In This Guide
Skateboarding
For many, skateboarding is a way of life. Even if you spend most of your time on your board, you may want to take a break to get some skateboarding news, check out the latest gear and chat about it with others. Use the Internet to learn some skating basics, or to find the best skate park in your area. It’s time to get thrashed online.
Expand All Guide SectionsSkateboarding Basics
Those guys at the park look like they were born riding a skateboard, but if you’ve never done ... read more »
Skateboarding News and Magazines
If you’re obsessed with skateboarding, you want to spend all your time riding. But for the ... read more »
Skateparks
As fun as it is to build ramps out of wooden boards and garbage cans, it’s always nice to use ... read more »
Skateboarding Gear
It’s possible to create a makeshift skatepark but if you want to skate, the one thing you’ll absolutely need is a board. Use the sites below to find information about how and where to buy the skating equipment that’s best for you.
Dulcinea's Insight
- No word yet on knee pads that can make you look cool, but Dick’s Sporting Goods does have a guide on all the safety equipment you should be wearing and how to shop for it.
- Speaking to others about their equipment preferences may prove useful; connect using sources listed in the Skateboarding Forums and Blogs section.
Dulcinea's Picks
For buying guides …
ProductSifter
provides a brief overview on buying a skateboard that explains where to look for a board and how to select one that’s appropriate for you.
eBay’s Skateboards Buying Guide
helps you evaluate parts and accompanying gear as well as the board itself. The guide is relevant to anyone looking for a skateboard, but especially useful as a barometer of quality and value for those purchasing used gear from eBay.
To find the best product and companies …
Silverfish Long Boarding
links to the 58-page PDF of the Concrete Wave Buyers Guide. Also check out reviews of products directly on the site.
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