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...
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...
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...
Paradise longboards was created to fill a big niche in the longboard market. In the last eighteen months demand for longboards has increased dramatically across the country. There is a substantial gap in the...
GRIP TAPE Grip tape goes on the top side of the deck and is used for traction. There’s a few brands of grip tape on the market, some vary slightly. We normally use Black Diamond on most of our completes...
HARDWARE: These are the nuts and bolts that holds the trucks to the deck. These are available in a bunch of colors. SIZE: 7/8” – No Riser Pad 1” – 1/8” Riser. (MOST POPULAR) Most hardware is available in...