Skateboarding is one of those modern day sports that have now jumped almost two generations!

Okay, so you don't see very many silver heads packing the skate parks or annoying pedestrians by weaving in and out of traffic. But there are plenty of grandparents and parents who recognize the terms Quicksilver and half-pipe!

The one thing you will notice, however, is that the prices enjoyed by skaters 30 and 40 years ago truly are a thing of the past! And you thought stuff was expensive in the seventies!

Maybe you remember the day when you just bought a new board if yours was damaged. Not anymore. That's exactly why the time has come for an overall guide to setting up your board and repairing it.

How to Set Up & Repair a Complete Skateboard does exactly what it says and saves the skateboard owner (or his or her parents) money.

There are four distinct reasons why How to Set Up & Repair a Complete Skateboard should become part of your family library:

Number One and most obvious is saving hundreds of dollars in setup and repair fees.

Eliminate down time by making speedy, on site repairs.

Fixing a problem immediately saves wear and tear on the equipment.

Keeps your equipment safe.

Having even a little bit of knowledge can save you tons of money. ..likes:

-> tools needed for repairs.

-> griptape installation.

-> griptape removal

-> hardware installation

-> hardware sizes

-> Riser pad installation

-> riser pad sizes

-> truck installation and adjustments

-> wheel installation

-> wheels sizes

-> wheel hardness

-> wheel bite

-> the best wheels for skateboarding

-> bearing installation

-> bearing removal

-> bearing lubrication

-> bearing cleaning

-> bearing rating system

-> breaking bearings in

-> kingpin bushing installation

-> kingpin bushing removal

-> pivot bushing installation

-> kingpin bushing removal

-> kingpin removal

-> kingpin installation

-> deck concaves

-> maple vs. composites

-> when to use riser pads

-> how to repair chips and cracks

-> how do trucks work

-> skateboard varnish

-> why do decks delaminate

-> how do graphics affect a deck's performance

-> how does moister affect deck strength

-> what makes a deck have pop

-> how is a skateboard made

-> what are stress cracks

And much more !!!


P.S. Can you feel the outdoors calling? If you can, so can you kids! Grab you copy now and be prepared!