Skateboard wheels come basically in 3 types of compounds.HARD which is used predominantly in street skating, MEDIUM and SOFT (Street cruising,Downhill and longboard). Sizes range in Street skating from 48-52MM...
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...
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....
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...
Truck Bushings Durometer (Hardness) Reference Guide Here is a list of bushings we have come across and their durometer. Durometer is the measure of hardness, generally the higher the number the harder the...
THE 1ST QUESTION YOU HAVE TO ASK IS........................ WHAT DO I WANT THE TRUCK TO DO? TURN EASILY ? TURN SOMEWHAT EASILY ? TURN VERY LITTLE ? I WILL SIMPLY TALK ABOUT 3 MAJOR BRANDS OF SKATEBOARD...
Skateboard Trucks are the metal pieces connected to the skateboard that control your turning. Trucks also incorperate two bushings, which are the mechanism by which a truck turns. Hard bushing are normally...
WHAT TRUCK SIZE SHOULD I USE WITH MY DECK SO 1st THING YOU NEED IS A TAPE MEASURE. YOU WILL NEED TO MEASURE ACROSS (AT THE WIDEST PART) FROM THE TOP SIDE OF YOUR DECK TO DETERMINE YOUR SIZE. SIZES VARY FROM...
Grip Tape is the sandpaper stuff that sits on top of the skateboard (Normally Black) and keeps your shoes gripped to the deck. Bottom Line: Stick with black grip tape. It is generally a lot grippier then...
These days there are many skateboard tools on the market for you to choose from. When you are picking out a skate tool for yourself you should consider when and where it will be used. Will you use it mainly at...