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anatomy of a skateboard
In this episode, Cam will be dissecting the skateboard and teaching you every part.
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We'd like to say a big thank you to Butters Skate Shop for letting us film in their shop and Cam from Rubicon for his time and expertise.
skateboard parts
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Deck
The deck is made up of a nose, tail and mounting holes. The nose is slightly taller than the tail.
Deck sizing refers to the width of the board; common sizes are 8", 8.125", 8.25", 8.5".
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Griptape
The sandpaper style coating that goes on top of the board. This helps you stick to your board and perform tricks.
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Bolts
Used to attach your trucks to your board and usually have Phillips Head or Allen Key recesses. The Enuff Completes place 2 silver bolts at the front of the board to tell the ends apart.
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Trucks
A steering device that attaches to the board, also used for grinding. Tightening the trucks will restrict movement while loosening them will allow for more sensitive turning.
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Bearings
Bearings sit inside the wheel and help the wheel stay on the truck. They contain ball bearings and affect the speed at which the wheel spins.
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Wheels
Come in different sizes and hardnesses depending on what style of skating you are doing.