Steve Palmer | Reviews
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 SwellTech vary widely, many surfers claim it to be the best pure surf...
by Steve Palmer | Reviews
SpiceSkate Okto Review: Is It Worth the Price? The SpiceSkate Okto is one of the most complicated and sophisticated surfskate trucks on the market. And at a price of either $459 or $489, it is also one of the most expensive. But is it worth it? That’s the question...
