Skateboarding

This will teach you the basics of ollieing on a skateboard. This should help you in skateboarding. Thank you for reading and I will be making a video soon.

A skateboard rack is a great way to get all your boards up off the floor. Building one is easy and takes only a few tools and some basic lumber. This rack will stack your boards vertically with...

Boneless is known as the "old school" way to ollie. It is a cool trick, and a great way to impress your friends. The boneless is much harder to learn, but makes it easier to get height...

Skateboard bearings go inside of the skateboard wheels to minimize the friction between the wheels spinning and the skateboard trucks. Bearings come in packs of eight because there are two...

Skateboard wheels come in all different sizes, colors, cores, softness/hardness and materials but choosing a good set isn't very difficult.

Skateboard trucks are an esential component of a skateboard setup, they attach the wheels to the skateboard deck.

Most people go down to their local shop, find a deck on the wall with graphics that they like and spend up to $60. The worst part is that the board might not even be the right size for them. It is...

Halfpipes make skateboarding possible in rural environments and add depth and excitement to the sport. Most skateboaders prefer to learn on smaller, mini-halfpipes and work their way up to the...

There are four major grabs in skateboarding: the nose grab, tail grab, indy grab and the backside grab. In order to perform these grabs, you first must master the ollie, which is using your feet...

Making your own skateboarding ramp that launches you into a pool can be a fun and interesting project. With the proper materials, it should take you no longer than a few hours to complete this...

Skateboarding ramps and obstacles have their roots in the beginnings of the sport and include: launch ramps, banks, fun boxes, quarterpipes, halfpipes and pool ramps. They make skateboarding...

Skateboarding can be fun, regardless of your skill level. You can immediately begin learning a variety of skateboard tricks that are cool and easy to perform. Some of the easiest skateboard...

Any skateboarding enthusiast can tell you there a multitude of ways to spin, flip and fly with a skateboard. The trick, of course, is landing the move and not cracking your skull in the process....

This article lays out how to do a kickflip on a skateboard. Kickflips are challenging at first, but with these steps, you'll have a head-start towards perfect flips.

These days everyone seems to have at least one teenage boy on their Christmas holiday list to buy a present for. Since my son is also a skateboarder and he is 15 years old I thought I would give...

This article is about how to do an Ollie. With these easy to understand steps, you'll be launching over stuff in no time.

Even if you're the best skateboarder in the park or on the streets, you still need to sport a custom skateboard to show off to friends and rivals alike. Creating your own skateboard begins with...

Skateboarding ramps and obstacles have their roots in the beginnings of the sport and include: launch ramps, banks, fun boxes, quarterpipes, halfpipes and pool ramps. They make skateboarding...

Skateboard decks (the wooden board upon which the rider stands) have evolved greatly over the years. The first decks were large, bulky and heavy. Modern decks are usually between six and 11...

Building your own skateboard ramp is a great way to improve your skateboarding environs because a well-built ramp can turn any flat surface into an exciting place to skateboard. Most...

Skate decks are for more than performing a killer trick run. Decks are also used to show off the personality of the skater who owns them. Decks can be purchased with premade graphics or a skater...

Making skateboard ramp plans is a fun and easy activity for any up-and-coming skateboarder. Doing it yourself will save you time and money. Instead of having to buy the plans and a pre-made ramp,...

Ramps are used by skateboarders to perform aerial tricks, flip tricks or to get up onto rails or other obstacles. Ramps can turn any ordinary surface into an exciting place to skateboard. They...

Bank ramps are used by skateboarders primarily to get air, do flip tricks or get on top of tables or rails. They can be found in most skate parks and also can be constructed fairly easily at home....

Mini half-pipes or quarter-pipes fit best in garages. You can use the same plans to construct a full half-pipe or a quarter-pipe. Most skateboarders prefer to build mini ramps because larger ones...

Skateboarders grind handrails as a way of interacting with the street world around them and to display their technical prowess. Grinding handrails is one of the more impressive tricks and...

Launch ramps are one of the most portable, easiest and least expensive skateboard ramps to build. And, once completed, a launch ramp can transform any flat, smooth surface into an exciting place...

Fun boxes, or grind boxes, come in myriad types and sizes and are among the easiest and least expensive skateboarding obstacles to build. Fun boxes make skateboarding fun in urban areas and add...

A kicker ramp, or launch ramp, is one of the easiest and least expensive ramps to build and can be used for skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading or BMX riding. Launch ramps are an integral...

Most skateboarders prefer to build mini half pipes because larger ones are more difficult to skate and require more skill to master. Mini half pipes also require fewer materials, less space and...

Don't skate around on the same board as everyone else in your town; instead, make your own deck using custom pictures and text. Once it's complete, you can add your own trucks and wheels to create...

Putting your old skate decks on display serves both as a reminder to the boards you once rode and as a great decoration fo your room. Displaying a skate deck in your house is a quick task that...

Ever wanted to blend your two passions of extreme sports and business into one idea? What about owning and operating your own skateboard shop? Skateboarding is very popular among younger...

Skateboard decks (the wooden board upon which the rider stands) have evolved greatly over the years. They have been made from myriad materials and cut to all different shapes and sizes. Most...

Skateboarding is a popular action sport that continues to evolve as people create new tricks. Using skate ramps, practitioners launch themselves into the air to complete various combos. Concrete...

Skateboard decks (the wooden board upon which the rider stands) have evolved greatly over the years. Most modern skateboard decks are composed of seven- to nine-ply hard Canadian maple. For the...

Skateboard decks (the wooden board upon which the rider stands) have evolved greatly over the years. Recently, skateboarders realized that having a concave-shaped board (one that resembles a...

Skateboard decks (the wooden board upon which the rider stands) have evolved greatly over the years. They have been made from myriad materials and cut to all different shapes and sizes. Most...

Skateboard decks (the wooden board upon which the rider stands) have evolved greatly over the years. Most modern skateboard decks are composed of seven- to nine-ply hard Canadian maple. For the...

Most skateboarders prefer to build mini half pipes because larger ones are more difficult to skate and require more skill to master. Mini half pipes also require less materials, less space and...

Sealing a skateboard ramp is the most important factor in ensuring its durability. Even surfaces like Masonite are subject to the sun and rain, and you don't want your ramp to warp and bend. There...

Skateboarding ramps come in all shapes and dimensions, from the smallest launch to massive vert ramps and pool ramps. Ramps make skateboarding possible in remote areas, fun in urban areas and add...

Skateboarding ramps come in myriad shapes and dimensions, from the smallest launch ramp to massive vert ramps and pool ramps. Ramps make skateboarding possible in wooded areas, more exciting in...

Skateboard trucks are the metal axles that attach the wheels to the deck. Trucks bend and flex, allowing the rider to turn. Trucks need to be straight in order to function properly.

Skateboard ramps come in all shapes and sizes, including half-pipes, quarter-pipes, launch ramps, boxes, table tops and others. Ramps make skateboarding possible in remote areas and fun in urban...

Skateboard ramps come in all shapes and sizes and include half pipes, quarter pipes, launch ramps, boxes, table tops and others. Ramps make skateboarding possible in remote areas, fun in urban...

Skateboarding shops, like the similar surf shops, really took off and expanded globally in the mid-90s. Today, skateboarding is a very popular recreational and extreme sport in which many...

Building your own skateboard deck is not only a rewarding project, but will also allow complete customization of your setup. Many skate shops sell pre-assembled kits that can be put together in a...

The term "air tricks" on a skateboard usually refers to the aerial tricks performed by a rider in midair on a half-pipe, launch ramp or other obstacle or ramp. There are myriad types and...

Skateboarding tricks are an integral part of the exciting sport of skateboarding. But for the novice skateboarder, they can be intimidating. Here are some easy beginner tricks that will help you...