Skate Shops

Why is it better to shop at skateboard shops?

Executive summary about skateboard shop by Steve cave

Shop Skateboard

As you know skateboard retailer are everywhere, but many skateboarding fans have problems when they are buying a skateboard.

Why you should try and buy your skateboard gear from local skateboard shops, instead of buying from mall chain stores? Why is it better to shop at specialty skate shops, especially locally owned shops, instead of shopping at mall chain stores?

The reason is, at a locally owned skateboard shop, you should get personal and invested customer service. The second reason for shopping at your local skateboard shop is better selection. Also, your local skate shops will carry things that chain shops just can’t, like decks made locally, and gear made by smaller companies.

And the third reason for shopping at local skate shops is the help and advice that you can get.

Here are some helpful tips in your search for the perfect skateboard retailer.

Executive summary about choosing skateboard retailer by John Pauls

Know The Seller

Most credible skateboard sellers have come a long way in their profession. This means that you should try to find out how long they have been in such business. You shouldn’t just stick to one option when scouting for retailers.

Knowledge In The Business

Good sellers know their business very well. Accurate information is very important when buying skateboards. They should offer you the basics of a product and should present various choices of skateboards and its accessories.

The Right Price

If you feel you can’t afford the price of the products, you are always free to walk away. You can search for more sellers and find someone who can give you quality products at an affordable price. You can always keep their business cards and decide about the purchase at a later time.

The Services Offered

A particular skateboard shop should offer special services to its consumers. Special promos, discount prices, and other amenities should be offered by the seller to maintain happy customers.

Your Own Preferences

Your preferences and comfort are very important when scouting for skateboard retailers. Remember, skateboarding can be a sport done forever. So it is only vital to maintain a good relationship with your retailers.

Making Comparisons

When shopping for skateboards, remember to compare prices. Some shops may offer lesser price for the same items. There are plenty of options to choose around in the internet. It is important to save much time for the search of skateboard retailers so you can guarantee quality purchases.

Policies

Make sure that you understand the policies set by the seller. Some shops offer money back guarantees for items which you find unsatisfactory. You can always choose shop with warranties and money-back return policies to ensure that you do not waste money on something which you do not really like.

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Skateboard Wheels

All About Skateboard Wheels

Executive summary about skateboard wheels by Ilse Hagen, Dean Novosat, Johan Friedman

As you know skateboard is made up of three main parts: the deck, the trucks, and the wheels. Skateboard wheels are very important for support, agile movement, and the ultimate riding experience. Skateboard wheels are attached to the trucks by hex head axle bolts and ABEC (or another company’s) ball bearings to provide the free-spinning movement of the wheels.

Skateboard wheels are designed in many different sizes and hardnesses. Skateboard wheels are made of a rubber-like material called urethane. Skateboard wheels are normally 52 mm to 60 mm and have their own ball bearings built in. Most skateboard wheels have a hardness rating stamped on the wheel.

Skateboard Wheel

Durometer

Wheel hardness is measured in the durometer, a rating from 75a to 99a (always with “a” after the number). But you may see skateboards marked 100a or higher, don’t be fooled the “a” scale only goes up to 99a. The higher number, the harder the wheel. For example 100a or 101a is a good choice for street riding which allows them to slow down quickly and store energy as you move along. This makes it suitable for tricks and jumps. A 95a would do well on ramps and in a skateboard park. Softer wheels provide better maneuvering and speed control, making them ideal for slalom racing and longboards.

Size matters

A rule of thumb, your wheels should be appropriate for your body size. For teens and children, the recommended wheel size is 52 to 55 mm. The size for adults should be 56 to 60 mm. The smallest wheels are usually the street wheel type, which measure from 48 to 55 mm.

Here’s a guide to help you pick the right wheels.

Street: Street skateboard wheels measure between 48 to 55 millimeters and are considered to be the smallest in the bunch. They are relatively hard useful for skating tricks like ollies and flips.

Vert: Vert skateboard wheels are specialized for vert skating, includes landing and jumping on ramps. Sized at 55 to 65 millimeters, considered use hard wheel.

Slalom: Slalom skateboard wheels are bigger than vert wheels at 60 to 75 millimeters, with their size allowing them to sustain maximum speeds for a longer period of time. However, they are softer to provide better grips on turns, very important in slalom racing.

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Complete Skateboards

Complete Skateboards - What’s a deal?

Executive summary by Steve cave

complete Skateboard

If you’ve bought a complete skateboard lately, I mean a quality complete skateboard, you’ve noticed that they’re a little expensive nowadays. The way things are at the moment, any skateboard worth it’s salt is made either in the USA, or somewhere equivalent, from high grade woods, processed and laminated in a factory built JUST for skateboards, often by hand, by skaters, for skaters, with loads of pride. It’s a great system.

However, that system makes these high grade complete skateboards cost over $100 when their done. A “complete” skateboard is the deck, plus trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, grip tape, and maybe some other extras. There are a couple of companies who make complete skateboards with lower cost significantly, but without also dropping the quality of their boards the same amount! You can find them by browsing in the internet.

Which is hard to pull off - most cheaper skateboards out there are junk. That’s it. They will give you or the person you buy them for a terrible skateboarding experience.

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