Board Tricks

A skateboard is much more than a deck and four wheels. A skateboard is a well-designed piece of engineering whose parts work together to allow the rider to maneuver herself and the board to perform graceful, complicated feats of acrobatic skill on flat land, streets and street terrain, rails, and ramps. Most people are familiar with... more »

Diving off of a diving board can be fun in its own right, as well as useful for swimming. Adding a little variety to your diving board jumps can make your summer days even more enjoyable. Some relatively easy tricks to learn are the can opener, the swan dive and the front flip. more »

A wakeskate is a smaller version of a wakeboard with smaller fins on the bottom and no bindings for your feet. It allows you to perform more technical tricks in the water without being bound to the board as you are with a wakeboard. Picking a wake skate that fits your needs will make for a fun and safe day on the water. more »

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 board, so the better set up you have, the longer it will last. more »

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 tinker with their board by changing out the wheels and trucks and sanding down the board itself. Here are some tips for adding your own special... more »