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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Skateboard speed relies on many aspects, the most important one is the RPM (revolution per minute)of the "Ball Bearings", the higher the RPM the higher the velocity you are skating. The ball bearing consist...
All about:High Performance 608 Skate Bearings Bearings, the heart of your skate wheels. Without them, wheels barely spin.608 Bearings, Standard size skate bearings. 608 simply means that the axle width is 8mm....
What is a Skateboard Bearing? Skateboard wheels turn freely because of an anti-friction device called a bearing that is inserted between each wheel and axle. The type of bearing used in roller sports equipment...
Are you stuck on what kind of wheel to buy? Well, first you want to pick the right size. The bigger the mm, the faster your going to go. If your a street skater your going to want to have a smaller wheel. Why?...
RAMP Skateboard Shop's Buyers Guide Skateboard Decks: There are so many skateboard decks to choose from these days, which one is right for you? Size should be one of the main things taken into...