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.
Like the fin screws on a surfboard, smooth ride on your skateboard is made possible by correctly sized components. Find out everything you need to know about hardware sizing for your skateboard’s trucks and wheels. Skateboard Bolt Sizes Bolts secure your trucks to your deck. Most skateboard setups use 8 bolts in total. The standard …
If you’re in the market for a longboard (whether it be your first or tenth), you’ve probably noticed how many options there are out there. Use this comprehensive guide to get familiar with all types and what’s best for your skating style. Cruiser Cruising is probably the most popular style of longboarding. It’s accessible, it’s …
Once you hop on a skateboard, you will presume one of two stances: regular or goofy. Your stance is determined by what foot goes in front while riding the board. These stances aren’t unique to skating, you’ll hear them referenced when speaking about many different board sports—like snowboarding and surfing. Get familiar with the most …
From a high level, there are 3 main parts of a skateboard: the deck, trucks, and wheels. But if you get closer, you’ll see that there’s more to it than that. Each of these parts is essential to how a skateboard functions. Learn about the details of a skateboard’s anatomy so you know what you’ll …
Over the summer I moved from a 10-minute e-bike ride to a 25-minute drive to go surfing. Still very lucky, no doubt, but the change did require me to adjust my surfing habits. When I could bike to the beach, going down for a quick surf even if the waves were bad was no big …
Whether you’re a new or seasoned skater, becoming confident in the balance between budget and functionality of a new skateboard can be tricky. Learn how to score a good setup without breaking the bank. Cost of a Decent Skateboard When adding up the total cost of a decent skateboard, there are several costs to consider. …
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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