Endless Longboards R&D

Endless Longboards has come up with a little Research and Development program that we are proud to announce today! Starting about a week ago, EL has began to work on a few products that already exist, but we plan on making them better. Below is a sneak preview!

Rain Wheels
We already know that they make rain wheels, but the water displacement is horrible on those wheels, it virtually does nothing. We will be working on a rain wheel that will truly be able to help you out after a solid rain and make sure that you never side (unless your trying to).

Bearings
You like Bones REDS? Well we are researching bearings and wish to give you better bearings that are cheaper! How is that possible? That will be our secret. You want speed and strength? We will give it to you.

Also there is one more project we are working on but it is a complete secret. We will be taking bearings and wheels to a whole new level with a bearing that is rated 5x stronger than the normal .25" size and will spin faster! This part will be a customize only to the wheel and nothing will be set standard.

More information on all these products will soon to come. For questions, comments, or concerns, contact me at mkosmoski@gmail.com or text me at 713-315-1030

Merry Christmas

We at Endless Longboards would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy holidays to everyone else! Everyone better get some good stuff and get longboarding as soon as presents are done with! Or consume candy then go longboarding! Either way, enjoy your day and stay safe!

Winter Break

School is now officially out and we all know that it's time to party and longboard. We all know (I would atleast assume so, if not then we can have another post about this later) how to longboard but the tricky question is where are we supposed to do it? In Houston, we know that this can be a tricky question and it sadly takes quite a bit of thinking before we can come up with a good spot to longboard; so this winter break we are going to fix this with some How-To's!

First I would like to start with where to get a longboard. If you do not have a longboard currently, need a new one, or want to get someone a board for christmas, you need to think about a few things: how much do you really want to pay for a board, and what style riding will be done on this board? For information on those questions, please look back at my Longboarding In Houston post on December 12, 2010. Once you have figured that out, either goto your nearest Zumiez or check out Carve Skate Shop. Both of these are highly recommended by myself and many people if you were to just go ask around.

Now you have your board, we need to figure out a good place to skate. Depending on your style of riding, you can either just cruise the streets of Houston with a little slalom action, or you can start bombing some hills. Where you might ask? The answer is simple! Look around town, ask some friend, or even go ask the guys at Carve for some of the best parking garages around town. I would share a few on here but for liability reasons I can not. Security has been trying to track down on some places and posting that on the internet just tells them exactly where you will be! One suggestion is however, the beautiful and public place of Terry Hershey Park located south of I-10 on Beltway-8 just before(?) or around Briar Forest. There will be a parking lot on the right hand side if your headed south. From there you can get some really nice casual riding and get some good hills at the same time. It's a place myself and many of my friends go to just talk, board, and have some fun. Highly recommended!

If you have any more question on any issues for this winter break, feel free to contact me! Just remember...
Ride On. Ride Strong. Ride Long. Endless Longboards.

Longboarding In Houston

Endless Longboards is here to support those who take on the challenge of longboarding in Houston, TX. As we all know however, Houston is extremely flat and allows for the most extreme sucky-ness when it comes to us who wish to do a lot more downhill work. There are the few exceptions that help us along in Houston with our lack of hills, and one of those is dancing. However we shall leave dancing for another day's lesson.

Todays lesson is about your deck. When looking to get the right deck for you, there are a decent amount of things you need to take into consideration, because many decks help different styles of riding. When looking into what style deck you wanna get, understand that you can be doing quite a bit with your deck. Think about your riding style; do you want to carve, do downhill, travel longer distances, dance on it, or do other tricks like sliding or jumping around? Those are just a few of the things you need to look into. Once you have figured out your riding style, you need to think about your weight.


Flex is a term used to describe how much the board bends when you are using it. The higher the flex number means the board will bend more, and the lower the number, the less it will bend. When picking flex, you want to think about how much you weigh and what style you will be riding. Some styles are easier with a higher flex, and some with lower. One last thing when thinking about the flex number is really thinking about what feels best with you. Everyone can get technical with the board they want but a big part of your longboard will be how much you actually enjoy riding it. Everyone has a different preference so be sure to always try out a few different boards and seeing exactly which one suits you best.

Basic Deck Types Quick Reference
Pin-Tail - Flat and great for beginners. Good for variety of rolling tricks.
Drop-Thru - Great for longer distance and are lower to the ground. Ideal for high speeds and less turn.
Hybrid - Good for tricks of all kinds. Watch out for shoe-bite.
Cruiser - Similar to skateboards in shape. Good for kick tricks.
Downhill - Stiffer board. Good for downhill (duh) and responsive maneuvering.
Flexer - Slower speeds and smoother rides.

The main point here is to get the best deck that suits you and your riding style. Here in Houston we are extremely limited to what we can really do because we have the consistent need to push and keep us going, however we can still make our way with dancing, tricks, and just having fun. Remember Houston is the only real city!

Ride on. Ride strong. Ride long. Endless Longboards.

Sector 9 Joel Tudor Review

"The Joel Tudor just like almost all of the Sector Nine longboards is great for riding around on the urban terrain or carving up the local park. The  Joel Tudor Sector Nine longboard is fairly long at 8.75 x 38.3 in. The Joel tudor has a super long wheelbase for nice, long, smooth turns. The joel tudor comes in either, a red, blue, or green. Also, I’m not sure if this is true but I hear (keep in mind this could also just be for looks) the groove in the bottom of this longboard is to roll tobbaco so for all you tabbaco rollers out there this one could be for you. Also just like all of the other premium Sector 9 Longboards, this comes with super grippy non-slip griptape

The Joel Tudor comes with san clemente trucks but i recommend getting Sidewinders if you want to carve or go around town, However if you’re looking to bomb hills I suggest getting the bombers. The Joel tudor also comes with stock San clemente wheels but for the best grip I suggest getting Sector Nine wheels or if you feel like getting a really nice pair of wheels I suggest getting the abec 11 gumballs. Unfortunately this isn’t going to come to you racing out of the package, unless you get some quality bearings, I suggest getting Bones Reds, they’re the best bearings for the price but if you feel like spending a little more on some even better bearings i suggest getting the sector 9 ceramics."

Review is directly from Nord Boards and credit is given to the author. View the page here.

Cheap Longboards In Houston

So I had some references coming into Endless Longboards from people looking for the cheaper longboards in Houston. A few things about longboards is that you wont really get them for "cheap" just because its the fact that they are longboards. They can run in price usually from about $150.00 to $400.00.

If your looking for the cheap longboard present for someone else or just for yourself to learn on or what not, one of the best places to go is your local Zumiez. They are a fairly well known skate shop retail that can hook you up with just about whatever you need. One of the brands that they carry a lot of is Sector 9 and Arbor; both of these brands are very affordable ($200.00 or less most of the time) and are actually quite reliable despite a lot of hate that the two companies get from people.

For other riders out there, or for the guys who want a great board and don't mind paying the little extra for it, you can try going to Carve Skateshop at 1043 Studewood St. Houston, TX 77008. They sell a variety of longboads. A few of the brands that you will see there will be the Loaded, Land Yachtz, Gravity, and Bombsquad. These build-you-own decks and parts can add up on price real quick, but all the decks that I've seen come out of that shop have been more than worth the extra money.


You can contact Zumiez at the following:
Store Locator


You can contact Carve at the following:
1043 Studewood St.
Houston, TX 77008
Email: carveskateshop@gmail.com
Shop Phone: 713-868-0028
Business Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

LED Risers

So I have been thinking lately about LED risers for skateboards and risers. This is because I am currently repainting a Sector 9 Joel Tudor Signature Series. The wood on the deck is amazing, so I thought I would hand paint it (it will be posted once its complete). But for a special feature, I want this board to light up so everyone sees me coming!

xBoard Illuminators have caught my attention thanks to skatesonhaight.com and I have to say I kind of like how these look. They really let the board glow but it's not so much that the world will be like "what the hell?" every time I pass them. Plus I will be able to show off the design in the dark because of the risers.

See them on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaH4uYphwU8&feature=player_embedded

A special feature I thought was cool about these risers were that they only raise you up about 1/8" just like a standard riser does. I was so confused about how an LED riser could be so thin, so I began to look into this. After some good research, I found that they actually wrap around the truck and fall down on the sides. This was a smart move for the xBoard people. Props.

I hope to get my hands on a set of these soon so I can give them a try! Also they only sell for 9.99 per on skatesonhaight.com so they are also a great value! Give them a shot and send me pictures to see you in action!

Ride on. Ride Strong. Ride Long. Endless Longboards.

Its That Time of the Year

December is a time of dread. Why you ask? Because of the cold weather. We all know that Houston doesn't get too much cold weather, and when we do it's scarce, scattered, and lasts forever. With this time of cold, longboarding just sucks because its cold. But that's not why we have this month; we have this month for the presents we receive later on and isn't that just great?

Need to get someone something? Try a longboard! There are lots of cheap longboarding things you can get for people and they will love it!
Sector 9 makes good cheap boards for beginners. They are lower in price than most other companies and actually hold out well. Might I add the designs also look pretty good. Also Arbor is another personal favorite for cheaper priced boards but amazing quality.

Do you friends already longboard or skateboard? Well get them a helmet! We all like to board and some people enjoy trying things that will most likely land them face first in the concrete. As funny as it is, we still need to protect our skull. A carbon fiber helmet of any brand really would work. They will be on average about $50 and can float a little more or less. That will ensure no one dies and can longboard another day.

Happy December to all and remember: Ride on. Ride Strong. Ride Long. Endless Longboards.