Parts of a skateboard:
A skateboard has many different parts to it. There is parts are made of wood, metal and plastic and they range in price.
The Deck:
The deck is the wooden part of the skateboard, which you stand on. A layer of sandpaper called grip tape is placed on top of this, this grips your shoes to the top of the deck. The grip tape also allows you to trick on the skateboard. The deck can be the most expensive part of a skateboard setup, and can break the quickest due to being made from wood. Generally decks are made of 8 layers of maple wood.
The Trucks:
These are the part that connects the wheels to the deck. The trucks are connected to the bottom of the deck, by leaning on the deck you push down on the trucks, turning the skateboard. You have 2 of these on a skateboard. These will last a long time due to being made of metal. Grind tricks are done on this part of the skateboard.
Extras in the trucks:
In the trucks you have the hanger, bushings the kingpin and the baseplate, shown in the diagram below.
The Wheels:
This part is very self-explanatory, skate wheels are very small and fit onto the end of the trucks. They are made from different types of plastic and can last for a long time.
The Bearings:
The bearings are placed into the wheels, two bearings go into each wheel. The bearings rotate around the axle of the truck. These can be a cheap part and are very important.
The Hardware:
The hardware is the cheapest but most important part, it holds the trucks to the deck completing your skateboard setup.
No comments:
Post a Comment