Surfskate Weekly: March 22–28, 2026
YOW customer service concerns, Synergy trucks at a discount, and the community debates combining surfskate with street skating
A quieter week in surfskate news, but with a notable customer service thread about YOW that riders should be aware of. The community also had a thoughtful discussion about merging surfskating with traditional skateboarding, and Synergy trucks appeared on the UK secondhand market at a steep discount.
Industry & Customer Service
YOW customer service issues reported on Reddit A US-based rider reports ordering a complete board and a t-shirt directly from YOW on March 2nd, receiving order confirmation, but then getting no shipping updates or responses to follow-up emails. The thread has drawn replies from other riders sharing similar experiences with YOW’s direct shipping to the US. Worth noting: YOW’s European distribution appears unaffected, and riders in the EU report normal delivery times. If you are ordering from the US, consider buying through a local retailer instead.
Reviews & Discussions
Surfskating and regular skateboarding: combine or separate? The most engaged thread of the week. A former skateboarder returning after years away asks whether surfskating and street skating complement each other or create conflicting muscle memory. The community consensus: they work well together. Surfskating builds flow and carving confidence while street skating maintains trick skills. Several riders share their multi-board setups — surfskate for flow days, street deck for parks.
Deals
Synergy surfskate trucks for sale — UK, £125 A rider in the UK is selling Synergy surfskate trucks for £125, barely used. These normally retail at £199 plus hefty customs charges. Synergy is a lesser-known brand making spring-based trucks that compete with the Carver C7 and YOW Meraki. If you are in the UK and curious about spring trucks without the full price commitment, this could be worth checking out.
Community Highlights
Surfskaters in Manila, Philippines A new rider in Manila looking for local surfskate community and weekly sessions at skateparks. Southeast Asia continues to be one of the fastest-growing surfskate regions, with communities forming in Thailand, Indonesia, and now the Philippines.
This week we covered 5 items from 2 sources: Reddit r/surfskate and Loaded Boards Blog.
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