Skateboard Trucks

Posted on Oct 05, 2010 under Skateboard Parts | No Comment

Skateboard Trucks


There are many reasons you may need to buy skateboard trucks. You may be building your own dream skateboard. You may be upgrading your existing skateboard with some premium skateboard trucks. Maybe you have wore out your existing trucks grinding like a pro. Whatever the reason, you need to look at a few things when you are deciding what trucks you want to purchase.

The first thing you need to look at is the bushings. They are the rubber part that flexes when you are turning. You can remove these and replace them to customize your skateboard. Harder rubber is more stable and stiffer when you turn. Softer bushings are looser and let you turn faster. Medium bushings are the default bushings on most trucks and are usually the best.

For skateboard trucks, the dimensions are the most critical item to consider. The first dimension is the truck height. Low skateboard trucks are more stable and allow you to do quick flip tricks better. High trucks allow you to use larger wheels which go faster and are better for park and half pipe skating. Medium sized trucks are good for both street, park, and half pipe skating.

The last dimension for skateboard trucks is the axle length. There really isn’t anything special you need to worry about here. You just want to make sure your trucks don’t hang out past your deck, you want your trucks to either be the length of your deck or just a little smaller.

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You can find tons of premium skateboarding equipment and a whole lot of other cool things at Be Wild. Find boards and other equipment from big names like Birdhouse and Element Skateboarding Companies!

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Skateboard Wheels

Posted on Oct 05, 2010 under Skateboard Parts | No Comment

Skateboard Wheels


One of the most important part of a skateboard is the skateboard wheels.  The two most important factors are the hardness of the wheel and the diameter of the wheel. The larger the wheel usually the softer the wheel is, and vise versa for smaller wheels. The larger wheels allow you to go faster and also have a little bit more grip than smaller wheels. If you are doing a lot of skateboarding on ramps, half pipes, or down hills then you will want a larger wheel to get more speed and have more control. If you are going to be doing more street skating then you will probably want smaller wheels because they will be lighter and allow you to flip your skateboard easier. If you are going to do a lot of both street and park type skating, you may want to choose a medium sized wheel, such as a 54mm wheel.

The House Board Shop

Get Skateboards up to 60% Off at The House Boardshop. The House has some of the best prices on the web for all your skateboarding needs. If they don’t have it, you probably don’t need it.

Be Wild Skateboarding Equipment

You can find tons of premium skateboarding equipment and a whole lot of other cool things at Be Wild. Find boards and other equipment from big names like Birdhouse and Element Skateboarding Companies!

Hanger 94 Skateboard Shop

Check out Hanger 94 for a great selection of premium skateboarding equipment. You will find top brands like Birdhouse, Zero, and Baker to name a few.

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