Skateboard bearings need to be cleaned every 1 to 3 months. Luckily, it’s actually really easy to clean your bearings and you don’t need much to do it. Clean bearings will help your wheels roll faster for longer and produces a much smoother riding experience. However, sometimes you can’t always revive bearings and they’ll need…
The average cost of a good longboard is somewhere in between $150 and $500. However, if you’re new to longboarding, it’s probably best to invest in a complete longboard for around $100 to $250. Within this price point you’ll get a true longboard experience. As you spend more time riding and get more comfortable with…
Electric skateboards start at around $100 and can cost several hundred dollars or more. The most popular electric skateboards are priced between $400 and $2,000. However, prices differ from model to model. The cost of an electric skateboard is determined by its design, construction components (motor, deck, trucks, and wheels), battery size, marketing expenses, and…
Everyone that skateboards will fall. That is why a skateboard helmet is the most crucial piece of gear to own. It doesn’t need to look pretty or even be extremely expensive to protect your head. However, these are the best skateboard helmets that you can purchase with a wide range of prices and styles. Before…
Sliding is a fantastic technique to slow down on your longboard when going over 30mph. That said, learning to slide isn’t simple, so it’s important you choose wheels that make the process less difficult. Hard longboard wheels, with a durometer over 90A, slide well but are best suited for technical or hard wheel sliding. They…
The colored, rubber-like cylinders in the centers of your trucks are called bushings. Bushings are usually made of urethane and most longboard skateboard configurations include two per truck. The bushings are what allow your trucks to turn and tilt. Your bushings will have a noticeable impact on how well you can move around curves, what…
A skateboard deck is typically made out of 7 to 8 plies of maple wood kept together with epoxy resin glue. However, more and more boards are being build with a layer of carbon fiber to enhance both the durability and flexibility of the deck. Most skateboards are made from 100% North American Maple that…
Skateboard pants should be comfortable and somewhat stretchy or slightly loose. They shouldn’t be loose enough that they look messy and shouldn’t be tight enough that they make performing tricks difficult or constricted. In this article we have highlighted all of the best skateboard pants to wear to look cool and feel comfortable. What To…
What makes a skateboard shoe different from a regular sneaker? Skate shoes are designed to protect skaters from common skateboarding issues. They are usually made with an interior reinforced toe cap that protects the wearer’s toes when performing toe-dragging tricks, such as an ollie or kickflip. Skate shoes also usually contain extra padding in areas…
