Like most things, skateboards have weight capacities. Typically, skateboards can hold between 220 – 300lbs without any worries. However, the weight that a skateboard can safely hold varies depending on the type of skateboard, type of wood, and whether or not the skateboard is reinforced with carbon fiber. Skateboards will comfortably hold your weight if…
Goodwood skateboard decks are quality made decks that are often considered blank decks. Still, they are great quality skateboards made from 7-ply maple sourced from Northern Michigan. Goodwood might not be as great as getting their name out there but they still produce pretty solid decks. The plies are cold pressed with Gorilla Epoxy glue…
When measuring a skateboard, the most important thing to measure is the width. The width of the skateboard is usually labelled between 7.25 to 10, meaning how many inches wide the board is. The size of skateboard that will suit you best will depend on a few things; how you plan on riding, your height,…
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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…
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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…
You can tell if your skateboard is waterlogged if it feels heavy and feels malleable or flexible. Even though it might feel like there is more flex in the board, it is also much weaker and can easily break or chip. If you skateboard in the rain, through puddles, or forget to bring your skateboard…
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…
