# SkateboardersHQ

> Skateboarding Guides, Tips, and Reviews


## Posts

- [10 Nine Club Episodes You Should Definitely Watch](https://skateboardershq.com/10-nine-club-episodes-you-should-definitely-watch/): The Nine Club" podcast is a prominent show in the skateboarding community. It was started by professional skateboarder Chris Roberts in 2016.
- [Skateboard Deck Myths: The Truth About Pop](https://skateboardershq.com/truth-about-deck-pop/): The common belief that some skateboard decks have more pop than others is widely debated.
- [The Journey of James Petitto and Deviate Board Co](https://skateboardershq.com/the-journey-of-james-petitto-and-deviate-board-co/): Meet James Petitto, a man who traded spreadsheets for skateboards.
- [A Lookback at The Rollerblading Craze And Its Demise](https://skateboardershq.com/rollerblading-craze-and-demise/): Picture this: It's the 1990s, and the streets are alive with the sound of wheels rolling on pavement.
- [Grind For Life: Skateboarding for a Cause](https://skateboardershq.com/grind-for-life-skateboarding-for-a-cause/): In the heart of Cocoa Beach, Florida, there's a movement ongoing for 19 years, a cause that's bringing together skateboarders, families, and communities for a noble purpose.
- [The Past Participle: Documenting Skateboarding's Raw Era](https://skateboardershq.com/the-past-participle-documenting-skateboardings-raw-era/): Skateboarding in the 1980s and early 1990s wasn't just a sport; it was a rebellion.
- [A Cruiser Skateboard For Tricks - How Hard Can it Be?](https://skateboardershq.com/cruiser-skateboard-for-tricks/): I often see this question come up on Reddit, what is a good cruiser for tricks?
- [How To Remove Grip Tape From A Skateboard](https://skateboardershq.com/how-to-remove-grip-tape-from-a-skateboard/): In some cases you want to remove the grip tape because of your deck is still fine but your grip is not.
- [We Skated The Powell Peralta Golden Dragon & Have An Opinion](https://skateboardershq.com/powell-peralta-golden-dragon-review/): I was under the impression the Golden Dragon to be mediocre given its frequent promotions on questionable sites.
- [10 Best Complete Skateboards We Bought & Tested](https://skateboardershq.com/best-complete-skateboards/): Over the years I have tested about 40 skateboards and close to 20 cruiser skateboards. Many of the complete skateboards are exactly the same and have flaws.
- [7 Reasons Why Skateboarding Hurts Your Feet](https://skateboardershq.com/why-skateboarding-hurts-your-feet/): As I sit here nursing a significantly bruised heel wrapped with ice, it's only fitting that I divulge some of the unavoidable consequences that skateboarding comes with.
- [Most Common Snowboard Mistakes You Should Try to Avoid](https://skateboardershq.com/common-snowboard-mistakes/): Rag-dolling down the mountain? Spending more time picking yourself up out of the wet snow, than on your feet?
- [DGK Skateboards Review - Deck Shred Test](https://skateboardershq.com/dgk-skateboards-review/): Today, I will review my first experience riding a DGK skateboard. It’s the 8.125” “Bloom” deck for those interested in the model types.
- [Top 10 Filthy Rich Professional Skateboarders](https://skateboardershq.com/top-10-wealthiest-professional-skateboarders/): The highest level of skateboarding is insanely impressive.
- [All Types of Snowboards and Their Purpose Explained](https://skateboardershq.com/types-of-snowboards/): From fishtails to split boards, banana boards to mange-traction. The different types of snowboards, their shapes and their technology is endless these days.
- [How to Improve Your Snowboarding Skills Fast](https://skateboardershq.com/how-to-improve-snowboarding/): For some snowboarding is a hobby done a couple of weekends in the winter.
- [25 Early 2000’s Skateboard Video Parts To Get You Stoked](https://skateboardershq.com/2000s-skateboard-video-parts/): Ahh, the early 2000's. This was such a revolutionary time for skate videos.
- [How Fast Can a Snowboard Go (And How to Go Faster)](https://skateboardershq.com/how-fast-can-a-snowboard-go/): A snowboard can only go as fast as the riders ability.
- [Teaching Someone to Snowboard | Tips From a Ex-Instructor](https://skateboardershq.com/teaching-someone-to-snowboard/): Are you off on a snowboard holiday, figure you would rather save the money on lessons and teach your buddy?
- [Snowboarding With No Experience? Tips From an Instructor](https://skateboardershq.com/snowboarding-with-no-experience/): Yes you can learn to snowboard without experience. Have a great day and thanks for reading.
- [Why Snowboarders and Skiers Used to Hate Each Other](https://skateboardershq.com/why-snowboarders-skiers-hate-eachother/): Hate is a strong word, especially in todays age of acceptance.
- [15  Easy Snowboard Tricks You Can Learn Quickly](https://skateboardershq.com/15-easy-snowboard-tricks-you-can-learn-quickly/): Snowboarding is an exciting sport for all levels, whether your a seasoned pro or a beginner the mountain is endless fun.
- [What Is a Good Age to Start Snowboarding?](https://skateboardershq.com/good-age-to-start-snowboarding/): Are you considering teaching your child to snowboard?
- [19 Insane Snowboard Tricks You Need To See](https://skateboardershq.com/insane-snowboard-tricks/): From rail tricks, to flip tricks, spins in, out, on and everything in between.
- [12 Best Skateboard Tools (Bought & Tested)](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateboard-tools/): "Does anyone have a skate tool? Bro, you have a skate tool?"
- [Why Skateboarding Is Male Dominated](https://skateboardershq.com/why-skateboarding-is-male-dominated/): Skateboarding has always been a male dominated sport, being that mostly males participate in it.
- [SkateXS Kids Skateboard Review (Tested By Kids)](https://skateboardershq.com/skatexs-kids-skateboard-review-tested-by-kids/): For some time now I really wanted to get my hands on a SkateXS skateboard because they configure skateboards the way I think kids’ skateboards should be designed.
- [20 Tips When Traveling With A Skateboard](https://skateboardershq.com/traveling-with-a-skateboard/): The key to winning the travel game, especially when it comes to air travel, is to pack light and carry everything with you.
- [Fat People Can Skateboard (With A Few Exceptions)](https://skateboardershq.com/fat-people-can-skateboard-with-a-few-exceptions/): While skateboarding isn't easy for people who are overweight, this shouldn't discourage you from trying.
- [Why Skateboard Bearing ABEC-Rating Does(n’t) Matter](https://skateboardershq.com/does-skateboard-bearing-abec-rating-matter/): disassembled skateboard bearings
- [Skateboards That Work For 9-Year-Olds (Bought & Tested)](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateboards-for-9-year-olds/): Perhaps you're looking for a skateboard for your child, nephew, or grandson and are in doubt of what to get.
- [Skateboard Wheels That Perform on Rough Roads](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateboard-wheels-for-rough-roads/): The right skateboard wheels can make even the bumpiest surface enjoyable to skate on.
- [What Wind Speed Is Good for Surfing?](https://skateboardershq.com/what-wind-speed-surfing/): There’s a lot more to surfing than just riding waves.
- [Why Do Surfers Go Under A Wave?](https://skateboardershq.com/why-do-surfers-go-under-a-wave/): You might have occasionally come across surfers vanishing under a wave only to reappear on the surface a few seconds later.
- [Skateboard Deck Concave Explained & Why It Matters](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboard-deck-concave/): Not all skateboard decks are the same, and one difference is concave. Some have a steep concave and others mellow.
- [Cupsole VS Vulcanized Skate Shoes Explained](https://skateboardershq.com/cupsole-vs-vulcanized-skate-shoes/): If you dive a bit into the subject of skate shoes you often see them described as vulcanized or cupsole.
- [Best Snowboard Bindings For Park/Freestyle](https://skateboardershq.com/best-snowboard-bindings-for-park-freestyle/): So you’ve got your board and your boots and you’re ready to shred! Not so fast, little grommet (or big grommet?
- [Skateboard Wheel Hardness Explained - Durometer Guide](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboard-wheel-hardness-explained/): One of the most confusing things when you’re looking for skateboard wheels has to be the hardness, also called Durometer.
- [11 Best Skateboards for Commuting (Tried & Tested)](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateboards-for-commuting/): Getting from A to B on a skateboard is certainly possible, but a standard skateboard will make it a frustrating ride.
- [Skateboards That Are Perfect for Adults](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateboards-for-adults/): As an adult skateboarder, I see an increase of older skateboarders in the skate parks I visit (which is great!).
- [The Origin Of the Hate For Skateboarders](https://skateboardershq.com/hate-for-skateboarders/): Skateboarders partially are to blame for the hate which started a long time ago when kids broke into backyards to ride pools.
- [Why Do Surfers Wax Their Surfboards?](https://skateboardershq.com/why-do-surfers-wax-their-surfboards/): Learning how to surf can be quite challenging, but there are some tips and tricks that can make your life easier.
- [What Does it Mean When a Surfboard is Waterlogged?](https://skateboardershq.com/surfboard-waterlogged-explained/): Whether it is from simply transporting your surfboard or scraping it across rocks and reefs, these boards end up taking quite a fair bit of damage.
- [Can You Turtle Roll Big Waves?](https://skateboardershq.com/can-you-turtle-roll-big-waves/): It is guaranteed that you're going to encounter breaking waves while surfing in the ocean.
- [Why Skateboarders Hate Longboarders](https://skateboardershq.com/why-skaters-hate-longboarders/): "Do you skateboard?" "Yes! I have a longboard!"
- [Everything to Know About Skateboard Deck Rails](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboard-deck-rails/): At first you might think there isn't much to skateboarding deck rails, they’re just plastic strips with holes, look the same, and serve only one purpose.
- [12 Signs You Need To  Replace Your Skate Shoes + Fixes](https://skateboardershq.com/when-replace-skate-shoes/): One thing that makes skateboarding expensive are skate shoes. Many skate their shoes until grip tape eats through socks, or until the outsoles fall off.
- [5 Simple Ways To Find Out The Front & Back of a Skateboard](https://skateboardershq.com/what-is-the-front-back-skateboard/): Skateboards have a front and back, which we call the nose (front) and the tail (back).
- [A Simple Guide To Buying Your First Skateboard](https://skateboardershq.com/buying-your-first-skateboard-guide/): Buying your first skateboard is easier than you might think and I'm going to make is as simple as possible.
- [Not Motivated to Skateboard? 10 Tips to Get Stoked Again](https://skateboardershq.com/not-motivated-to-skateboard/): I recently visited an awesome new skatepark. I was thrilled and actually felt nervous.
- [4 Cruiser Longboard Decks Compared](https://skateboardershq.com/best-cruiser-longboard-decks/): Sometimes you want a single board that you can use to slash around town, hit a local park or bowl, use for a grocery run, and be capable on flats or hills.
- [Should You get a Skateboard or Cruiser?](https://skateboardershq.com/should-you-get-a-skateboard-or-cruiser/): I often get the question from new skaters and skateboarders that want to get back into riding.
- [Are Amazon Skateboards Worth it? How To Spot The Bad Stuff](https://skateboardershq.com/are-amazon-skateboards-worth-it/): A while ago I decided to buy a bunch of cheap Amazon skateboards.
- [10 Reasons Why Your Skateboard is Slow (& Solutions)](https://skateboardershq.com/why-your-skateboard-is-slow/): Over time, your skateboard will become slower and usually the solution is quite simple.
- [9 Ways To Make Your Skateboard Faster (and What To Avoid)](https://skateboardershq.com/how-to-make-your-skateboard-faster/): Sometimes you're pushing your skateboard or cruiser and something feel off.
- [Top 9 Best Wheels for Cruising on a Skateboard (Tested)](https://skateboardershq.com/best-wheels-for-cruising-skateboard/): We all love to cruise a skateboard, be it around town, campus, or riding long distances to who knows where.
- [Skateboard Riser Pads - You Usually Don't Need Them](https://skateboardershq.com/do-you-need-skateboard-riser-pads/): I can't remember why I added riser pads to my setup and the more I think about it, the less certain I am about their benefits.
- [What Is Wheel Bite On A Skateboard? (5 Ways To Fix It)](https://skateboardershq.com/wheel-bite-skateboard/): There is nothing more annoying than landing a trick and your skateboard coming to a sudden halt. It's not only a problem for technical skateboarding.
- [4 Reasons Why Your Snowboard Bindings Keep Coming Loose](https://skateboardershq.com/loose-snowboard-bindings/): In my more than decade of experience snowboarding I have taught more than twenty people how to snowboard.
- [Why is My Longboard Not Turning? (Fixed)](https://skateboardershq.com/why-is-my-longboard-not-turning/): I’ve been making longboards for almost a decade now and been riding longboards for even longer.
- [Why Longboarding is Not Like Snowboarding](https://skateboardershq.com/is-longboarding-like-snowboarding/): One thing I want to make clear, while snowboarding is my first love, I love to longboard too.
- [Am I Too Old to Learn Snowboarding?  Tips for Adults](https://skateboardershq.com/too-old-to-learn-snowboarding/): Snowboarding is a youthful sport because of its link with the skating and surf culture.
- [8 Reasons Why Snowboarding Is Easier & Harder Than Skiing](https://skateboardershq.com/is-snowboarding-easier-harder-than-skiing/): The winter sports community generally agrees that skiing is easier to learn in the short term but harder to master than snowboarding.
- [10 Worst Longboard Brands You Should Avoid](https://skateboardershq.com/worst-longboard-brands/): Quality longboard brands are rare these days.
- [How to Sharpen Snowboard Edges With Ease](https://skateboardershq.com/sharpen-snowboard-edges/): Snowboards need a little TLC to keep gliding smoothly on the slopes.
- [Do You Need To Wax A New Snowboard?](https://skateboardershq.com/wax-new-snowboard/): If you are new to snowboarding and worried that not waxing your new board before your first ride down a beginner’s slope may somehow damage your board, don’t be.
- [A (Brief) Look at the Influence of Skateboarding Culture](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboard-culture/): Ever-growing in popularity, skateboarders, can be found anywhere around the world.
- [Write About Skateboarding or Snowboarding (Freelance)](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboardershq-is-looking-for-writers/): We are not hiring at this time!
- [Is Thrasher For Posers?](https://skateboardershq.com/is-thrasher-for-posers/): Thrasher, it seems, is being used by posers to further their rebel credentials. Thrasher tees and hoodies have been popping up all over the place recently.
- [Can You Ollie a Cruiser or Longboard?](https://skateboardershq.com/can-you-ollie-a-cruiser-longboard/): I’ve tested many cruisers, and we did a bunch of longboard reviews, but the question always that comes up is about tricks.
- [A Brief History Of Longboarding](https://skateboardershq.com/history-of-longboarding/): Imagine speeding down the slopes of a steep tarred road, performing skillful slides and turns.
- [What Are Skateboard Bearings - Detailed Guide](https://skateboardershq.com/what-are-skateboard-bearings/): Even though skateboard bearings aren’t the most important part of a skateboard, they do make a difference.
- [20 Greatest Surfers Of All Time That Changed The World](https://skateboardershq.com/greatest-surfers-of-all-time/): As one of the most popular sports across the world, surfing has a long and diverse history of producing incredible athletes that have contributed significantly toward the sport, but who are the greatest surfers of all time, and what did they achieve?
- [Buying a Used Snowboard Is a Smart Move (+ How)](https://skateboardershq.com/buying-a-used-snowboard/): Snowboarding is an expensive sport. A new premium snowboard could cost anywhere from $600-$900, enough to make a grown man cry.
- [Can Women Fit Men's Snowboard Boots?](https://skateboardershq.com/can-women-fit-mens-snowboard-boots/): Until recently, women have been using whatever suitably sized boots, bindings, and boards they can find to participate in the largely male-dominated sport of snowboarding.
- [12 Best Skateparks in California You Should Visit](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateparks-california/): California is considered to be the skateboarding mecca.
- [22 Snowboarding Tips for Beginners to Avoid Rooky Mistakes](https://skateboardershq.com/snowboarding-tips-for-beginners/): I remember my first time snowboarding, it was a painful experience. I had some idea about what to do because of my experience from surfing and skateboarding.
- [How Fast Can A Skateboard Go? Up to 91mph!](https://skateboardershq.com/how-fast-can-a-skateboard-go/): If you’re bored of walking everywhere and are looking for a faster way to get around town or even commute to work, skateboarding might seem very appealing.
- [Best Wheels for Bowl Skateboarding I Tested & Approved](https://skateboardershq.com/best-wheels-bowl-skateboarding/): Skating bowl is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. Just carving around a bowl is already super fun, and not to mention a great workout.
- [10 Best (& Worst) Wheel Brands For Skateboarding We Tested](https://skateboardershq.com/best-wheel-brands-skateboarding/): There is nothing more intimidating and confusing when you are looking for a new set of skateboard wheels.
- [Most Durable Skate Shoes (& Least) We Skated 170+ Hours](https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/): A while ago I decided to buy a ton of skate shoes to find out which are the most durable.
- [Pantheon Trip Review - Flawless Double Drop Longboard](https://skateboardershq.com/pantheon-trip-review/): Of the many sub-disciplines of skateboarding, perhaps none is as niche as LDP; short for “long distance pushing” or “long distance pumping”.
- [9 Best Mini Cruiser Skateboards - Tested & Approved](https://skateboardershq.com/best-mini-cruisers/): The great thing about mini cruisers is that they are suitable for commuting without having to carry a huge and heavy board around.
- [Awesome Gifts For Skateboarders & What to Avoid](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboarding-gift-ideas/): Skateboarders are very picky about their gear and like to stick to their favorite brands, board sizes or even the skate store they prefer.
- [Skateboard Hardware Guide –  Size & Troubleshooting](https://skateboardershq.com/skateboard-hardware-guide/): The right size hardware for skateboard is 7/8" for standard 7-ply decks without riser pads.
- [Globe Big Blazer Review - Bought & Tested + Video](https://skateboardershq.com/globe-big-blazer-review/): Time to review a different cruiser, this time we're gonna have a close look at the Globe Big Blazer, ride it, and see how it performs.
- [Landyachtz Tugboat Review - Bought & Tested](https://skateboardershq.com/landyachtz-tugboat-review/): Ever since I launched this blog I wanted to get my hands on the Landyachtz Tugboat.
- [Comet Cruiser Review - Overhyped or Worth the Price Tag?](https://skateboardershq.com/comet-cruiser-review/): Today we have a special, SPECIAL, SPECIAL cruiser to review. I’m so stoked to tell you all about the Comet Cruiser!
- [Landyachtz Surfskate Review (Bought & Tested)](https://skateboardershq.com/landyachtz-surfskate-review/): I never tried a surfskate before but since they are becoming more popular it was time to learn what all the fuss was about.
- [Arbor Oso Review - Best Beginner Cruiser](https://skateboardershq.com/arbor-oso-foundation-review/): Well, just look at that! Rad cruiser right?
- [Arbor Pilsner Review - Leaves (Almost) Every Cruiser in the Dust](https://skateboardershq.com/arbor-pilsner-review/): I admit it, I have a problem. I fell in love with cruiser boards and love the playful and smooth ride they offer, that is if you get a decent cruiser.
- [Powell Peralta Flight Deck Review | Is It Really the Best?](https://skateboardershq.com/powell-peralta-flight-deck-review/): I wrote this review a while ago and it still stands.
- [Magneto Mini Cruiser (REAL) Review - Cheap & Mediocre](https://skateboardershq.com/magneto-mini-cruiser-review/): Time for another review. This time I'm going to have a look at the Magneto Mini Cruiser. I took it apart, did a test ride and it's time to share my findings.
- [Thunder Hollow Lights Review - Best Trucks for Street?](https://skateboardershq.com/thunder-hollow-lights-review/): I had been looking to purchase another set of trucks for several months.
- [Bustin Maestro Review – Ultimate Freestyle/Push Hybrid?](https://skateboardershq.com/bustin-maestro-review/): The Bustin Maestro is one of the most frequently recommended longboards for beginners, being one of the boards that started the trend toward using dropped decks as commuters (now commonly known as “pushers”).
- [CCS Logo Complete Skateboard Review - Tried & Tested](https://skateboardershq.com/ccs-complete-skateboard-review/): To many people skateboarding seems like an expensive hobby and throwing 150 bucks at a skateboard might be a problem.
- [Landyachtz Dinghy Review – Overhyped? (Bought & Tested)](https://skateboardershq.com/landyachtz-dinghy-review/): Whenever you consult the web and ask what the best possible cruiser is, almost everybody mentions the Landyachtz Dinghy.
- [Are Skate Shoes Bad for Your Feet? It Depends](https://skateboardershq.com/are-skate-shoes-bad-for-feet/): I recently recovered from a nasty foot injury because of worn Vans. By the time I realized they didn't offer much impact protection, it was already too late.
- [Landyachtz ATV Review - Master Of None](https://skateboardershq.com/landyachtz-atv-review/): It's been a while since I reviewed a skateboard, this time I tested the Landyacht ATV and I know many of you are curious about this board.
- [10 Best (& Worst) Skateboard Bearings | Cheaper Is Better](https://skateboardershq.com/best-skateboard-bearings/): After testing many bearings over a year in different circumstances and weather types, we came to the conclusion that the best skateboard bearings are not the most expensive bearings.

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