SKATEBOARD DECK BUYERS GUIDE The deck is probably the part of the skateboard that receives the most attention, and will be the part of the skateboard being replaced the most. A Skateboard deck is a...
A Skateboard Deck is a combination of thin sheets of wood (plys) pressed together with glue in between the layers to hold it all together. This is similiar to a piece of plywood. Almost all pro decks (except...
Buying Your First Skateboard- Skateboard Buying Guide Many experienced skateboarders tend to build their own skateboards by purchasing the various parts separately. This gives them the opportunity to...
Grip Tape Installation: 1. Place your new deck on a clean flat comfortable work area. A work bench covered with a soft cloth or a piece of carpet works best and will keep your new deck from getting scratched....
BUYING A REPLACEMENT SKATEBOARD DECK This guide takes for granted you already have a Complete Skateboard and are looking to replace the Deck Only and that you will be using your existing trucks wheels and...
Risers are good for two things: avoiding ‘wheel bite’ and shock absorption. Wheel bite (burn) is when the wheels rub the bottom of the deck. This happens a lot with hard landings or turns. Risers provide a...
Longboards have definitely come a long way as now there are boards that cater to every style of riding whether you are into sliding, downhilling on drop-thrus or just cruising with a camber. If you are just...
Electric Skateboard Powerboard Review This is really just my opinion. The best one comes down to what you want. My first Electric Skateboard Experience. I was at a friends house and he showed me his friends...
Skateboard Wheels: The larger the wheel the faster the wheel. However, if you are a street skater you will want a smaller wheel for flip tricks. Why? Having a lower center of gravity (ie. smaller wheels)...
There are eBay sellers that are selling lots of Pop-Lite decks, and I get people in my shop all the time asking about them. Recently I purchased 10 of them at a wopping $100 (mostly to put them to the test)...