Alberto Ray

Fakie Ollie: an ollie done while riding backwards and in a rider’s normal stance. What is a backwards ollie called? A nollie is a variation… Read More »What Is A Reverse Ollie Called?

By crouching (or bending) forward, the skater is moving his center of mass forward which creates a counter-torque. This counter-torque balances the torque caused by… Read More »How Do Speed Skaters Not Fall?

Longboards Best for Downhill + Speed Arbiter DK Longboard. Longboards Best for Sliding. Drop Freeride 41 Longboard. Longboards Best for Sliding. Vecter 37 Longboard. Freeride… Read More »What Type Of Longboard Is Best For Downhill?

If worn casually every day, most Nikes will last between 1-3 years. Hard activity like running or other sports will lower the lifespan to around… Read More »How Long Do Nike Dunks Last?

How does friction affect the skateboarder’s ride? Answer: The greater the gravity, the faster the skateboarder goes and the lesser the gravity, the slower the… Read More »How Does Friction Affect Skateboarding?

The powerslide is a tough move to learn, and until you get it right, learning can be pretty painful! If you are a new skater,… Read More »Are Powerslides Hard?

Carving is a technique that surfers, snowboarders, and skateboarders use to build momentum, and it’s particularly useful for skating pools. Does carving on a skateboard… Read More »Why Do Skateboarders Carve?

Skateboards Never Go in a Straight Line Just remember that skateboards are never 100% perfectly aligned. There are just too many factors that come into… Read More »Do Skateboards Go Straight?

Powersliding is all about using your speed to your advantage, whereas drifting focuses on the actual act of sliding. The main differences, though, are that… Read More »Is Powersliding Drifting?

Most skateboarders are faster than at least some bicyclists. And while on average bicyclists are about two miles per hour faster than skateboarders, other conveniences… Read More »How Much Slower Is A Skateboard Than A Bike?