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...
Bearings go inside of the wheel and effects the speed. Bearings vary in cost from $5 a set to over $100 per set. The price has to do with what’s going on in the inside of the bearing. Don’t be fooled by...
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...
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO LONGBOARD SKATEBOARDS Skateboarding began in the 1960's as a way for surfers to continue their surf sessions when the waves went flat. Skateboarding evolved quickly from "sidewalk...
Trucks connected under the deck, has axles for the wheels, and controls turning. Also the second most expensive component. Trucks vary in styles, widths, weight, brands, and colors. Width: This can also be...
These are the “tires” of the board. Wheels besides varying in cosmetic things such as color, and graphic they vary in size and determine(hardness). SIZE: Wheels vary in heigth from 46mm to over 70mm. Size is...
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...