Vandem Longboard Shop News

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

And he has blessed us with admin. It's exciting, a big delivery of wheels.A quick coffee first thing, packing as many orders as we can before the doorbell rings and the jobs begin.Unpacking, counting, still secretly quite excited when freshies stick together out the box.All the while, wondering... Read more

Yes and no. Rebirth trucks are split angle (and more!) which adds a whole lot of stability to any longboard.But the dreaded speed-wobbles should not be tackled purely by upgrading equipment!They are vastly in your mind and can impact even the most experienced of... Read more

It's a hell of a ride... For almost thirty (!) years now, Landyachtz have provided us with thrills on and off the board.No other brand has so consistently designed, marketed and released a fresh lineup of boards every year.The amount of work is insane; the hype it builds... Read more

Testing, testing... Go-Skate 2026 is the perfect place for it.Want to test yourself? There are two separate race events this year: Marathon - 26.2 miles 6 hours - as far as you can manage! Don't feel the need to exhaust yourself? Test some... Read more

We can't take the credit for this one. That actually goes to Jamie who popped into the shop last week.He worked out that - counterintuitively - a Carver truck is best purchased in parts.In buying the parts separately, a single Carver truck is:... Read more