Skate

The BEARINGS should be as tight as possible but still rotate freely. If it’s too tight the ARM will bind, if it’s too loose it… Read More »How Tight Should Carver Trucks Be?

The Surfskate axles allow you to build up speed by shifting your weight on the board. You can ride the Surf Skateboards and get faster… Read More »Can You Go Fast On A Surfskate?

A regular-footed skateboarder places his or her left (lead) foot in front of the skateboard – near the nose – and uses the right foot… Read More »What Is The Normal Way To Ride A Skateboard?

Overall, a longboard is more stable than a cruiser board. A longboard has a longer deck (and hence a longer wheelbase), larger wheels, and wider… Read More »Are Cruisers Or Longboards Better?

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?

Most skateboarders are faster than at least some bicyclists. And while on average bicyclists are about two miles per hour faster than skateboarders, other conveniences… Read More »How Much Slower Is A Skateboard Than A Bike?

Plan B Skateboards Ryan Sheckler Signature Skateboard Deck 8.12×31. What size board do vert skaters use? Usually a deck between 8.0” to 8.5” for adult… Read More »What Size Board Does Ryan Sheckler?

Skateboards have a front and back, which we call the nose (front) and the tail (back). The nose of a skateboard longer and has a… Read More »Do All Skateboards Have A Nose And Tail?

The powerslide is one of the most basic braking techniques in skateboarding. But it is also a trick in itself. Learn how to master it.… Read More »Is Powerslide A Trick?

Powersliding is all about using your speed to your advantage, whereas drifting focuses on the actual act of sliding. The main differences, though, are that… Read More »Is Powersliding Drifting?