How to Maintain a Freebord

Maintaining your Freebord is simple, and is the key to prolonging its life and keeping it functioning properly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rags
• Rags
• Skateboard Helmets
• Skateboard Pads

1. Take the wheels off and clean the bearings with a rag.

2. Rotate the wheels from back to front and from side to side as they begin to wear down.

3. Adjust the center wheel closer to the board as the outer wheels start to wear and become smaller.

4. Make sure all bolts on the board are tight and that nothing rattles or shakes.

5. Be sure your center pivots smoothly but is not loose or wobbly.

6. Replace the center wheel when it's worn out.

7. Replace the outer wheels when they're worn out.

8. Replace grip tape when it's no longer abrasive.

9. Replace the deck if it's cracked or broken.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to ride in the rain.
• Be careful not to ride on a broken or damaged board. Because Freebording involves high speed, damage can cause a serious crash.
• Always wear full skateboarding pads and a helmet when Freebording.
• A Freebord doesn't function like a normal skateboard - it will slide sideways and stop suddenly when it catches an edge. Practice extreme caution when you're starting out and until you're familiar with the way the board works.

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