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  The craze for skateboarding is rising and the skaters are prone to get injuries when they get passionate about the game but forget to follow some of the safety precautions to avoid injury. Athletes can prevent injuries after following the steps that we are mentioning in this article. These safety measures can help every skater to stay on board and rather than the emergency room. Prevention is better than cure and it is valid for everyone. A sportsperson should never forget to carry along his knowledge of that sport while going into the ground. Let us now learn everything related to  skateboarding injuries : According to a data analysis report, the children that fall under the age of 15 are among the majority of those athletes who get injured each year. Other than this, a large number of injured skateboarders are found under the category of those who were new to the sport. The risk of injury reduces when the athlete wears his protective gear in proper shape. The skateboarders...

  Shooting video while riding an  electric skateboar d sounds like an accident waiting to happen, right? For skateboard videographers, that’s just par for the course. As you might imagine, there are many lessons we can learn from these deft, four-wheeling pros when it comes to shooting and editing videos on the fly. Skateboarding  is an expressive, creative art form and sport. So imagine ruining an awesome trick because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time — total bummer. That’s why skateboard videographers make a point to get out of their subject’s way, both literally (ouch) and figuratively. This principle also applies to shooting video in a more controlled space like an office or studio. Don’t become yet another obstacle for your subject to overcome. It’s already scary enough standing under studio lights with a camera pointed at your face, so be sure to create an environment that lets your subject do their best work. If there are people in the room that don’t ...

  Skateboarding is tricky but enjoyable. Among many skating options, people around the world are choosing this ride as their first choice. Guess why? Surely for the benefits. Yeah, the benefits of skateboarding are endless. A recent study of Pullias Center for Higher Education states that skating develops mental health, cultivates community, and encourages diversity and flexibility. The best part of this sport is that it is budget-friendly. You can start off skating with a reasonable amount of money. A beginner skateboard may cost you up to 30-40 dollars. With that, you must add 20-30 dollars up extra for the protective gear. Just compare with the price of a roller skate or scooter. Surely, you are going to be really happy about buying one for you! While you skate at a park or street, many of your neighbors or anonymous may join you. Say hello to them and make new friends. Overall, the skaters can develop new relations: A chance of being more social and friendly...

Skating has been in fashion for a long time. Now, many love to do skateboarding not just for fun, but even professionally. Whether you have just started skateboarding or you are a professional, choosing the best  shoes for skateboarding  is an important decision. There is variety and it comes to trying different skateboard shoes. So, if you are a high impact skateboarder then you cannot take any chances. You need the best skateboard shoes which can help you jump off things and allow you to meet different styles of skateboarding. Here we are sharing the 2020 skateboard shoes beginner’s guide to understand what you all have to look for in a skate shoe before making a purchase. We will discuss looking for the things in the  best skateboard  shoes which hold a value in the market and why these features are loved by many skateboard enthusiasts. Vulcanized and Cupsole: Are you in a cupsole camp or a vulcanized camp? So, skateboard shoes come in one form or another...

What was once considered to be a dangerous sport for the rebels is nowadays one of the most popular sports among people of all ages. Yup, we’re talking about skateboarding . How did that happen? It’s simple, really. You need to know about the skateboarding related injuries and the prevention . All those who thought that skateboarding is dangerous discovered numerous benefits that this sport has to offer. That’s exactly why we see old airports and parking lots turned into skate parks. If you’re trying to get into skateboarding, let us tell you why you should do it. Staying healthy and fit Skateboarding is a sport, and like any sport, it is good for staying healthy and fit. But, skateboarding is, unlike some other sports, extremely fun. So, if you’re tired of going to the gym every day, you might try riding a board. The best thing about skateboarding is that it engages all the muscles, and all that while you’re smiling and having loads of fun. Burning calories Depen...

Skating is an art and lifestyle, with unlimited good benefits. If you look closely there are many Skateboarding Health benefits   and some of them are highlighted below: Complete fitness: Skating is an ideal sport for burning calories and staying in good shape. There are no fixed amount of calories one burn while skating because for the first few days skating needs hard effort until one become pro in this sport. Depending on body structure, one burns about 150 to 500 calories per hour. Physical endurance: No matter which  electric skateboard   you make use for skateboarding beats us up and wear us out. You can skate all day and night long and this activity is easy and full of fun. Flexibility: There are very few activities that involve your full body. When you skate you use almost your whole body to move the skateboard in every direction. You need to use your legs, feet, and arms to balance well and to twist your body in order to perform a combination of st...

Danger may come even after taking every possible precaution while skating. Immense injuries can be avoided by being a little attentive. However, being completely safe may not be possible every time. So here are some skating tips you can keep in your mind : Use protective gear:  Wearing the best  roller skate shoe  may not be enough. You should have a helmet along with some basic safety equipment like elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads, gloves, etc. Using these pieces of equipment may decrease your chances of being injured. So that you can experience a safe, comfortable and joyous riding. You can skate with regular shoes but there is footwear designed specifically for skating. You can go through different  skate shoes   and check their features online. Every skater should choose a pair of shoes that can give perfect support, grip, and protection to the feet.  Falling correctly:  It is inevitable to fall, but you must fall off correctly. Selecti...

There’s no shortage of talk about a deck’s notorious resistance to inflation. But what about shoes? While something like a Lebron in 2019 is substantially more expensive than a Jordan in 1999, skate shoes have hovered around the same average $70-80 price tag for the better part of two decades, even as skateboarding itself has grown and adapted to new trends, technologies, and customers. Meanwhile, every fashion house in Europe has been raking in the money these past few years, pushing puffy sneakers reminiscent of old skate shoes. We tracked down the principal figures behind the first three-figure skate shoe, released in 1997, and got their story on what was as much of an anomaly as it was a watershed moment for skateboarding as a cultural phenomenon, and style of footwear design. (Keep in mind that, adjusted for inflation, $100 in 1997 is the equivalent of $156 in 2019.) Don Brown, Chief Brand Strategist at Sole Tech:  Airwalk, Vans and Simple were the o...

If you use a skateboard then it’s important to know about its bearings and wheels. Every skateboard wheel has two bearings and if you want your  skateboard wheels  to roll smoothly then good quality bearings is a must. The space between the bearings can be filled with the help of a spacer and the small metal cylinder prevents the bearings from moving to the center of the wheels when it comes to tightening the axle nut and getting damaged. The spacers are useful to make sure that the bearings are parallel with each other. For soft quality wheels, spacers are advisable. If you purchase the  skateboard bearings   from a reputed shop online or from a local shop then you will not find it challenging to get the size you need. Cleaning the skateboard bearings:   The wheels of  electric skateboards  need to be kept in good condition if you want to have a wow experience during skateboarding. The bearings should be well maintained. There are some sim...

You may wonder at times, can I become a professional skateboarder like Tony Hawk or Danny Way. You may be good or bad but whether you are a pro or not, you need to analyze your skating skills for that. Basically, you will call a skateboarder pro when he or she can make living from their skateboarding skills. If you are a young skater then it is tricky to call you a professional, but if you can live off it on a very basic level then you can be called a pro skater. Professional skateboards make a living out of skateboarding and it means you should be good enough to attract attention from companies. Invest in a high-quality skateboard:  Choose the best electric skateboard  or customize it as per your needs. Invest in an electric penny nickel board or a board made from maple, fiberglass, etc. You don’t have to push an electric skateboard and it offers great portability to the users. The choice of material depends on your preference. It should have a cont...

Skateboarding is a popular sport among the youngsters.  Skateboard wheels   allow the skaters to move around with an amazing speed. Skaters do try to experiment with various wheels while skating. When it comes to choosing the best skateboard wheels, the choice depends on multiple factors, specifically the surface it will be used upon. Picking a new set of wheels requires you to assess these factors like size, the degree of hardness, diameter, durometer, durability, and colors. These wheels are usually made up of polyurethane as its structural material. Size of the wheel is determined by its diameter and the hardness of the wheel is assessed by its durometer. The interests of the skaters determine the selection of perfect skateboard wheels. A huge range of wheels are available in the market and skaters can pick up anyone depending on their skating skills and needs. Bearings of skateboard wheel – The  skateboard wheels and bearings  are embedded into each other....

The best longboard bearings in the market are those that can help you enjoy a perfect and enjoyable ride each time. However, take note that not all longboard ball bearings you can find in the market are constructed in the same manner. You have to find out which one among them can provide you the highest level of satisfaction when you are riding it. If you want the fastest longboard bearings that will let you enjoy a faster and speedier ride then gathering the most relevant information about how you can make the best choice is essential. Fortunately, this article, which can serve as your ultimate buying guide, is now around to guide you all throughout the selection process. Read more: http://www.laderaskateboards.com/longboard/bearings-for-longboard/