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How to Do a Manual on Your Skateboard

Skateboardpage ::  As a skateboarder, you know that you want to learn how to do the different tricks that you see on TV performed by the pros. You need to consider the fact that skateboarding is a painful sport to learn and more pain will come as soon as you try out different tricks on your skateboard. One trick for beginners that you will definitely want to skateboard learn is how to manual. This particular trick is like doing a wheelie on a bike but in this case, you will be using a skateboard. You will ride the skateboard with only the back wheels rolling and the front wheels on the air. If you are going skateboarding and are comfortable riding your skateboard, then it may be time for you to start learning different tricks that will surely impress anyone who sees you. Skateboard how to manual is a great trick to learn and every skateboard enthusiast should learn how to do this trick. Basically, this trick is very different from flip tricks which are more technical. Wha

How to Clean Your Skateboard Bearings and Wheels

Skateboardpage :: Tips for You Today How to Clean Skateboard Bearings and Wheels? If you notice that your wheels are not gliding the way they should be or creating a distinct squeaking sound, then it is time to do some maintenance cleaning. 1.  Using a +" socket wrench or a skate tool, remove the wheels from the trucks. 2.  Then, remove the bearings from the wheels. To do this, barely hook the wheel back to the axle (the bearing should be hooked to the tip of the axle) and slowly pry the wheel, pooping the bearing out. This requires extreme care as you might damage the bearing in the process. (But if you are planning to throw the old bearings away and replace them with new ones, you can pry as hard as you want but make sure that you do not damage the wheels.)

Goofy or Regular Stance?

SkateboardPage ::  Goofy or Regular Stance? Skateboarding has two stances: The Goofy stance and the Regular stance. It is important to know which one to use in order to get maximum comfort whenever you go skateboarding. To figure out which stance is comfortable for you, try some of these tips. First of all, the goofy stance is where you place your right foot in the front. Regular stance is where you place your left foot forward and right foot at the back. Try some of these tips in order to know which stance you will be most comfortable with.

The passion for Skateboarding - A Culture On Its Own

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Skateboardpage :: The passion for Skateboarding - A Culture On Its Own Although skateboarding may seem like just another sport that many teenagers get into, through the years, this sport has developed its own culture and skateboarders can be easily identified not just because they have skateboards, but because they have a lifestyle that can be easily seen through the clothes they wear and the things they do. Not only that, skateboarding is also an international sport in which numerous countries have their own representatives in international levels of competition. Usually, the passion for skateboarding starts out at an early stage of a persons life, pre-teens have long known how to ride one and by the time they are in their teens, many have already mastered the skill and are able to do tricks and jumps. Some though have failed to pick up on the sport early on and may be intrigued with the skateboarding culture and would like to join as well.  If you are interested