Category: The Longboard Store
Updated Canada Shipping Information
We offer discounted shipping rates to Canada to help offset import fees. [These figures are subject to change with exchange rates and regulations.]
USPS states that transit times are 5-10 days [these are of course estimated times]. You will be notified by Canada Post of when the shipment arrives, and the fees owed to retrieve the package.
Taxes [GST] are generally about 5-13% [depending on the province destination] for items over CAD $20. We provide the actual value of the product on the shipping documents. We will not send products as a “gift”.
Brokerage fees from Canada Post [USPS] CAD $8.50
There are no duties to be paid thanks to NAFTA.
Some credit card companies charge a rate conversion fee. [Check with your credit card provider for these fees.]
Rayne 38.5″ Amazon
The Rayne Amazon has hit TLS, and its blowing us away. The sharp edges give it a locked in feel, and the radical drop platform keeps your feet feeling cradled. Twin ends allow you to pick your path and choose your own direction. This board is a stage 3 rocker that is based on the Rayne Supreme. The vert-lam bamboo core keeps it light and strong, while the drop through mounts keep it stable while bombing down hills. This board is going to be ideal for a rider who needs a dependable commuter board that can also be used for fun on the weekends.
Globe Bantam Giveaway
Ready for a new TLS contest? This time we’re giving away a Globe Glow in the Dark Bantam Cruiser! Take a picture with Instagram of you and your longboard you purchased from TLS, and email it to chelsea@thelongboardstore.com by midnight on Sunday, May 13th. On Monday morning, I’ll make a Facebook album containing the top 35 photos, chosen by the TLS crew. Whichever photo receives the most “likes” by Wednesday, May 16th at 2:30 will win the Bantam!
Mother’s Day – Madrid Feather Pen
With 4 days until Mothers Day, today is the perfect time for our 2 day shipping. If you place your order today, write in the comments that this is a Mothers Day present and we will make sure your board gets built and shipped today! If your mom wants to do more than just cruise around town on her board, then a Madrid Feather Pen is a perfect board to help her learn to slide. The Feather Pen is a lightweight maple board that is laminated with bamboo. Drop through mounting for trucks allows for greater stability while going down big hills. All in all, this board is one that will transition with your skill set.
Mothers Day
Mothers day should be a day of brunching and celebrating your mom, not stressing about what to give her. Thats why here at TLS, we’ve created a list of boards that would be perfect for helping mom discover her new favorite hobby. First up- the Element Da Beach 2 board. The 7 ply maple deck creates a comfortable and smooth ride, which is ideal for a new rider. She’ll fall in love with the sport while cruising around the neighborhood on this preppy beach board. All week I’ll post about the top boards for new riders and hopefully at least one will be perfect for your mom. You know your other siblings will just get her flowers and cards, so why not go that extra step to ensure she has a great day. Plus, you can secure your position as … Read More »
Review Contest
Do you love your board, and want the world to know it? Our programmer Timmy just added a review section on our website! To celebrate the new feature, we’re going to hold a contest for a GoldCoast Pier Shovel deck. For every admin-approved post you make, we will enter your name into a drawing. Next Wednesday we’ll randomly select the winner. Make sure your reviews include appropriate language and proper punctuation. You may write as many reviews as you like on products that you, as each review equals an entry into the contest.
DB Longboards 40″ Single Speed Longboard
The Single Speed by DB longboards is a bi-directional trick board. If you like to cruise and carve, dance and slide, then this is your board. Its flexy deck has a slight concave with super subtle dropped truck mounts. This board is going to master the slides with a minor rocker shape that will give just the right amount of hug to your foot. Wheel cutouts will be the key to the sharp curves, as it allows for more wheel freedom. Plus, the woven bamboo bottom gives the board a natural look, and the graphic complements the whole look. Ideally this board would be great for anyone interested in learning more about sliding or freeriding.
Photo Session – Globe Bantam
We just uploaded a bunch of photos of the Globe Bantam on our Facebook Page.
Best Beginner Longboard
Over at The Longboard Store, you can find many of the guys in the shop hanging out in our Live Chat system ready to answer any question you might have about longboards, trucks, wheels, or general questions about the meaning of life.
Though most people don’t ask us about the meaning of life, we do get lots of beginning longboarders asking what is the best entry-level setup to buy. So I have asked everyone around the shop what they think is the most ideal beginner longboard. And here are the results!
TLS 40″ Basic
One of our first recommendations we usually give for a beginning longboard setup is our own TLS 40″ Basic Complete. The deck is constructed of laminated Baltic Birch, and has generous cut-outs to avoid wheel bite. Wheel bite (for the true newbies out there) is the unpleasant experience of your … Read More »
TLS Hardwood Longboards
We’ve just added the new hardwood series basic boards to the TLS section. They are made from solid mahogany and maple, and come in a diamond tail, fish tail, and the same shapes as our popular 35″ and 40″ basics.
