Extreme Sports

A lot of snowboarders get their start as skateboarders, and the two sports indeed have many similar moves, especially in tricks and jumps. Skateboard riders sometimes wonder if there's a way to...

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...

Longboarding, like its shorter brother skateboarding, has it roots in surfing. Southern California surfers wanted a way to get the same "cruising feeling" they experienced in the water....

Ramps have become a mainstay in actions sports, for both practices and competitions. The athletes are going higher and farther with the development of new ramps such as the Mega Ramp. The kicker...

A new twist on the skateboard, RipStiks are made from two separate decks that each feature only one wheel beneath them, similar to a scooter. While half the wheels may be gone, RipStiks can still...

Customizing your skateboard can be an artistic enjoyment. Detailing it to your liking can give you a sense of individuality. Painting blank skateboard decks can also become a hobby or even a...

Skateboarding has become a popular action sport. Contests are held throughout the country to determine who ranks among the top of its competitors. To help practice for participation, you can build...

Rollerskating and skateboarding have continued to evolve since hitting the mainstream in the early 1990's. Competitors have pushed the envelope by inventing new equipment and difficult tricks. The...

Wondering how to install grip tape on your skateboard? New skateboard decks don't usually come with grip tape. Most skateboarders apply their own grip tape themselves. With the right tools and a...

Skateboarding as a sport and lifestyle has long been synonymous with creativity and do-it-yourself creation. Skateboard decks have become a standard medium for painters and stencil artists, and...

Skateboards can get pretty expensive, so for the frugal consumer who still wishes to carve around town on a longboard, here is a way to build your own. The deck is the only component you will...

Every aspect of a skateboard can be customized, from the deck, trucks and wheels to the bearings and hardware. Find the perfect skateboard components with advice from an experienced skater and...

Building your own bideck snowskate requires a few specialty items---legit snowskate trucks are essential---but you should be able to keep the cost of the project lower than buying a pre-made...

Grip tape causes friction between your shoes and your skateboard, making it safer to ride and perform tricks. Applying grip tape to your deck is easiest before you assemble your board, however it...

Professional skateboards that are sold at local skate shops are generally quite expensive. What is called a "complete deck," which is a skateboard that already has the deck, trucks, wheels, and...

The kickflip is a popular skateboard trick that is a variation of the ollie. Novice and intermediate skaters must master the tenets of ollies---pushing down on the back of the skateboard and...

Grip tape serves the skateboarder in a number of ways. Grip tape optimizes the skater's ability to perform tricks and provides safety. Grip tape can be customized to enhance the expressive aspect...

Besides the benefits of fun and exercise, skateboarding is all about style, creativity and individuality. Skateboarders express themselves through their individual style of skating as well as the...

Skateboarders take pride in their independence and consider what they do a form of expressing themselves. This expression has led to an entire skateboard culture, with clothing designed...

Skateboard trucks are the pieces that connect the wheels to the bottom of the deck. They are generally made out of a light aluminum alloy to provide strength and durability without weighing down...

You want to skate on something that says something about you and looks cool, right? The only problem is you don't know how to get started. If you're a newbie and you're looking for an overview of...

Skateboarding is a popular hobby that many enjoy. It also works well as a low-impact form of exercise. Skateboards can be purchased from a variety of stores, but true enthusiasts love building...

You cant call yourself a skateboarder unless you can completely set up your own skateboard. One of the most important things to know how to do as a skateboarder and in the skateboard construction...

When you buy a new skateboard deck you will need to either have the skate shop put your grip tape on or you will have to put it on. Once you get the hang of it you will see that it is not so...

Complete prebuilt skateboards can be purchased from any local skate shop or online skate store. However, the components on each complete deck are predetermined and cannot be changed by the...

Skateboarding is an extreme sport that has grown in popularity in recent years, largely from the nationally covered annual X-Games tournament. Professional skateboarders use a skateboard which has...

Tech Deck mini fingerboards are one of the most popular toys and collectibles amongst skateboarders and skateboarding enthusiasts. You can make your very own Tech Deck with the right tools and...

With the wear and tear a skateboard takes, it is no wonder the grip tape sometimes needs changing. If you are new to the process, it can be fairly tricky, but it can be done in an effective manner...

In order to properly use a skateboard, grip tape needs to be applied to the top of the skateboard. As the name suggests, grip tape helps the skater maintain grip on the board. Grip tape has one...

Tech Deck mini skateboards are one of the hottest-selling toys and collectibles out today. These miniature-version skateboards are not only collectibles, but they can be used to perform tricks....

Skateboarding is an extreme sport that has grown in popularity over recent years, thanks in large part to the ESPN network coverage of the annual X-Games competition. Professional complete...

Buying a new skateboard deck online can be convenient and cost effective, but it requires you to grip the board yourself. The grip on top of a skateboard enables the user to stay on the board more...

Did you know that you can get any graphic, picture, or logo printed on skateboard decks? You can actually shop around for this service, as there are several websites that will do this for you, but...

A tech deck is a miniature skateboard made out of plastic to resemble the regulation sized professional models. These micro toys are very detailed that they even have the same graphic design on...

Skateboards are fairly simple contraptions, but understanding the parts can be confusing. There are so many choices when it comes to buying a skateboard or skateboard accessories that it can...

A tech deck is a miniature skateboard that is meant to resemble full-sided professional-model skateboarding. These toys are very detailed, from the exact graphic on the bottom of the board to the...

Depending on where you normally ride, your skateboard's grip tape can get ruined pretty quickly. Whether ripping a skate park that's surrounded by dirt and dust or shredding the sooty streets of...

Tech Deck skateboards are one of the hottest new trends in the skateboarding world. These skateboards are actually miniature-sized, and designed to be used with the index and ring fingers. You can...

Building a skateboard first begins with selecting a skateboard deck for it's width and for a rider's style. Discover how a skateboard's size affects a rider's style with advice from an avid...

Grip a skateboard during the building process by evenly spreading the grip tape across the deck and removing any bubbles that may appear. Grip tape is important for staying on a skateboard, and...

Holes will need to poked through the skateboard grip tape and deck for tracks during the building process. Place tracks with an Allen or Phillips screw on a skateboard with tips from an avid...

Make sure skateboard trucks are facing the right way when building a skateboard otherwise turning will be difficult. Assemble trucks on a newly built skateboard with tips from an avid skateboard...

On the deck of a skateboard, grip tape is used to provide traction for the feet when performing tricks. Learn the other parts of a skateboard from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on...

When buying a longboard skateboard deck, the skateboarder must decide if they want to do more tricks or simply use the board for carving. Buy the perfect longboard skateboard deck with tips from a...

Tech decks are miniature toy skateboards. These skateboards are designed much like real ones, with such details as the board's natural concave-top surface. This allows the user the ability to...

The primary materials for a skateboarding deck are wood, that is harvested from maple, and glue. Discover why maple is the best material for skateboarding decks with information from a...

Choosing a skateboard deck can be the most important part of picking a complete setup. Learn how to choose a skateboard deck from a professional skater in this free extreme sports video.

Thanks to Pro Skaters Tony Hawk, Ryan Sheckler and Rob Dyrdek, skateboarding is popular. But buying a skateboard can seriously crush your wallet. Making your own custom skateboard can serve as a...

A half pipe is a type of skateboard ramp which has grown in recognition, thanks in large part to the X Games competition. Toy models of this ramp are sold for use with the miniature tech deck...

From toys to video games, the extreme sport of skateboarding has spawned many different creative outlets for skateboarding fans. None of these are more widely popular than the tech deck...