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Often the bushings are either too soft or too hard resulting in a board that turns too fast or too slow. This can be fixed using a skate tool.
Jump to my recommended skateboards or continue reading to learn about how to buy a decent skateboard. If you don’t know what style you prefer, are new to skateboarding or just want something that works for all styles, go with this setup. I skated transition on Thunders for years before I moved on to Independent but don’t have any preference.Bearings: Often made of cheap materials, leading to issues like improper wheel spinning or not spinning at all.
Some tape will come off because of poor quality so don’t go shopping for fancy stuff unless you don’t mind replacing it when it peels off. There are other costs involved if you include gear. I summed up all the costs of skateboarding you might not think about at first. What Size Skateboard Should I get?
Q: Do all skateboard bearings fit all wheels? A: Yes, it’s all standard sizing so don’t worry about that. Bearings are overrated, cheaper skateboard bearings work fine.