Building your own skateboard - tutorial
Building your own skateboard can be a fun especially if you doing it with your comunity Start skate which offers except Clases de skate en Valencia also workshops/projects and rewarding experience. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own skateboard:
Materials:
- Skateboard deck
- Grip tape
- Skateboard trucks
- Skateboard wheels
- Bearings
- Hardware (screws and nuts)
- Skateboard tool
Step 1: Choose your deck
The first step in building your own skateboard is choosing the deck. Skateboard decks come in various shapes, sizes, and designs. Choose a deck that suits your skating style and preferences.
Step 2: Apply grip tape
Once you have your deck, it's time to apply grip tape. Grip tape is a sandpaper-like material that provides traction on the deck. Start by removing the backing paper from the grip tape and placing it over the deck. Use a razor blade to trim the excess grip tape around the edge of the deck.
Step 3: Install trucks
After applying grip tape, it's time to install the trucks. Trucks are the metal components that attach the wheels to the deck. Start by screwing the kingpin into the truck baseplate. Then, place the truck onto the deck and align it with the holes on the deck. Insert the hardware (screws and nuts) and tighten them using the skateboard tool.
Step 4: Install bearings and wheels
Next, it's time to install the bearings and wheels. Bearings are small metal rings that fit inside the wheels and allow them to spin. Start by inserting the bearings into the wheel. Then, place the wheel onto the truck axle and tighten the nut using the skateboard tool. Repeat this process for all four wheels.
Step 5: Adjust truck tightness
Once you have all four wheels installed, it's time to adjust the truck tightness. This determines how loose or tight the trucks are, which affects how the skateboard turns. Use the skateboard tool to adjust the tightness of the kingpin nut.
Step 6: Test ride
Finally, it's time to test ride your skateboard. Take it for a spin and see how it feels. If you need to make any adjustments, use the skateboard tool to tighten or loosen the trucks as needed.
Congratulations! You have now built your own skateboard. Enjoy your new ride and be sure to stay safe while skating and try with Start skate school community Skate classes in Valencia!
