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Q: Do all skateboard bearings fit all wheels? A: Yes, it’s all standard sizing so don’t worry about that. Bearings are overrated, cheaper skateboard bearings work fine. Birdhouse offers the highest quality parts where Santa Cruz is right in between. I also included the Tony Hawk Signature Series which is a very cheap skateboard that isn’t great but also not terrible. If you don’t know what style you prefer, are new to skateboarding or just want something that works for all styles, go with this setup. Wheels are often made of low-quality polyurethane and may flat spot more easily. Higher quality wheels sometimes cost twice as much but last four times longer. Over the years I have tested about 40 skateboards from different skateboard brands and close to 20 cruiser skateboards. Many of the complete skateboards are exactly the same and have flaws.
Often the bushings are either too soft or too hard resulting in a board that turns too fast or too slow. This can be fixed using a skate tool.It won’t be long until you have to upgrade parts and you’ll end up paying more in the end. Skateboard Parts Explained Here a are examples of different skateboard setups for different styles: All-Around Beginner Skateboard Setup Ventures provide stability, Indys are a bit more carvy and Thunder is a good choice for street skating.
Bearings: Often made of cheap materials, leading to issues like improper wheel spinning or not spinning at all. There are other costs involved if you include gear. I summed up all the costs of skateboarding you might not think about at first. What Size Skateboard Should I get? I skated transition on Thunders for years before I moved on to Independent but don’t have any preference. The skateboard brands mentioned here ( Arbor, CCS, Santa Cruz (NHS), Birdhouse) offer both high and low quality skateboards, but 5 skateboards really stand out. After buying about 10 of them they all turned out to break easily, arrived damaged, and are downright unsafe. Often they are wrapped in plastic and mass produced. What Does A Decent Skateboard Cost?
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The cheapest we bought and recommend is the CCS complete which is a great starter skateboard for skate parks. We carry all major brands such as DC, Plan B, Girl, Chocolate, Bodega, Gozer, Dirty Ghetto Kids, Death Wish, Shake Junt, Baker, Spitfire, Element, Creature, Low Card, Anti Hero, Zoo York, Grizzly, LRG, Lakai, Independent, Royal, Thunder, Venture, Pusher, Defiant, Alien Workshop, Dark Star, Ricta, Bones, and more.