Is it Winter Blues? Or is it the new Pantheon Karma Rain Wheels?

Vandem Longboard Shop News

Carver, New Skate Product -

If summer is skate season, and winters for surf... when do we surfskate?

Some brands wait til Spring... But Carver waits for nobody!And maybe it makes sense - the surf is pumping all winter, so why not release fresh surfskates to go along with it?But then again, it's harder to score dry conditions to actually use 'em...A conundrum,... Read more

Arbor Longboards, Landyachtz, Schmitt Stix, Videos -

Things that make people smile

I once rode a tandem to Budapest and my main takeaway was that people smile when they see a tandem.My van isn't the most fuel efficient but... people smile when they see it.*And smiling is infectious and feels good - why shouldn't everything I ride make people smile?And... Read more

New Skate Product, Powell Peralta, Sabre Trucks, Venom Skate, Videos -

Bushing Restock: Powell Hardcore, Venom Tall 🐍

I once saw a sticker in a shop window That said: We've got everything you need, and if we don't have it, you don't need it! Very bold, I was inspired.And so it is that we try our best to hold ourselves to... Read more

Creature, New Skate Product, Santa Cruz -

The Best Way to Keep Skating Through Winter...

No, this isn't another newsletter Featuring us spinning round on the floor trying to surfskate in the shop.Today we bring attention to a few things: We all need to move more at this time of year It's most practical and fun to do that... Read more

New Skate Product, Pantheon Longboards -

Pantheon Karma Rain Wheels now available at Vandem

We've got a solution... It'll still be cold, it'll still be wet...But if you aren't sliding out every time you try and turn a slight corner, it might be slightly less miserable: These are rain wheels. We've never stocked any in the... Read more

Randomness -

Happy New Year from Vandem 👊

January sales? Not really our thing - it seems to me to be a kick in the teeth to anyone who made a Christmas purchase.It goes against our very nature and intent: to nurture each and every one of you who has bought, ridden or merely considered riding some type... Read more

Bear Trucks, New Skate Product, Sabre Trucks, Videos -

Split Angles - Reviewed by the People!

Merry Christmas one and all. I'm struggling to write this with a tummy full of leftovers, but Vandem Friday News stops for nothing.*I am assuming with the calm weather you've had a chance to test out your Christmas gifts - albeit perhaps in the dark.The new Read more

New Skate Product, Randomness, Sabre Trucks -

Vandem Christmas Decorations..?

Who needs skate gear anyway? It's dark and raining. Hot chocolate and decorating the tree feels much more natural.So we thought this week would work best to introduce the new format of Sabre bushing kits, to decorate said tree (or wreath). With all... Read more

Bristol Longboard Shop News, New Skate Product -

Last Chance for Christmas Shopping!

One last chance to come by this year :) After a few requests, we've cornered Josh and asked him to open the shop tomorrow!So, Saturday 13th December, 11am - 3pm is your last weekend chance to take a look at your Christmas present in the flesh.We have... Read more

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