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'Fishhead James Peters (PavedWave) is featured in the Seattle Times. He's a software engineer by day, a long distance skater by reputation and he's a skateboard commuter. Skating over 12 miles to work, then back again, James is all about alternative energy sources...like bananas and bagels. Click the pic to check it out. |
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Front Page  General News Longboard Holiday List
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Monday, 17 December 2007 |
[This year give something better than fruitcake, silverfish has picked its brains, taken a few bribes, and collected their favorite gear from the year. This is a list for all of t hose who may need some help deciding what to get their loved longboarder for the holidays no matter if they have been naughty or nice.]  Every holiday season we get tons of e-mails and PM’s from friends and family of avid longboarders requesting what they can get as presents. We started a few seasons back making a list for people check out. What we have compiled is a list of products that we would like to give or to get. Items of high quality and from reputable companies, gear that cover the gamut from boards to tools and everything in between. If you are looking to give a longboarder something check out this list, and if you are your own Santa maybe you will find something that catches your attention.
One thing to remember is to always shop with reputable shops. The following is a list of shops that are sponsors of the ‘fish. The shops have a good longboard assortment and top quality customer service. | The Loaded fish is a classic loaded board. With a unique and dynamic flex pattern it lends itself well to anythin you want to throw at it a gentle cruise on camupus or a hard hitting pump session on the boardwalk. Not only can you get the Loaded Fish but now with it's association with Silverfish Loaded is releasing the Silver 'Fish. A unique board with it's series number on the belly and the 'fish in a silver print. You can get this setup with a RTS/RTS/Strikers or as a deck only. The complete comes with Abec 7 PT bearings and both board and complete come with edger grip on the tail. Two flexes are available. This is a unique gift that we are proud to offer strictly to Silverfish member, friends and family. Get yours now limited quantities exist. Buy Now | | |  | Few boards have been as loved as the Pressure Drop PD-42 when they hit the quiver of the hard riding Silverfish crew. The solid feel and reliable concave combine for an awesome ride and shape. This ain't no cruiser or commuter: it's a purpose-built race board, bred in the ditches of Albuquerque and the underground secret on the IGSA circuit. 12mm of concave birch with a formica skin, the PD-42 is they have owned ditches now let them own your streets .
Get your own pressure drop skateboard or buy one for someone, at pressure drop longboards | Never Summer Eclipse
| A board that makes not only a great board for new riders but also for seasoned riders looking for something with allot more durability and life to it. Never Summer is a relatively new company but with all of the positive feedback from riders we feel comfortable reccomending this board. With a reasonalbe price, just about 200$ and backed by a 3 year warrenty (the only in the industy) you get a quality board. Buy Now
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187 Pads
| | 187 Pads makes some of the most comfortable and solid pads on the market. The pads take a world of war like testing till they are sure their pads will hold up to the most severe and intense damadge. These pads are worn by people who don't want to have to worry about their pads staying on when the are falling into a 20 foot bowl. Even though they are solid and will save you lots of pain they are the most comfortable pads we have ever worn. If you love someone take care of them. If you aren't loved by anyone get them for yourself. 187 is also the designer of the 187 Sliders Knee Pads. That's a testament to quality. Buy Some. |
888 Sliders Slide Glove System
| Every slider knows one thing they can not live without, that is a solid pair of gloves. The guys behind 888 have come up with a stream lined minimalist puck/glove system for all the sliders our there. Check out the gloves.
| | | For the longboarder that has everything and no where to put it. The new board bag by OMA now fits longboards and much much more. With enough room for at least 2 completes, shoes, helmet, pads, pie and a six pack you are ready for the session no matter what it is.
Check out the Old Man Army Site . |
| | Recently reviewed here at silverfish longboarding. This movie has gotten great reviewed for what it is . A great story of some amazing filmographers as they slowly become overtake by their obsession of longboarding. The crew hits many insane locals and some beautiful scenery. We have all been through what these videographers wen through, only difference is they captured it in a way none of us could, It's well worth picking up and stuffing in a stocking. Pick up a copy of livin' free .
| | | Also reviewed here by silverfish Adam Colton and his crew bring us "Make You Smile". This is a must have for any longboarder who wished everyone would get it like thery do. Adam and crew bring the mini movies to the big screen mad crazy style. While we all have our favorites you need to buy this for someone just so you can watch it. Get "Make You Smile" and make someone smile today.
| | | What do you mean the longboarder in your life doesn't have Concrete Wave Magazine? We can't even imagine it, six months out of the year this tome of knowledge gets dropped, and you have to help your loved ones become informed as to how the world of skateboarding is changing right before their very eyes! Buy a subscription for someone or yourself. Knowledge is power. Subscribe to Concrete Wave.
| | | | Silverfish has for a long time had a great selection of shirts for everyone who shreds, you should get a few shirts. They don't cost too much are one of a kind and when soaked in gasoline would make for a pretty good fuse on a maltov cocktail. Check out all of the styles we have available at our spreadshirt shop . | | | | We all love pie! No pop tarts here! So why not give someone a pice every month. This is truly the gift that keeps on giving. No bushings to swap, wheels to flatspot or pucks to rotate. Just the lovely deliciousness that is pie. Follow this link for the gourmet pie of the month club . Feel free to pm us for our address. Nothing solves a heated internet battle more than the fact that we all love pie. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 February 2008 )
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