Gravity Magazine

25/09/2014

So... We have been getting a few questions about what's happening with the magazine, as we haven't released an issue in...well...forever. Firstly, we want to apologize for the wait, and want to thank everyone for staying such awesome supporters.

Over these last few months we've been looking at getting, and trying to get, better, more sustainable financing. After a ridiculous amount of business planning and cash flow projecting, the bank still doesn't want to loan us the money. So, after much thought and re-planning, this is how we're going forward with Gravity Magazine...

We have become independent from our previous publishers, Cornerstone, so we will just be called Gravity Magazine. Due to Facebook being Facebook, though, we can't change our name because we have more than a certain amount of likes.. But that's no biggie.

We are going to "press the reset button", if you will, and start almost from the beginning. We have set up a WordPress blog at https://feelthepull.wordpress.com, where we will post articles and photos - almost like a digital magazine. From there, we'll move to a proper digital version of the magazine, and then taking it to the hard copy. This means that there won't be a magazine available to buy in the store, but we will still be very much around.

If you have any plausible idea that could help us with regards to accruing financing, please feel free to share your idea with us and send us a message.

Furthermore, THIS IS NOT THE END OF GRAVITY MAGAZINE! This is merely us making sure that we don't get too deep into something that we won't be able to sustain. Again, thank you for awesome stoke and support - we know you're frothing for more.

Feel the pull!

South Africa's first downhill skateboarding magazine! This is the platform for our scene to be seen & heard, & where we can get together as a community.

04/08/2014

kingdomlongboards's photo on Instagram

22/07/2014

22/07/2014

Hey guys! As you know, Issue 3 is taking its time hitting the shelves and its time we let everyone know what's going on.
As we're officially independent from our publishers, Cornerstone, funds have been struggling to put it lightly (the struggle is real!).
From the third issue, Gravity Magazine will be fully digital, with just subscribers and select stores receiving the hard copy. Furthermore, there will also be 3 different subscriber packages to choose from to fit yo pocket - Mellow, Stoked and Fat Stoke.
Mellow: You get full access to the current, and previous issues of the digital magazine.
Stoked: Full access to the current and digital content, the next hard copy, stickers and/or goodies.
Fat Stoke: Full access to the current digital versions, the next hard copy, stickers and some steezy goodies.
If you're a current subscriber, you automatically fall under the "Stoked" package..
We apologize for the crazy delay, guys. We know you've been anxiously waiting for the third installment and are super grateful for your patience.. Know that we are hustling our butts off to get the paperwork and, more importantly, funds sorted so that Issue 3 and many issues it after can be a reality. Furthermore, if anyone can or knows of anyone that can help with regards to funds then drop me a mail at: [email protected].

23/05/2014

Looks like the guys had some epic fun with some UBER rad skating in some of the most picturesque spots! Awesome edit!

The Rolling Thunder Tour was a Downhill Skate tour through the Maloti Mountain range in Lesotho. We went over the 2014 Easter period, just before the passes ...

06/05/2014

Competition time at Gunslinger Longboards! Check it out, check it out!

05/05/2014

Hey everybody! So, we've been quite quiet over the last while.. On top all the public holidays we've been having, Gravity Magazine has been going through some restructuring within the company and so have had to postpone the release of Issue 3.. We hate to keep you guys waiting because we know how everybody is frothing for the next installment, but we will keep you as updated as a high schooler's BBM status as to what is happening. Keep on pushing yo!

29/04/2014

Yo peeps! Don't forget to write into the magazine with your story of stoke, tale of woe, or anything random - as long as it's got something to do with you and your board.. Pictures are welcome, stoke is crucial. Get your Stoke Note in before the end of the week, and you stand a chance to win in our Stoke Notes giveaway!!

All submissions can be sent to [email protected]

16/04/2014

We are officially digital! Check out the magazine in its digital form at:

http://issuu.com/csgravitymag/docs/gravity_1stissue_forupload_04-15

First issue of South Africa's first Downhill Longboarding Magazine.

03/04/2014

Some of you guys might have noticed all the international skaters that have been visiting our sunny South African shores - The Landyachtz Longboards team, Liam Morgan and JM Duran..

If you were able to snap a shot of them doing their thing, thaning up our pathways, and want it to be in Issue 3, then forward your photos to [email protected]. Who knows? ..you could see your photo in Issue 3 of S.A's first downhill skating magazine.

25/03/2014

Rayne Longboards - a brand that needs little introduction. Check out this short clip about the design and manufacturing of their boards. Super rad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YCA1h8hp7c

In 2003 Graham Buksa, the wizard behind the curtain that is Rayne Longboards, began making boards in Alberta and calling them Rayne. A year later, Graham bro...

25/03/2014

Brilliant article written by Amanda Powell all about the truth of being a sponsored rider. Only thing left to say at the end of the article is "Amen".

http://www.wheelbasemag.com/want-sponsored-rider/?fb_action_ids=10152246066257508&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B287771784722607%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

I’m sorry if you envy my sponsored friends and I for our lifestyle in Southern California: perfect weather, fast mountain runs, fresh gear, waves every day