Tag: Skate

As a general rule, roller skating on your carpet can be a safe way to work on your balance, get used the feel of wearing skates, and break in new roller skates. Carpet can also be useful for trying out new tricks to get some muscle memory before doing them on hard surfaces. Can you […]

While many people expect quad roller skates to be easier to learn than inline skates (or roller blades as they are commonly known), the truth is that many children and adults find inlines to be very easy. If you’ve always wanted to try inlines but thought it would be too hard, keep reading. How long […]

Every roller skate wheel is different. They can vary in size, hardness, shape, and even hub material. It is important to choose a wheel that is suited to type of skating that you will be doing whether it is indoor, outdoor, artistic, or speed. The diameter or height of a skate wheel is measure in […]

9 Kinds of Quad Skates Indoor Roller Skates/ Recreational Roller Skates. Outdoor roller skates. Speed roller skates. Jam roller skates. Artistic roller skates. Rhythm roller skates. Derby roller skates. Quad hockey skates. How many types of roller skating are there? During the 1990s, inline outdoor roller skating became popular. Sport roller skating includes speed skating, […]

Inline skates may require more skill to balance, but they gain greater speeds and have greater mobility than most quad skates. They’re versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor skating, have sturdy ankle support, and are by far the most popular choice for aggressive skating and speed skating. Are inline or quad skates better for […]

Quad Skates (or Roller skates) and Inline Skates (or Rollerblades) offer a few different benefits and drawbacks. The most important difference however is that Quad Skates are good for indoor skating and skating on flat surfaces outdoors, whilst Inline Skates are best for outdoor riding. Which type of skates is best for beginners? When it […]

Overweight people can still skateboard. Most boards are rated for well over 200 pounds. Wider boards can tolerate even heavier weights. However, if you are doing tricks then an overweight person will be more likely to break a board. Is there a weight limit to skateboarding? A complete or regular skateboard can hold around 272.3 […]

Tendonitis and sprains — Tendonitis and sprains in the feet, ankles, and knees are common due to overuse and pressure placed on the feet while skateboarding. There is usually localized pain, swelling, and stiffness. A sprain will occur suddenly while tendonitis often develops over time. What helps with sore legs from skateboarding? Foam rolling is […]

The truth is that your weight will affect how you perform and land various flip tricks. It also affects the speed of the board on slopes and declines. Now, heavier skaters will roll down hills at higher speeds. This isn’t a major concern but it can lead to more falls and injuries if you’re not […]

8 to 8.125 Decks of this size are sort of the all-terrain decks in skateboarding. Though they’re a bit wider than the sub-8-inch technical decks, they are still thin enough to flip with just a flick of the foot. However, they have a couple things going for them that make them the deck-of-choice for many […]

The board should give as you put your weight on the edges. This tilting causes the trucks to pivot, which allows you to steer. If the board does not tilt much, loosen the kingpin nuts on both trucks, making certain the nylon strip on the nut still contacts the threads. Why does my skateboard tilt […]

Here’s a list of skateboard sizes by weight that can help: (Micro) 6.5” to 6.75”: 45lbs and under. (Mini/Small) 7.00″ to 7.50″: 46 lbs to 59 lbs. (Mid Size) 7.50″ to 8.00″: 60 lbs to 101 lbs. How much weight can a skateboard hold? A complete or regular skateboard can hold around 272.3 pounds. That […]

You’re never too old to learn skateboarding, at least when you’re still healthy and in reasonable physical shape. There is no age limit, whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties or even fifties. It might be a little embarrassing when you start skateboarding at your 30’s or 40’s but practice makes perfect. How old is […]

Posers often have no (or obviously fake) scratch marks on their boards, while a real skater will have scratch marks on the middle, nose, and tail of the board, depending on their style and tricks. A real skater’s board is going to show obvious wear and tear (unless it’s genuinely a brand new board). How […]

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that: Kids younger than 5 years should not skateboard. Kids age 6–10 years old can skateboard, but only with an adult watching. What age should kids get a skateboard? If you are really pressed for time – the safe bet says go for it between 5 and 10 […]

Worn Wheels Usually new skaters favor one side which causes more friction causing wheels to wheels wear. Some wheels wear faster than others because of your stance and the your turning preferences. This means one or two wheels have less diameter than the others resulting in your skateboard turning to one side. Why does my […]

The most famous skateboard brands in the world Santa Cruz Skateboards. Founded: 1973. Powell Peralta. Founded: 1976. Girl Skateboards. Founded: 1993. Anti-Hero Skateboards. Founded: 1995. Enjoi. Founded: 2000. Baker Skateboards. Founded: 2000. Real Skateboards. Founded: 1991. Polar Skate Co. Founded: 2011. What type of skateboard is most popular? Double-Kick Popsicle SkateboardThe Double-Kick Popsicle Skateboard It’s […]

Why do skateboards lose their pop? If a skateboard is is left out in the rain or gets wet it will become “Waterlogged” and it will never have that loud crispy pop again. Not will it pop as high. But if your skateboard has been left out in the heat, or an extremely hot shed […]

All of these guys are well-known professionals, and they all are spending time in the range of 10+ hours a week. Most of them are spending 20 hours or more a week practicing skateboarding. How many times a week should I skate? So that’s really it. Skating every day will help you improve the fastest, […]

The best temperature for skateboarding is around 60ºF to 80ºF. Anything above or below that may either be too hot or cold. If you still want to skate in the cold, make sure you are warmed up, have enough layers on, and find a dry spot to skate. Skating from 20ºF to 40ºF is still […]