The Essential Skateboarding Lexicon: Technical Terms You Need to Know

If you’ve been skating for a while, you already know your shoes take a serious beating. Grip tape chews through them, impact from landings tests their cushioning, and every kickflip leaves its mark. The right pair of skate shoes can make all the difference. They can help your board feel better, protect your feet on …

Skateboard hardware should be checked constantly, and tightened when needed. Skateboards that are used more frequently will need to be checked and tightened more often than skateboards that aren’t used as often. For example, screws should be flush with your grip, and tightened immediately if they begin to rise.