How to Set Up a New Skateboard | Deck, Trucks, Bearings and Wheels

By Jake Walnut

Few things are as fun as setting up a new skateboard.

Of course, you can always have your new skateboard set up for you at your local shop, but there are a number of benefits that come with doing it yourself. These include:

• A familiarity with each of the components.
• The option to pick and choose between individual components.
• The ability to fine-tune each component as you see fit.

photo: calsk8.com

Below are a few tips on how you can assemble your new skateboard deck without breaking a sweat.

How to Change Your Skateboard Wheels and Trucks

By Kyle Beck

So you’ve been skating for a while now and you’re starting to get pretty good, only problem is those trucks on your board are worn down from grinds, and your wheels are so worn it feels like you’re riding on ice. Changing trucks and wheels can be a little bit of a daunting task for a beginner, so I’m going to walk you through the process step by step so you minimize downtime and get back out to the important stuff...riding!