Maple wood is the most commonly used wood for skateboards. It’s flexible and durable which allows for it to be shaped easily without sacrificing strength and quality. Maple is still the most common wood used for manufacturing skateboard decks, with bamboo longboards trailing behind. Even when we look at maple decks, they can vary with…

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 few things that will play a factor…

The average speed of a skateboard is usually anywhere between 5 and 12 mph. Although experienced skaters usually get speeds of 8 mph and more, longboards commonly hit these speeds and much higher. With that in mind, it’s important to know that your speed on your skateboard may depend on some of the following factors:…

If you want to learn the basics just enough to push yourself on a board, it could take you two weeks or so, depending on how much you practice. If you intend on learning some basic tricks, you’ll need to practice for one to two months. If you’re dedicated and practice every day, sticking with…

Skateboarding is legal in public places, including the sidewalk. It is important to know that there is a common misconception that skateboards cannot be used on sidewalks or the sides of roads. However, in most municipalities, it’s simply that, a misconception. Like bikes or rollerblades, skateboards are perfectly fine to ride on the sidewalk as…

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…

You will not be given a DUI for riding a skateboard while under the influence. That being said, there is a clause within the Vehicle Code that allows for police officers to charge you with a misdemeanor for operating a skateboard while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. What does that mean? You will…

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…

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…