12
March
2019
2019-03-12T11:20:14+01:00
Obstacle Guide Quarter Pipe Park Ben Dillinger

Quarter Pipe

Quarter Pipe Obstacle Guide A quarterpipe is just one half of a mini ramp and is also called a quarter. At the upper end, you’ll find a round, metal edge, the so-called “coping”. A famous quarter pipe is at the Big O’Montreal. The Olympic Games were held there in 1979 and creative architecture was built […]

12
March
2019
2019-03-18T15:07:51+01:00
Obstacle Guide Mini-Ramp Ben Dillinger

Mini Ramp

Mini Ramp Obstacle Guide The mini ramp is a smaller version of the half-pipe. A mini ramp consists of two quarterpipes facing each other with a flat in between. There is a round, metal edge, the so-called “coping” at the upper ends. On this obstacle, you can practice all transition tricks and grinds. The advantage […]

12
March
2019
2019-03-12T11:18:43+01:00
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Manual Pad

Manualpad Obstacle Guide The manual pad, often referred to as a wheelie pad, can be used much like a curb. However, manual pads are often too shallow to be able to slide or grind properly. That’s why they’re more suitable for practicing your wheelie combinations. One of the first spots you will come across when […]

21
October
2016
2017-01-16T15:47:29+01:00

The new Almost X Hanna-Barbera deck series – Back to childhood!

Who cares about the sunrise, when the telly is on? Long before your parents thought of getting up or you about skateboarding, Tom & Jerry were chasing each other on TV. Almost brings back those memories with the new Hanna-Barbera deck series. Hanna Barbera, whom’s she riding for? Never heard of her! Maybe cause it’s […]

26
June
2015
2017-10-23T11:10:35+02:00

10 skateboarding video classics

Skateboarding without skate videos? No way! Skate videos have seen a rad development over the years. The low budget VHS productions of the 80s evolved into professional cinematic art in 4K. But you should never forget the times when we watched, exchanged and loves the VHS tapes from back then. Today anyone can share a […]

04
June
2015
2017-01-16T15:04:21+01:00

Wear Test: Almost Impact Plus – Willow Jail Tats Deck

To test the Impact Technology of the Founded under the wings of Rodney Mullen and Daewon Song in 2003, Pro Model from the Jail Tats series and we were especially curious for the Impact Plus construction. Conclusion Willow’s Pro Model from the Jail tat series has everything a good deck needs. Primarily this is a […]