- 145 Page in depth guide of tricks
- Features how-to, troubleshooting, and other skate secrets
- Written by underground skater Tony Waters
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- Introduction
- Beginner's Guide
- Flatground Tricks
- Grinds
- Common Mistakes
- Get Your Tricks Higher
- Guaranteeing Success
- Success Enhancers
- Skateboard Buying Guide
- Making a Skate Video
- Making a Skate Ramp
Accessories
Accessories are mainly personal preference. It is really hard to tell the difference between different brands. Just go for something you like that’s has a decent price.
Grip Tape
Grip Tape is the sand paper like sheet that covers the deck. It allows friction between your feet and the deck so you stay on it easier and do tricks on it. Personally, I don’t see much of a difference between different brands of grip tape.
Risers
Risers help prevent wheel bite and relieve stress from the trucks when you drop from a height. In other words, they help prevent your board from cracking when you land and the wheels from touching the deck when you make a hard turn.
Most risers are 1/8” high, which is a good height. If you have larger wheels (greater than 60mm), you should also get higher risers. On the other hand, if you have smaller wheels (52mm) you may not need risers at all.
Hardware
Hardware is the nuts, bolts and screws that hold everything together. They isn’t really a difference in different brands. Just get something that’s relatively cheap.
Resources
CCS
CCS is probably the best mail order skateboarding resource. They have a wide selection of products, great prices and excellent customer service. Shipping for orders over $30 is usually free. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter, since they have…