Skateboarding Tips & Trends
Can You Build Your Own Skatepark at Home?
Is the skatepark by your house really busy? Do you not have a skatepark near you? Are your parents tired of driving you to one? What if you could bring the skatepark to you? You might think that...
Wax On, Wax Off: Enhancing Your Ride With Skateboard Wax
Just like baggy skate clothes and Vans sneakers, skate wax is a staple accessory for every skateboarder. Skate wax is the helpful little tool skateboarders use to help them skate on rails and ledges...
9 Skateboarding Problems No One Talks About
Nothing for a skateboarder feels more freeing than jumping on your board and hitting the skatepark with your friends. Skateboarding culture stands for that freedom, going against the norm, and...
7 Fun Facts About Skateboarding You Probably Never Knew
Whether you are thinking about buying your first skateboard or you’ve been skating longer than you can remember and have a drawer full of baggy skate hoodies at home, I bet there are still lots of...
Stop the Stereotypes! Busting 5 Misconceptions About Skateboarders
Movies and television shows have shown us different versions of skater characters, but most tend to rely on the same stereotypical qualities. Often, you’ll find skateboarders portrayed as dark and...
Skate Park or Street? What’s Your Vibe?
The two big styles of skateboarding are street skating and park skating. With the Olympics coming up we should note that both of these popular forms will be included in the games, and you’ll be able...
How Young is Too Young? A Parent’s Guide to the Best Time to Pick Up Skateboarding
It is never too late to start skateboarding. If you are thinking about picking it up alongside your kid, go for it–even if they think it’s embarrassing! On the other hand, for most kids, there is a...
Why Shop for Skater Clothes Online?
With so many brands, styles, and stores to choose from, you may be overwhelmed with the best places to shop for the latest skateboarding clothes. The days of needing to venture out to the local mall...
Where Do I Start? Beginner Skater Skills and Tricks
There are tons of reasons why people get into skating. Whether it’s from watching Tony Hawk at the X Games pulling an insane 360 varial McTwist or seeing your friends get into the sport, any reason...
The Ins and Outs of Skatepark Etiquette
Whether you are new to the sport or in a new town, the first time you go to a skatepark can feel overwhelming. It’s kind of like the first day of school; you may not know anyone, you don’t have a...