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There are three ways to stop your board: placing your foot on the ground, braking using the tail, and performing an emergency stop. First, stopping… Read More »Can You Brake On A Skateboard?

One of the most frequent issues that produce a slow skateboard is over-tightened axle nuts. How tight should skateboard wheels be? Over-tightening axle nuts causes… Read More »Why Are My New Skateboard Bearings Slow?

A higher rated bearing will NOT make you “go faster”, but the quality of a bearing does affect your roll out. The roll out is… Read More »Do Bearings Make You Go Faster?

What to Do if Your Skateboard Gets Wet Dry your skateboard deck, trucks, and grip tape using soft and absorbent towels. Dry them completely using… Read More »How Do You Take Care Of A Skateboard After It Rains?

Soft skateboard wheels have more grip, are quieter, and absorb irregularities in the ground better than hard wheels. Because of this, they slide less than… Read More »What Skateboard Wheels Are Quieter?

Skateboarding is expensive because there are hidden costs. The most expensive part about skateboarding are shoes and decks, which need to be replaces every few… Read More »Is Skateboarding A Cheap Sport?

Skateboarding, now an Olympic sport, is also a recreational activity, of riding and performing tricks on a skateboard. Riders stand on a flat board, commonly… Read More »Is Skateboarding A Sport Now?

The recent popularity of skateboarding has to do with the pandemic. Skateboarding was already on the rise and spiked during the lockdown, the 2021 Olympics… Read More »Why Is Skateboarding Popular Again?

Skateboarding is clearly faster than walking: Our observations at UC Davis found that skateboarders travel between 6 and 13 miles per hour, with an average… Read More »How Much Faster Is Skating Than Walking?

Los Angeles – where it all started One of the cradles of skateboarding and to this day home of the skate industry and a large… Read More »Where Is Skateboarding Popular?