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11 Best Skateboarding Hardwares & Worst You Shouldn’t Get

Often overlooked, skateboard hardware is an important component of your skateboard. If you use cheap parts, you could mess up how your skateboard performs. With that in mind, today’s article is a simple guide to the best skateboard hardware you can get. I also briefly touch on which ones to avoid. 1. Fireball Dragon Stainless […]

11 Best Skateboard Bushings for Tight & Loose Trucks

Bushings are an important part of your skateboard. They act as the suspension, dictating how well your board leans and turns. If you want your skateboard to feel amazing, you need to pick the right ones. In today’s article, I’ll show you some bushings that will help your trucks feel just right. I also talk […]

17 Skateboard Companies That Could Sponsor You

Getting sponsored is an amazing opportunity for any skateboarder – you get all the free gear you could want along with other awesome perks. But that said it isn’t an easy thing to get, you have to be both a smart and talented skater. So with that in mind, here are a couple of skateboarding […]

7 Best Skateboard Grip Tapes That Don’t Destroy Shoes (Fast)

The worst part of skating is ripping up your shoes too fast. Especially if they were a nice looking pair. With that in mind, today’s article reviews various grip tapes so you can pick the one that is easiest on your shoes. I’ve also included a buying guide and talk about what I think is […]

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 […]

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