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Best Downhill Longboard Buyer’s Guide

September 18, 2024 by David K. Hardin

When choosing the best longboard, the first thought should be about your riding style.

Are you a cruiser? Or maybe you have a lot of hills in your area and want some smooth, grippy downhill riding?

Or maybe you want to try something new with freeriding? Or a universal longboard will be just fine?

Think well, because every element of your board can improve your riding or make it hell. No downhill riding will be safe with the wheels that aren’t grippy enough or a deck that has a high gravity center and is too responsive.

Your choice should be wise, and we’re here to help you with it. The following TOP-5 will guide you through the best options on the market.

Best Longboard Trucks Buyer’s Guide

July 30, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

Longboarding gets more and more attention lately.

To provide the best riding qualities, it’s important that every element suits your longboard.

This applies to trucks as well.

They are responsible for connecting the deck to all the other parts and creating a nice, smooth longboard.

The choice of trucks has to be done based upon certain knowledge. It might be difficult, especially for beginners, that’s why we decided to help.

Here you can find a full buyer’s guide that will walk you through the most important truck-connected topics and bring you naturally to the best result.

How To Clean Skateboard Bearings

August 13, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

When I bought my new skateboard, I was happy. It used to fly as fast as the wind.

But with time, inevitable happened: the bearings of my skateboard collected as much dirt as they could.

The board became slower, much slower than it used to be. The maneuverability dropped.

The urgent bearings maintenance was required.

Do you know how to clean skateboard bearings? For a newbie, it sounds like Chinese. So it was for me. I had to look for information and try different materials until I found the proper options.

How To Make Skating Wax

August 13, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

Being a skater slightly differs from an image our mind builds, doesn’t it?

Riding a skateboard and doing tricks is more complicated than we think.

Along with that, a skateboard is not just wheeled deck skaters love to break and abuse. It is an instrument that requires much care and attention.

Today, we are going to talk about a process you’ve probably had never heard about – skate waxing.

Why is it so important? What to do if you do not have money and still would like to use and protect your skateboard? You’ll find the answers to these questions and even more below.

Best Skateboard Wheels for Cruising Buyer’s Guide

September 18, 2024 by David K. Hardin

Skateboards are usually for tricks, right?

Well, apparently not only for that because a lot of people use their boards for cruising, even for long distances.

You don’t have to buy a longboard to cruise around town.

Go for similar wheels, just a little smaller than those for longboard cruising or sliding, if you’re into that as well.

The differences are slight, to be honest, but they make a lot of difference. To make sure you’re getting the best options possible for your cruising skateboard, we’ve prepared a TOP-5 of wheelsets that will make your experience flawless.

What Are The Best Longboard Wheels for Sliding to Choose on Amazon?

September 18, 2024 by David K. Hardin

Are you finishing to assemble your first longboard?

Today, we are going to tell you about the last, but not the least important part of this gear – wheels.

We’ll talk about the kinds of wheels, how to choose the best ones for your individual requirements and intents towards skateboarding, along with five best longboard wheels for sliding you can find on the Amazon.

If you are a novice, keep this article by hand. If you are a professional skater – devote some time to reading anyway. Who knows, you can find something exciting and useful inside.

Before we get started, let’s clarify the term “longboard.” An inexperienced person will call every deck with wheels a “skateboard.” In fact, there are at least six different types of wheeled boards.

Let’s find out what is longboard and why wheel choice is special in its case.

Best Longboard Wheels For Cruising Buyer’s Guide

September 12, 2024 by David K. Hardin

Wheels are some of the most important things in longboarding at all.

They are what touch the ground, increase speed, take turns, and get impact from every bump of uneven terrain.

While you might be quite knowledgeable as to different kinds of longboard wheels, sometimes it’s difficult to find an option that would suit you perfectly.

A lot of people use their longboards to commute, riding in a relaxed way, appreciating the environment around them.

For that, you need that feeling of a smooth ride, no matter the terrain. Proper wheels in combination with high-quality bearings, trucks, and a deck, can provide you with that feeling.

Best Skateboard for an 8-Year-Old: Buyer’s Guide

August 25, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

Children develop interests for everything at quite a young age.

Seeing an ad with cool skaters might trigger their interest in getting their own board and either learning how to do tricks or just casually cruising.

If you see that your kid gets curious about skateboards, it’s time to get him or her one.

The choice of the very first skateboard for a child should be made based on professional knowledge.

While researching the market, we’ve seen a lot of suitable boards for kids. But there are 5 options that we wished we had as children.

So, here’s a TOP-5 of the best skateboards for for 8-year-olds and a useful buyer’s guide at the end.

Longboard vs Skateboard: Which is Which and What Is Better?

September 13, 2024 by David K. Hardin

Skateboards, longboards, penny boards, mini cruisers…so many names, so many questions.

Which is which? Why are they different? What is better for you?

The answers come very quickly when you get into skating, but it’s better to be knowledgeable beforehand.

Here, we’ll discuss the difference between a longboard and a skateboard.

A small change for a longer deck can make all the difference for your riding experience. As well as getting a skateboard instead will improve your chances of learning those difficult tricks.

Here you’ll have an opportunity to look at skateboards and longboards in an unbiased way. We’ve gathered dry facts about the difference between the two, as well as some pros and cons of every type of board.

How Much Does It Cost For a Good Skateboard

August 13, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

The budget question is one of the most important when choosing a skateboard.

Does pricier mean better?

What’s the optimal amount of money to give out for a decent board that will last for several years?

What completes a skateboard’s price?

In this article, we address all the questions, starting with “How much does it cost for a good skateboard?”. It’s useful to know about these things to make sure you don’t overpay, being guided by promises of eternal quality for half a thousand.

It’s better to save that money for upgrading the board when needed, as the wheels start to wear, the griptape loses its qualities, or your bearings need a new lube.