4/15/2016

Selecting The Best Skateboard Brand

By Donald Jackson


Choosing the best skateboard model may prove to be a daunting task especially to amateur skaters. Novice skaters have wild expectations on skating, and the choice of skateboard largely affects their experience. That said, purchasing a good skateboard should be a priority to both the novice and experienced skaters. A good brand is characterized by many features that you should have in mind before making a choice. This article will help you choose a suitable skateboard brand that will ensure you enjoy the sport.

All the types of skateboards available in the market are composed of the same structures like the bearings, wheels, deck and truck. It is vital to buy parts that are of best quality which unfortunately means that you have to dig dipper in your pocket. Skateboarding is an activity full of risks and buying low-quality parts reduces your safety significantly.

The deck is the wooden part of the skateboard that one stands on. A skater needs to know what they intend to use the skateboard for as it plays a role in determining the kind of board, they will choose. The height of an individual also determines the kind of board they want as taller people are best suited to the longer boards. The number of plywood glued together should also be considered as it determines the durability of the board.

The hardness and height are the yardsticks for good skateboard wheels. Skateboards experience massive stress during skating and wheels made of materials such as vinyl and plastic should be avoided as they cannot handle much stress. Street skating is best done using skateboards that have small and rigid wheels while the transition skating is best served by large and less stiff wheels.

The wheels are attached to the axle by the metal bearings. All bearings are made using a specific threshold thus very limited differences between different kinds. Good bearings should be strong and precise. Cheap bearings are often substandard, and cannot last for long.

The board is attached to the wheel by the truck. The structure of the truck is complex but purchasing them is very easy. The main part of the truck is the axle. Bushings are the parts of the truck that give the board stability and control Control is determined by the stiffness of the bushings.

The width of the axle is vital when purchasing a truck. The width of the axle determines the width of the skateboard, and you need to be careful when choosing them. The height of the truck should also be considered as it affects the stability of the skateboard. Low trucks are more stable but need miniaturized wheels. Higher trucks offer high speeds.

Beginners prefer the premade skateboard types since buying individual parts may be tricky for them. One flaw with the premade ones is that they are prone to damage and often costly for no reason. However, an ideal skateboard model should be made of high-quality components especially the ones mentioned above as they are just about what a skateboard is.




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