Skateboarding

Riding a Ripstik can be a very challenging thing to do. However, with a lot of practice, and a little patience, it can become as easy as waking up in the morning. Just follow these steps.

Most skateboards look the same from the top (wheel side down), which is the way it will most likely be positioned when in use. There is a cool, creative way to identify your skateboard by creating...

This is Part 3, the final part in the 3 Part Series of building a skateboard. In this part, we'll finish the skateboard deck (top and bottom) and sides with a method call "tipping". This...

This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series on building a skateboard. In this part, we apply fiberglass to the bottom of the deck, and a thin cotton fabric to the top of the deck. The fabric shows through...

A skateboard deck is made by gluing and pressing thin layers of wood together. These layers of wood are called veneers and, depending on the manufacturer, anywhere from four to seven layers of...

There are many types of surfboards for the many different types of waves.

Ramps play a prominent role in many extreme sports. They give lift to skateboarders and bikers and, covered with snow, launch skiers into the winter air. A ramp can be made from easily available...

If skateboarding is your thing you probably wouldn't be caught dead wearing anything other than a skate shirt. Skate apparel is a big part of what makes skateboarding so much fun. Even if you...

In order for your skill level to improve as a skater, you should incorporate a ramp into your practice to begin working on tricks and further improving your balance. Skate parks providing ramps...

Even the most serious skateboarders can't always make it out to the skate park every day. Basic equipment close to home will help you learn and perfect new skills and tricks without having to...

More similar to the long, flowing ride of surfing or snowboarding then to the tricks and grinds of skateboarding, riding a longboard is a whole new experience. If you've ever surfed or...

Bike helmets come in a wide variety of shapes sizes and prices and generally it is good practice to wear a bike helmet ill regardless if it’s the law or not. When buying helmet there are a few...

Learn how to do those tre-flips with ease.

Snowboarding is not just for the younger generation anymore. More and more adults over the age of 40 are picking up a snowboard and hitting the slopes.

Got dirty grip tape? Not a problem! Read the following article to find out how to make that grip tape look brand new. You'll also have better grip for your tricks if you have a clean surface to...

Longboards are a type of skateboards that have longer and wider shapes. People usually use longboards for activities such as downhill racing, cruising, or even from getting from one place to...

If you like to skate, but are getting tired of not having anything to skate with, follow this guide to help you build some grind rails.

Mini skateboards are shorter alternatives to the traditional skateboard. With decks less than 29 inches long, the mini skateboard is a convenient way to get around. Skateboard enthusiasts will...

Skateboarding has become a very popular sport, and many budding enthusiasts create their own ramps for home use. One popular style is the half pipe, and while building your own may seem daunting...

When most people think of all-American sports, they typically think of baseball, basketball and football. Few people immediately thing of skateboarding, although that fact may change in the coming...

Skateboards are considered sleek, fast, highly engineered pieces of sporting equipment these days, but anyone who has seen "Back to the Future II" knows a simple board with sets of...

The primary thing to keep in mind when dealing with skateboard bearings, or bearings of any type, is to remember two simple things. First, keep them clean. Second, use the right type of lubricant.

Skateboards have been around for a while as a form of transportation and a tool used in extreme sports. Made of wood and sporting four wheels, a skateboard looks simple enough, though there is...

Skateboards are much more that just four wheels attached to a piece of wood. In fact, the science behind skateboards and how they work would likely surprise most people. To begin to understand...

A skateboard can be a symbol of freedom. It is likely the first four wheels you got to steer. Maybe you've saved all the ones you've owned. Skateboards can be as different as the many...

Longboard skateboards are becoming more popular not only in surfing cities but in landlocked towns as well. Making your own longboard is not as difficult as one may think. Longboards are boards...

Building his own skateboard is an aspiration that has floated through many a skater's mind, but there is always the question of how to do it. This article will teach you how to make a deck jig and...

Tuning up a skateboard can make it seem new again. Even if you have never ridden a skateboard and are tuning it up for your child, it is an easy process.

You're excited to get to the skate park and practice your ollies, flips and grabs. First, of course, you'll need to put your skateboard together. When you get a new skateboard, it likely arrives...

Climbing a tree with a skateboard can be a very tricky and dangerous task. Without a proper plan and understanding of how to move up the tree with caution, injury may occur. This article will...

Buying a skateboard is somewhat akin to buying a computer. You could buy the whole thing at once, but you quickly realize there is a need for customization. That is why many skaters constantly...

With the continued popularity of skateboarding, many communities are creating skate parks. These places are built especially for skateboarders, usually of all ages, so you no longer have to jump...

Good balance is essential for freestyle skating tricks. Your Caspers and rail stands have to be precise so your board needs to be set up properly. Freestyle skateboarding is also hard on your...

Anyone can get a skateboard. But not just anyone can have a skateboard with awesome graphics. It takes a little effort. Whether you're designing for yourself or someone else, you want the graphics...

An Ollie kick flip is a very complicated trick to master. It involves two tricks, the Ollie and kick flip, and both take a level of skill that many skaters never achieve. To master it, you will...

The backside boardslide is a neat skateboarding trick to watch, but it's one of the more complex skateboarding tricks to actually perform. You should have a full working knowledge of performing an...

Grinds are a common freestyle skateboarding maneuver. Unfortunately, they are one huge reason why skateboarding is not allowed in a lot of areas. But if you can find a safe haven for skating such...

A backside crooked grind on a skateboard is a good freestyle skateboarding trick to learn on a waxed step or low ledge. The crooked grind is a cross between a nose slide and a nose grind.

This freestyle skateboarding trick better for advanced skaters. You should already be able to do an ollie and a switch ollie as well as a frontside nose grind. Since this is a grind, this move is...

This is a new variation on the freestyle kick flip where you flip the board into a backside 180 while at the same time turning your body into a backside 180. You'll begin this rolling forward, but...

This is a freestyle skateboarding trick that is good to try on flat pavement first before working up to rolling it on curbs. The key to this trick is getting your foot that hits the ground down...

This freestyle skateboarding trick gained popularity during the 1980s. It has also been called a step hop as well as a no-handed boneless. It's a great trick to work into the footwork portion of a...

Make sure you have your ollie down and can control it well before trying this freestyle skateboarding trick. The hip is the part of a pyramid ramp where the two flat sides meet at a point or edge....

This is a great freestyle skateboarding trick to mix in with your footwork portion. You have to know this move to be able to do a fakie big spin. Street skaters also like to show off this basic...

This is a freestyle skateboarding trick that can be done on flat surfaces or by jumping off of ramps or curbs. You need to have the basic ollie down solid to move onto this trick and grab the...

Take control of your skateboarding by building your own half pipe or ramp so you can ride when you want, practice your tricks uninterrupted and be the envy of the neighborhood. Take the time to do...

Skateboarding is a recognized sport now, no longer the arena of urban and beach dropouts lost in an underground culture. It became mainstream when the sport was included in the 1997 Winter X Games...

The 180 Boneless is a beginning flat ground skateboarding trick. Although it only features a half-spin, the trick has a style that's undoubtedly unique and pretty appealing. Even more importantly,...

The manual's a basic skateboarding move that improves your balance and your ability to do flat-ground rolling tricks. Although it's great for training your skateboarding skills, it's also stylish...

Skateboarding has turned into one of the most popular pastimes; it's hard to find someone who doesn't at least know the basics. But, if you don't know anyone who's a "skater", you can learn one of...