Going back to the roots of the sport, First Nature is launching original Penny Skateboards in South Africa. This original plastic skateboard has been brought back to life, reviving the 1970′s style of concrete surfing and has proved itself popular the world over with amateurs and pros alike. Penny Skateboards aim’s to inspire new skaters to share the love for the history of the sport, for current skaters to explore  [ Read More ]

It’s almost time for the country’s gravity racers to head to the Western Cape for the final two competitions on the SAGRA National Championship calendar. The Houwteq Downhill Extreme (HDX) is this weekend (4 and 5 December) and the grand finale of the IGSA World Cup, Hot Heels Africa will be held the following weekend (9, 10 and 11 December). Whether you’re in it to win it or you’re just a longboard  [ Read More ]

  Yet another awesome first from First Nature. Rayne Longboards will soon be available in South Africa. Check out their epic range of longboards on their website raynelongboards.com and like their Facebook page to keep up to date with all that’s going on in the world of Rayne. Look out for Rayne Ambassador Justin Readings at the up coming races in Cape Town.

From the Predator Helmets Blog Predator in South Africa South Africa has had a thriving longboard scene for quite some time with a well established series of races. The Hot Heels race has been one of the longest running DH races around, here are Lloyd Clark and Matt Arderne racing with their new DH6 helmets during a few races, held in December 2010.  Read more…

South African Downhill National Championship   Friday afternoon 14th January, I’m sitting in front of my computer with a grin on my face and a sense of aweness (stoke) flowing through my body, I sit here as Chairman and for the first time in SAGRA’s history with the completed 6 race national series points! With just a couple of hours to go before we announce the champions at Rafiki’s, I  [ Read More ]

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