Gear

The kingpins and bushings of each face should be turned inwards towards each other. Fasten the nuts to the screws to keep the trucks loosely in place while you work on them. Putting trucks onto your skateboard, longboard, or cruiser is not a difficult task at all. That being said, there are improper ways of…

Skateboard wheels are made from a synthetic rubber known as polyurethane. However, before polyurethane wheels came out in 1970, wheels for skateboards and roller skates were made out of steel and clay. Today, almost every skateboard and rollerblade wheel on the market is composed of polyurethane. Polyurethane’s progressions that were created as a result of…

The bearing is what allows any skateboard or longboard to achieve its fastest speed. Bearings that are made from higher quality materials will allow you to ride as hard and fast as you can. Essentially, quality bearings will not hold you back. Quite often, people wonder whether or not skateboard bearings and longboard bearings are…

If you are looking for a skateboard, the internet is the best place to find one. Whether it be a penny board or an electric skateboard, there are plenty of websites that offer them at affordable prices. Some websites even include free shipping! Some sites even have videos showcasing their product and how to use…

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,…

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…

Removing and installing the bearings in your skateboard is much easier than it might sound. You will need to replace your skateboard bearings if cleaning them no longer gives them an extra boost or if they are broken. Bearings can rust from water damage, seize up, or crack. If your bearings have any of the…

Skateboard wheels are measured in millimeters (mm) which are usually labelled on the package. With that in mind, the most common sizes of skateboard wheels range between 50mm and 58mm. However, they can go as large as 70mm which are usually used on cruisers, longboards, or skateboards with riser pads. Pro Tip: Riser pads will…

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…