Jordan Calhoun is Editor in Chief at Lifehacker and author of Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Pop Culture. He holds a BA in Sociology and Criminal Justice, a BS in Psychology, and an ...

Say what you want, but skateboarding has undeniably transitioned from a niche hobby for outcasts to a mainstream sport over the past decade or so. We can thank the Olympics for that, social media, or ...

The first and last time I stepped on a skateboard, I was 8 years old. I tried to go down our driveway (it was sloped), I hit a crack, the board flew out from under me, I fell, and I vividly remember ...

Here I am, back at it with another test run of a new product in electric mobility. This go-around is with Base Camp and its F11 electric skateboard. Unlike many of the longboards I’ve reviewed in the ...

Which skateboard for beginners is best? When you’re just starting out and don’t yet know your trucks from your tail, the prospect of buying a skateboard can seem daunting. Choosing the best skateboard ...

Getting into skateboarding can be one of the most exciting yet intimidating experiences. There's a certain thrill that comes with stepping onto a board for the first time, but again, it's often met ...

Buying your first board can be overwhelming as well as exciting, particularly since your formative interactions with skateboarding are likely to govern how you get along with it going forward (or ...

The $449 Raldey MT-V3 electric longboard is a worthy option for beginners venturing into electric skateboarding. While the range leaves a bit to be desired, this beginner board offers a quality ride ...

It's an awesome feeling when you're ready to learn skateboarding tricks. But before attempting the kind of tricks that require some serious skill, start with the basics of skateboarding and ...