Be acquainted with your skateboard properly
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By :
Todd Martin
Submitted
2009-01-01 09:20:25 |
Considered both a sport and a mode of transportation, skateboarding has found its way into mainstream culture and can be seen not only on the streets and in neighborhoods, but also on TV, in movies and in advertisements across the nation. Skateboards are made up of several major parts such as, Skateboard Decks, Skateboard Bearings, Skateboard Hardware, Skateboard Trucks, and Skateboard Wheels. Also, there are optional accessories such as, Lapper, Nose guard. Rails, Risers, (Angled) Risers, Grip tape, Tail guard. All of these parts can be purchased online at a very reasonable price.
Skateboard decks are usually made up of 7-ply maple plank that are anywhere from 7-10 " inches wide. Wide planks are used for trick-skating; at the same time skateboards in the 7-8 " inch varieties are used for street-skating. Decks by and large have "grip tape" on the top of them. This tape adheres to the top of the deck, while the surface gives a sandpaper material, which helps the individual "grip" the board. Decks like Enjoi skateboard decks also have an extensive range of designs on the bottom of them from patterns or solid colors which let the person to add stickers without disturbing any art to figures, structures and landscapes.
Bearings assist to mount the deck on an axle. The majority of bearings are graded by a scale called an ABEC scale. Regular size of bearings is Industrial 608 and bearings are generally made of steel. Additional hardware includes a set of bolts, commonly 8 in a set (10-32 bolts). An Allen (or crosshead) is also part of hardware. Also, used are self-lock nylock nuts.
Skateboards contain two metal trucks, which are generally made from aluminum alloy. These join the wheels to the deck. The trucks are made up of a base plate and a hanger. The base plate is screwed to the deck and the hanger holds the axle. There are also rubber grommets or bushings linking the hanger and the base plate, which help the board movement and turn. The stiffer is the bushings or rubber grommets, the stiffer is the turn. The bushings also cushions. A kingpin bolt is used to hold the parts as one.
Wheels are made from polyurethane. They are available in different Sizes and shapes to suit different types of skating, such as street or trick skating. Smaller sizes keep the deck nearer to the floor, which requires not as much of energy to speed up or slow down. The hardness of the wheel also affects on the whole performance. Hardness is generally measured by durometer 'A' scale. A very soft wheel is about 75a and a very hard wheel is about 101a.
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For every skateboard requirement, do visit Todd Martins site for high quality skateboards and Complete Skateboard.
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