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Skateboards Never Go in a Straight Line Just remember that skateboards are never 100% perfectly aligned. There are just too many factors that come into… Read More »Do Skateboards Go Straight?

Cruisers are easier to ride and used for short distances. Longboards, cruisers, and skateboards are designed for different purposes. Longboards often have inverted trucks for… Read More »Are Cruisers Easier To Ride Than Skateboards?

Carving is a technique that surfers, snowboarders, and skateboarders use to build momentum, and it’s particularly useful for skating pools. Does carving on a skateboard… Read More »Why Do Skateboarders Carve?

The powerslide is a tough move to learn, and until you get it right, learning can be pretty painful! If you are a new skater,… Read More »Are Powerslides Hard?

If your bearings only have a shield on one side, always face the shield outward and the open side of the bearing toward the wheel… Read More »Which Side Of The Bearing Faces Out?

This is a good question and there is a simple answer, the basic rule to always remember is ‘Kingpin in’. When looking down at your… Read More »Which Way Do Skateboard Trucks Go?

Despite consolidation with some of the larger companies, IASC estimates more than 300 different skateboard brands representing today’s manufacturers and companies now supply the contemporary… Read More »How Many Skateboard Brands Are There?

friction. A: The force of gravity is acting on the skateboard. It will pull the skateboard back down to the ground. Once it’s on the… Read More »What Force Slows A Skateboard Down?

Cruiser skateboards. Cruiser skateboards are probably the best type of skateboard for commuting. As the name suggests, these boards are specifically made for cruising. Complete… Read More »Which Skateboard Is Best For City?

That force is friction between the skateboard and the pavement. Which force slows a skateboard? FrictionFriction pushes against the wheels’ motion and slows the board.… Read More »Which Force Slows A Skateboard When A Skateboarder Puts A Foot Down To Brake?