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Different Wheelbase Same Turning Radius? Dial in Your Next Setup With The Power of Math

44º Calibers on a 25" Wheelbase have the same exact turning characteristics as 50º Cals on a 30.5" Wheelbase.  In this Article we'll show you how w... Continue Reading →

Different Wheelbase Same Turning Radius? Dial in Your Next Setup With The Power of Math

44º Calibers on a 25" Wheelbase have the same exact turning characteristics as 50º Cals on a 30.5... Continue Reading →
Different Wheelbase Same Turning Radius? Dial in Your Next Setup With The Power of Math


Nelson black Friday Sale and Limited Run Boards
November 25 2015

Limited Holiday Decks + All Boards $110 or Less Black Friday - Cyber Monday

Introducing the 2015 Limited Run Bat and Bat SK, scalled down version of their BatRay counterparts. They will launch along with the BatRay DT for $110 during our Black Friday sale before going back... Continue Reading →


September 06 2015

4 Truck Specs That Manufacturers Don't Bother Telling You: The Longboard Truck Showdown Part 2

For every truck on the market we basically know two things, the turning angle and hanger width. But what about the other details like weight, ride height and wheelbase offset?   In our previous art... Continue Reading →


July 29 2015

Board Overview Videos

The Nelson Team gives you the run down on the full 2015 lineup. Discussing the features of each board and showing them in action! Siphon Prime BatRay StingRay K... Continue Reading →


February 12 2015

How Precise Are Your Cast Trucks?: The Longboard Truck Showdown Part 1

We measured 6 of the most popular brands on the market, to find out which trucks were the most precise. Who hasn't spent time trying to find the perfect truck for their next setup?  With companies ... Continue Reading →


February 11 2015

Sneak Peak - New Protos in the Works for 2015

Take a sneak peak at the 2015 line-up as it develops. Here's a look at the Hybrid Flushmout. A new feature and one of the many changes coming in the spring. Some of the variations on th... Continue Reading →


December 07 2014

Tom Leary Fall Edit

Winter is about to settle in but it's not officially here yet. Check out these rad clips of Tom Leary, shredding up and down the East Coast this fall. Continue Reading →


November 26 2014

Dylan Headley - Raw Run in The Rain

 We all love skating on clear sunny days, but adding a little water just makes everything gnarlier.  Follow in Dylan's wake down this rad east coast run. Continue Reading →


October 16 2014

All For One - Flowing down one of the sickest spots on the east coast.

Another edit from our summer East Coast Tour. Tom, Johnny, and Phil effortlessly shred down one of the sickest runs on the coast.  On this gated off road there's not a car to be ... Continue Reading →


September 30 2014

Doubles Raw Run w/ Tom Leary and Jon Rutherford

Skating is always better with a friend, especially when throwing standys through a turn after a 40mph straight. Tom and Johnny were born to skate together. Tom is riding a BatRay 4.8Johnny ... Continue Reading →
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