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April 24th, 2009

How To Choose  Skate Board For Beginner

By : Admin

Skate Board Player

Skate Board Player

Buy a skate board for the first time sometimes create confusion. Especially for a beginner skate boarder. At this time there are so many kinds of skate board for sale in the store online or offline. Some tips below will make it easier for you to determine which  the skate board according to your needs.

Cost. Previously set budget costs that will be used to buy a skateboard. Because prices can determine the quality of a skate board. The principle is basically always look back on the functional and power-base skate board as a whole, including the skate board, skate board bearings, trucks, and wheels. It costs about $ 30 to $ 70 for starter skate board.

Some of the skate board costs more expensive and sometimes make you pay for something that does not need to; there is also a rather cheap and you will pay junk. And this is the point, you can buy a standard used especially for a beginner skate board.

Skate board Wheels and Bearings. Special on skate board wheels and bearings this is a note on the spinning wheels when you stop pushing. There are different standards of assessment (measured using the ABEC value) that determines the speed of Bearings. ‘AA’ Bearings have a slow speed, so that will help you maintain a very slow speed on the road to decline, so will not provide the speed on the flat surface.
For beginners, you can start with ‘AA’, followed by ABEC 3, ABEC 5, ABEC 7, and ABEC 9. Most  of the beginner use ABEC 3 or higher ABEC 5. Bearings may not provide the answer but will move to the fastest bearings not good either.

Skate board Trucks . Some of the skate board trucks made this special to do various tricks and special difficult. For this one quality is the main consideration.

Skate board Deck. If you want to select the best skate board deck, sometimes you can get one without the graphics. Why? Some brandings and design can make a skate board deck to be expensive. In addition, the deck can easily design early is not feasible with the number of skating. Rather than focus on the cool graphics, get a 7-ply deck and observe the form of the deck. Getting a good amount of curve to kicktails.

As a beginner in playing skate board, the most ideal for you is to get a reasonable price for a skate board that most have to consist of 7-ply deck, durable tracks, and ABEC 3 or 5 Bearings.

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Cheap Skateboards

April 13th, 2009

How To Find The Cheap Skateboard Gear Online

By : Dean Erickson

The key to buying is to know what you want. That sounds obvious, but there are so many things to consider when buying a product that it’s easy to get lost in the information superhighway that is the Internet.

Cheap Skateboards

Cheap Skateboards

So, before you perform an Internet search for “skateboard online shop”, or something like that, try searching for “about skateboarding” first. This will bring up websites filled with all the information you need to know. Read up on the history of the sport, the tricks, the boards, the gear. Work out what sort of skateboarding you want to do. Do you want to skateboard at a ramp, or on the street? Do you want to do tricks or just cruise around? Your answers will play a big role in choosing the type of board that will be best for you.

So, once you decide on the type of skateboarding you want to do you’ll be able to better match the type of deck (board) that’s for you. There are so many skateboard decks to choose from. They come in various shapes and sizes and differing weights and strengths. There are flatter decks or more concave decks. There’s a deck for everyone.

Skateboard manufacturing companies are always looking to improve board design, so you’ll find decks made of plastic or fiberglass, but the most popular type of deck is a wooden deck.

The brand names abound: Element, Tony Hawk (the Michael Jordan of skateboarding), Girl, Habitat, Santa Cruz, Toy and Enjoi, to name a new. An Internet search will bring up the relevant websites. Browse through and read about board technology, sizes, shapes.

The most popular deck is the standard 7 ply maple deck. The Habitat “Skylite” board is made of 5 ply maple, which makes it lighter, while the Element “Fiberlight” has a strip of fiberglass, which according to the company website, makes it able to better “withstand intense abuse”.

The width of the deck is also important. Wider decks (over 8″) are more suitable for transition/vert work, while street tricks demand a narrower board. If you want to do both then an 8″ deck is a good starting choice. If you just want to cruise around a wider board is more comfortable.

Skateboards have wheels, and wheels come in a variety of colors, sizes and degrees of hardness. Read up on wheel diameter (height of wheel) and durometer (hardness of wheel). In short, remember that wheel size means speed and wheel hardness means stability.

Shopping for skateboarding deals online is so easy if you take your time. Type “skateboard offers” into your favorite search engine and start browsing and comparing prices. Sites like Skateboard.com and Skatewarehouse.com are good places to start.

While you are there think about getting yourself a pair of skate shoes. Speciality shoes will make your riding experience easier and safer. Skate shoes have a large flat bottom which is better able to grip the board. Some have heel airbags and gel pads for added safety. Also, think about getting yourself a helmet and other protective gear. It’s not silly, it’s smart.

Dean Erickson. Journalist, and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://gear.skateboard-centralpark.com on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.

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March 20th, 2009

Skateboards Safety Tips

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Skateboards safety tips. The main matter that must be remembered was to wear the helmet during playing skateboards. Because   21 percent of the total reported skateboards-related injuries are head injuries. So it makes sense to wear a helmet.

To avoid the wound and the bruise to the elbow and arms or the wrist always wear protective gear like elbow pads, knee pads, wrist pads, and gloves nearby same could prevent the occurrence fractures to bones when playing skateboards.

The next tips is go skateboards on the right place. Many skateboards-related injuries are caused by skating in the street or in places with human or vehicular traffic. Go to parks, empty parking spaces, or indoor skate parks. It is equally important to skate on the grounds with smooth surfaces as small bumps, sticks, holes, and stones on the riding surface can cause falls. Pay attention to your place playing skateboards. It is equally important to skate on the grounds with smooth surfaces as small bumps, sticks, holes, and stones on the riding surface can cause falls. While modern skateboards are designed for maximum control, it is not advisable to ride when crossing the street.

Never show off on playing skateboards. Then study the method of falling from the skateboards properly. The best way to fall is to crouch down as it reduces your height and amount of impact during the fall. Roll rather than absorb the full impact of the fall. If you are buying for the first time, seek advice from the store.

Know what to do in case of emergency. No matter how much protection you have or how faithful you follow all the safety tips in the book, accidents can happen. Make sure that you remain calm and seek help immediately.

And that was last was playing in a place that was known by you so as you knew the closest hospital when the accident happening, or always bringing first aid medicine.

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Skateboarding Equipment

February 20th, 2009

Skateboarding Equipment

By: Admin


Skater Skateboarding Tip and Trick

Skater Skateboarding Tip and Trick

Skateboarding Equipment. Eventhough it’s look so simple, but you should always consider about your equipment to play skateboard. Because when we just playing skateboarding as our hobbies, sometimes we forget about safety the firt.

So whether you are a novice or an expert, always choose the appropriate of your stuff just like : a helmet, a special shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist pads, and gloves are a must.

Here’s your guide to select skateboard safety equipment:

Helmets

When you buying a helmet, select the one that fits to your head perfectly (if it is too large, it will loosely move when your head moves; on the other hand, if it’s too tight, so it will limit your head movement).

Knee pads

Knee pads absorb most of the impact of the fall and protect your knees from possible cuts and bruises. Thus, knee pads must be fastened securely around the legs. Choose the pads that fit perfectly to your size as they vary from small, medium, to large. Knee pads cost between $10 and $100 depending on the brand, quality and design.

Elbow pads

Like knee pads, elbow pads absorb most of the impact of the fall and protect your elbow from cuts and bruises that are caused by such fall. Elbow pads should also be fastened securely around your elbows. Elbow pads with hard plastic caps are better choice.Elbow pads usually cost around $30 per pair although you can buy a set of elbow and knee pads at a cheaper price.

Wrist pads

The perfect wrist pads should not only fit perfectly on your wrists but also would not limit the range of your movement. Thick wrist pads are okay but remember that they should be comfortable when worn. A pair of good wrist pads can cost between $15 and $30.

Gloves

When falling, the skateboarder has the tendency to use his hand to break the fall. When buying, choose gloves that perfectly fit the size of your hand. Skateboard gloves can be made from synthetic fiber, leather or hard plastic. A pair of gloves can cost at around $45.Constructed with a nubuck, leather and suede upper, the AL50 features an array of cool designs to choose from, a full lace-up front, and reinforced upper layering for durability. A padded tongue, collar and footbed cushion feet in all the right places, and the latex foam insert at the heel and arch offer added support and shock absorbency. The shoe’s sticky gum rubber sole is lightweight, flexible and designed for good board feel.

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