To get your skateboard riding like it’s brand new again you need to learn how to lube skateboard bearings. I recommend that you open them up, clean, relubricate them and store them in a moisture-free container until they are ready to use again. You might be able to go ahead and clean and lube your…
Your skateboard wheels should be tight enough that they spin freely. However, you don’t want the wheels so loose that they wiggle on the truck’s axle. To see if you need to tighten your wheels, put the board on its side, and flick the wheel as fast and as hard as you can with one…
Skateboarding is a rigorous cardio workout that helps develop key muscles. Some of the muscles that you build while skateboarding include your hamstrings, glutes, quads, lower back, and abs. Not only is skateboarding an excellent cardio workout, but it can also improve your balance and coordination. However, there are many other health benefits of skateboarding….
How much weight can a skateboard hold? The official maximum weight limit for skateboarding is 272.3 lbs (123.5 kg) with regard to thrust, speed, and ease of maneuver. That being said, the maximum weight limit for longboards is 300 lbs (136 kg), and electric skateboards top out around 330 lbs (149.7 kg). There are a…
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…
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 WD-40 should not be used in an attempt to lubricate or…
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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…
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. So, how much does it cost to build a skateboard? Skateboards do not have to be expensive, but…
