The Slide is a maglev hoverboard developed by Lexus in 2015. But it isn’t the Marty McFly hoverboard from Back in the Future that we have been waiting for. Lexus built a specially constructed skate park in Barcelona, Spain for the project. The system was built as a promotional demonstration, Read more…
THE FIRST Hi-TECH CUSTOM STRIDER BIKE BUILT IN H.S. This killer custom bike is built at the Pine Bush High School Gene Haas Innovation Center located in Pine Bush, NY. Principal Aaron Hopmayer developed the Gene Haas Innovation Center to build skills and earn credentials for the students that qualify them Read more…
Top Skateboard Companies and TOP TRENDS in 2023 What’s Important: Skateboarding has been a popular sport for decades, and it continues to gain traction as we move into later stages of 2023 and see how the skateboard trends are shaping up. With the rise of social media and accessibility to Read more…
We interview our 2023 Daytona Art On Deck artist, Yamasha, about being an artist from outside of the United States. And what we found is an Ukrainian artist that is living her best life and deeply affected by the war. We feel blessed that she has a big heart and Read more…
Roys Toys Customs Goes Color Coordinated with Upgraded Trailer Roy Martin of Roys Toys Customs got on the horn last week and was excited about his new trailer, his new wrap, and his new logos from Atomic Bob. We are highlighting Roy’s latest goodies because he and Atomic Bob are Read more…
But first, let’s talk about the Deck – Lowrider crossover skate decks, also known as cruiser skateboards or longboards, are designed for cruising and transportation rather than tricks and stunts. They typically have a wider and longer deck shape for stability and a smoother ride. Lowrider Cross Over Skate Deck Read more…
Meet the 2023 Flying Piston Benefit Tiny Strider Class The Tiny Strider Customs Bike Program was developed in partnership with All Kids Bike charitable organization. The Flying Piston Benefit team invites notable motorcycle builders to customize a genuine Strider Bike. This year we also invited High School and College programs Read more…
Mitchell Technical College Joins Flying Piston Benefit 2023 Tiny Bike Custom Chop Off Sturgis, SD (July 13, 2023) – Flying Piston Benefit is thrilled to announce Mitchell Technical College is competing in the highly anticipated 2023 Tiny Bike Custom Chop Off. Mitchell Technical College is a leading technical training institute Read more…
Sturgis, SD (July 14, 2023) – The Flying Piston Benefit is pleased to announce that students from WyoTech, a technical training institute specializing in automotive and diesel technology education, is taking part in the 2023 Flying Piston Benefit Tiny Bike Custom Chop Off. As part of this prestigious event, WyoTech Read more…
Helping with Horsepower Creates an EMPOWHER Strider at the 2023 Flying Piston Benefit Helping with Horsepower began a special Bike Rebuild Program back at Abbott House in Mitchell, SD this year. In addition, they added a Flying Piston Student Strider Chop-Off build. Two Builds go to Sturgis – Both are Read more…