You wake up with a sore jaw and wonder if your mouth guard is actually helping or hurting you. Many people experience this jaw pain, and it is a common sign that something is not fitting right. In my experience, the problem often comes from clenching harder at night because the guard changes how your … Read more
Bont Low Profile Jam vs Bont ToeGo: Best Toe Stops for Dance Skating I’ve been testing two very different Bont products for dance skating – the Low Profile Jam Toe Plugs and the ToeGo Toe Stops. The Low Profile Jam uses a slim hard rubber design with 5/8 inch imperial thread, while the ToeGo is … Read more
Keze White Lithium Grease Multipurpose Lubricant Review My garage door hinge started screaming at me every morning, so I grabbed the Keze White Lithium Grease Multi-Purpose Lubricant with Brush NLGI 2 Rust Corrosion Waterproof for Hinges, Bearings, Gear to shut it up. I was curious if an 8-ounce tub with a brush could actually handle … Read more
Moxi Gumball vs Powerdyne Gumball Superball Toe Stops: Best Durability for Roller Skaters? If you’re trying to decide between the Moxi Antik Gumball and the Powerdyne Gumball Superball toe stops, you’re looking at two very similar stoppers that both use natural rubber and a dual-compound construction. The Moxi comes in at a 75A durometer with … Read more
Dunkive Skateboard Bearing Lube 2 Pack Review Nothing kills a good skate session like a bearing that suddenly seizes up. I grabbed the Dunkive Skateboard Bearing Lube after my longboard started dragging, and the 15ml bottle with its precision metal needle tip made applying it incredibly easy. This oil is really for anyone who rides … Read more
BODYPROX Hard Shell Knee Pads Set Review I remember my first few skateboarding sessions — my knees took a real beating from pebbles and pavement. That’s why I tested the BODYPROX Knee Pads Elbow Pads Wrist Guards Set for Inline Skating, Skateboarding, Roller Derby and BMX Ride, which uses a scratch-resistant hard plastic shell over … Read more
Capetos 82A vs Cosmos Toe Stops: Best Quad Skate Brakes for Skaters? If you’re shopping for replacement toe stops for your quad skates, you’ve probably noticed the Capetos 82A and Cosmos toe stops sitting right next to each other on Amazon. Both are 82A PU rubber, both come as a 2-pack with screws, and both … Read more
S&A Liberty Products 4oz Synthetic Skate Bearing Oil Review If you’ve ever had a set of skate wheels suddenly feel sluggish and rough, you know the frustration of bearings that just need a proper lubricant. I grabbed the S&A Liberty Products 4oz bottle of 100% synthetic oil to test on my own longboard and inline … Read more
BOSONER Kids Youth Knee Elbow Pad Set Protective Gear Review When my nephew started learning to skateboard, I worried about him scraping up his knees and elbows every time he fell. I tested the BOSONER Kids/Youth Knee Pad Elbow Pads Guards Protective Gear Set for Roller Skates Cycling BMX Bike Skateboard Inline S with him, … Read more
Tanden Skating Protective Gear Knee Pads Review I remember my first real wipeout on a skateboard — scraped knees and a sore wrist taught me that cheap pads just don’t cut it. That’s why I tested the Tanden Skating Protective Gear Knee and Elbow Pads Wrist Guards set, which includes 2 knee pads, 2 elbow … Read more