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Skatepark

Skatepark

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Longboard or skateboard: which one, based on what you want to do

Longboard or skateboard: which one, based on what you want to do

Two boards, two uses that barely overlap. An honest comparison: commuting, learning, tricks, downhill — and why the choice is simpler than it looks.

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How to ollie: the method, step by step

How to ollie: the method, step by step

The ollie is the gateway to almost every other trick. Here is the movement broken down, the mistakes that stall most beginners, and the order to work on it.

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Skatepark basics: reading the park, waiting your turn, staying out of the way

Skatepark basics: reading the park, waiting your turn, staying out of the way

A skatepark runs on unwritten rules nobody explains. Here they are: how to read the lines, when to drop in, and the four things that annoy everyone.

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Skateboard protective gear: what to wear, and when

Skateboard protective gear: what to wear, and when

Helmet, wrists, knees, elbows: what each piece actually protects, which one is non-negotiable, and how to check that a helmet fits.

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