The “correct” way to hold your skateboard is under your arm at the middle of the board, with your trucks and graphics facing out. There is a lot of controversy about holding your board by the trucks, called a mall grab. In the past, only posers and beginners held their board that way but things…
![Skateboard Bearing Lube Alternatives [Must Try]](https://www.boardcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/skateboard-bearing-768x512.jpg)
If you’re in a pinch, there are some skateboard bearing lube alternatives around the house that you can try such a motor oil or even cooking oil to lubricate your bearings. As a forewarning, WD-40 is not a lubricant, it’s a solvent, and therefore should not be used in an attempt to lubricate or grease…
![How To Make Your Skateboard Wheels Spin Longer [Explained]](https://www.boardcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_1126066058-e1578374862772-768x403.jpg)
You can make your skateboard wheels spin faster and longer by cleaning them with the proper cleaning agent such as Bones Speed Cream. However, you can also try loosening your axle nuts if that doesn’t seem to work. When all else fails, it may mean that it’s time to upgrade your wheels and bearings. At…
![How Tight Should Skateboard Trucks Be [Explained]](https://www.boardcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/loose-skateboard-trucks-768x403.jpg)
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…
In the golden era of skateboarding, it was a cheap sport. However, with added costs to shipping and handling, less supply, and more demand, skateboarding has started to become a more expensive sport than it ever was. Skateboards do not have to be expensive, but if you are on a certain budget, you will receive…
Kryptonics skateboards are sometimes referred to as “Walmart boards.” This is because they are not professional-grade skateboards. They are good enough for absolute beginners. However, once the skater gets a feel for this board, they will most likely want to upgrade to a pro model skateboard. These boards are sold as entry-level products, comfortable enough…
City View skatepark (sometimes referred to as Alameda skatepark) is the only skatepark in Alameda and one of the better outdoor parks in the bay area. It has an incredible view of the city and some pretty cool features. This is a beginner and child-friendly park with a good fun box with small ledges and…
Skatopia is a skatepark and festival area in Meigs County, Ohio. It is owned and operated by an ex-pro skateboarder, Brewce Martin, and his “Citizens Instigating Anarchy,” otherwise known as CIA. But obviously not that CIA. You might remember Skatopia as one of the areas in Tony Hawk’s Underground 2, or from the episode of…
Pedlow skatepark celebrated the dedication ceremony in February of 2001. During that time, it was the first skatepark for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Hundreds of skaters enjoy this park on a daily basis. Pedlow has a skate-at-your-own-risk policy. With that being said, protective equipment is mandated by the law,…
