Vandem Longboard Shop News

Trains booked? Heading from Bristol you'll want to be on the 10:05 from Temple Meads to Bath Spa at the latest.Hopefully we won't have any service disruptions as per 2024, but actually piling onto the replacement doubledecker together made the day all the more fun. ... Read more

Just the one new Fathom, actually But many other things!Including Loaded's first foray into the world of longboard backpacks: But not only that!The Limited Edition SnubNose Tesseract is here - 250 worldwide, a fraction of which have made... Read more

Seriously bad news. Castle Combe racetrack have pulled the rug out from Go-Skate 2026 with just 48 hours to go - one of the most anticipated longboard events of the year.Those of you with a ticket should already have been notified - Keith has been busy... Read more

This week is a tricky one. For every week, we're stoked about what we're shouting about - so when we're really excited, we haven't necessarily got that much room to move.But this week, I am really excited. These are the much anticipated RipTideRead more

When I started writing these newsletters I searched the internet for tips and guides - email marketing for beginners.I found many tips, but the more I read the more uneasy I felt with the whole thing.Write as if your audience is 13 years old - keep it under... Read more

The to-do list is long but we're tackling it one step at a time.And right now, that step is to let you know that the Bristol Board Meeting is returning on the 12th September 2026. Many of you will have... Read more

Joining words is fun! I know one good friend of Vandem in particular will be very pleased with the latest from Pantheon.For privacy and continuity I shall refer to him as "Jogden". If you know, you know.Jogden has been desperate for us to start referring... Read more

To quote a book which I enjoyed, but went largely over my head: "talented surfers think like great jazz musicians, using invention, complex rhythm, timing and spontaneity to turn impossible wave scenarios into beautiful but challenging music" Don't great skaters play jazz, too?It certainly looked like Carlotti... Read more

They're bright and bold And they almost render one of the most classic longboard videos of all time defunct.Sixteen years ago Orangatang released their purple 83A urethane at a brief yet important moment in human history: Kevin, Patrick, James and Louis were all riding for them.The release video changed... Read more