After buying and testing many skateboards, it’s time to review the best kids’ skateboards that are safe. Because there is so much poor advice out there, I want to get you some real info. Even...

Just like there’s no board specifically designed for new skaters, there aren’t any skateboard shoes made for beginners. They usually wear the same shoes as professional...

The Bustin Maestro is one of the most frequently recommended longboards for beginners, being one of the boards that started the trend toward using dropped decks as commuters (now commonly known as...

If there is a question I get asked a lot by new skaters, it definitely has to be “what trick should I learn next?” - aside from the usual “can you 360 flip?” The fact is, there is no right...

Skateboard wheelbase is a pretty untapped subject. You hardly see anyone talk about it. Deck and truck brands rarely mention it on their products. Neither do most skaters—that is, if they even...

Now that you’ve got your ollies down, you want to step into learning your first flip trick, right? But should you start with heelflip or kickflip? Is one really easier than the...