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From the beginning, you should learn to push with your dominant foot. That foot should go toward the rear, which is why we call it… Read More »Do You Push With Your Front Or Back Foot?

Deck Materials HARD MAPLE: Almost all skateboard decks are made from 7 plies of hard rock maple. This has been how modern skateboard decks have… Read More »What Are The Best Skateboard Decks Made Of?

One sport, table tennis, which is possibly the fastest competitive sport of all, stood out—Loffing reports that 26 percent of the top male players are… Read More »What Sport Has The Most Lefties?

The traditional sport of polo is played on a grass field up to 300 by 160 yards (270 by 150 m). Each polo team consists… Read More »What Sports Are Left Handers Forbidden?

The old slick decks back in the early 90s were heavy and clunky, these are not. They weigh the same as any other deck. What… Read More »Are Slick Decks Heavy?

Go out to your yard or someplace soft and stand on your skateboard. Then fall forward and roll to land on your shoulder. The roll… Read More »How Do You Fall Off A Skateboard Without It Hurting?

Do you know how to fall SAFELY? 6 steps for personal protection Protect your head. The most important body part that you need to protect… Read More »How Do You Fall And Not Get Hurt?

Do identify why you’re falling and take action to reduce risk. make a plan for getting help if you should fall. talk to someone about… Read More »How Do I Overcome My Fear Of Dropping?

This curvature both strengthens the board and gives the rider more control of the board. Why is a skateboard shaped the way it is? Each… Read More »Why Is A Skateboard Curved?

Get low, relax your legs and focus on keeping your upper body over your board and positioned slightly forward. Attack the hill and if your… Read More »How Do You Deal With Speed Wobbles?