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22 Best Skateboard Trucks (That are Lightweight & Durable)

These days, getting the right trucks feels a lot harder than it should be. There are so many choices and shapes out there that most beginners get confused. This week’s article is on the best skateboard truck you can get. I’ll be covering almost every skate discipline I can think of. So after reading this, […]

11 Skateboard Decks with Ridiculously High Pop

Decks with little to no pop aren’t much fun to skate, and they make some tricks feel a lot harder than they are. If you’re struggling with skating, maybe it’s your deck that sucks? Today’s article focuses on skateboards with most pop. After reading it, you’ll know which skateboard you need to get next. 11. […]

11 Magic Skateboarding Tips that Will Quickly Make You Better

There are things we do wrong…And we don’t know that we’re doing things wrong until someone tells us that. Skateboarding is no exception. Many skaters are missing crucial advice to help them take their game to the next level. Today’s article is on 11 skateboard tips that will help improve your skills. After reading it, […]

9 Best Skateboard Wrist Guards (+ worst you shouldn’t get)

Getting injured in skateboarding isn’t enjoyable. A fun cruising session can quickly turn into a mess, and no one enjoys the recovery process that follows. It’s simply better to stay safe and keep the injuries away. Today’s article will be on the best wrist guards you can buy. Wrist guards are a key part of […]

11 Best & Safest Skateboard Helmets for Kids

You can’t talk about skateboard safety without mentioning helmets. Helmets are easily the most important piece of safety gear. They protect the most valuable part of the body and ensure we can come out of crashes in one piece. So when it comes to kids, especially those who are still developing motor skills (and are […]

Skateboarding Safety: 9 Tips That Will Keep Away Injuries

Getting injured sucks, and not because of how much it hurts. Yes, it will be painful, but the pain will quickly become a distant memory you’ll have trouble remembering. No, getting hurt sucks because it could prevent you from doing what you love – skating. Simply put, there is nothing worse than sitting on the […]

22 Best Skateboard Decks (That are Lightweight & Strong)

A lot of people give up on skating, not because it’s hard, but because they picked the wrong tool for the job. Picking the right skateboard is a critical part to starting your ‘skate career’ off the right foot. With those difficulties in mind, I’ve written an extensive review of the best skateboard deck brands, […]

11 Best Skateboard Completes for Beginners (and 2 worst)

Shopping for your first skateboard can be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re a beginner or if you are buying it for someone else. You find that there are a lot of options and it’s not quite clear which ones are good or bad. It’s also the case where expensive doesn’t always mean great, so […]

13 Best Skate Shoes of All-time That You Can Still Buy

Finding the right skateboarding shoes is not an easy task. Let me tell you that. Out of the endless array of skate shoes how do you find ones that have a great board feel, are durable and actually feel comfortable on your feet? By trial and error… Luckily I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. […]

4 Best skateboard wheels for street (asphalt & sidewalks)

It’s easy to look at skateboard wheels and think they all work the same. After all, all they do is roll, right? Whilst that is true, skateboard wheels actually have different properties. By tweaking these properties, wheel companies can make their products work really well for different environments. As such, today I’ll be introducing you […]

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