Skateboard

You’re done riding your skateboard in the skatepark; now you want to carry it towards your house. How do you carry it? How to hold a skateboard in the first place? While there’s no perfect way to carry it, I will share some of the most common practices among skaters. I’ll share some pros and…

There’s a popular saying in the skateboard community. Learn how to stop first before learning how to skateboard. I’ve already covered how to stand on your skateboard. Now it’s high time I teach you how to stop on a skateboard. There are mainly five ways that you can use to stop while skateboarding. Just go…

I still remember the first time I successfully stand on my skateboard. It was a feeling I can’t describe. But before that first successful attempt, I was terrified of standing on a skateboard. So if you’re afraid and having second thoughts of whether you should pursue this or not, I can relate to you. It…

When you’re riding your skateboard, the first thing that gets dirty is your wheels. This is because wheels take all the damage from the ground. Every rough terrain you go to, every pothole you visit, every skatepark you’ve been to, your skateboard wheels experienced all the dust, dirt, water, everything. So now that you’re looking…

Whenever I take my skateboard out to the skatepark, I always get excited. But after riding a couple of weeks, the speed slows down. Have you noticed this? The speed continuously reaches a new low as each day passes. It’s mainly because the bearings inside the wheels got dirty and need to be cleaned. In…

How does it feel when the grip tape on your skateboard is brand new? Amazing, right? Just imagine jumping on your skateboard and getting that sticky feeling. I’m not saying the word sticky in a bad way. It’s that bonding feeling between your shoe and grip tape. But we both know this feeling won’t last…

The last thing you want to do with your skateboard is making it wet. Can you skateboard in the rain? The answer is plain “NO”. There are three things you don’t want to do with your skateboard. These are; Riding skateboard in the rain Riding skateboard on a puddle Submerge skateboard underwater If you love…

Pushing mongo is the wrong practice of pushing a skateboard with your front foot. The entire time you will have less balance and less stability. There are two ways to stand on the board when it comes to skateboarding. One is regular, and the other one is goofy. First, let me clear you what those…

Skateboard is something you don’t want to leave behind in your home. Suppose you’re flying somewhere; can you take your precious skateboard with you? Can you take a skateboard on a plane? Will the airlines authority allow you to take your skateboard? Let’s find out. Do you know the “Transportation Security Administration” runs a fantastic…