Skateboard griptape is basically a strong sandpaper that sticks to the top of your deck in order to provide traction while you are riding or attempting to control the board for a trick. Read more »

Skateboard hoodies and hoodzips are great for night time skate sessions or cool fall days. A hoodie is basically a sweatshirt with a hood with or without a front pocket and a hoodzip is a zip up hoodie. Read more »

Tired of hours of searching through bins at the local salvation army to find skater clothes? Having the right gear will make you feel great while you skate or while you chill. Read more »

So now you’ve got all your skateboard gear, deck, trucks, bearings and wheels. Put it all together (click here for a diagram) with some mounting hardware and a complete skateboard is born. Well, not quite. You still need griptape (comes free with most decks) and possibly riser pads depending on the size of the wheels you plan to use. A skateboard multi tool is also a great thing to own as everything you need to build, take apart and repair your skateboard is included in a lightweight, portable design. Read more »

Gaining speed is the last thing you want to worry about while getting set to ollie a big gap. So if your board is riding rough, if you are pushing hard, but still cannot reach the speed you need or slow down immediately after pushing, it may be time to change skateboard bearings. Read more »