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Stupid Friday
Consumption ≠ Sustainability Not only is buying new stuff inherently bad for the environment... It's bad for you, too! There are a multitude of studies linking consumerism to stress and anxiety - people who consume more are less happy. ... Read more
How long can you hold your breath?
To induce physical and mental stability, one must practise Pranayama. If this doesn't interest you, scroll down to get to the bit about skateboards! What are you doing right now? Do you have 5... Read more
Product Breakdown: The Skate Tool
How much can tools differ, really? I'm glad you asked! Having these things in our hands every day, we feel qualified to comment. And having read this week that our arteries are full of microplastics qualified this as an opportune moment to make that... Read more
A longboard is for life, not just for Christmas
Greetings one and all! The Christmas period is over and, for better or worse, we are left with the consequences: Complete disinterest in another Quality Street Casual interest in when to put out the bins Lots of newcomers to skateboarding and this newsletter If you're... Read more
How to: Cure Crunchy Carver Trucks
It's been almost a year Since the infamous Vandem break-in caught on CCTV. We were left with many questions, such as Where did you get those awesome suits? How did you get these surfskates feeling that good? But despite the bushing... Read more
Helmets are friends... not food
Taken any nibbles out of yours? I love helmets.* I saw the egg helmet demonstration as a child. Though impressed the egg didn't break, I was there for chaos,... Read more
Look after yourself!
Skateboarding sucks! "Skateboarding sucks so much! When you twist your ankle, you have to wait one month before you can skate again..." If you take one thing from this email, let it be the following video. One of my favourite pieces of skateboarding cinema... Read more
A serious summer PSA from Vandem
Hint: It's not the lack of helmet... What I'm talking about is something different. Something smaller. Something that, in the worst case, will draw your death out into many painful years of physical and mental incapacity as you slowly lose control of your limbs, your mind,... Read more
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