Pro boarders typically have very expensive gear – but they need it. If you’re just getting started skateboarding, you can find affordable, quality gear in several places, including online retailers, some stores, and even niche social media groups. Thrifting is a hobbyist’s best friend.
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Style and Function: Exploring Different Skateboard Deck Shapes for Beginners
Picking the right deck shape for your first skateboard may seem like a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we explore the different deck shapes for beginners so that you can find the right skateboard for your needs.
Skatepark Etiquette: How to Respect and Share Skateboarding Spaces
Most of the time, when you go to the skatepark, you won’t have to be in super close quarters with other boarders. Still, there are unspoken rules that help to reduce the risk of injury and ensure that everyone has a positive experience. If you want to know about skatepark etiquette, this is the article to read. We’ve researched this topic and will share our findings with you in this article.
Skateboarding 101: How to Stand and Balance on a Skateboard
If you’re interested in learning more about how to stand and balance on a skateboard, you’ve come to the right place. The more you know about how to prop yourself on a board and remain confident in your stance, the easier it will be to master the basics of skateboarding. Read on to learn more about how to stand and balance on a skateboard with ease.
Shred the Streets: Exploring Different Street Skateboarding Tricks for Beginners
There are a few different ways to shred the streets and a few skills to learn along the way including the basics, grinding, flatland tricks, manuals and creating a stylish street flow. Using these techniques will create the flair any skateboarder wants on the street.
How to Replace and Rethread a Stripped Truck Bolt
Stripped bolts can be a source of frustration for skateboarders, halting rides and hindering maintenance efforts. Whether it’s a stripped bolt in your skateboard trucks or elsewhere on your setup, knowing how to effectively address this issue is essential for every skater. In this guide, we’ll delve into the art of removing stripped bolts with precision and discuss the crucial determination of whether rethreading is necessary.
Ramp it Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Skatepark Basics and Transition Riding
Whether you’re going to the skatepark to learn the basics of skateboarding or nail new tricks, learning the basics of skateparks and transition riding is essential. By the end of this article, you’ll have a much better idea of how everything works.
Ollie Like a Pro: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Ollie
If you want to ollie like a pro, you’ve got to consider your foot position, weight distribution, timing, and more. So, it makes total sense to get an in-depth primer before hopping on your skateboard. By the end of this guide, you’ll have the instructional foundation you need to land ollie after ollie.
Learn to Roll: Step-by-Step Guide to Pushing, Cruising, and Braking
Pushing, cruising, and braking are all skating fundamentals. Pushing allows a skater to move the board forward, cruising gets the skaters going in a certain direction at speed and braking allows the skater to come to a slow and safe stop. Using these techniques, a skater can roll around with ease.