Any skateboard, even your favourite bashed-up old school deck, can now become an electric skateboard thanks to an easily mountable electric drive system called Mellow. Developed by a couple of diehard boardriders from Germany, Mellow has been in development for years already and now it’s just about ready to be unleashed. While electric skateboards are not exactly a new thing, … [Read more...] about Mellow – The Electric Drive You Can Fit to Any Skateboard
Seabin – Taking the Trash Out of the Ocean
Everyday more and more trash flows into our oceans. Hopefully the dark days of expelling raw sewage into the sea are well and truly over now, but past years of neglect means that the water surrounding the lands we live on are far from pristine. For surfers who play in the ocean at every chance they get, seeing foil chip bags, plastic bags and aluminum cans floating round in the … [Read more...] about Seabin – Taking the Trash Out of the Ocean
2016 Volcom Pipe Pro – Slater Off to a Good Start
The Championship Tour may not have started yet, but Kelly Slater has been busy tunnelling to victory at the 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro. His win will give some fuel to the fire of debate about Kelly’s future in competitive surfing and the likelihood of him making his world title count 12. With the 2016 WSL Championship Tour starting next month at Snapper Rocks, it’s time to make your … [Read more...] about 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro – Slater Off to a Good Start
Butterballs or Steamrollers? – A Guide to Sector 9 Wheels
We all know Sector 9 make sweet skateboards, but what about their wheels? Well they’re just as good too! Sector 9 has tweaked and perfected a whole range of wheels to suit different styles, so whether you’re looking for a downhill racing wheel built for speed and stability or a a small soft wheel that lets you slide all over the place, Sector 9 has you covered. We’re going to … [Read more...] about Butterballs or Steamrollers? – A Guide to Sector 9 Wheels
Smartfin – Surfing to Protect the Seas
What would you think if someone told you that you could make a big contribution to ocean research and protection by simply paddling out on your surfboard and catching a few waves? It sounds pretty cool huh, and now it has actually become a reality thanks to the guys at the Lost Bird Project. This non-profit organisation works in a variety of ways to help spread stories about … [Read more...] about Smartfin – Surfing to Protect the Seas