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Somerset Skate Park Memories | Skater-Owned Skate Shop in Singapore
Before Longboard Love, there was Somerset Skate Park đ¸đŹ Back in 2009, I did this photo shoot at Somerset Skate Parkâswitch ollie, holding a book mid-air for an audiobook campaign. Classic Singapore skateboarding chaos. This wasnât just a photoshootâit was part of the years spent skating the streets, learning tricks the hard way, meeting skaters from everywhere, and building a real connection to the local skate scene. That same passion is why Longboard Love exists today. This isnât just a shop that sells skateboardsâitâs built by a real skater, for real skaters. Whether youâre buying your first complete, setting up...
WHICH SURFSKATE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
First of all, what is a Surfskate? Itâs a skateboard with patented truck geometry that creates thrust and deep rail to rail carves, yielding a carve dynamic that is remarkably similar to a surfboard. Our general rule is that any size board is fine for starting as your body will get used to the length and width. We often see customers switching back and forth between shorter and longer models as their skating progresses. TRUCK TYPE The CX truck is a single -axis truck with a precision pivot pin which allows for very snappy turns, like riding a thruster surfboard,...
New Loaded Boards BALLONA Cruiser Skateboard / Longboard
Loaded just announced their latest board! It's the ultimate skateboard cruiser! It carves amazingly well. It's super lightweight. It's extra stable. We absolutely love it! Drop by the skate shop and stand on this thing! You're guaranteed to fall in love! Â View this post on Instagram A post shared by Longboard Love Singapore (@longboardlovesg) Â Ballona SHRIMP OF A BOARD. WHALE OF A GOOD TIME. Agile, compact, and light, the Loaded Ballona elevates the mini cruiser experience. Meticulously sculpted curvatures result in a unique mini âlongboardâ with tuned steering and responsive handling. Perfect for urban commuting, people slalom, driveway...
What is a Surf Skate?
A surfskate is a skateboard that gives you the feel of surfing the street. Simply put, a surfskate is a skateboard for surfing the street. It's really caught on in Singapore recently and around the world due to the pandemic. Surfskates use special trucks that enable riders to mimic the movements, feel, and flow of surfing. Surfskates were originally invented by surfers who wanted something to do on flat days. As time has passed, surfskating has proven to be one of the most enduring passions of skaters and surfers alike. Whether you love to skate or surf, surfskating is the...
Where should I store my board?
Skateboards and longboards are pretty resiliant and will last a long time - but you can make it last even better by keeping it in the right place. Almost all skateboards are wood. Wood likes stable conditions without drastic changes in humidity or temperature. As long as you pay attention to the following, you can store your board almost anywhere you like! DO keep your board inside, or at least out of the rain and weather. Indoors in your house is better than in a shed or garage if possible. DON'T keep your board near a radiator or other heat...