Who the hell plans a central Oregon skate trip in November? The Tactics team hopped in the van and brought it back to where it all began – Eugene, OR. Featuring Faith Doudna, Kevin Kowalski, Nacho Ponce, Romel Torres and David Lobasyuk
Tactics Northwest Open 2024
The Northwest Open has quickly become a staple event circled on every Pacific Northwest Skater’s summer calendar. With the long rainy winter ahead, the NWO is the perfect weekend for skaters from Seattle, Boise, Bend, Eugene, Southern California, and beyond, to make the pilgrimage to Portland. Skate, party, and enjoy some fleeting sun with 2,000 + skaters before that crappy weather rolls in.
Featuring Sebo Walker, Silas Baxter-Neal, Elijah Akerly, Kevin Kowalski, Alex Lobasyuk, Kasci Woolf, Dylan Clark, and many more.
The Complete Guide to Bones Bearings | Tactics
Bones Bearings was the first brand to custom design their bearing with Skateboarding in mind. George Powell wanted to make a bearing that could handle the abuse of skateboarding and partnered with a bearing manufacturer in Switzerland where they fine-tuned the design into what today is known as the Bones Swiss Bearings. The Bones Swiss revolutionized skateboard bearings and have since dominated the skate bearing market. Here’s a quick overview of all of the different bearings that Bones has to offer.
Tactics Summer Seattle Trip
To kick off Summer and our new clothing drop, the Tactics skate team jumped in the van to roll from PDX up to our Seattle Shop grand opening and hit a few fun spots along the way. Check the edit then head over to Tactics.com to see our new Summer 24 Drop.
Tactics x Santa Cruz | The Screaming Hand in the PNW
Tactics is bringing The Screaming Hand to the Pacific Northwest with the release of this limited-edition Tactics x Santa Cruz Skateboards deck and t-shirt featuring original art by Tactics Employee, Kyle Robinson. Celebrate 25 years of Tactics with this PNW twist on one of the most iconic graphics in skateboarding available HERE.
Tactics x SHAKE JUNT
Get There While You Can! Tactics has joined forces with the untiring crew over at Shake Junt to release a limited edition sports-themed TSJ collection designed alongside Shane Heyl.
Watch as Tactics and Shake Junt rider Davin Wynkoop shuts down The Courts in Portland Oregon with some helpful assists from Shane Heyl and Scotty Copalman.
Head over to Tactics to check the full collection HERE.
Is the Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid Durable? | Skate Shoe Review
The Nike SB Blazer Mid showcases a basketball-inspired design featuring a simple, sleek mid-top upper profile with a well-crafted toe shape. As a result, it has become a staple choice among skaters for decades. Tactics asked team rider Dakota Mead-Shikaly to skate them around the streets of Portland and tell us his thoughts.
Does Franky Villani’s New Balance Numeric 417 Last? | Skate Shoe Review
Franky Villani’s pro shoe is a clean and crisp vulcanized design with ultra thick foxing and a mid top cut. With the release of these shoes and Franky’s latest part, Tactics couldn’t wait to try out this new silhouette. They got our video guy Tim to skate in front of the lens for a change and let us know how the shoe performs.
What’s the Best Skateboard Grip Tape? | Tactics
What’s your favorite grip tape any why? Sometimes the Tactics skate nerd curiosities get the better of them and they do something silly like compare tractions of different griptape brands!
Sam Narvaez x Adidas Pro Model ADV | Community Shoe Review
Sam Narvaez got her own color way in the adidas Pro Model ADV! You know Tactics had to see what they were all about so they called in a few more friends than usual and had a review party at the adidas indoor skatepark.
Test Ride: Slappy Trucks – Tactics Boardshop
Tactics team rider Chris Ryan took the new Slappy Trucks out for a little test ride to see what they were all about. Check out the video above to watch Chris the ST1 Classic skateboard trucks at Washington Jefferson and street skating in Eugene, Oregon. Check out Slappy Trucks HERE.
Trash Panda | Darkroom Skateboards X Tactics
Follow Alex Lobasyuk through the streets of Portland in “Trash Panda” the Darkroom Skateboards X Tactics capsule collection. This unique collaboration between Darkroom founder Don Pendleton, Alex, and Tactics features a custom graphic that pays homage to Don’s celebrated style, with a nod to the local “Trash Pandas” found throughout Oregon. The Trash Panda capsule includes a range of skateboard shapes, including the 8.25 and 8.5 popsicles shape skateboard and the 9.125 “Spectre” shaped cruiser board. Complete your look with the black short and long-sleeve T-shirts adorned with the “Trash Panda” graphic. Don’t miss out on this must-have collection for any Tactics or Darkroom fan!