Increasing popularity among young people is gaining this kind of extreme sport, like skateboarding. If this sport is interesting for you, then it's worth thinking about buying a skateboard. After all, the achievements of a skater depend not only on his abilities, but also on the sports equipment he uses.
From what kind of skateboard you choose, depend on the future of its operation, your achievements, and maybe even your health. Therefore, the choice of skateboarding should be approached with great seriousness, especially if you are not a professional. Well, now let's talk about how to choose a skateboard.
What should be the skate board( deck)
Deca is the basis of any skateboard, it is a board with curved ends. The front end of the deck is called "nose", the back end is "tail".
Side bends along the deck are called "concave".These very bends and help to perform various tricks on the skateboard( flips).Depending on the board, the depth of the bends is different.
In general, the deck is made of several layers of wood, strongly pressed and glued together.7-layer decks are more popular, 9-layer ones are less popular, 6-layer models are the least common. It is best that the material from which the board is made is maple.
When choosing it is also worth noting that many decks have one additional plastic layer on the bottom, which is referred to as "slik".It is necessary for better sliding on the railing.
The skateboard with such a deck weighs a little more, so if you are a beginner or just do not want to slide on the railing, it is better to choose a skateboard whose deck does not have an additional layer. You should also know that the less weight the skateboard weighs, the easier it is to do tricks on it.
In terms of dimensions, the average length of the deck is about 80 cm, width - varies from 19 to 21 cm. It should be noted that on narrow boards, it is much easier to twist the flips. On wide, it's easier to land after doing the trick.
When choosing a skateboard, also pay attention to the fact whether there are any stratifications of the board in any places. Dry deck, very quickly breaks down, so buying an attribute that has long been in the warehouse is not recommended.
Top on the board is glued "griptape" - the most ordinary sandpaper, only more wear-resistant and has a self-adhesive backing. It is designed to reduce the sliding of the legs on the deck.
What should be the suspension( truck)
In any skateboard, to the deck from below are screwed suspensions, which are commonly referred to as "trucks".Most often between the deck and the tracks, there are special rubber bands that protect the board from the loads.
When choosing a suspension, attach importance to their weight and strength. The thicker the track, the stronger the skateboard, but at the same time, the heavier it is. When choosing a skateboard, choose those pendants, the wheels of which are completely under the deck, and do not stick out from the side.
What should be the wheels and bearings of the
The wheels of the skateboard are worn, which in turn differ in diameter and degree of rigidity. Diameter is not so important characteristic, which can not be said about rigidity.
Skateboards with soft wheels transmit very poorly speed, but they are easier to control, and due to the fact that they transmit less vibration, the ride process becomes more comfortable.
Soft wheels provide a high coefficient of adhesion, so they wear out faster and quickly lose their speed. Hard wheels are easier to accelerate and better keep the speed. But because of the strong vibration, the ride becomes less comfortable.
If you are going to ramp, then choose a skateboard with soft wheels. Hard wheels are best for driving in a park or on the street.
When putting the wheels on the suspension, inside each one is inserted two bearings. The skateboard uses bearings of the ABEC standard. They differ in speed.
ABEC 3, ABEC 5 and ABEC 7 are more popular. ABEC 1 and ABEC 9 are much less common. The higher the figure in the name of bearings, the correspondingly and more their speed. Precisely the same bearings are used in roller skates.
What else to consider when choosing a skateboard
The whole skateboard in the collection is usually called a "complete".If you are a beginner, it is better to choose yourself something from the ready-made compliments.
Because you still do not know well what you need from skateboard, how you'll ride, how long, and generally where. It is best to buy your first skateboard in a specialized store, where an experienced sales consultant will help you decide on your future purchase.
It is also not recommended to buy Chinese boards. This will negatively affect your skateboarding practice. Chinese skateboards, have a broader deck.
Not infrequently there are no concaves in them at all. They also have a very weak click, which adversely affects the elasticity of the skate. These boards are very quickly stratified and have a lot of shortcomings. Therefore, it is better to refuse such an acquisition.
