Vandem Longboard Shop News
The weirdest board in the shop
"What do you mean, wiggly?" The Pantheon Supersonic looks weird. But it's not only the deck that is wiggly... it's the intended use. Super-low to the floor it's immediately recognisable as a "distance"... Read more
Which type of dad are you?
Sometimes before settling down to write the newsletter, I Google the topic. Just to see what's about. And that's how I wasted 90 seconds of my life reading "How To Be A Skate Dad" on... Read more
An old favourite returns...
Remember 2010? A simpler time. A time when fun was coveted above all else, and one brand stood head and shoulders above the rest in capturing the imagination of riders the world over. That... Read more
The definition of success?
Success /səkˈsɛs/noun: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.Our aims last weekend: Get the maximum amount of beginners sliding Drag old mates out onto... Read more
What comes next? Y1, Z2, A3, B4, ...
It's the answer to many questions since our surfskate/longboard epiphany a few weeks back. Lower in ride height than the other surfskate trucks - less tippy, allowing full function from the tail. ... Read more
BVR: Ours for a day!
Embrace 20 years of Bristol longboard tradition with us next Sunday 19th May. The legendary Bridge Valley Road, BVR, is closed to traffic from 0600 to 1430 for the Great Bristol Run. And the... Read more
Behold: The Magic Carpet!
The keen eyed among you... Will have noticed we spent Saturday on surfskate shenanigans. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come by - especially with the weather forecast as it was! ... Read more
Upcoming Skate Events
*Actually Tom and Ry have the solution... And it's Tregaron Freeride. This first appeared on our events calendar 10 years ago! A Welsh weekend of downhill skateboarding, without the uphill walking. Smooth tarmac,... Read more
Landyachtz 2024: The final drop!
I'm very sorry For bombarding you with such juicy new product offerings. We try to keep the newsletter full of complete randomness, but in springtime our brands don't leave us much choice. We eagerly... Read more