Buy at AllPosters.comSkateboarding is one of the fastest growing extreme sports around. Skateboarding is a world-wide sport. Skateboarding can be kind of tricky at first. But hopefully with the help from this post you won’t have to go through all the pain and frustration of trying to learn skateboarding tricks without help.

Believe it or not, skateboarding can be dangerous sometimes. Just in case you crash you should probably wear at least a helmet. Knee pads and elbow pads can usually help to. Oh, and I cannot be held responsible for any injury when you are learning skateboarding tricks!

THE OLLIE

One of the most important skateboarding tricks is the ollie. To do a kick flip, heel flip, pop shove it, and pretty much every other skateboarding trick, involves the ollie. To ollie, put your front foot in the middle of your board and your back foot on the tail. Then to ollie you snap the tail of your board down, then jump, and after you jump move your front foot up to the truck bolts at the front of your board to even out. And that’s how you do an ollie. But just like any other trick the ollie might take a few tries to get it.

THE POP SHOVE-IT

A pop shove-it is when your board does a 180 degree spin in the air. To pop shove-it you ollie, then you move your back foot in backward in a sweeping motion and, move your front foot forward just a little bit, then after the board does a 180 you catch the board with your feet and land! And that’s how you do the pop shove-it!

THE KICK SPIN

To kick flip you put your back foot on tail and your front foot behind the front truck bolts (kind of like you are going to ollie). But have your front foot at an angle (like a 45 degree angle). As you ollie, move your front foot to where the board starts to rise, then flick your foot to the side. Then bring your foot back and after the board has gone all the way around catch the board with your feet.

THE HEEL FLIP

The heel flip is somewhat like the kick flip, just a little different. To do a heel flip put your back foot on the tail so only three fourths of your foot is actually on your board. Put your front foot by the truck bolts, with your toes hanging off the side of the board. Then slide your front foot up to the nose of your board towards so your heel hits the corner, so your board flips the opposite way of a kick flip. Then you catch the board with your feet. Now you can go out and start doing heel flips

THE BONELESS

The boneless is an old school trick, but it’s still a cool trick (not that old school tricks aren’t cool). To boneless you start just riding your board (you might want to start out going slow) grab right behind the front wheels. Then you take your front foot off the board, and quickly push off the ground with it. Then when you’re in the air put your foot back on the board and land! Now you know how to do a boneless!

THE FINGER FLIP

If you want to do a finger flip you have your back foot on the tail and your front foot in the middle or just behind the middle of your board. First you grab the front of your board. Then you ollie, and while your in the air flip the board with your hand. Make sure you move your feet out of the way. Then hope fully land back on the board.

THE IMPOSSIBLE

If you want to do an impossible put your back foot on your tail so your heel is kind of hanging off and put your front foot up by the truck bolts with your heal hanging of a little bit so its easy to get it out of the way. Then you push down and forward with your back foot (like in a sweeping motion) and move you front foot out of the way. Keep pushing your back foot forward until the board goes all the way around your foot. Then put your front foot back on.

Hopefully this list of How to Skateboard tips has helped you get started in this great sport. If you know of any other cool tricks you want to share, please leave a comment so you can help out other skating athletes. If you are in the market for some sporting goods for extreme sports or just want more information on skateboarding in general, visit www.SkateboardPlanet.net.

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When most people think of skateboarding equipment, the first thing they think of is a skateboard. Well, some people might think of skateboard pads, but mostly I think it is a skateboard that people think of. To be exact, what people think of is complete skateboards.

Complete skateboards consist of three main parts: the skateboard deck, the trucks, and the wheels. I think everybody knows that the skateboard deck is the part that you stand on. The truck is the medal part your wheels hook on to. It’s important to get the type that best fits your style of skateboarding. The last part of a complete skateboard is the wheels. I am pretty sure everybody knows what the wheels are. You can pick different types of decks, trucks, and wheels depending on what type of skating you will be doing.

The main consideration of a skateboard deck is the width. Well, that and the graphics. You have to make sure your skateboard looks cool. If you like to skate in half pipes or pools or at a skate park your deck should be about 8.25″ to about 8.5″ wide. The wider the deck the more stable it is. For technical and street riding you would need about a 7.5″ to 8″ wide decks. This well help you do flip tricks, grinds, and other stuff like that a bit easier.

The next part of a complete skateboard is the trucks which come in three different heights: low, medium, and high. Low trucks give you more stability and quicker flip tricks. They also go well with smaller wheels. Higher trucks allow you to use bigger wheels for a little bit more speed, you can roll a little farther to, and even bigger wheels make it easier to go over rougher roads. Medium trucks are between low trucks and high trucks. Most skaters choose low trucks for street skating. You can also specialize the bushings that are between the deck and the trucks. Soft rubber bushings are better for sharper turns while harder rubber is more stable and harder to turn. Most skaters just use a medium hardness.

Wheels are the last part of a complete skateboard that you need to select. As with all parts of your skateboard, appearance is a big factor. You need to make sure your wheels look good with the rest of the skateboard. The other two factors are the hardness of the wheel and the diameter of the wheel. Larger wheels allow you to go faster. If you’re doing a lot of skateboarding on ramps, you will want a larger wheel to get more speed so you can get more air. If you’re going to be doing more tricks on the ground, you will probably want smaller wheels because they will be lighter and allow you to flip your skateboard easier. If you’re going to do a lot of all terrain type skating, you may want to choose a softer wheel to give you a smoother ride. As with all of the elements of a complete skateboard, many skaters will be well served by getting a medium sized wheel of average hardness.

Now that we have gone over all the individual elements of a complete skateboard, you will be happy to know, most of the time you can just buy complete skateboards already put together with middle of the road equipment and be off and skating without ever having to choose the components.

This is recommended for new skaters. After you start skating you can go out and replace components to fit the style of skating you do the most of. Once you are advanced and building your dream board, you will know exactly what you want and it won’t be hard to pick out all the components.

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There are many reasons you may need to buy skateboard trucks. You may be building your own dream skateboard. You may be upgrading your existing skateboard with some premium skateboard trucks. Maybe you have worn out your existing trucks grinding like a pro. Whatever the reason, you need to look at a few things when you are deciding what trucks you want to purchase.

The first thing you need to look at is the bushings. They are the rubber part that flexes when you’re turning. You can remove these and replace them to customize your skateboard. Harder rubber is more stable and stiffer when you turn. Softer bushings are looser and let you turn faster. Most people are better off just getting a medium bushing and just having an all purpose skateboard.

For skateboard trucks, the dimensions are the next critical item to consider. The first dimension is the truck height. Low skateboard trucks are more stable and allow you to do quick flip tricks better. High trucks allow you to use larger wheels which go faster and are better for all terrain skating. As with the bushings, you can go with a medium height truck for all purpose skating.

The last dimension for skateboard trucks is the axle length. There really isn’t anything special you need to worry about here. Just make sure you match the axle length to the skateboard width.

There are many different brands of skateboard trucks and each has some unique features. Following are a few types of skateboarding trucks you may want to consider.

Tensor trucks have been engineered to the specifications of skateboarding legend Rodney Mullen. They are available in a standard and low design and are a great choice for an all around good skateboard truck.

Destructo skateboard trucks are another great choice. They make trucks in low, medium, and high. There are tons of color schemes to choose from.

Grindking trucks are great for grinding, as you might have guessed. The hanger is made from aluminum which leads to better and smoother grinds. Because aluminum is a softer metal, you will have to replace them sooner than other trucks if you do a lot of grinding.

Fury skateboard trucks are built to be heavier and stronger than most other trucks. They have several unique features including special bushings and a unique turning design which has a ball joint sitting in a socket in the base plate of the truck.

There are several other skateboard trucks out there so do a little research and find the truck that is right for you. Find the right size, construction, and color and you are on your way to a sweet skateboard. Good luck on getting the right trucks for your dream skateboard.

After you have chosen your ideal skateboard trucks, you can save a bunch of money if you know where to shop. There are many great online skateboarding equipment stores like www.skateboardplanet.net where you can save a whole bunch of money. Surf on over to find great deals on skateboarding equipment and all your other skateboarding needs.

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The first thing that you want to consider when choosing a skateboard deck is style. This needs to be on the top of your list because skateboarding is a lot about style. Who is your favorite skater? What is your favorite team or company? What kind of graphics do you like. You need to consider all these things because you want to be proud of the way your skateboard looks.

Now that you have the style part down, you need to decide what kind of skating you are going to use your new skateboarding deck for. The type of skating you will be doing determines the size your skateboard should be.

If you are going to be doing a lot of skating on vert ramps or pools, you are going to want to have a wider board that is a little more stable. This means you will probably want a skateboard that is 8.25 to 8.5 inches.

If you are going to use the skateboard for a lot of street skating or doing a lot of technical tricks, you probably want to get a narrower skateboard that will allow you to do flip tricks easier than if you are using a wider board. Skateboards that are 7.5, 7.75, or 8.0 inches are commonly used for this type of skating.

If you want to get a skateboard deck that will work well for all types of skating, you could choose a skateboard deck that is 8.0 inches wide and have a nice all purpose skateboard.

If you are going to be cruising around and not really do any tough tricks, you could consider old school deck or a longboard.

Whatever type of skateboarding you plan to do, thinking about it a little before you buy the first cool skateboard deck you see will make sure your new skateboarding deck gives you years of service in addition to just looking cool! Good luck on your quest for the perfect skateboard deck.

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Skateboarding has become an extremely popular sport – yes I said sport. ESPN has immortalized skaters and other extreme sports athletes with the X-Games and many people are getting into the sport because of this. One thing many beginners are looking for is a somewhere to get cheap skateboards. The apparent obvious choice is to go to Walmart and get a $49 special, but I would encourage you to think twice before blowing fifty bucks on cheap skateboards at Walmart because it will be exactly that – a CHEAP SKATEBOARD and you don’t want that!

You can find good skateboards for affordable prices at a lot of places. For roughly twice the price of a fifty dollar blue light special, you can get a good board that will last you much longer than the Walmart skateboard and be a lot better to use. There are a couple places on the internet that have been in business for quite a while and offer great deals so you can get high quality, yet still cheap skateboards. If all else fails you can also give it a try on eBay or at Amazon, but I recommend trying to stay with a place that specializes in affordable or cheap skateboards and accessories.

The House Boardshop is one of the best places on the internet to find great deals and get cheap skateboards and other extreme sports accessories. Prices are often 50 percent or more less than manufacturer’s listed price on complete skateboard packages. There are also great deals snowboards, skis, shoes, and other apparel. You will save so much money on your new cheap skateboard that you will be able to pick up a couple accessories. For more information on Cheap Skateboards check out my Squidoo Lens.

Be Wild is another website that has cheap skateboards and a bunch of other things that aren’t necessarily related to skateboards. You can find shirts, sunglasses, body jewelry and other things. For more information on Cheap Skateboards check out my HubPage article.

Now that you have a plan on where to shop for high quality, cheap skateboards, you may be asking so how do I learn all the tricks. If you are interested in learning skating tricks, check out the Secrets of Skateboarding program and learn how to skate like the pros. For more information on Cheap Skateboards check out my WordPress blog.

You may be asking, what can I do with my new found skills and skateboarding gear? Here a few ideas for you. It is great exercise. It may not seem like riding on a board with wheels burns many calories, but go outside and try it for a few minutes and you will soon be covered in sweat. It is also entertainment both for yourself and others.

Get a video camera and start recording. You will have You Tube ready videos in no time. If you really have a passion for skateboarding, you can turn it into a career. Some of the top pros today are making millions from endorsements and starting their own businesses around skateboarding.

This sport is still new in the eyes of the world, but it will continue to grow and someday may be as big as the NFL or NBA. Dream big and your first, high quality yet cheap skateboard could lead to financial riches! Good luck!

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Skateboarding has become an extremely popular sport. More people than ever are looking for places to get skateboarding equipment at great prices. Before you run down to Walmart or K-Mart, you should do a little research because there are a lot of places where you can get great deals on extreme sports gear.

You can get top of the line skateboarding equipment on shoe string budget. There are a bunch of things you may be looking for. Some are required, some are optional. Really, everything other than the skateboard is optional so you should probably start there.

When purchasing your first skateboard, you will most likely want to purchase a complete skateboard. If you check out one of the online skateboard equipment websites we recommend you should be able to save a bunch of money and get a professional quality board for the price of a K-Mart special.

Skateboard shoes are the next thing most skaters buy. Heck, many non skaters buy them just because they look cool. While many non-skaters choose to wear skate shoes, the design of the skate shoe includes many features designed for use in skating. These features almost invariably include a flat sole made of rubber or polyurethane, a suede or leather composition, and double or triple stitching.

Many features of the Skate Shoe are designed to increase its durability. The Skate Shoe is subjected to the abrasiveness of a skateboard’s grip tape on a regular basis when worn by skaters. This is why skaters tend to go through shoes quickly. Super Suede, Action Leather, and plastic underlying the toe cap help to increase the durability of a skate shoe. Lace loops and protectors are designed to prevent laces from shredding by shielding the most common areas that contact with grip tape.

While you might not think it is cool, most skaters really need to have pads and a helmet. Unless you are just skating around in your driveway, I can’t really think of a good reason to not wear pads and a helmet. The better a skater gets, the harder the tricks are that they will try. As you try harder moves, you will crash and burn.

Hitting the concrete without pads can have you laid up inside nursing your wounds instead of skating so don’t cut your skateboarding time short just because you think it is cool not to wear safety equipment.

Another piece of extreme sports gear you may want to invest in is grip tape. Grip tape is an adhesive backed friction-surfaced material usually attached to the deck of a skateboard or longboard to give the rider more friction to control the board. It is sometimes used decoratively, since it can come in many different styles and colors. Grip tape comes as rough sheets similar to adhesive-backed sandpaper. The grade and size of grit varies by company and manufacture method.

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