Sky Brown took the skateboarding world by storm – and raised its profile hugely – when she became Britain’s youngest-ever Olympic medal winner. Age: 14 Hometown: Miyazaki, Japan, and Huntington Beach, California Global Rank: 83 Stance: Goofy Instagram: @skybrown Introducing Sky Brown Skateboarding (finally) became an official Olympic sport in the 2020 Summer Olympics, which...
Month: January 2023
Do skateboard trucks need to be replaced?
If you’ve had your board for a while or your ride is feeling a bit off, there might be a chance that your skateboard trucks need replacing. A well-used board is going to carry a lot of ‘character’, and those jumps, grinds, rails, and flips are going to leave their mark and can affect the...
When to replace your skateboard bearings
How do you know your skateboard bearings need to be changed? To avoid a gruesome accident being your first clue, here’s a guide to when to replace a key part of your ride. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link – and a skateboard can only be safe and enjoyable if even...
Top 10 complete skateboards for 2023
From brain buckets to wheels, some boarders prefer to piece together their entire kit from scratch. If you’re thinking of buying a complete skateboard in ’23, here are ten of the best. Are you thinking new year, new board? Why not use the cash Grandma slipped in your hand at Christmas to help you start...