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Jibe Longboards – Saving the Environment One Longboard at a Time

Contents1 Background2 Interview Alexander, the founder of Jibe Longboards2.1 What is the background of Jibe Longboards? How and why did you decide to start it?2.2 I really like the longboards that are being offered by Jibe Longboards. Did you design each of these? Are longboards made to order and manufactured “in-house”?2.3 Can you go over some of the longboards that Jibe Longboards offer? Which is your favorites?2.4 I absolutely love the Trees for the Future collaboration you have. I think…
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Non Universal Nuts – Innovative Accessories

When I first learnt about the products that Non Universal Nuts (or NUN for short) has to offer, I immediately knew that I had to feature them on Longboard Hub. RADnuts and ADcaps are two products that are offered by NUN and are designed by the main person behind NUN, Philippe. Similar to most of you who are passionate about skateboards and longboards, Philippe was extremely passionate about action sports. I quickly read more about NUN and contacted the people behind…
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Different Types of Longboards Explained

There are many different types of longboards and ways of categorizing them. This can be extremely confusing for someone who’s just getting started in longboarding. The following are some of the questions that beginners tend to ask: What are the differences between the various longboards? Why are some shorter than others? Why are some recommended for cruising and not downhilling? As you can probably imagine, there are dozens of different ways to categorize longboards out there. To provide a good…
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How Much Do Longboards Cost?

If you’re interested in buying a longboard for either yourself or a loved one, one of the first questions that comes up is “how much do longboards cost?” Price is definitely one of those factors that play a big role in the purchase of a longboard. Pre-assembled longboards can have a price range of anywhere between $50 and $300 based on numerous different factors that we’ll touch on in this article. As a general rule of thumb, the more expensive…
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What is a Longboard and How Does It Compare to a Skateboard

If you’ve ever seen people longboarding before, whether in a real encounter or on TV, two questions that usually pop-up to mind are: What is a Longboard? How Does a Longboard Compare to a Skateboard? Contents1  What is a Longboard?2 How Does a Longboard Compare to a Skateboard?2.1 Underlying Theme – Different Types of Riding Style2.2 Deck Length2.3 Wheel Diameter and Hardness2.4 Board Weight2.5 Skateboards Have Kicktails 2.6 Commuter Longboard versus Tricky Skateboards3 Closing Remarks  What is a Longboard? Simply…
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