Lukas Kaefer

  • Why I wear a helmet

    Why I wear a helmet

    A while back, I had an accident riding my longboard. It was really dumb. I fell off it. I hit my head on a metal railing. I blacked out for ten minutes. To this day, I still have a bump on the left side of my forehead. Needless to say, I had a really solid

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  • Music for Shredding: Part 2

    Music for Shredding: Part 2

    To see part 1, click here. For a playlist of songs, click here. In the last “Music for Shredding” post, I threw out some suggestions for what to listen to if you just want to vibe out, cruise a little and shred. Nothing too intense in that post. This time it’s different. Last time I

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  • First Impressions: Whiteface

    First Impressions: Whiteface

    Ok, so Whiteface… I’ve heard some call it “Iceface.” I’ve heard it’s got the most vertical in the east. Both have truth to them. I had never been to Whiteface before this past weekend. Just the thought of going got me so stoked. I checked the maps and conditions before going, and that got me

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  • How to hot wax a snowboard

    How to hot wax a snowboard

    Ever hit the slopes a little too hard and ended up flat on your face? I have. Typically, a few things can contribute to this. You should ask yourself: is it slush season? are you even on snow? and, what’s your wax situation?  I’m going to focus on wax, because the other two should be

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  • Music for Shredding: Part 1

    Music for Shredding: Part 1

    For a playlist of every song in this post, click here. If you’re like me and a ton of other skaters or snowboarders, you like to listen to music when you ride. Obviously we’re not the only ones who enjoy music – just look at all the headphones in the gym or jogging around town. Music

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