Shawna Newman

As a new kayaker, I think there is one fear that most beginners have in common – ending up in the water instead of in your kayak and having to get back in the vessel. While this is something that is much more likely to happen in fast moving water, such as when white water

Longboards are similar to skateboards in the way they respond to movement and the actions skaters use to make them go, turn, and stop. Like skateboards, longboards require some coordination and a fair amount of balance to ride. However, the larger a skateboard is (the bigger its base), the easier it is to balance on.

If you’re new to kayaking, then you may not know the proper way to hold the paddle when you’re in the water. The reason that this is important knowledge for a beginner is because it affects your time out in the kayak. When you hold a kayak paddle the wrong way, you can tire too

Longboarding is a Zen form of skateboarding that is less about performing tricks and more about cruising and transportation. If you’re just getting into longboarding, or simply harbor some curiosity about the sport, you probably have some questions. Here, we try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about longboarding to help you

When you’re searching for a longboard, a lot of things matter over price. A sturdy 8- or 9-ply deck will last longer than a cheaply-made, low-ply deck. The quality of your trucks will determine how well, and how smoothly, your longboard steers. Soft, quality wheels and good bearings will keep you rolling safely and comfortably.

Longboarding can seem a bit intimidating. You’re controlling a large board with only the movements of your body, while also trying to maintain your balance. I’m not going to lie to you, balance on a longboard is a learned thing. You will have to put in a little effort to be comfortable when you first

When you first start to longboard, you have several essential techniques you have to learn. The first of these techniques – balance, pushing, stopping, and turning – are the same techniques used to ride a skateboard or a cruiser. The design of longboards, however, makes them good for another basic skating technique – carving. What

All longboards – drop-throughs, pintails, drop-downs, dancers and long cruisers – have a lot of the same things going for them. They are longer and wider than standard skateboards or shortboards, making them more stable and easier to ride. This makes them ideal for cruising and commuting and great boards for beginners. Most longboards also

Nickel skateboards are just a little more than penny boards. It sounds like a joke, but it’s actually a spot-on definition. Nickels are exactly like pennies in a lot of ways. In the case of a nickel, though, you get a bit more deck, bringing nickels closer to standard skateboard size without quite getting there.

Both wakeboarding and snowboarding have you standing up on a small board that your feet are locked into and performing tricks. In that sense, these two sports are really similar. But are they really? The truth is that snowboarding and wakeboarding have some major differences. Here’s what to know about wakeboarding versus snowboarding. What Snowboarding