Skateboards
Here are some important criteria in choosing a skateboard deck. The shape is the general shape of the board. We will retain two essential points. The width, expressed in inches, a board is considered thin below 7.8 'and wide above 8.5' (to be qualified according to the size and the template). The thin board will be lighter and will make it easier to perform technical figures (flip, 360 flip ...) while the wide one will be more stable and more solid.
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Skateboard Deck
Here are some important criteria in choosing a skateboard deck. The shape is the general shape of the board. We will retain two essential points. The width, expressed in inches, a board is considered thin below 7.8 'and wide above 8.5' (to be qualified according to the size and the template). The thin board will be lighter and will make it easier to perform technical figures (flip, 360 flip ...) while the wide one will be more stable and more solid. By default, the price includes the MOB grip, set by us, if you want the grip separately, please tell us when ordering. Thank you.
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Complete personal...
Assemble your pack! For any complete pack: Board / Trucks / Wheels / Bearings / Screws (Pads / Rails / Spacers) a 10% discount will be made on the total amount of the pack with the promo code "pack" to be used in the basket before validating your ordered ! Or contact our advisor by phone to build your pack and pay for your purchase.
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Screws
There are two types of screws, cruciform (+) and allen (0), it's a matter of taste, no difference in quality. There are several sizes of screws. 7/8: just the right size to screw the trucks onto the board. 1 ': long enough to put pads. 1'1 / 4: to put two sets of pads if you really have big wheels 1'1 / 2: this is really for big pad, see also longboard. In general, 1 'is used which are the most versatile screws.
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Complete skateboard
No fuss: a complete skateboard with good value for money, from beginners to advanced! Delivered already assembled, ready to ride! (No modifications are possible)
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Cruiser Longboard...
Complete cruisers are small skateboards intended for the ride. Usually mounted with softer rubber wheels, they will allow you to move quickly in urban areas (city) with an incomparable feeling of gliding, to make slaloms and descents.
Complete longboards are large skateboards designed for speed, but also for walks, or even dancing. -
Griptape
The skateboard grip is the essential non-slip to cover the upper part of the board. It is very easy to install with a little practice. There are many brands of grip, with or without graphics ...
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Bearings
The precision of skate bearings can be defined by the Abec standard with a scale of 1 to 9. The higher the number, the faster the bearings go, but without compromising on strength. Unfortunately, the shocks from the different tricks significantly weaken the ride, and immediately lead to its failure. This is why an Abec 7 bearing only has the advantage of rolling faster than the Abec 3, but in no way ensures better resistance to shocks. In all cases, to keep your bearings as long as possible, do not ride in water, avoid sand, and from time to time give them a cleaning with a rag and a drop of Speed Cream or oil. sewing machine.
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Trucks
There are two types of skateboard truck heights: “HI” (high) and “LOW” (low). Trucks are the most repairable and customizable items on a Skateboard. You can, for example, change the nuts on the hanger axle, change the KingPin if it breaks or replace the gums with different hardnesses to obtain a more or less “loose” truck. Consult our truck buying advice page to choose the right ones for you!
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Wheels
The essential criteria in choosing skateboard wheels are diameter and hardness. The diameter is expressed in mm. The "small diameters" (49 to 51 mm) are intended for the practice of very technical street. The "classic diameters" (52 to 55 mm) are intended for versatile skaters practicing the street and rolling a lot of spots in spots ... The "large diameters" (over 55 mm) are intended for pool riders, ramps and big parks. The hardness of a skateboard wheel is expressed in shore (A). The "soft" wheels (78A / 80A) are generally intended for longboards and cruisers for riding. The "semi soft" or "semi hard" wheels (92A / 98A) are intended for riders who do tricks but are looking for a certain grip or practicing on very damaged ground. The "hard" wheels (99A / 101A) are the ultimate street skating wheels.
