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Stooge 3-link truck: skating in never-never land
A fantasy steam-punk machine that looks kinda cool, if that’s your thing, until you realize it can’t possibly exist, because it violates the laws of nature and logic. Continue reading Stooge 3-link truck: skating in never-never land
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Skateboard geometry: balance line
The basic idea I’d like to convey with this post is that a skateboard always balances on the line that connects the two centers of the axles of the trucks. Continue reading Skateboard geometry: balance line
GBomb’s Torsion Tails: a closer look
The Torsion Tails are a line of rear trucks made by GBomb specifically for platform decks. In this post I examine the design. Continue reading GBomb’s Torsion Tails: a closer look
MelonenKacke: interview with Lena
Lena Meringdal, deck maker and distance skating athlete, talks about her skate brand, MelonenKacke Longboards. This interview covers her brand’s story, lineup, R&D and marketing strategy. Continue reading MelonenKacke: interview with Lena