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

Okay, so you dont 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. Thats 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. Take a look at what you will learn and remember every little task you learn results in savings at the cash register. . .ka-ching!

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 decks performance

how does moister affect deck strength

what makes a deck have pop

how is a skateboard made

what are stress cracks

... and more !!!

As you can see, this is not a wimpy little presentation. How to Set Up & Repair a Complete Skateboard is 135 jam-packed pages complete with illustrations to show you step-by-step how to set up and maintain you skateboard.

Notice we said SHOW YOU, not TELL YOU! So many digital e-books give you great content, but unless you are a visionary, a picture really IS worth a thousand words.

Spring is here and the outdoors is tugging at you. Maybe your kids have already started dropping hints about new skateboards or upgrades.

Before you spend a dime on new boards, parts of equipment grab your copy of How to Set Up & Repair a Complete Skateboard and be ready for the weekend. Maybe youd even like to try on you own again. What do they say about riding a bike?

You never forget! Have fun!