Skateboarding in the Rain: Is It Worth It? The UK is not a country blessed with reliable sunshine. If you live in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, or pretty much anywhere outside of a brief London heatwave, you already know that waiting for dry weather before stepping on a board means spending half your life indoors staring … Read more
Skating on UK Streets and Paths: What the Law Says A Saturday Morning in Bristol Picture this: it’s a grey Saturday morning in Bristol, and a twelve-year-old is strapping on a pair of inline skates outside her front door. Her mum is watching from the step, half-proud, half-worried, clutching a mug of tea. “Are you … Read more
Skateboarding Safety for Children: A Parent Guide Watching your child take their first wobbly roll on a skateboard or clip into a pair of inline skates for the first time is genuinely exciting. These are brilliant outdoor pursuits that build balance, coordination, confidence, and resilience. They also carry a real risk of injury if the … Read more
Skateboard Helmet Guide: What to Look for in the UK The first time I watched my younger cousin attempt an ollie in a Nottingham car park, he was wearing a bicycle helmet borrowed from the shed, two sizes too big, sitting slightly sideways on his head like a lopsided beret. He looked ridiculous. More importantly, … Read more
How to Fall Safely When Skateboarding Falling is not a sign that you are doing something wrong. It is an inevitable, honest part of learning to skateboard. Whether you are rolling along a smooth pavement in Bristol, attempting your first kickturn at a local skate park in Manchester, or just finding your feet in the … Read more
Essential Protective Gear for Beginner Skateboarders and Inline Skaters Starting out on a skateboard or a pair of inline skates is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. Whether you have been inspired by the skate parks of Bristol, the seafront paths of Brighton, or the growing street skating scene across cities like … Read more