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…
To push properly on a skateboard, set your leading foot in the front and your dominant foot in the back. Put your dominant foot on the ground beside or in front of your leading foot and quickly put it back into place on the tail of the board, turning your foot so that it’s straight….
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…
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…
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…
Learning how to stop on your skateboard is essential for maneuvering your way out of dangerous situations. There are a few different ways that you can stop on your skateboard. Everyone that is new to skateboarding should learn how to slow down and stop using each of the methods below before they start learning tricks….
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…