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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.

Best Longboard Wheels Buyer’s Guide

August 14, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

It seems that every part of a longboard is the most important in creating the overall riding experience.

But if we have to single out one element, it’s the wheels.

They are what touches the road and offers you more grip and stability or more crispiness and sliding.

You can adjust your longboard to certain goals, but the wheels decide if you’re going to hold onto the ground or drift like the cars in Fast and Furious or skateboards in your favorite movie.

We’ve gathered 5 best longboard wheels for all kinds of purposes in one TOP list filled with useful info that will help you decide on the purchase.

Best Longboard Decks Buyer’s Guide

July 29, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

Custom longboards can make your performances even better since every element suits your taste and comfort.

If you’re about to build your own longboard, the choice of a deck is one of the first things to think about.

Different types will provide you with certain qualities, so choose wisely, with at least a little bit of research.

We know how tiring it might be to surf the Internet on a quest for the best longboard decks and information about them. That’s why here we have a comprehensive buyer’s guide and our selection of TOP decks for you to consider.

Best Longboard Shoes: Top 10 Picks (Plus a Complete Buyer’s Guide)

August 12, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

Are you looking for the best longboard shoes out there?

How do you make sure you are going to make the right choice?

What are the main criteria you should pay attention to while choosing good longboard shoes?

Fortunately, you don’t need to spend hours on the web searching for the answers to these questions. We’ve done all the hard work for you.

We’ve spent hours on research, tests, and evaluating reviews made by real people and pro skaters. And now, we are happy to share the results with you in this article.

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.

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 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.

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.

Best Pintail Longboard

August 6, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

A longboard is a dream of many people.

A good longboard increases mobility and allows you to stand out.

You can move around without being afraid of getting stuck in a traffic jam.

It doesn’t run out of fuel. When moving on a longboard, you do sport.

The best downhill longboard can be a sign of belonging to a particular group or subculture. It can tell about your interests and your budget, too. Plus, it provides an amazing riding experience.

A longboard of bad quality can spoil the riding experience. Besides, it can be dangerous. Imagine if a wheel breaks down or if trucks fail.

Best Carving Longboard/Best Cruising Longboards

July 24, 2020July 23, 2020 by David K. Hardin

For the best performance, you need more than your talent and skills.

The choice of a longboard, in particular, is another crucial thing.

Certain qualities will make a board great for cruising, and others will make it difficult to ride even a couple of blocks.

And while a professional can find a way out, if you’re a beginner, spend your time researching what’s needed for a nice cruising board.

Here we have a TOP-5 with the best picks of cruising longboards suitable both for beginners and pros. All their qualities, pros and cons are described there to make it easier for you to find an option that resonates.