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Because smaller wheels weigh less, they create a lower moment of inertia. As a result, they get up to speed quicker and climb better. What… Read More »What Are Small Wheels Good For?

Roller skating mostly works the muscles of your hips and legs. Your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves will all get a good workout. Does skating… Read More »Is Skating Good For Calves?

1) A Legitimate Skateboard Deck. Modern decks are made with a composite of thin layers of either maple or bamboo pressed into a near symmetrical… Read More »What Are Good Skateboards Made Of?

Plywood decking comes in large sheets, which means a deck can easily be covered with plywood. With Marine Plywood, you can finish your deck in… Read More »Can You Use Plywood For A Deck?

Don’t use plywood or particle board. You want veneers of Maple and birch. The most common being Canadian Maple and Baltic Birch. What kind of… Read More »Can You Make A Longboard Out Of Plywood?

You can build a deck out of lumberyard plywood, but it will suck. A skateboard is usually made from 7 plies of wood, but they… Read More »Can You Make A Deck Out Of Plywood?

Condensed answer: Mountain bikers say “yew” before a stunt to alert others, relieve pressure, generate more force, and express excitement. What does Yew mean skateboarding?… Read More »Why Do Skateboarders Say Yew?

Six keys to improve skating speed & efficiency Longer skating strides = wider strides. For acceleration, nothing compares to short off-ice sprints. Less equipment means… Read More »How Can I Improve My Skating Speed?

Thunder Trucks: Made in USA Ermico is the only foundry in the States which focuses exclusively on the production of skateboard trucks and can be… Read More »What Skateboard Trucks Are Made In The Usa?

Deluxe Distribution Type Private company Area served Worldwide Key people Fausto Vitello, Tommy Guerrero, Jim Thiebaud, Mickey Reyes, Jeff Klindt Products Hard and soft goods… Read More »What Company Makes Real Skateboards?