Ruben Vee 
There was a period in my life where I wasn’t in a great place, resulting in overeating and just being miserable. But no worries, it will make you less agile but doesn’t mean you can’t learn skateboarding. I am at a better place now but I learned a few things. Whether you’re a tall guy, … Read more
How fast you are able to go depends on the riding surface and your environment, your experience and skill level with skateboarding, as well as your entire skateboard setup (wheel diameter, bearings, weight). Below are a few real-life examples of average skateboard speeds recorded and measured by actual skateboarders. Type of Skateboarding Average Speed Moderately … Read more
I always carry around more items than I should, and most of the time I don’t need them. There are days when just bringing an extra bearing or a skate tool can save your session. It’s not just saving your own session, sometimes you can help another skater out and people really appreciate that. We’ve … Read more
When you first learn how to ride a board you start with determining if you are regular of goofy. You can find out your preferred stance by just riding on a skateboard and see what feels natural. Goofy stance on a skateboard means placing the right foot in front and the left foot back. Regular means … Read more
Wearing proper skateboard shoes can make all the difference. It’s important to wear skateboarding shoes because good skate shoes will increase your grip, board feel, absorb shocks and prevent injuries. Not all feet are the same and there’s a lot to consider picking the right skate shoe for you. so how do you choose the … Read more
I took a long break from skateboarding and didn’t skate for over 10 years. Getting back into skateboarding after a big hiatus isn’t as difficult as you imagine. Sure you won’t shred like you used to but it’s still a great sport. Here’s how you get back into skateboarding after a long break: If you’re … Read more
Perhaps you want to get back into skateboarding or maybe you’re completely new and have no idea what to look for. Don’t worry I got you covered, from complete cruisers to custom setups, let’s dive a bit into what would be right for you and what to avoid. The best you can do is setup … Read more
So you got all your parts together, nice trucks some quality bearings, spacers, a rad deck, wheels and maybe a set of bushings. It’s really easy to assemble a skateboard, but grip tape which is a bit more challenging the first time. Have all your skateboard parts and tools ready. Apply the grip tape to your skateboard … Read more
If you’re new to skate shoes and uncertain about what shoes to get, consider where and how you’ll be skating. Do you primarily skate on flatground? Are you more into transition skateboarding in skate parks? Or are you aiming to get gnarly on the streets improving your technical tricks? Understanding your preferences brings you closer … Read more
Most skateboards turn on their own and never go in a straight line. It’s often a skill issue and typically something you’ll notice when you bought a new skateboard. As long as it doesn’t affect your abilities when you’re skateboarding you should be fine. My advice is to just give it some time as the … Read more