Tag: Skate

The skateboard will turn while doing an ollie because of the shoulders turning. You may turn your shoulders a full 90-degrees or just a bit, but the board follows wherever your shoulders go. Instinctively, your body wants to face whatever it perceives as dangerous, so you turn to face the direction you’re moving in. Why […]

Position your front foot on the board and place the other foot on the ground just in front of that foot. Then, use your foot to push on the concrete and move your board and body forward. Keep a low center of gravity as you push. Bend your knees and balance your body weight over […]

They all ride for different truck brands and have different methods for loosening them up, so you’ve got some options if you want to give it a try on your board (or you’ve got a bunch of new excuses to use when you can’t land a trick). Is it better to skate loose or tight […]

Also, steering and movement help with toning and strengthening the leg muscles. This is why people who skateboard regularly usually have very lean and slim legs. Skateboarding is a great form of cardio, which is one of the main reasons why it is good for losing weight and burning some serious calories. Does skating make […]

For stability while cruising, medium tightness is preferable. This should keep the trucks loose enough for turning. However, tighten the trucks if you tend to skate downhill or plan to do some practice rides on a steep slope or ramp. How do you know if your skate trucks are too tight? In most situations, tight […]

If you’re used to skating tight trucks, loosening them can improve the flow of your skateboarding. Without having to tic-tac up to an obstacle or lean drastically as you roll away, your skating will take on an easier, more care-free look. If your style seems rigid, try loosening your trucks. Is it harder to Ollie […]

Street skating is a different story– You can can in shorts, but it is imperative that you wear a pair of think, long socks. These should cover your shins. Generally, we recommend pants for street skating. What kind of shorts do skaters wear? Skate Shorts Thanks to their unrestrictive design, shorts are a favorite item […]

According to the Injury Severity Score, injuries to skateboarders were 8 times more likely to be severe or critical compared with roller skaters’ injuries and more than 2 times as likely to be severe or critical compared with in-line skaters’ injuries. Is roller skating better than skateboarding? Skateboarding is in the calories burned when skating. […]

Skateboarding is a great sport but can be hard to master. It really depends on your age, fitness, guts, and starting at the basics. The basics of skateboarding are not hard to learn but learning tricks is hard. A common beginner mistake is learning tricks first and skipping the basics. Why is skating so difficult? […]

Before heading out to skate, you need: a helmet that fits well. It should be a multi-sport helmet or one specifically meant for skateboarding. wrist guards to support the wrist during falls. knee pads and elbow pads. closed-toe shoes that have soles that don’t slip. goggles or shatterproof glasses. What Every skater needs? Skate Tool […]

When breaking in a new pair of figure skates, abstain from lacing up the top pair of hooks while you are breaking in the skates. Instead, tie the laces just below the top hooks. This can help make the figure skates more comfortable while you are breaking them in. How do I stop my feet […]

What To Bring Checklist: Socks. In case you happen to come to the rink in sandals you should remember to bring a pair of socks. Comfortable pants. These could be anything from yoga pants to track pants. Warm gloves. A warm hat or beanie. A scarf. Jacket. Helmet. Skates. What should a beginner wear for […]

Wear thin socks, do not wear extra thick socks which you think will keep your feet warm. Thick socks are meant to keep your feet warmer by insulating them with more material. Thick socks actually do the opposite of what you think they will do because of all their extra materials. How do I stop […]

There are many figure skaters that wear socks under or over their tights in competition to stop their foot sliding around. The other issue with tights is that your foot can sweat and get cold. They are also more difficult to change after you have got off the ice. What kind of socks do ice […]

Can you wear jeans to ice skate? Although you can wear jeans on the ice rink, you should avoid them. This is because a pair can limit your movement when ice skating. They also take too long to dry if you fall down the ice. Is it hard to ice skate in jeans? People make […]

The structure of a skate is something that is always over looked when selecting a pair, if the skates you pick are not stiff enough to support your body build, they will simply bend under the weight and cause your ankles to lean inwards. How do I fix my pronation in my skates? If pronation […]

Comfort Clothing For Skateboarding Unlike most other sports, there is no specific code of attire one usually follows while skateboarding. Whatever you’d like to wear, keep it durable. Most of the core movements in skateboarding use legwork. Slip into cotton shirts, tanks or hoodies. What should you not wear when skateboarding? Be sure not to […]

Sitting on skateboard is easy to execute, and you can always stand up if you get tired. It’s a simple trick to do, especially if you don’t want to dirty your clothes by sitting on the ground. What is a skater Poser? Plenty of people say they are real skaters when they don’t actually skateboard […]

Allow at least six hours to break in new skates. It takes time to break in a new pair of figure skates. It is best to break the skates in over several skating sessions. You will need to skate in the new boots for a total of at least six, but up to eight, hours. […]

There are two stances for skateboarding: regular and goofy. Goofy-footers skate with their right foot at the front of the board and push with their left foot. “Riding regular” means that you skate with your left foot as your front foot and push your board with your right foot. Is goofy or regular better? Both […]