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April 25th, 2010 admin No comments

Bearings Grip
Bearings Grip
Buying a new skateboard what should i get?

I'm gonna buy a new board,what kind of deck,trux,wheels,bearings,and grip shold i get?

dude, it all depends what feels good, right now I have the following

Girl deck, mike mo capaldi
reds bearings
hubba wheels
venture trucks
griptape= jessup

Here are a few Bearings Grip listings you might enjoy:

Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Tidal Wave
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Tidal Wave
Paypal   US $44.99
LONGBOARD Skateboard COMPLETE RED KICKTAIL $5299 BIN
LONGBOARD Skateboard COMPLETE RED KICKTAIL $5299 BIN
Paypal   US $52.99
Sector Nine California Pintail
Sector Nine California Pintail
Paypal   US $55.00
Natural PINTAIL LONGBOARD Skateboard COMPLETE 9 x 43
Natural PINTAIL LONGBOARD Skateboard COMPLETE 9 x 43
Paypal   US $49.99
LONGBOARD COMPLETE Natural BLANK $5299 FREE SHIP
LONGBOARD COMPLETE Natural BLANK $5299 FREE SHIP
Paypal   US $52.99
Element Skateboard Jackass Edition
Element Skateboard Jackass Edition
Paypal   US $55.00
Bamboo drop through longboard long board skateboard
Bamboo drop through longboard long board skateboard
Paypal   US $169.00
Custom Skateboard Blank Deck Dc Monster Redbull
Custom Skateboard Blank Deck Dc Monster Redbull
Paypal   US $15.50
SKATEBOARD COMPLETE CUSTOM INDY SPITFIRE BARELY USED
SKATEBOARD COMPLETE CUSTOM INDY SPITFIRE BARELY USED
Paypal   US $49.99
Blind Eternal Life Ronnie Creager High tech Skateboard
Blind Eternal Life Ronnie Creager High tech Skateboard
Paypal   US $15.00
VISION STREET WEAR TIMELESS COMPLETE FULL SKATEBOARD
VISION STREET WEAR TIMELESS COMPLETE FULL SKATEBOARD
Paypal   US $8.42
Gravity Long Board
Gravity Long Board
Paypal   US $76.00
Light Blue Skate LONGBOARD COMPLETE DECK TRUCKS WHEELS
Light Blue Skate LONGBOARD COMPLETE DECK TRUCKS WHEELS
Paypal   US $54.99
New Krown Complete KickTail Skateboard Longboard Dunes
New Krown Complete KickTail Skateboard Longboard Dunes
Paypal   US $39.99
New Krown Complete Pintail Longboard Purple Flame
New Krown Complete Pintail Longboard Purple Flame
Paypal   US $44.99
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Green Flame
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Green Flame
Paypal   US $44.99
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Blue Flame
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Blue Flame
Paypal   US $44.99
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Wave Crest
Krown Complete Pintail Skateboard Longboard Wave Crest
Paypal   US $44.99
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Skateboarding has come a long way since it was a hobby of 1950's surfers. Now you see skateboarding everywhere; on TV, in the movies, in popular magazines like Sports Illustrated and even video games. To say the skateboarding culture has exploded in the US would be a massive understatement.

This new "skate rat" culture has created many things including its own language, clothes, funny hair styles and even music. Skateboarders wear such essential accessories as helmets, elbow and knee pads, and slip resistant shoes. While many young kids who have never even been on a skateboard wear these skating shoes, they do serve an important purpose- safety.

Many people are interested in buying skating shoes because they are stylish and go well with jeans and other clothes. However, if you plan on buying a new pair of skating shoes for skateboarding, then I suggest you follow these important tips.

You need to look for skating shoes that are both flexible and durable. These shoes need to be able to withstand a great deal of force, offer protection for your foot and an extreme amount of grip so you don't slide off your board.

Of course they need to fit your feet properly or you will not only be uncomfortable, but at a greater risk of injury. Not only that, but shoes that aren't fitted properly also cause painful blisters, making it almost impossible to skate.

The sole of these shoes also need to be quite durable as well. Many skateboarders use both grip tape and other gripping materials that can grind away the soles of regular shoes. Imagine taking sandpaper to the bottom of your workout shoes. This is basically what happens every time you skate.
Probably the most important factor is the grip of the shoe. If the shoes don't have enough grip, you can easily slide off the board right in the middle of a trick. So it isn't an exaggeration to say that buying the wrong skating shoes could put you in the emergency room.

A good pair of skater shoes will help keep you on your board and help to protect your feet. While a high quality pair can be quite expensive, in the long run they are a worthwhile investment for any skater.

William Jason publishes a pro skateboards information blog where you can read his latest articles on the best skateboard accessories.

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