I often see this question come up on Reddit, what is a good cruiser for tricks? Cruisers aren’t great for tricks, but assembling one yourself is incredibly easy. All you need is a popsicle-shaped deck, medium-hard wheels, and trucks from any brand. As for bearings, it doesn’t matter much. Choose Zealous Classic bearings for longer … Read more
A while ago I bought a bunch of skateboard bearings from reputable brands to see if there’s any difference. It also included two sets of Bones ceramics bearings and one set of Bronson Speed Co. ceramics. I tried them myself and handed them out to a few local skaters that ride in all conditions. These … Read more
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
Are you all grown up and want to learn to skateboard. Maybe your kids want to learn and you think this is a great opportunity to share an activity with them. Maybe you used to skate and want to get back into it. Well, Carpe Diem!! We will explain how you can learn to skateboard … 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