Gear

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…

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…

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’…

Your skateboard trucks should be tight enough that you can easily control the board, and loose enough that you can easily control the board. If you’re getting wheel bite you may want to look at some options to fix that, including tightening your trucks. But if you’re not experiencing wheel bite, chances are you can…

On average, it will cost $120 to $150 to build a professional-grade skateboard. Of course, you can really start increasing those prices by buying the best of the best of each skateboard component. To get a better idea, this is the average base price for pro-quality components: Deck – $40 to $80Trucks – $40 to…

It is crucial for skateboard decks to be quality, premium maple wood for proper flexibility and stability. That’s why we’ve compiled the best skateboard deck brands that you can purchase today. Throughout the years, different skateboard brands have come and gone. But there are still some staple brands that have been around since the beginning….