For the past five years I've been looking for more grip.
We all know the problems: Longboarders are riding faster than ever, taking corners faster than ever, freeriding and doing standup drifts. Most longboards are sold as a complete board and grip - sadly - is a second thought for most manufacturers. Griptape is something they have to include to complete the board. It is usually purchased based on the cheapest possible cost and not what is best for longboarders. On the other hand, boards that are gripped at a local shop usually get shortboard griptape - certainly not designed for longboarders.
Earthwing Skateboards is pleased to announce the newest version of the Superglider. The new wider ‘Glider has the responsiveness of the old version with a fuller shape, wood and thermoplastic construction, and two wheelbases for two flex options and a small but functional nose.
We are stoked on this new wider Superglider. With its composite construction, snappy flex, perfect wheelbase, slight nose wedge and functional tail, the original Superglider was the best all-around longboard on the market. We just made it better.
Wanna show the rest of the world your skate style?
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Now is your chance. Be apart of the GFH Mini Video Contest. This contest will open up the rest of the world to your filming, editing and skate style. The rules are simple and the prizes are well worth the fun and effort. Here’s what you do:
Grab your favorite GFH skateboard, some friends and start filming your shred session. Edit your video and post it up on www.youtube.com, wait and then win! Here are the rules and criteria for entry:
Silverfish Longboarding.com is stoked to present Chris Chaput’s newest wheel, the FreeRide to you! We told you we still had some surprises to come when we said the ‘Fishballs were coming back, and this is it: they’re back, they’re now the Retro FreeRide, they’re in the lime, lemon and orange Retro urethane formulas we all know from ZigZags and they're available here for pre-release purchase! [--read all about them, but the pre-release deal is expired. 3/16/09]
The Retro FreeRide
Oh, Hell Yes!
The famous Powerball shape, made truly epic by the super-limited, green 'FishBalls, is now the Retro FreeRide and comes in all three Retro Reflex urethanes! This is the world's first look at these wheels and we're stoked to work with the Mad Scientist and to tell you that Silverfish skaters can get them, now! We've gotten together with Chris Chaput for the release of the FreeRide and we've got them for you, ready to ship. No matter where you are you are getting a KILLER deal on shipping!
For more details about the FreeRide wheels, what they're all about or just how to score a set or three for yourself while Silverfish and Chaput pick up your shipping costs, click through to check it out…
In October, 2007, Silverfish Longboarding.com brought you the amazing FishBalls wheels as a super-limited run of funhog, all-arounder wheels in a shape we love. As the ‘FishBalls, lime Reflex ‘thane looked awesome and rode even better. If you got ‘em, you know. If you didn’t, you’ve probably heard about their smooth drifts and reputation with many as the ultimate free-riding wheel with the rounded edge, super deep core with gobs of long-lasting urethane and speed!
The Mad Scientist disappeared for a while, didn’t he? Well, he’s been back in the labs in Huntington Beach, cackling like a hen in heat and tweaking the next generation of these wheels for us – and for you. And so, 2009 brings back these amazing wheels with a new look and more. That’s right! On Friday, February 27th, we will reveal Crazy Professor Urethane’s latest and you will get the first shot at getting some, right here, on the ‘Fish, where they come from! Garage bombers and canyon rippers rejoice! Oh, and we’ve got a few more things up our sleeves! Click through!
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