Skateboard guides & tips
Want to know how to build your own backyard skatepark? Keep your board in perfect shape? Or improve your skating and learn tricks faster?
Our step-by-step guides cover everything you need to know about skateboarding!
If you want to learn skateboard tricks, check out our trick tips section with hundreds of detailed trick tips!
Ramp plans
Build your own skatepark!
Technique
These guides are all about skateboarding techniques. Recommended for beginners!
BIG DROP STREET SKATING
FRONTSIDE / BACKSIDE
HOW TO BAIL
INTRODUCTION TO FREESTYLE
LEARN SWITCH TRICKS
LEARN TRICKS FASTER
OLLIES ARE THE FOUNDATION
RIDING / TURNING
SKATING: IT'S ALL MENTAL
STANCES / FOOT POSITION
STRETCHING
USE YOUR HEAD
WAYS TO STOP / SLOW DOWN
YOUR FIRST TRICKSMaintenance
Find out how to keep your skateboard in perfect shape.
APPLYING GRIPTAPE
BUYING YOUR SKATEBOARD
FASTER BEARINGS
LONGER LASTING DECKS
MAKE SKATE WAX
REPLACING BEARINGS
SHOE GOO
TEMPORARY GRIPTAPE COLORPhotography
Learn to make professional skateboard photographs and edit them.
Video
Shoot your own skateboard video and put all the clips together like a pro!
General
Some tips regarding skateboarding in general.
AVOID HANGUPS
BEGINNER TIPS
DON'T FEAR RAMPS
FOREST SKATING
GET A TOWN SKATEPARK
HOW TO GET SPONSORED
JUST SKATE
SNOWSKATING