Skateboarding is one of the favorite sports of extreme sport lovers. It is a sport or pastime of riding a skateboard. Skateboard is a wheeled board for riding or a short narrow board to which a set of small wheels is fitted on the underside, used to move rapidly or to perform jumps and stunts. They say that it can be a good alternative for surfing.

Next thing we will discuss are the things you should use or you will need before learning how to skateboard. First and the most important is of course the skateboard, the others will simply be for your safety like those protection gears for your elbows and knees, and of course you have the helmet for your head. As much as possible you should also be wearing your proper attire for the activity. There are things to consider when choosing the right skateboard that will fit you, may it be in size or in style.

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(1) Length and width of the deck (deck is the actual board), it should have a space big enough so that when you step on it, your feet can relax on both sides, and according to studies 7.5’ deck is better
(2) concave or the slope of the board
(3) wheel size
(4) hardness,
(5) truck height and
(6) skate shoes just to name some. Skate shoes will help you a lot so that it will not be that hard for you to land on the side of your foot and eventually injure your ankle. And for your protective gears, you should look for those that will be more comfortable for you especially when you are already skateboarding and doing some tricks. Read the rest of this entry »