214532 1439 Sports & Fitness Skating & Skateboarding Skateboarding true Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:48:12 -0700 /system/videos/3/32/45/21/214532.flv sports, skateboarding, skating, maintaining, skateboard, board, caring, keeping, taking, care How To Maintain a Skateboard http://www.howcast.com/videos/214532-How-To-Maintain-a-Skateboard http://www.howcast.com/videos/214532-How-To-Maintain-a-Skateboard/edit approved 131 1280 720 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=214532"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=214532" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 heroicarts http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/maintain_skateboard_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 978 false false false 80244 0 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/33.jpg Extend the life of your skateboard by cleaning it after each ride. Use a damp towel to wipe away any dirt or stones from the deck, grip tape, trucks, or wheels.

]]> 80246 1 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/43.jpg The grip tape on top of the deck helps keep your feet in place. A plastic or metal bristle brush and damp towel will keep it clean, but over time it will wear down and need to be replaced. One sheet should be enough.

]]> 80247 2 54 Tip To remove grip tape, heat with a hair dryer and peel it off slowly.

]]> 80248 3 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/60.jpg Flip your board over and check out the underside. The trucks are metal mounts attaching the wheels to the board. Tighten or loosen them depending on the ride you prefer – the tighter they are, the harder to turn your board. To tighten, turn the kingpin nut clockwise with a crescent or Allen wrench. To loosen, turn counter clockwise.

]]> 80249 4 77 Tip Overtightening the kingpin can make it difficult to steer around obstacles.

]]> 80250 5 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/82.jpg Check the truck components for any cracks or problems. If you find any issues, replace the truck.

]]> 80251 6 89 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/89.jpg Replace the trucks’ rubber bushings and pivot caps frequently.

]]> 80252 7 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/94.jpg Rotate your wheels, just like you do the tires on a car. The easiest way to rotate them is to number your wheels 1 through 4 with pieces of masking tape. Swap 1 and 3, 2 and 4.

]]> 80253 8 105 Tip You may have trouble keeping your balance after rotating the wheels. You’ll regain it after about an hour of skating.

]]> 80254 9 112 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214532/112.jpg Check the bearings. If they’re not spinning correctly or they’re making a rubbing noise, clean them with solvent and lubricant according to the manufacturer’s directions. You’re good to go!

]]> 80255 10 122 Fact California surfers created the first skateboards in the 1950s by attaching roller-skate wheels to wooden boxes and boards.

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