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Skateboarding Tricks

March 15th, 2009

Skateboarding Tricks

By Marcus Peterson

Skateboarding Tricks

Skateboarding Tricks

Skateboarding is more than just the outfits; it’s more than just using your board to get around the town. Skateboarding is about the stunts. There are so many skateboarding tricks, and some are easier to master, some are harder. How do you take your skateboarding to the next level and start performing some skateboarding tricks? Here is some advice.

First, you need to purchase the right gear. Experts advise against purchasing a board from the department store because you can find good deals at skateboarding shops. And, this may not be fashionable, but you may want to purchase safety gear. If you are a beginner, you will probably fall a lot, especially once you begin to do your first skateboarding tricks.

Once you find your skateboard, your shoes, and some safety equipment, its time to start learning how to balance and move on the board. It will seem easy to balance while the board isn’t moving, but once you move, it can be a challenge to sustain your balance. Moving fast may also take some getting used to.

When you master that, you can start visiting the parks to start learning some skateboarding tricks. The first tricks you may want to learn are “grinds,” “board glides,” and “gaps.” If you need some help learning the skateboarding tricks, you can ask a knowledgeable friend or maybe find someone to give you lessons. There are also a lot of resources online.

To learn skateboarding tricks, you first need to find the proper equipment. You’ll need skateboarding shoes, a board, and safety gear. Next, you’ll want to learn the basics. Once you master the basics, you can start to learn more complicated skateboarding tricks.

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Skateboarding Trick

February 28th, 2009

Skateboarding Trick - Ways to Effectively Kill Your Skateboard

By Asep Kurniawan

Skateboarding Trick

Skateboarding Trick

Today’s skateboards are made more durable but that does not mean that you can do anything you want with them. When used improperly, the deck can snap in half, wheels can wear fast, and mechanical parts can break. Here are the things that can definitely put an end to your skateboard’s life.

Braking

Powerslides. Powersliding is cool especially if you are the only one in the group who can perform it. But with all the fame you get, your wheels receive the beating. As the wheels grind against the ground especially on rough terrains, it loses its grip and shape. They will wear fast and you may need to buy a whole new set sooner than later.

Heel brake. When doing the heel break, you wear down the soles of your shoes or the tail of your board, or both. Excessive heel braking causes the kicktail to get thinner and eventually break, requiring you to buy a new deck. If you want to stop using the heel brake, at least put a guard underneath the kicktail which will take the grinding off the deck. A plastic cap will do although it will limit your ability to do some tricks successfully.

Landing

Landing with your feet in the middle of the deck is an effective way to break the deck in half. If you don’t want that to happen, do not place your foot in the middle of the deck. Let the trucks absorb your weight by stepping above them when landing.

Freestyling

Truckstand spin, truckstand hops, pogo spin, and pogo hops can definitely ruin your tail. Grinds can scratch the bottom of the deck. Some tricks can bend your deck undesirably. Well, skateboarding should be fun and skateboarders live to experiment on new tricks. If you can afford to buy a new skateboard, feel free to do these tricks.

Maintenance

Bearings and wheels must be cleaned periodically to extent their life and spare you from buying a new set. Maintenance is very important to keep your wheels rolling smoothly. This will enhance the riding experience. But if you don’t want to clean it, it is all up to you. Just be sure that you are prepared to pay the price.

You can either put a sorry end to your skateboard or extend its life and sparing yourself from buying a whole new set. The choice is yours. Tricks can and will definitely wear out your skateboard but if done correctly, the wear will slow down.

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