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  KRYPTONICS

  So what’s the deal with the Kryptonics brand?

  Over the last few months some people have expressed confusion about Kryptonics complete skateboards and the new Kryptonics Star*Trac Wheels. They are two completely different worlds run, by two completely different companies. Let’s explain.

  The Star Trac wheels along with the Cruise and Route standard wheels are only sold in skate shops.

  "The Kryptonics brand is a subsidiary of Bravo Sports. Bravo owns multiple brands and manufactures a variety of action sport and toy items. At mass retail chains the Kryptonics brand appears exclusively on complete skateboards at entry level price points."

  Kryptonics approached Dusters California, a division of Dwindle Distribution, and a manufacturer of cruisers and longboards, to see if they were interested in licensing the Kryptonics Star*Trac wheel brand for longboards and cruisers, to be sold individually. To make a long story short this is what has happened, Dwindle licensed the Kryptonics Star*Trac name to make high quality wheels to sell to skateboard shops around the world.

  Dwindle does not produce, market or sell Kryptonics complete skateboards.

  The new Kryptonics Star Trac wheels were the only wheels that made the Silverfishlongboarding.com Top Ten Longboarding Products From 2013. If you visit the Kryptonics Star*Trac Wheels Facebook page you will see the rich history of these wheels. You will also see post after post expressing the raw passion that skateboarders feel for this truly iconic brand. Our goal is to share that history and passion, and to make wheels that continue the lineage of performance that was established in 1976.

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  LANDYACHTZ

  Landyachtz started in the fall of 1997 when Michael  Perreten and Thomas Edstrand met up at the University of Victoria.  They had been friends and skated together in elementary school but had not seen each other in years.  Growing up on the Northshore of Vancouver they were exposed to skating steep hills at a very young age.  When they ran into each other, Mike was riding a sweet 40" fiber-glassed board he had made to get around campus.  Mike had been living in Whistler and had made some boards in his spare time.  Tom had recently been down in California and seen some longboards and wanted to ride one at first site.  He was tempted to buy one but thought he could make one instead.    Tom was one of those kids that was always drawing and really into art.  Mike was very handy and good at building things.  They decided to team up and started making some personal rides in Tom's basement.  You wouldn't believe how much time went into some of the first boards they made.  
   
  They spent that school year learning to make skateboards.  There was a lot of trial and error, a lot of prototypes and a lot of crazy ideas.  That summer Mike went back to framing houses in Whistler and Tom got a job at a sign shop so he could learn how to silkscreen and work on his art.  Halfway through the summer they ditched their jobs and focused entirely on building boards.   They moved to Whistler because they got access to the tuning room in the basement of the Blackcomb ski club cabin.  The ski club's cabin was at the top of a long hill with lots of hairpins.   Again, there was a lot of learning and wacky ideas.  They knew they had to produce boards that were better than the existing boards on the market so they produced countless prototypes and road them down the gnarly test hill.  One of the prototypes was a lowered skateboard with the trucks mounted above the foot platform. 
    
  Around the same time,  Jody Wilcock was making lowered boards under the name Highway longboards in Prince George, BC.  A couple years later they would meet Jody(aka Shnitzel) and that's when the lowered skateboard revolution really began.  They teamed up to produce the DH Race and Urban Assault.  These boards were the first of their kind and would introduce the world to the advantages of a lowered skateboard.

   

  Over the next 2 years the workshop moved four times into different basements and garages.  At one time, Mike and Tom had their press setup in a tiny tool shed in the backyard of a house they rented.  Mike actually pressed over 100 Chiefs in that shed.  They also made a spray booth in their carport out of poly where Tom screened and sprayed the boards.  They did what they could with what they had.  Although they didn't have a high tech facility they were able to produce very innovative boards because of their creativity and their relentless testing.

   

   

  When Mike and Tom finished University, they moved back to Vancouver. They rented a 350sqft mezzanine from local snowboard company, Invasion Snowboards.  Landyachtz finally had a home.  The factory was located on the Northshore of Vancouver where the two had grown up and where some of the best longboarding in the world can be found.  This terrain was an important part in making Landyachtz.  The terrain is very steep and demanding so the products that Landyachtz made had to really perform.   It also made for super fun R&D sessions after work.

   

  In 2001 Mike and Tom met Bricin Lyons(aka Striker).  He was a super energetic rider with a serious need for speed, so Landyachtz decided to sponsor him.  At 285lbs and riding like a human bowling ball, Bricin put Landyachtz boards to the test and proved their durability.  Bricin went on to form Coastlongboarding which has put on over 30 longboarding events including the world renowned Danger Bay.   Landyachtz and Coastlongboarding put a ton of time and effort into these events to help build the sport of Longboarding.  With all these events, Vancouver transformed into a longboarding mecca, attracting riders from all over the world.

   

  Along with helping organize longboarding events Landyachtz has sponsored a ton of riders over the years.  By sponsoring riders and being involved in racing, Landyachtz has been able to continue to produce top of the line innovative products that perform at the highest level.  In 2005, Tom won the IGSA World Cup for downhill skateboarding.  The racing success continued with Frederick Lindstrom winning in 2006 and Scott'Scoot' Smith taking the title in 2008.   Landyachtz used racing as a way to test and develop products that improve longboarding for every discipline; downhill, freeride, carving, cruising and commuting.  

   

  In 2005, after countless epoxy wars and debates on skiing vs. snowboarding, the guys from Invasion finally moved out and Landyachtz took over the entire 2700sqft space.  It was a big step but the business and the sport were growing so it was a risk they had to take.  After about a year, the 2700sqft factory was overflowing and Landyachtz needed more space.  There was another warehouse across the street of similar size so they rented it for packing and shipping.  The problem was getting the freshly manufactured boards across the busy street to be assembled and shipped.  For about a year Landyachtz employees played frogger crossing  1st St. in North Vancouver till we finally found our current home.

   

  In 2007, 10 years after it all started,  Landyachtz moved to 1221 Glen Dr.  The new factory is situated next to Strathcona Park in the heart of beautiful Vancouver.   The building was in rough shape and needed a lot of work.  Rather than put the stress on the environment of demolishing and building a new building, Mike and Tom decided to restore the old building.  It took a lot of time and hardwork but the building is a now a 9000 sqft skateboard factory that employees over 20 skateboarders.  With most of the Landyachtz staff living within skating distance it was a nice change.  Commuting to work became a fun skate.   Every employee at Landyachtz is passionate about skateboarding and that passion goes into every one of our products. 

   

  The goal was always to make the best boards on the market through innovative designs and a focus on durable products.  That is still the Goal today.

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  LOADED

   Loaded Boards ,marque US de longboards de qualité depuis septembre 2000 ,

  Loaded Boards est l'une des marques longboards les plus connues dans le monde. Plébiscitée pour la qualité, le confort et l'originalité de ses longboards, Loaded Boards est devenue la marque incontournable. Avec ses riders internationaux de talents, la marque développe un réseau d'ambassadeurs à travers le monde. Les planches, originales et techniquement travaillées offrent un large éventail de pratiques. Street, bowl, carving, cruising, freeride, freestyle, elles roulent sur tous les terrains avec des composants de renommée internationale (Orangatang Wheels, Paris Trucks..)

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  LONG ISLAND

  LONG ISLAND fabricant europèen(IRUN ESPAGNE) de longboards,cruisers en bois,fibre de verre ,carbone ou plastique.

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  MADD

  THE WORLD’S GONE MADD!
  
  At MADD we’ve got it covered – we listen to what our riders want and make it happen!
  
  Mixing business with play is part of our makeup but we always get the job done.
   
  MADD was formed back in 2002 by Mike Horne who had the vision to create an Aussie brand for Aussie kids. With Australia being known for iconic outdoor sports we are once again at the forefront with our can-do attitude which we have taken to the world.
  Due to a growing international fan base and fast increasing demand for MGP (Madd Gear Pro) products 2010 proved a busy year with MGP exploding into the USA, UK and European markets with sales offices and Pro Teams established to keep a finger on the pulse of international trends.
   
  Having Pro Teams around the world also aids in our development and testing, allowing us to build the best products to meet the high standards of today’s riders. All MADD products are tested to the highest standards by independent laboratories in compliance with the required local and retail legislature. Our in-house Quality Assurance department is at the forefront of trends and testing requirements which ensures our products are second to none.
   
  Head Office is located in Australia where it all started back in 2002.  It is here where major product and event activity is  generated before flowing through on a daily basis to the International  MADD crew.
   
  MADD and Team MGP are actively involved in our local and global community giving back time, skills and product to help develop the industry and its riders. We regularly take the Team on tour to ensure our regional fans get a piece of the action their city counterparts often see!
  
  By sponsoring events, volunteering time for instructional camps and programs, judging competitions and donating product to fundraisers and events you can be assured that if it’s to do with action MADD and MGP will be involved!
  We also support youth development initiatives partnering with not-for-profit organisations and local youth groups as well as joining various forums to represent and support the industry.
  
  FUTURE FOR MGP
  
  MADD will continue to support the sports they are involved in through grassroots marketing campaigns, sponsoring local events and promoting Team MGP both in Australia and overseas.
  While Australia is leading the way the global  market continues to expand and MADD is also sponsoring Pro Teams in the USA, UK and Europe reaching riders across the globe….as we approach our 10 year anniversary who knows what the future brings…one thing’s for sure…it’s MADDD!!!!!!!

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  MADNESS

  Madness marque core skate

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