A basic step in learning how to skateboard is knowing the parts of your skateboard. Learning all the separate skateboard parts is easy. Use this guide to learn the names of each part, the function and where to place each part while building your complete skateboard and get ready to rip!
1. Mounting bolts.
Used to mount the trucks to the deck. There are eight total, four for each truck.
2. Griptape.
One side of the griptape is adhesive backed and sticks to the board. The other side feels like a medium grade sandpaper (this sticks to your feet while you skate!)
3. Skateboard deck.
The wood that you stand on, the bottom side usually has a painted graphic. Read more about skateboard decks
Learning The Parts of a Skateboard
4. Riser pads.
Made of rubber. Two total, one for each truck. These are used in order to add a little height between the wheels and the deck to avoid the two from touching while in a tight turn and to separate the metal of the truck from the wood of the deck. Think shock absorption.
5. Trucks.
The metal axle that you mount your wheels to. More information on skateboard trucks
6. Wheels.
More information on skateboard wheels
7. Spacers.
A small piece of metal used to separate bearings at a fixed width.
8. Bearings.
Two for each wheel. Bearings allow the wheels to spin. More information on skateboard bearings
9. Bolts.
The bolt goes on the end of the axle, holding the bearings, spacer and wheel in place. These should be the plastic locking kind or they will come loose after skating for awhile.
That’s it! For more in-depth information on each skateboard part, please view the details.
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- Skateboard Griptape - Keeping your feet on the board
- Skateboard Trucks - A guide
- Complete Skateboards - Build the magic
