There are a number of skateboard brands and models on the market, which might be confusing to choose from. It’s tough to tell low-quality boards from high-quality ones, making it difficult to determine which skateboard is best for you. The best approach to determine the skateboard’s quality is to look into the manufacturer. Simply conducting…
Baker Skateboards is a popular brand that is known for its quality skateboard decks, trucks, and wheels. This article will provide an in-depth review of Baker’s different features so you can make the best decision on what board to purchase. Baker Skateboards’ boards are made with 100% North American Maple, the preferred choice of wood…
Mounting a skateboard on the wall is a great way to showcase how much you love skateboarding. In this article, we will discuss how to mount your board easily and quickly so that it doesn’t take up too much of your time or energy. With just a few tools and materials, you can have it…
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Some people will tell you that you cannot put longboard trucks on a skateboard. However, with a few modifications you can definitely add longboard trucks and wheels to your skateboard. But you might get a few weird looks or questions. First thing is first, by putting longboard trucks on your skateboard you are essentially turning…
Like most things, skateboards have weight capacities. Typically, skateboards can hold between 220 – 300lbs without any worries. However, the weight that a skateboard can safely hold varies depending on the type of skateboard, type of wood, and whether or not the skateboard is reinforced with carbon fiber. Skateboards will comfortably hold your weight if…
Goodwood skateboard decks are quality made decks that are often considered blank decks. Still, they are great quality skateboards made from 7-ply maple sourced from Northern Michigan. Goodwood might not be as great as getting their name out there but they still produce pretty solid decks. The plies are cold pressed with Gorilla Epoxy glue…
When measuring a skateboard, the most important thing to measure is the width. The width of the skateboard is usually labelled between 7.25 to 10, meaning how many inches wide the board is. The size of skateboard that will suit you best will depend on a few things; how you plan on riding, your height,…
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Skateboard bearings should be replaced if they start making squeaking sounds or if one (or more) of your wheels are no longer spinning well. Bearings can get broken and worn out from things like rust or dirt getting into the bearing. You’ll know that it’s time to replace your bearings when they no longer spin…
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To push properly on a skateboard, set your leading foot in the front and your dominant foot in the back. Put your dominant foot on the ground beside or in front of your leading foot and quickly put it back into place on the tail of the board, turning your foot so that it’s straight….
