Shawna Newman

This article is specifically about the best beginner skateboards for adults and other full-size humans. You can find more options for complete boards in our Complete Skateboard Buying Guide, which has several boards appropriate for beginners. When you first step on a skateboard, you have a lot of things to think about. How to make […]

A “complete skateboard” is a skateboard that comes pre-assembled with pre-selected components. They are typically cheaper than custom boards – though, they also use cheaper parts – and don’t require any knowledge of a skateboard’s internal workings. A complete skateboard eases the process of selecting your first skateboard, and gives you something to ride without

Balance is the most essential skill you will need on a skateboard. Yes, pushing, turning, and being able to stop matter. (You can’t get anywhere by simply staying centered.) But, when it comes down to it, balance is the most rudimentary skill a skateboarder must have. The one that all the other skills build on.

Skateboards are not just sports equipment or hobby supply. They are vehicles. Modes of transport. And, like any mode of transport, the better their parts, the better their performance. A standard skateboard is made up of three major components – the deck, the trucks, and the wheels. Any of these components can be upgraded to

A skateboard looks simple. But, in reality, it’s a finely-tuned vehicle that can handle speed and a lot of hard knocks. That requires a sturdy build. To have a complete skateboard, you need only seven main components: A deck 2 trucks 4 wheels (with bearings) Each main part of a skateboard has additional parts built-in.

When you ride a skateboard, there are two ways you can stand – left foot leading or right foot leading. If you stand with your left foot leading, this is considered a “regular” skateboard stance. If you stand with your right foot leading, this is a “goofy” skateboard stance. Despite the names, “regular” is not

Now that you know how to stand on a skateboard, it’s time to learn how to push. Pushing is the very first thing you will do to set your skateboard in motion. It is the impetus that drives a skateboard forward. At least, when you are first starting out. How to Start a Skateboard To

Choosing the best surf spots in Southern California isn’t exactly easy. Many of the beaches along the southern coast have had an important role to play in building the popularity of surfing, creating world class surfers and innovating surfing technology. Many locals probably have their own personal favorites, and several beaches contest who really has

If you’re interesting in doing some surfing or stand up paddle boarding in the colder, winter months, then you’ll want to make sure that you invest in a good wetsuit hood. Sometimes these hoods come as part of a wetsuit, but most of the time you need to purchase one separately.  Below we’ll help you

Many people are obsessed with traveling – they want to see all the wonders of the world, but sometimes they forget there’s more to the world than meets the eye. Diving offers the unique opportunity to see life from a little-known perspective beneath the waves. Perhaps not so surprisingly, once you dive you realize there’s

Imagine swimming deep underwater, surrounded by natural wonders and exotic animals. Scuba diving is often a wonderful adventure. But many beginners start to feel a bit nervous and overwhelmed when they’re first learning to scuba dive. If you’re new to scuba diving or are thinking about taking some lessons, but you’re not quite sure what

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the water, the outdoors, or to get a full body core workout, try stand up paddle boarding (SUP boarding), the fastest growing water sport worldwide. Although its US popularity began to grow after surfer Laird Hamilton began using it as a workout in 2004, it’s actually