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Choosing the Best Skateboarding Shoes for a Better Skateboarding Experience

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SkateboardPage ::  Choosing the best skateboarding shoes for a better skateboarding experience , in extreme sports, skateboarding is perhaps the most popular in the United States. If you love skateboarding, and you want to skate like the pros , then you need to understand that the board itself and your skills are not the only things that are important in this sport. A lot of people think that skateboarding is done by just using regular sports shoes. However, you need to remember the fact that skateboarding will also require you to have a good pair of shoes that are specifically designed for skateboarding. They will be much more comfortable, and they will also be able to minimize injuries . Although it is true that you can still skate using just about any shoes or even flip flops, you have to remember that when you are skateboarding, you will increase the risk of injuring your ankle. Skateboarding shoes are designed to provide adequate protection to your ankles. These will be able to

How to Buy a Skateboard for the First Time

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Skateboardpage :: How to Buy a Skateboard for the First Time and Whats A Good Skateboard To Buy? When deciding which skateboard to buy, there are 4 basic things to consider: cost, trucks, bearings and wheels, and decks. Cost. A skateboard can be very expensive so the basic principle to remember is to settle for something functional -basic. Do not aim for the best board that will set you back a hefty 3-digit figure that does not even include bearings, trucks, and a set of wheels. Set your budget at around $50 to$80 for a brand new beginner skateboard. Any higher and you'll be paying for something you don't need; any lower and you'll be paying for junk. The point is, you should buy an average beginner skateboard so when you realize that the sport is not for you or you happen to destroy your skateboard in the process, you have not spent your fortune for nothing. Trucks. There are different types of trucks suited for specific tricks and functions. Some are made heavy