Longboard Haven
Longboard Haven is Toronto's best skate shop offering quality longboards and skate gear for riders o
Longboard Haven is a name with deep roots in Toronto longboarding. The shop's first incarnation in 2006, was an underground operation run by Patrick "P-Swiss" Switzer, 2011 Downhill Skateboard World Champion
LBH is again alive and well, Rob Sydia and co-founder Michael "Smooth Chicken" McGown have re-established Longboard Haven across from Moss Park on Queen Street East
LBH's philosophy is simpl
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Springtime is the right time to get your dance on!
Very limited number of Loaded Boards Mata Hari and Icarus, Landyachtz Stratus and Arbor Skateboards Axis 40 ready for your dancing/freestyle needs
Shop our online store, www.switchbacklongboards.com, for delivery and curbside pick-up or DM for other arrangements
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Spring is here, sun is out and time to go fast!!
Very limited number of some of the best downhill/freeride decks available - Landyachtz PT Blaze, El Peligro and Small Blind plus the only Rayne Longboards Mitch Thompson "Mitty" Pro around
Shop our online store, www.switchbacklongboards.com, for delivery and curbside pick-up or DM for other arrangements
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Maybe a chance to be a star!!!
CASTING SKATEBOARDERS 18+
We are looking for Skateboarders who have advanced experience, they need to be able to do a few different tricks such as a kickflip and ride a half pipe while successfully getting air. Any gender, ages 18 plus. Must have some pre-existing videos / skateboarding reel to demonstrate they could pull off these tricks. You will be required to upload those on your application form. This will be filming at an indoor skate park.
Compensation If selected: approx. $3,000.00 per person including a stunt fee. This is a union campaign. (ACTRA) Non union members or real Skateboarders are welcome to apply. Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
Deadline to submit: ASAP or before February 14, 2023 at 10am EST.
*The earlier you apply the better since we are in a time crunch!
Must be available on these dates in Toronto:
Covid Test: 48 hours prior to the shoot.
Wardrobe: Feb 27 or Feb 28th - TBD which day.
Shoot Date: March 1 or 2 - TBD which day. (indoor skate park)
If interested, please apply online with your skateboard videos / reel to:
https://skateboarder.castingcrane.com/
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If you had visited the shop you might have remembered the Outrageous 8-wheeled board, it was in fact made in Canada by - an amazing skateboard/snowboard innovator
Please lend you support to get this incredible Canadian into the Skateboard and Snowboard Hall of Fame - for more information on Wee's contributions check out
https://www.change.org/p/nominate-wee-willi-winkels-innovator-to-skateboarding-and-snowboarding-halls-of-fame
Sign the Petition Nominate Wee Willi Winkels, Innovator, to Skateboarding and Snowboarding Halls of Fame
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Fun things can come in smaller packages, the Loaded Boards Mata Hari meets the demands of today's progressive dancers and freestyles!
One size fits all deck with multiple wheelbase options, steep kickbacks, deep wheel wells and a snappy flex!
Get them before they are gone, last two decks available at our online store www.switchbacklongboards.com for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
DM with any questions
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If you want to skate like Dane Hanna in 2023, jump on his pro deck!!
Last two Landyachtz El Peligro available, Danger Dane's world champion deck can be yours!
The El Peligro is a carbon beauty to go fast on, get out your narrow trucks and big wheels and have some fun!
Order from our online store, www.switchbacklongboards.com, for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
DM with any questions
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Get yourself a collectors deck for holidays, Mitch Thompson is no longer riding for Rayne!!
Our last Rayne Longboards Mitch Thompson "Mitty" pro deck available - amazing for riding or wall hanging!
Order from our online store www.switchbacklongboards.com for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
DM with any questions
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Beautiful things for the holiday season!
Our last Landyachtz Superflex Hollowtech Stratus Dancer deck would make a perfect gift
One of the most advanced freestyle/dancing deck on the market. Hollowtech construction built for lighter riders, women or kids
Get it before it is gone, available at our online store, www.switchbacklongboards.com for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
DM with any questions
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More snow heading our way, have the right gear to hit the park or the ski hills!
One Hovland Snowskates Five-Oh bi-level snowskate available
Built to excel in the park, flip tricks, rails, ramps, boxes and jumps, plus exploring the mountain
Comes complete with top-deck, sub-ski, trucks and leash - ready to ride!
Order through our online store at www.switchbacklongboards.com for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
DM with any questions
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Next round of snow is heading our way, be ready!!
Limited quantities of Hovland Snowskates City Slicker flatdecks available. Perfect for backyard sessions or hitting your local park
Features EVA foam concave a sintered base that is waxable and repairable
Order through our online store at www.switchbacklongboards.com for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
DM with any questions
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Winter is here, protect your ears and head when playing outdoors!!
Limited number of Large/X-Large TSG INTERNATIONAL Konik winter helmets available. Come with removable ear pads, closable vents and adjustable fit dial
Go to www.switchbacklongboards.com to order for delivery or curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
Always persevere, Friday smile!!!
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Switchback Longboards = Longboard Haven & Longboard Haven = Switchback Longboards
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Switchback Longboards = Longboard Haven & Longboard Haven = Switchback Longboards
"A Mitty a day will keep the doctor away" - Rayne Longboards Mitch Thompson pro deck, a bamboo and fiberglass dream!
Last one in stock and an amazing deal, cost $259 US in the states and $249 CAN - $91 savings buying in Canada???
Grab it before it is gone at www.switchbacklongboards.com, delivery everywhere and curbside pick-up in downtown Toronto
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Need back issues of or ??
They are waiting on the bench, come on by!!
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FYI, dismantling the shop has begun and we are operating on an appointment basis
Our plan is to keep decks, trucks, wheels and accessories in the shop long as possible
Please use our online store, www.switchbacklongboards.com, to check what we have stock. Delivery and curbside pick-up will continue to be available
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"Help us, help you"!
With the upcoming closing of the retail store, we would rather sell things then move them!
From gear to memorabilia, including the fixtures and pipe are available - you never know what you might leave with 😜
Please stop by and say hi, we are going to miss seeing everyone come through our doors
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"The secret to change is focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates
With heavy hearts we have to announce that our retail store will be closing on June 15th
Leases, Covid and TTC construction have been challenging, but we are not going away!
For those who don't know, Switchback Longboards has been our online store for the past 5 years and we plan continue to offer delivery/local pick-up moving forward
It has been an absolute pleasure watching these blank walls turn into something special and the community grow into something amazing!
Please come by, say hi and savor the memories while we are still here :)
"Tell Your Mom" change is good!
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Cool Saturday afternoon vibe in the shop
Enjoy the sunshine everyone!
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Get ready to step into the summer, Landyachtz Stratus and Tony Danza longboard dancers are in-stock and ready to ride!
Watercolor and Spectrum graphics are available as both decks or as a complete
Order online at www.switchbacklongboards.com for delivery/curbside pick-up or come by the store for in-store shopping
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Hoping warmer weather and a little sunshine will prevail, looking forward the first The Super Mellow Beach Cruise - Toronto of the season!
SMBC is back in May! Keep tuned to this channel for more details! :-)
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Our Story
Longboard Haven is a name with deep roots in Toronto longboarding. The shop's first incarnation in 2006, was an underground operation run by Patrick "P-Swiss" Switzer, 2011 Downhill World Champion.
LBH is again alive and well, Rob Sydia and co-founder Michael "Smooth Chicken" McGown have re-established Longboard Haven across from Moss Park on Queen Street East.
LBH's philosophy is simple, "if we won't ride it, we won't sell it", we are focused on providing the best equipment, customer service and expertise.
Longboard Haven provides a unique retail environment and a sincere desire to get new riders into the community and seasoned riders shredding harder. We offer kid-centric packages, a full line of safety equipment, private/group lessons and summer camps.
As parents/active participants in the Ontario longboarding community, our goal is to provide a positive environment that acts as a living classroom, providing a glimpse into our history, while providing knowledge and advice to ensure every rider has the tools to skate the streets safely.
Longboard Haven believes that choosing the 'right' set-up is a personalized process and is dependent on a rider's age, ability and desired function. By offering our customers the best products made by top brands, we provide a wide selection to choose from, while assisting in finding the 'perfect' combination that matches their needs.
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