About Ruben Vee

Skateboard trucks are the most important part of your board, perhaps even are the heart and soul. Trucks have a huge impact on how your board feels and performs, they also …

Bushings are the rubber plastic rings that are attached to your trucks kingpin. They help you make turns and pivot your board and are made of polyurethane. Picking the right …

I often see this question coming up so I did some digging and decided to make a list of all airlines in the US and their rules regarding bringing a …

Picking skateboard parts really isn’t that hard as long as you pick components that match. Not every truck fits every deck and wheel hardness and diameter impact performance.  I’m going …

So which one is the best? I can’t figure it out as I like all of the brands and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Independents perform the …

The strongest skateboard deck is the Lithe Slate 3 Deck. It consists of 2 layers of carbon fiber combined with maple wood. The tail and nose are reinforced with a …

Longboards are for long distances and beginner friendly, skateboards are for technical tricks and harder to ride. Cruisers are easier to ride and used for short distances. Longboards, cruisers, and …

I remember wearing my shoes down until the grip tape scratched my feet. We used all sorts of hacks to make skate shoes last longer.  For example, cutting an old …

Using a skateboard as a means of transportation isn’t uncommon. You see lots of people commuting on skateboards, cruiser boards, and longboards. It’s a healthy way of getting to your …

As a beginner learning skateboard tricks starts with the basics. In order to advance to being considered a decent skateboarder skipping steps will take you longer. Start with the easy …