Skateboard Magazine
How- to guide on choosing the right sized skateboard based on your height, weight, skating style, and preferences. Whether you’re a beginner looking to cruise around or an experienced skater seeking to perform tricks, selecting the right-sized skateboard is crucial. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of choosing the perfect skateboard based...
Skateboarding is all about creativity, and pushing the limits of what you can do on a board. But there’s one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked: the importance of wearing the right skateboarding shoes. When it comes to skateboarding, having slip-resistant shoes can make a world of difference in your performance and overall experience. So,...
Hey there, fellow skaters! Living in the UK, the dry weather is finally here, and it’s time to talk about the essential skateboarding equipment you need to bring with you when heading to the skate park. We’re not just talking about your trusty skateboard, but the other gear that will help keep you safe, prepared...
Skateboarding is a sport that requires a lot of attention to detail when it comes to the equipment you choose to ride. One of the most important components of a skateboard is the wheels. They are the difference between a perfectly smooth ride and annoying friction slowing you down or making you fall off. Skateboard...
So, you want to know how to take your skateboard wheels off. There are three reasons you would want to remove your skateboard wheels. One is to replace the bearings, washers, or spacers, the second is to give it a good clean if you’ve been skating rough ground and the third reason is to replace...
If you’re new to skateboarding and want to try your board out at the local skate park, there are a few things you need to know about skatepark etiquette to make sure you have a good time. They are like unwritten rules of the skate park, designed to make sure everyone has a good time...
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...
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...
The traction you get from your skateboard grip tape can make your rides sweeter, and your safety more assured. Knowing how to change grip tape like a pro can also make your board look more dope. Like bearings, there are no hard and fast rules on skateboard grip tape design or performance values. Many board...
Few other sports allow for so much creativity and fun as skateboarding. Skateboarding on pavements or at the park can add an element of adventure to your day as well as being a great workout. If you’re looking to improve your tricks, skating on a mini ramp could be the ideal solution. In this post,...