Skateboarding can be a great cross-training for surfing – plus it’s pretty fun in its own right. Read about it here at the Wave Arcade Surf(Skate) Blog.
Shopping for a new skateboard can be tricky because there are so many different-sized decks available. Does a 1/4″ or more or less in deck width really make that big of a difference? The best size for you depends on what type of skating you want to do, your height, weight, shoe size. A bit …
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Interested in diving into the world of park skateboarding? Learn how it differs from street skateboarding, how hard it is to start, and the best skateboard to purchase for this discipline. What is park skateboarding? Park skateboarding is a style of skating that takes place at a purpose-built skatepark. It involves a variety of sub-styles …
Now that you’re gaining confidence on your skateboard, you’re ready to learn some easy tricks. Practicing basic tricks will set a foundation for you to land harder tricks down the line, like kickflips and spins. Jumping into those complex tricks without mastering these basic ones will put you at risk for injury, or at the …
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Modern skateboarding was born in the United States in the late 1940s to early 1950s. Legend has it that California Surfers wanted something to do when there weren’t rideable waves, and thus this popular sport was born, coined “sidewalk surfing”. Another legend attributes the origin of skateboarding to children in New York City who were …
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Many skateboarders wonder if deck rails are necessary. A lot of it comes down to personal preference and the individual skaters riding style. Learn everything you need to know from benefits to drawbacks, the difference they make, and how to install them. What are skateboard deck rails? Deck rails are strips, typically made of plastic, …
Like surfing, skateboarding is a challenging and rewarding sport whether you’re a beginner or you’ve done it hundreds of times. The good news is you can get started at any age as long as you have the determination and nerve to try it out. Another benefit of skateboarding is that you can do it all …
Different types of skateboards can be categorized into three major buckets: There are a lot of differences between each. Learn everything you need to know about cruiser skateboards to make an educated choice as to what’s best for your riding style. What is a cruiser skateboard? Cruisers are well known as the skateboard that …