Skateboarding Basics: Tricks, Longboarding, and Safety

Choosing between a skateboard and a longboard depends on whether you want to perform tricks or commute long distances. Learn the first 10 tricks every skater should know, how to safely stop on downhills, and which muscles are targeted during longboarding.

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The Best Grip Tape for Skateboards

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lizzy Acker

A skateboard without grip tape is not a complete skateboard. Although it doesn't get the same amount of attention as the deck, the bearings and the wheels, grip tape is one of the most crucial elements of any skateboard.