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2023-12-30 14:36
Before Skate Faster there was…
SLIDE.This relic was recently dug out of a dusty skateshop where it’d been hiding for almost 20 years.Realistically, with the footage of se… Read More
2023-12-05 13:26
It doesn’t get much more simple…
A plank of wood, two trucks, four wheels.Perhaps that’s why Simple Things magazine were keen to check in with the Bristol Girls Crew r… Read More
2023-12-05 12:48
Sometimes I’m bombing a parking garage in New Orleans, sometimes I’m carving up fresh paved asphalt in the Ozark mountains. The Lush pintail rides as good as it did… Read More
2023-12-05 11:48
I originally bought this in 2002 and had it shipped overseas to Colorado. Loaned out to a friend, eventually lost in a garage, handed back to my parents, given to my little brother who took… Read More
2023-12-05 11:41
Absolutely love riding this longboard, it runs forever and so so smooth
The post Nic’s Mako appeared first on Longboard Skateboard Makers Since 1999! Read More
2023-12-05 10:25
Best longboard I every hadLove it !!
The post Jonas’ Dart appeared first on Longboard Skateboard Makers Since 1999! Read More
2023-10-17 14:13
Recognise this?
Yep, it’s a load of mud.But it’s our mud.And based proudly in Bristol as we are, we wanted that highlighted in our newest video creation… May we presen… Read More
2023-10-05 14:14
Thank you!
Super hot weather, fires at Didcot train station, no bacon sarnies at the start…
And yet, the vibrations were higher than ever and we’ve raised MacMillan over
£&helli…Read More
2023-07-20 16:19
The biggest UK longboard event of the year
Is slowly making its way back around!
The date for the 2023 Bristol Board Meeting is the 9th September.
How do you organise yourself these days? G… Read More
2023-05-17 10:54
Precision. I know, I know, it’s not a Samba. I promise, we’re working hard on getting the new one ready. For this year. Hopefully…But if you’re into smooth turns, l… Read More
2023-04-09 14:11
What comes in bright colours… …will get you in shape for summer and is recommended daily for maximum health benefit?OK, that wasn’t difficult. We make longboards, n… Read More
2023-03-20 12:00
Just like Peter Fonda…
We, too, are seeking a way to live peacefully – our spiritual truth.
It may be no secret to you that our method of attaining this is to harness the… Read More
2023-02-21 15:04
Pumptracks have grabbed the imagination of the world right now – and its easy to see why. For the cities building them, weighed up against the cost of a poorly built skatepark, it&rs&hellip…Read More
2023-02-06 13:55
A Legend is born…
But that name was already taken – by it’s bigger brother. The Radian is a 41″ inch freeride and freestyle tool designed to be most pleasan… Read More
2023-01-12 11:30
This year saw the return of the Bristol Board Meeting after a two year hiatus. Running since 2008, the Board Meeting is the UK’s longest-standing longboard event, and we couldn&rs… Read More
2021-04-23 09:51
Do you identify as a feminine of the species?Do you own or have access to a skateboard, a cruiser or a longboard?Are you interested in progressing your skills, increasing your confidence an… Read More
2021-03-23 17:09
This is my shorter freeride board. Looking to take it to bigger hills soon because it is fast!!
The post Justin’s Grifter appeared first on Longboard Skateboard Makers Since 1999! Read More
2021-03-23 17:06
This board can pretty much do anything I want it to. It’s the ride I take in the car everywhere I go – always to hand, always fun.
Lots of battle scars – every one tell… Read More
2021-03-23 17:02
A lovely, lightweight short longboard. In semi retirement from slalom but still a fun easy going go anywhere cruiser…
The post Mark’s Hornet appeared first on Longboard Skatebo… Read More
2021-03-23 16:58
Given to me by Dickie when he left these shores. Love this board, an old friend from an old friend. Pump track rider extraordinaire.
The post Ross’ Park 38 appeared first on Longboard… Read More
2020-03-24 15:40
These are weird times we live in right now.
Here in the UK, as across much of Europe and the rest of the world, we’re in a government enforced “lockdown.” We’re n… Read More
2020-02-13 11:27
We are super stoked to announce our first production speedboard for a long time… The Slayer is a partnership with longtime teamrider and UKDH legend Pete Connolly.
You can read mo… Read More
2019-04-09 13:33
Yes, really.
Regular readers of this blog will know that Pete Connolly has the speed bug like no other, and he’s working together with many influential people in European downhill scen… Read More
2019-03-06 09:35
Super Smooth and carvy!
The post Adam’s Freebyrd appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers | Downhill | Freeride Skateboards since 1999 Read More
2019-03-05 14:40
Although the Emperors have done me well am changing them for Orangatang Caguamas for that longer roll.
The post Robert’s Freebyrd appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers | Down… Read More
2019-02-06 12:08
Nice wide cruiser so is chill to get on with for people used to longer boards like me.
The post Lewis’ Dagyr appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers | Downhill | Freeride Skate… Read More
2018-10-26 10:29
This year’s Bristol Board Meeting was a blast!
Around 100 skaters turned up for a day out on boards of all shapes and sizes in perfect weather.
Update 26/10/2018:
A couple of raffle w… Read More
2018-08-17 15:59
It’s that time again!!
On Saturday 20th October we’ll be skating en masse out from Green Park, Bath along the Bath to Bristol cycle path, all the way to Bristol Temple Meads on… Read More
2018-07-24 09:27
Love this board, I can cruise and carve with it with no problem at all. This being my first board it has really helped me get used to the feel and ride of carving and basics of using a longb… Read More
2018-07-18 13:49
Back in the heady days of 2004 we were contacted by Bricin “Striker” Lyons – the organiser of the now famous Danger Bay race in Vancouver. We sent him some boards as prizes… Read More
2018-07-10 09:05
Bought brand new in 2018. I’m Addicted, This board is the single closest feeling to snowboarding, the turns are so tight and smooth it transforms any piece of flat ground into in aweso… Read More
2018-06-26 16:01
Getting the right fit for your slide gloves is super important.
If you go to small, you’ll damage the gloves much easier putting them on, or you might not even be able to get them to… Read More
2018-04-24 09:17
Bought and collected from the worshop in Sheffield coming up 15 years ago. One of three, the other two well used but this one still in mint condition – somehow nice to see but also a p… Read More
2018-02-06 11:15
Had this board for a long time. I’m on my 4th re grip !
The post Fantastic3’s Bahari appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers | Downhill | Freeride Skateboards since 1999 Read More
2017-11-21 16:35
Lush Teamrider Jonny Braund is the British Downhill Skateboarding League’s 2017 Champion!
Jon has been killing it all year, and he’s one of the nicest dudes on the UKDH scene to… Read More
2017-10-16 14:44
Jorge Pernes hooked up with his buddy Porkito from Timelapse Media to film this edit at one of his favourite spots – Olivera du Hospital.
Jorge is ripping on a Machine 3D.
The post Jor… Read More
2017-09-26 16:14
Regular readers will know that teamrider and UK Downhill legend Pete Connolly has been gearing up for a trip to “L’Ultime Descente” – an downhill gravity speed event… Read More
2017-09-08 21:51
How fast can you go on a skateboard? This is a question that skaters have been trying to answer since someone ripped the handle off a box scooter and pointed it down a hill.
Regular follower… Read More
2017-09-01 12:56
Pete Connolly is on a mission right now… with the TopSpeed Event in Quebec coming up, he’s been warming up to find out just how fast he can really go on his skateboard.
First st… Read More
2017-08-25 07:50
Our own Jonny Braund is currently #1 in the British Downhill Skateboarding League 2017
With only two races to go beofre the end of the year, everyone in the UKDH scene is watching to see if… Read More
2017-08-21 11:26
Love this little deck, part of my collection of 10, from Santa Monica Airways to a ’77 G&S fibreflex with Bennett trucks, most of them never ridden due to early onset arthritis
Th… Read More
2017-08-21 11:23
This board has super spring camber and the trucks make it a super pumping machine!!!!
The post Simon’s S-Flex appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers | Downhill | Freeride Skat… Read More
2017-07-10 12:33
We’ve just got in from this year’s Bristol Board Meeting – and it was a blast!
This long-running longboard event is a day of longboarding, built around a distance push alo… Read More
2017-06-07 11:01
We’re proud to be running the Bristol Board Meeting, raising money for Clic Sargent, supporting kids with cancer.
This long-standing event has been a staple of the UK’s long… Read More
2017-06-07 10:30
My uncle bought it from you guys ages ago and he took me skating, back when I was in my early teens, one day I went round his house and he showed me this, I used to be amazed by this board… Read More
2017-05-22 08:04
New Sabre Trucks to replace Exskate ones that broke, gonna need some fettling to regain the sweep of the old truck but hopefully not have wheelbite and throw me off.
The post Neil’s Ki… Read More
2017-05-17 10:04
My first longboard, it’s great. It’s taking my beginners beating that I’m giving it, and it’s holding up well. Loads of fun!
The post Claire’s Machine 80’… Read More
2017-04-10 08:38
Pete Connolly has been hooked on downhill skateboarding for a long, long time. His drive to go as fast as possible on his skateboard has led him all over the globe, and made h… Read More
2017-03-14 12:26
After working solidly for several months in Hamburg, Lush Teamrider Martin got the call from a few friends to see if he wanted to join them for a trip to the Longboarding Mecca that is… Read More
2017-02-28 12:02
All our longboard decks are a product of many miles of skating, redrawing, pressing and cutting, experimenting with different constructions, and then more skating, until we have things… Read More
2017-02-13 09:58
This is what’s left of my Lush Longboards Bahari 44 that I got off you guys many many years ago (can’t remember year of purchase but ’99 has to be close). The front end sna… Read More
2017-02-06 13:58
Every now and then we get a bit of post through the letterbox here at Lush Longboards HQ that makes it all worthwhile. This morning we had this from a skater who shopped with us just before… Read More
2017-01-23 09:42
My first shot at customizing my grip tape, probably not the last one.
The post Didier’s Legend X Flex appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers | Downhill | Freeride Skateboards… Read More
2017-01-13 09:49
“Once we realise the extraordinary power we have to compose our lives, we’ll move from passive, conditioned thinking to being co-creators of our fate.”
Tristan hails from V… Read More
2016-12-08 10:41
There’s no better feeling than creating something with your own hands.
We have been screenprinting our own clothing at Lush HQ for a couple of years now. It’s fun… Read More
2016-12-02 13:46
Although you might have missed them, pumptracks have been around for a while. Built for Mountain and BMX bikes, they are essentially mini-BMX tracks. An emphasis on rollers and berms ra… Read More
2016-11-23 08:40
I already have dedicated carving, park and downhill setups but wanted a “do it all” board for travelling and the Chopper 3D seemed like the perfect choice.
The post Mike’s… Read More
2016-11-22 08:21
Update!
Bought a Lush Grifter and Spacebyrd, someone stop me I’m spending too much money!!
The Grifter is a great board for downhill, loads of wheelbase options so you can switch betwe… Read More
2016-11-17 14:52
Our buddy and Lush teamrider Josh Monk went on a trip to Lanzarote with his Chopper 3D for a bit of freeriding recently… words by Josh, Photos by Pablo Paxi.
I’m a regular to La… Read More
2016-11-11 09:03
New Spacebyrd Day deck, my old one is near the end. Don’t want to offend your graphics guys, but I’ve been riding the same board for quite a while now, so thought I would give th… Read More
2016-11-08 08:46
Bought both decks at the same time as imports from the UK and built them up complete using the factory specs. Built a board rack at the same time as the overall collection was getting out of… Read More
2016-10-24 10:10
I’m a ‘heavy weight’ 6ft+ rider so the Lush 4 x Composite construction and adjustable wheelbase of the Sequel was the obvious choice for me.
Matched up with Sabre hardware… Read More
2016-10-21 16:54
We have always been driven by skaters, for skaters. We are a company that has grown with UK longboard community for nearly two decades – we see building skateboar… Read More
2016-10-20 13:55
Currently riding the Lush SpeedBird, microdrop deck. With a wheel base that ranges from 29.5inch to 31.5inch. I have been running it on the 29.5inch this year.
For trucks I run the Sabre Col… Read More
2016-10-19 11:24
This came from winning the Riders Rides comp! Thanks to Lush for the prize, and Adam for sorting it out!
The post John’s Spacebyrd Day appeared first on Lush Longboards UK | Cruisers |… Read More
2016-10-13 11:14
I love my New Deck, Legend is correct, Flex has Flow…..
Awesome Ride………
Thank you for Fun…:-)
Big Up !!!!!!!
The post Matt’s Legend appeared… Read More
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