Ripstik Caster Board- A Whole New Way to Ride
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This is a great product for those avid skateboarders looking for the next big thrill. It is described as a cross between a snowboard and a skateboard. Unlike any other with distinguished features such as a pivoting deck and 360 degree inclined caster trucks which offer a snowboard-like carving ability. If you would like to turn or accelerate, all you need to do is a simple weight change with no need for Read more [...]
How Young Is Too Young to Learn to Skateboard?
Do you have a little boy or girl who wants to skateboard and you think they may be too young? Is there a set age of when to start them off? What do you need to learn to skateboard? Why should you let them learn?
I have heard of some children starting out as young as two years old. While that may be a little young for grasping the idea and know how of co-ordination and balance while rolling on wheels,the age of four seems to be a pretty good age to start your child at.
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How to Get Skateboarding Sponsorships
How to Get Skateboarding Sponsorships
By Tomm Smith
If you're really into skateboarding, you might have considered getting sponsorships eventually. It's a perfectly good goal, especially if you're taking the sponsorship as a platform to taking your game to the next level and sharing your passion for the sport with other like-minded individuals.Being a sponsored skateboarder provides you with a lot of privileges where the most common of which is free gear from the company that sponsors you. Read more [...]
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Troubleshooting Common Skateboard Problems
Not getting the performance you want out of your skateboard? Chances are that there's something wrong with it. The good news is that in most cases, you don't necessarily have to replace parts of your skateboard. Usually, a little cleaning, or a little tightening will help do the trick, and your skateboard will feel brand new once more.
In this article, we'll talk about troubleshooting common skateboard problems. Why do you want to do this? For one, you'll save a lot of money doing the simple Read more [...]
Even Dogs can Skateboard!
This was just too cute to let go by once I saw it! I know you will enjoy it too!
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Staying Safe on a Skateboard
Skateboarding can be a great sport for people of all ages. If not done properly though, it can be dangerous. There are things that you can do to lessen the chances of being injured while skateboarding. One of the most obvious precautions is to where a helmet and pads. If you are involved in an accident or fall, these can prevent major injuries from occurring. Hopefully, you will walk away with just minor cuts and bruises. There is something else that you can do to keep yourself safe and to improve Read more [...]
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How to Properly Assemble a Skateboard
Becoming a skateboarder will bring you into a new world. Eventually slang terms and trick names will become second nature to you. But before you run, you have to crawl, and in skateboarding that means learning how to properly assemble a skateboard.
Tools to gather:
• Phillips screw driver
• Drill(optional for mounting trucks)
• 3/8" combination wrench or nut driver
• 9/16" combination wrench or nut driver
• Razor blade
Parts to gather:
• Skateboard deck
• Grip tape
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A Guide to Buying Your First Skateboard
Buying your first skateboard can be more difficult than you may expect. There is a huge range of skateboards available from a number of sources and a wide variety of prices. The first thing to consider is safety. It is important to stay safe when skateboarding. Don't buy a cheap skateboard from the toy shop. These boards are mass produced and often use inferior material compared to the boards built by the specialist manufacturers. You should also get appropriate gloves, wrist guards, elbow pads, Read more [...]
Skateboarding Tips For Beginners
So you've got your first skateboard. Now, where do you start? It all looks so easy on television. You've watched skateboarders effortlessly do ramp and hill tricks and do balancing acts while jumping and doing somersaults on their skateboard. You've always wanted to know how to do these skateboard tricks but first you need to get used to your skateboard and practice the basics.
Some of the skateboarding tips for beginners are to get proper skateboard shoes and gear. Skateboard shoes should fit Read more [...]
