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adj. 1 going or sloping down. adv. 2 towards the bottom of a hill; downwards. What does downhill mean in slang? If you say that… Read More »What Does Downhill Slide Mean?

91.17 mph. The fastest downhill longboarding speed that has ever been recorded was 91.17 mph and was achieved by Peter Conolly on the 16th of… Read More »How Fast Can You Go On A Skateboard Downhill?

Average skateboarding speed is around 9 mph (in the 5 – 12 mph range). Pushing speed on a longboard is 8-9 mph. Thus, skateboarding and… Read More »How Fast Is The Average Skater?

negative. Example. The line is sloping downhill. Therefore the gradient has a negative value. Horizontal lines have a gradient that is zero, ie they are… Read More »Is Downhill Positive Or Negative?

Young skateboarders should always wear proper protective gear, in good shape, to reduce the risks of injury. Proper skateboarding gear includes: Closed, slip-resistant shoes. A… Read More »How Do You Treat A Skateboard Injury?

7 Ways to Make Your Shoes Last Longer Don’t Use the Washing Machine. Clean Your Shoes at Regular Intervals. Protect the Soles. Spray with Water… Read More »How Can I Make My Shoes More Durable?

If your bearings only have a shield on one side, always face the shield outward and the open side of the bearing toward the wheel… Read More »Which Side Of The Bearing Faces Out?

Cruisers are easier to ride and used for short distances. Longboards, cruisers, and skateboards are designed for different purposes. Longboards often have inverted trucks for… Read More »Are Cruisers Easier To Ride Than Skateboards?

Your stance is which foot is in front of the other when you’re riding. Regular means to stand on the board with your left foot… Read More »How Do You Know If Your Goofy Or Regular Skateboard?

Low trucks are generally for tech skating as the wheels sit closer to the board, creating a tighter center of gravity, making flip tricks a… Read More »What Are Low Trucks Good For?