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The basic skills for speed skating include stopping, gliding, how to fall and get up, forward and backward strides, turning, and pushing. These skills require… Read More »What Skills Do You Need To Skate?

Skateboarding Glue Most manufacturers use a specialized wood glue known as Franklin Multibond Sk8 Glue for its superior adhesive abilities, waterproofness, and strength over time.… Read More »Can You Use Wood Glue On A Skateboard?

Your skateboard wheels should be tight enough that they spin freely. However, you don’t want the wheels so loose that they wiggle on the truck’s… Read More »How Tight Should Skateboard Wheels Be?

Pressure cracks are usually formed on the board when the bolts are tighten too tightly. It leaves very less room for the board to suck… Read More »Why Do Skateboards Crack?

Serious Recreational Figure Skaters The cost of each hour of practice ranges from $5 to $15. Recreational figure skaters usually take one to two private… Read More »How Much Does It Cost To Learn To Skate?

But yes, $50, on average, will be a good price for a decent board. As long as you know the perfect skateboard setup for yourself,… Read More »What Is A Good Budget For A Skateboard?

Whether you are building a skateboard from scratch, refurbishing an old skateboard or redesigning the graphics on the board, you will need to sand the… Read More »Can You Sand Down A Skateboard?

You can skateboard on rough roads if you have a deck with good concave and/or foot pockets, a sturdy and stable pair of trucks, and… Read More »Can You Skateboard Over Cracks?

Looking at other events on the track, in both speed skating and running, the rule of thumb seems to be that skating is, very roughly,… Read More »Is Skating Faster Than Running?

Average Speed If you travel at 8 mph, it will take you 7.5 minutes to travel a mile. If your average a speed of 10… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Ice Skate 1 Mile?