New Landyachtz - Rally Kitty, Katana and more!

Vandem Longboard Shop News

Rebirth, Unsolicited Advice -

An Instant Speed Wobble Solution?

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

Landyachtz, New Skate Product -

Surprise Landyachtz 2026 drop!

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

Longboard Scene and Events -

The Longboard Track Day is back!

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

Arbor Longboards, Carver Trucks, New Skate Product, Sale, Santa Cruz -

Carver Trucks for Cheap, for Real

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

Arbor Longboards, Longboard Reviews, Sale -

Addressing some Hypocrisy at Vandem...

One of the most popular pages on our site Says don't buy a longboard for less than £100.It goes further, breaks a cheap longboard down piece by piece, clearly illustrating that it is in fact not a longboard at all, but a piece of cheese... Read more

Bristol Longboard Shop News, Sale -

We're having a bit of a sale...

Because both are rare... ...but we can only offer you one of them.As a longboard shop one of our main goals is to respect, preserve and add to the value of the brands we choose to stock.It is therefore seldom indeed that we'll drop the price on anything.However with space... Read more

Bristol Longboard Shop News, Randomness -

Vandem: Proudly Free of AI Content

Three years ago we released our AI* chatbot *Average IntelligenceIt was a joke and as it turned out - was ahead of it's time.Today there is a race on to own the certification of "AI-free" or "Human-made" content.Why? Because the winner gets to charge companies loads... Read more

New Skate Product, Pantheon Longboards -

Looking for a [Pantheon] Whale of a time?

Now I've completely krilled the vibe Let's be serious.The new Pantheon Trip Whale graphic is here and - as we've grown to expect from Pantheon - is a seriously slick bit of kit. When it comes to efficient, compact double-dropped boards, Pantheon... Read more

Bristol Longboard Shop News -

Vandem Is Open On Saturdays!

Summer. Whilst it's not technically here yet, the atmosphere is making strong hints.And whilst my fellow hayfever sufferers may occasionally wish the next months away, the relatively mild temperatures mean that a UK summer is, for many, the best time of year.Now it's even better: 

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