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https://www.longboarderlabs.com/24/spitfire-wheels-the-fire-still-burns/2025/06/blog/skateboard/ ========================================== #calstreets From bombing SF hills in the '80s to dominating modern skateparks, Spitfire Wheels has never cooled off. Our latest blog dives deep into the full story — plus breaks down exactly which wheels to ride in 2025 🔍💥

➡️ Formula Four vs Chargers ➡️ Classic vs Conical Full ➡️ Which duro actually fits your style?

Tap the blog, pick your weapon, and keep the fire burning 🔥 Now up at LongboarderLabs.com / CalStreets BoarderLabs!

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LEVEL 1: PURPLE POWER ENGAGED 🟣🛞

Dylan's custom Onewheel GT build has officially begun—starting with a slick purple bumper 💥 Tire and rails are still OG, but next up… the fender! What colour’s coming next? 👀 Stay tuned as this GT gets the full glow-up treatment at Boarder Labs ⚡🎨

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CATITUDE MEETS SKATEITUDE 😼🛹

Huge shoutout to Mark for this feline masterpiece—a tribute to the real rulers of the shop. Whether they're guarding the grip tape or napping on the reissue rack, the CalStreets cats have always run the show. 😻 Stay tuned for more paw-some updates from the furriest team in the biz!

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FINGERBOARD FACE-OFF INCOMING 🛸🔥 Xander and Ollie getting their warm-up reps in before throwing down at Blade Fingerboard Park 💥 That little Blackriver box doesn’t know what’s about to hit it. Spins, flips, and maybe a friendly rivalry brewing across the glass 👀

Catch ‘em at the park — or risk missing a mini battle of legends in the making 🐐💬

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THIS ONE'S MINE, DAD 😎🛞⚡ When you walk into Boarder Labs with your dad and walk out with his Onewheel Pint! 😅 Ownership is 9/10ths of the stoke — and someone’s not giving this one back anytime soon. Purple rails, red fender, and full shred mode activated. 🛹💨

Don’t worry, Dad... you can always grab another from the wall 👀

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STICKER CEREMONY: INITIATION COMPLETE 🛹🎉🔥 You’re not really riding until the stickers go on 😤 Whether it’s AntiHero chaos, random band logos, or a questionable pizza graphic — slappin’ those first decals is a sacred rite of passage 🍕💀🦅

No rules. No regrets. Just pure skate identity, one sticker at a time. Welcome to the squad — your board is officially yours now 💪🛹💥

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😸 Tucker the Family Skate Inspector Tucker’s got one job—inspect every board his family rides, and he takes it very seriously 🛹🐾 While we haven’t convinced him to join the CalStreets crew just yet, he’s holding it down with strict quality control at home.

Not for hire (yet)… but absolutely judging your setup from afar 💼👀

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🧪 WHEEL SCIENCE 101 – NEW BLOG RELEASE! 🧪 Soft vs hard urethane? Big contact patch vs skinny slasher? 🛹 If you’ve ever stood in front of the wheel wall overwhelmed by options, this one’s for you. We break it down in our brand new blog, featuring the lowdown from real skaters and the science behind your ride ⚙️🔥

🎓 Just dropped: 👉 Wheel Science: Soft vs Hard Urethane Explained by Skaters

💬 What wheels are you rolling on right now?

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💥FRESH GRIP ALERT 💥 Complete your setup with the CalStreets x Mob Grip collab – the Concrete Grey grip tape that hits different. It’s got that gritty street look with legendary Mob performance. From the shelf to the streets, this one’s built to shred 👊🛹🔥

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PRO CLASS PERFORMS. 🔥🛹 1978 STYLE Straight outta the golden age of vert, this Pro Class ad from Wild World of Skateboarding (July '78) brings the heat—and the air! Skatopia was the proving ground, and P.J. showed us how it’s done with style, speed, and full pads. From bold logos to bold airs, Pro Class didn’t just talk the talk—they launched it sky-high 🚀

Keep your eyes peeled... Boarder Labs might just be digging deeper into the vintage vault. Retro heads, this one's for you 🧡💥

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SUNSET VIBES & SMOOTH RIDES 🌅🛹✨ There’s nothing like pushing off into a Kitsilano sunset with your board underfoot and not a care in the world. That magic hour glow, the breeze off the ocean, and the hum of urethane on pavement—it’s therapy on four wheels. Whether you're carving mellow hills or just cruising the seawall, longboarding at sundown hits different 🌊🔥

Boarder Labs has everything you need to make that golden hour extra golden—from perfectly shaped cruisers to buttery-soft wheels. It’s not just a ride. It’s a ritual. 💜🛹🌇

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READ AT YOUR OWN RISK ⚠️📚🛹 “DANGER” isn’t just a sign—it’s a warning that you might get hooked on Skate Geezer! 😵‍💫 From deep-dive rants to tales of groms gone wild, this blog hits harder than a tail smack on coping. 🤘

By Michael Brookes – exclusive at CalStreets Boarder Labs online.

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TRICKS, TREATS & TINY FEET 🛹💥👟 This little shredder just scored a brand new Tricks board—and Dad's officially the MVP of the skate fam 🏆🧢 From first ollies to fearless drop-ins, it all starts with the right setup... and a rad helmet, of course 😎🛡️ Come through CalStreets and get your grom dialed in for summer stoke!

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🚀 THIS BOARD WENT 88MPH 🚀 https://www.longboarderlabs.com/20/back-to-the-future-back-under-your-feet-the-madrid-marty-mcfly-deck-returns/2025/06/blog/re-issue/ =========================================== #calstreets The Back to the Future Madrid reissue isn’t just a deck — it’s a slice of 1985 that changed everything. From garage-built roots to Hollywood stardom, this fish shape flew through Hill Valley and straight into skate history.

New blog just dropped — we’re talking movie magic, Madrid’s rise, and why this board still rips today. Whether you’re riding or just reliving, this one belongs in your collection (or under your feet).

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SHREDSQUATCH APPROVED 🛹🔥 Trump tariffs? Gone. Orange surcharge? Vaporized. This summer, the Onewheel GT is on sale and shredding harder than ever 💨🦍 Don’t miss your chance to score the GT model only at Boarder Labs — now with 100% less orange tax and 200% more stoke.

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BUSHINGS: SMALL PARTS, HUGE DIFFERENCE 🛠️🛹 https://www.longboarderlabs.com/19/the-skateboard-bushing-super-guide/2025/06/blog/skateboard/ ========================================== #boarderlabs #calstreets Ever feel like your board isn’t turning right? It might be your bushings doing you dirty. We just dropped a full deep-dive into the world of bushings—history, setup tips, and how to fit boards for the tiniest groms (yes, we’re talking 3–8 year olds).

Whether you're tuning your setup or building a first board for the next Tony Hawk, this guide’s got you covered.

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SHARK ATTACKED… OUR STAFF PHOTO 🦈📸 Throwin’ it back to a legendary CalStreets crew lineup! L to R: Graham, Brandon, Morgan, Stephen, Illya, Rick, Mason, and Olek — plus one over-jacked aquatic mascot who definitely didn’t pass the vibe check. 💪🐟 We’ve changed a bit since then, but the good times (and weird vibes) never left. 🛹🔥