Longboard Protective Gear: Helmet, Pads and Safety Guide
Choose the right longboard helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, slide gloves and visibility gear for cruising, freeride and downhill.
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Choose the right longboard helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, slide gloves and visibility gear for cruising, freeride and downhill.
Learn how to turn on a longboard using toe-side and heel-side pressure, practise controlled carving, adjust your trucks and fix common beginner mistakes.
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