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The quality of skateboard you want may be out of your reach right now. However, if you are willing to put some effort into it you can get what you want. The process of building your own skateboard doesn’t have to be complicated. At the same time it offers you a way to get the quality without investing a great deal of money in it. You will also have plenty of pride too knowing that with your own hands you created this lovely piece of work.

There are plenty of ideas you can find online to help you with building your own skateboard. You can find plans so you can identify the materials you need to purchase. You can also be creative and come up with your own plan for the skateboard you are going to buy. There are many places online where you can buy the materials you want. Take the time to carefully compare prices so you get the best deals. You want to compare quality too though so don’t overlook this important aspect.

Select every aspect for building your own skateboard carefully. Start by evaluating what you will use it for the most. Then you can select the right deck size that is right for your size and what you want to do. Smaller decks work best for tricks while longer ones are best for use at skate parks and at high speeds. Don’t forget the grip tape so that you have plenty of traction while on your skateboard. It comes in many colors so you may want to look around to see what your options are.  Read more...

Skateboard bearings are an essential part when it comes to skateboards and to how they ride. The better the bearings the faster they travel and the smoother they are which makes it easier to ride which in turn makes it easier for the rider.

There are many different brands of skateboard bearings to choose from, all varying in price and quality: Bones, Flip, Lucky, Reflex, Independent, Shortys, and World Industries. Bones and Swiss Bones are considered to be the best bearings you can get for your skateboard and many of the professionals use these which is mirrored in the price for them of up to £75. If you are a beginner you are better off getting a lower end priced set of bearings for under £10. Your bearings can be become damaged if you do not look after them properly and from the way you ride the skateboard and so for beginners it is better if you use ‘beginners’ bearings to accommodate your learning to skateboard and your wallet.

What are Skateboard Bearings Made Out Of?

Skateboard bearings are usually made from a few different materials. Stainless steel and chromium steel are usually the main metals the bearings are made out of, the retainer maybe nylon or stainless steel, and the ball steel or ceramic steel. Depending on your requirements skateboard bearings can be made out of rubber, metal or Teflon. All bearings have the option of coming sealed with metal protection shields or open. People buy sealed bearings because dust and dirt can get inside the bearing and cause them to not run properly and then lead to failure. The protective coating prolongs the life of the bearing and how well it rides. 

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What parts make up a skateboard?

The invention of the skateboard is a bit of a mystery as it has never been confirmed who invented it and how it came about. There are a few theories of its origin; one being they were first created in to the 1930′s when children would play on soapboxes placed on wooden planks on top of roller skates. This gave the general basis idea of the skateboard and was then made into a product, a product that went on to be sold massively internationally.

There are four main parts that make up a skateboard, these include: the deck, the wheels, the bearings, and the trucks.

The Deck of a Skateboard – the deck is the long board that you stand on. The deck lies on top of the wheels and everything else that is underneath it. You place one foot on the deck and push yourself along with the other foot on the floor. Decks are usually made from fiberglass, wood, aluminium, or plastic. There is a tail at the end of the board which allows the skater to steer and stop the skateboard and generally have more control. 

Skateboard Wheels – the wheels are quite an important part to a skateboard as if it weren’t for these the skateboard wouldn’t be able to move. There are 4 wheels, 2 on either side, one set at the front and the second set towards the bottom. They are usually made from polyurethane, and they come in all sorts of different sizes and each size is better suited to a type of boarding. For example smaller wheels are better for doing tricks and so many modern street skaters use these. These wheels are harder than other wheels as they break away from the ground faster allowing the skateboarder to carry off the tricks easier.  Read more...

An upcoming skateboarding contest, targeted to take place from April 4th to May 10th, is giving away free skateboarding gear worth up to $300. The skateboarding and clothing line company, Gurilla, is sponsoring this no frills contest to help skateboarding enthusiasts get their hands on skateboarding gear, which can be expensive.

Winners will receive:

1 Skateboard (royal con.viction board).

1 Premium Gurilla Hoody.

3 Gurilla t-shirts (men’s or women’s).

and up to 10 Gurilla stickers and buttons.

Taking part in the contest is simple. Contestants can take part in the contest by grabbing the official logo from the Gurilla website. The logo can be printed out, or hand drawn. In the next skateboarding session, include the logo in the photographs. The photos will then be submitted as contest entries. There is no strict rules on how and where the photographs should be taken. As long as the logos are included in some creative manner, the entries stand a good chance of winning some really cool prizes.

Skateboarders who find it difficult to finance their hobby will most certainly welcome this contest. There are no strings attached, and the contest comes with no obligations. That means there is no need to buy anything, or meet any special terms and conditions. Participation is free, and there is no need to pay any registration fee. To participate, just follow a simple sign up process.

The sport of skateboarding has captivated the hearts of thousands of enthusiasts across the world. The Internet has allowed Gurilla to bring people with similar interests closer together. The upcoming skateboarding contest is a prime example of the Company’s effort to contribute to the community.  Read more...

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