A skateboard for an 8-year old seems like a very specific category, but every parent knows that kids go through some major changes between the ages of seven and eleven. What was considered immensely cool in third grade does not …
Skateboard safety should be of paramount importance to every skater but even more so to the beginner. According to RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) approximately one-third of all skateboarders reporting injuries have less than one week’s …
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When you see skateboard tricks with names like broken fingers and impossible you may wonder why you took up skating in the first place. Well, while it’s beyond the scope of this website to teach you how to do the …
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Skateboard maintenance is key to safe skating. If your board is poorly maintained it’s an accident waiting to happen. Check your skateboard regularly for pressure cracks, wheel damage, parts that may have worked loose and general wear and tear. A …
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Skateboard griptape is not too expensive but it’s generally better to go for the mid-range to more expensive stuff as it adheres to the board better. Check it often for ingrained dirt that might make it less effective. You can …
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Your Skating Stance – Are you Regular or Goofy? How you stand on your skateboard is called your skating stance. Most people skate with their left foot to the front of the board. This is known as the regular stance …
Interested in skateboarding? You might ask yourself, “How much does a decent skateboard cost?” I mean, it’s a legit question considering the fact that you are an absolute beginner. Today I’d be going to answer this question in detail. Adding …