A curvy or unstable working station can cause measurement issues. The best place to measure your skateboard is on a flat surface free of any object other than the ones you need, like the measuring tapes and your skateboard. Ensure that the surface you work on is not too rough nor too sli...
Nothing beats a new skateboard, but how do you know what to get? Let evo guide you through setting up a skateboard with all the right parts.
How do you build a skateboard? If you’ve opted to buy separate components rather than a complete setup for your first deck, it’s a question you’re going to find yourself asking. Thankfully, we’ve produced this easy-to-understand guide to attaching trucks and setting them up to talk...
Vert skaters tend to prefer wider decks. Fashion also has a part to play. “It’s not just about the skater’s height and shoe size – narrower decks tend to be easier for doing tricks.” 2) Length: What difference does the length of a skateboard deck make? Well, consider the ...
Painting a Skateboard Deck in Easy Steps You can customize a skateboard deck using spray paint. On the other hand, if you are good at hand painting, you may do it too. This will make your deck more unique and personalized. Meanwhile, here are the steps for painting a deck using spray ...
When assembling your own skateboard, Wheels are very important to choose. After you have chosenDeck,Trucks, Grip tape. Two main measuring factors to measure the wheels of your skateboard are 'Diameter' and 'Durability'. Durability determines to softness and hardness of the wheels and Diameter det...
This letter explains what scale was used to measure the wheel. “a” wheels are made of a softer, more rubbery material, while “b” wheels are more of a hard plastic. The lower this number is, the softer and more rubbery the wheel will be. Soft wheels provide more traction and are ...
The next step is to create the other half of the skateboard’s body. This is just a repeat of Step 1. Step 3 – Complete the Deckboard of the Skateboard to Add the Skateboard Deck Now that you have completed the board part of the skateboard’s body, it’s time to complete the body...
Skateboard grip tape and longboard grip tape is made of the same material, though it is sold in different sizes to accommodate different sizes of skateboard deck. Grip tape is usually sold in 9" X 33" sheets for shortboards. Longboard grip tape can measure up to 12" X 4'. If you're...
Starting with this size, stand on your snowboard deck move your feet closer together or outwards, depending on what feels better. When you have found what feels comfortable, measure the distance between the inside of your feet – this distance is your stance width. Stance angle refers to ...