Never use WD-40 to clean your skateboard bearings. WD-40 is designed for removing rust and grime, however, it’s not a lubricant. Even though it might seem great at first, WD-40 will dry your bearings out quickly and then you need to keep reapplying it until you’re in need of new bearings. Don’t be tempted to…
A razor tail is when the tail of your skateboard has chipped down, creating a sharp tail or edge. You can still use your skateboard if it has a razor tail. But once the chipping gets bad enough, it can affect your ride. A lot of people will still ride a board with a razor…
The best skateboard truck brands are Independent, Tensor, Krux, Royal, and Destructo.Sure, there are a few others that come close like Venture, Thunder, Ace, Compound, and Silver. However, they’re not as established as the brands above. That being said, any trucks from the aforementioned companies will be better than blank trucks, trucks made by unknown…
The skateboard trucks that are best suited for your deck will be just as wide as the board. This means that if you have an 8-inch deck, your trucks should measure 8 inches from bolt to bolt. However, the measurement that truck companies use is typically the width of the hangar. Making things just a…
Learning how to stop on your skateboard is essential for maneuvering your way out of dangerous situations. There are a few different ways that you can stop on your skateboard. Everyone that is new to skateboarding should learn how to slow down and stop using each of the methods below before they start learning tricks….
If you’ve skateboarded down a rough road then you know how difficult and tiresome it can be. However, you can make it a much more enjoyable ride if you purchase the right set of wheels. Skateboard wheels come in many different sizes, hardness (durometers), and colors to match your style and needs. Skating on rugged…
Skateboarders have their own slang and lingo that they use when talking to each other and explaining tricks. Maybe you heard them say gnarly, sketchy, mongo, on lock, or landing bolts. I don’t blame you for not knowing what they mean. There was a time when I didn’t, either. That is why I’m here to…
Zumiez is a great place to get a new skateboard. They sell many popular brands of skateboards and skate apparel. Furthermore, they have some wicked blank decks at the perfect price point. Zumiez will be the perfect place to get your first skateboard. Their skateboards are professional-grade and you have the option to customize and…
Skateboard bearings usually have an ABEC rating that helps to rate the level of precision and durability. However, not all skateboard bearings are ABEC rated. Some are “skate tested,” meaning they are good enough for your skateboard, but we don’t have a number to gauge the quality. ABEC is an acronym for Annular Bearing Engineers’…
