1. Board of Directors:
The surface of skateboard is generally made of five-layer, seven-layer and nine-layer maple boards by microwave cold pressing. There are also panels made of aluminum alloy, carbon fiber and other materials. At present, the head and tail of the board are inclined. Personally, my favorite plate type is 20cm*8 1cm, with a slightly round head. The board surface above 22cm can basically be regarded as the board surface of U pool, and its board can accommodate more feet and is more stable on U pool. 19cm boards are mostly used for flat road conditions. The sub-plate can move flexibly and quickly after being equipped with small wheels. In addition, different companies have different depths of slabs and footpits. Some skaters like the board with deep footwell, which makes it easier to make the action related to turning the board and is more stable when doing Ollie.
2. Skateboard bracket (truck):
Skateboard bracket is also called bogie, and the bridge plays an important role in the performance of skateboard. At present, most of the bridges produced in the United States are special aluminum alloys, and almost no longer break. Spans of skateboard bridges are 126 mm, 129 mm, 134 mm, 139 mm, 146 mm, etc. Skateboarding bridges with different spans and boards with different widths make skateboarding more flexible and easier to control. The height of the bridge is also different. The higher bridge is suitable for installing larger wheels, and the lower bridge is suitable for installing smaller wheels, so it will be more comfortable to slide, and it is unlikely that the wheels will hit the board when bending or the main bridge nail will break due to excessive bending.
INDY, VENTURE, DESTRUCTO, Thunder, Orion, GRINDKING, TITAN (Nissan) and other bridges are all good. Indy is known as the king of bridges, and its quality is self-evident. There are also quite a few people using VENTURE in America. DESTRUCTO is the best-selling bridge in America and my personal favorite bridge. DESTRUCTO is very smooth when doing the action of sliding bridge on the round bar (such as 50/50, 5/0, K-GRIND, etc. ), and it is very stable. Orion's PU cushion is so good that it can be as hard as a stone when twisted, and it won't explode no matter how you use it. GRINDKING's bridge is the lightest, but the steel bar in its central axis is not very hard, it will bend if it jumps too much, and it is not wear-resistant, but its main bridge nail is quite good, and it is reverse. Titan, according to friends who have seen it, is very good, beautiful, lightweight and rust-proof, but it is a little more expensive than ordinary bridges.
3. Skateboard wheel:
Skateboard wheels also have a lot to say. Except the accuracy of bearings (such as ABEC 1, ABEC3, ABEC5, ABEC7, etc.). ), it depends on the performance of the wheel.
The first is hardness. Skateboard wheels are usually made of polyurethane, and the hardness of the wheels varies with the proportion of polyurethane in the wheels. Wheels with hardness of 85A(A stands for hardness) are soft, suitable for sliding on rugged roads, and the sound is extremely low when sliding, which is a good choice for friends who like to pedal shopping. However, the wheel of 85A is soft and not wear-resistant, and it is easy to break the spacer when doing sideslip braking and other actions. Nowadays, skaters generally use 97A- 103A wheels. This kind of hard wheel is suitable for smooth marble and flat road surface, as well as props such as U pool and platform jumping. There is no sound in smooth and flat places, such as the wheels of 85A. But in rugged places and on the U-shaped pool, there will be a loud rumble (this kind of sound often makes the wrench have a boiling blood). 103A is used for transparent or translucent wheels. It's too hard and will crack. It is best to use it only on props made of all wood materials.
The second is the diameter, and now 38-40mm wheels are rarely used. This kind of wheel starts quickly and accelerates quickly, but its stamina is small. It is only suitable for very flat roads, and its characteristic is quite flexible. Friends who like small moves can try. 45mm-50mm wheels are the most suitable wheels for road types. 52-60mm wheels are more suitable for props. Because the action on the props needs strong power, the flat action wants the board to be as light as possible, and the heavy board on the props can sometimes bring greater inertia and impact, allowing you to fly higher and farther. You can choose cross-country wheels over 60 mm in the field, and professional mountain skateboarding uses large rubber wheels.
There is also a rebound, and the rebound of the wheels is very important. Although there are no parameters to refer to. However, the stronger the rebound, the stronger the ability to overcome obstacles. If you don't know how well your wheels bounce, you can do a small experiment. Remove the bearing from the wheel and throw the wheel to the ground. If the bullet is high, the wheel will bounce to the ceiling, and the wheel that bounces at the bottom will only bounce to the ground twice. On the flat ground, perhaps, the two kinds of wheels run as fast, but when encountering uneven road conditions, the advantages of high rebound wheels will immediately appear.
4. Accessories
The main accessories of skateboard are bearings, sandpaper, screws, wrenches and other small items. Bearings can be selected according to the situation. Generally imported 10 yuan/a, domestic products are around 5 yuan. You can prepare more. Sandpaper is attached to the surface of the skateboard to increase friction and make it easy for the skater to control the skateboard. The new sandpaper feels like the sole is stuck on a skateboard. Screw, etc. Usually with wheels and bridges, no special preparation is needed.
After choosing a skateboard, you need to prepare some other equipment before you can play skateboarding.
1. Skateboard shoes:
The quality of skates is also very important for a good skater. Generally speaking, there are several points to pay attention to when choosing skateboarding shoes.
Strength of board shoes: the soles and uppers of skateboarding shoes should be made of polyurethane, and the uppers should be made of thick suede leather, which is more wear-resistant. Ollie should pay attention to the position of the shoes he usually uses when taking the board, and try to avoid the shoes with wiring in these positions when choosing shoes, so as to avoid the premature scrapping of the board shoes because of off-line. ※. Now the new shoes made by CONVERS are covered with "ABR" super wear-resistant materials, which are very durable.
Comfort of board shoes "For some skilled skaters, they prefer to use relatively thin board shoes. The soles of these shoes are thin, but they usually have thick insoles or insoles with air cushions. ※. The leather used for the vamp is soft, and you can obviously feel the sand on the board sticking to your feet when you do the action. However, more active skaters generally choose thicker skates. For example, the sole has an air cushion or an oil pad, and the tongue of the shoe is thicker, which makes it feel more foot-bound.
As for the brands of skateboarding shoes, there are too many. Among them, the best-selling DC and VANS have also supported skateboarding for many years, as well as Kastel, Deffs, DVS, Converss, 2 Fish, Bizo, Adio and so on.
2. Skateboarding clothes:
Skateboarding clothes are mainly loose, and most boarders choose skateboarding company's T-shirts or HIPHOP-style clothes. Some people think skateboarding is counter-mainstream and needs to be weird. In fact, some skateboarding experts think that skateboarding is a real sport, and Tony Hawk (American skateboarding superstar) knows this very well, and gets tens of millions of dollars of industrial value from this sport every year. And he himself wants to be an ordinary track and field athlete.
3 backpack:
Skateboarding backpacks have many general functions. Skaters can consider a backpack of suitable size according to their personal situation. Generally, tools such as wrenches, simple spare parts such as clothes, spare tires and bearings are put in the bag. If it is big enough, put on a pair of shoes. Some skateboard bags are designed to tie the skateboard to the bag, which is more convenient to carry and will not increase the size of the bag. Red syrup and band-aid can also be put in small bags.
4. Protective equipment:
Skateboard protective gear includes helmet, knee pads, wrist pads (elbow pads), etc. Recommended for beginners or difficult movements. You need protective gear in general competitions.
Helmet: A good quality helmet is your most important safety device. If you don't wear a helmet when playing skateboard, you can recover quickly from bruises and sprains, but head injuries will greatly affect your future life. ※.
Knee pads: The most important invention of knee pads is the invention of plastic knee pads. The knee pads shown in the picture are all ideal, and many of them have good effects. It's better to wear any knee pads than not to wear them. ※.
Gloves: Skateboard gloves come in many shapes and sizes. In the United States and Japan, some people use motorcycle gloves as skateboard gloves, and some people use gardening gloves instead. The ideal glove is to fit your hand and protect it from injury when you fall. ※.
Wrist protector (elbow protector): Like knee protector, wrist protector with plastic brim is the best wrist protector, and there are many substitutes with the same function. ※.
Selection of skateboard surface:
The board surface can be said to be the most important part of skateboard assembly. What kind of board you choose will affect your sliding. So what kind of board is the best? It depends on which aspect you consider-which jump is the highest; Which is the best for skating? Which is the most durable ... Let's look at several different types of panels.
The appearance of the board is the most obvious feature and the most technical aspect. When you choose a shape, you must pay attention to several different aspects: length, width, head, tail and wheelbase. Today, most boards are between 7.5 and 8 inches wide, some are narrower and some are wider, but the difference is at most half an inch. Narrow boards are easy to control and turn over, while wide boards are suitable for sliding in the U pool. The length of the board is mostly between 365,438+0-32.5 inches. Similarly, the shorter board surface is easy to control when turning the board. The size of the board depends on personal preference. Some people like boards with long heads, while others like boards with short wheelbase. The best way is to try as many panels as possible and finally find the size that suits you.
What about other aspects? When do you need to replace the new motherboard? If your board is broken, I think it's time to replace it. If you often use the head brake or the tail brake, your board will be seriously worn and easily broken; If the board is soaked in water, it will also affect its life. After a long time, you won't hear the bell.
There is no definite evidence to prove which board is the most durable Most boards are glued together with 7 layers of plywood. Some companies claim that their products are ultra-light panels because they use thinner panels or fewer layers or beams. These methods can slightly reduce the weight of panels, but also weaken their strength. Some companies add several layers of ultra-thin boards outside the seventh floor or deepen the depth of the footwell to make the boards more durable.
Selection of skateboard bridge:
Bridges and bearings fix the wheels on the board. They are very durable parts on skateboards. You rely on it to turn or grind, so it is necessary for us to understand that the bridge consists of four main parts-the hangar (that is, the part where you touch the props when grinding), the center pillar, the gasket and the pedestal.
The pedestal fixes the bridge to your board. The center pillar is a large screw protruding from the base and covered with a gasket. It can adjust the tightness of the bridge, but the central column is the easily damaged part of your bridge. If it is broken, it can only be replaced with a new one. The washer is fixed on the base through the center pillar. It has many different hardness. If you use it too much, it may break. Fortunately, companies such as Shorty's sell some gaskets with different hardness, so you can choose according to your own needs. Finally, hangar is left, which is fixed at the upper end of the center pillar and has bearings at both ends (and of course your wheels). A very common problem is the "through shaft", that is, the shaft of the hangar is loose, and it is easy to have one wheel locked and the other wheel loose. If you don't have tools around you at this time, you can recover them by knocking on the loose end of the ground.
Don't listen to others telling you how to drive your bridge, you should try to find the one that suits you best. Some people like tight, some people like loose, and people are different. What I want to say is that although some people like it loose because it is easier to turn, it is easier for you to turn the board a little tighter (so as to maintain balance). A popular method is to tighten the bridge at the end of the board to improve the stability of Ollie, but everything depends on your own preferences.
Of course, a very important aspect of evaluating the quality of a bridge is its weight. Nobody wants to buy a heavy bridge. Many companies have invented many new methods to reduce the weight of bridges while maintaining their durability. Grinding king and thunder are the representatives of ultra-light bridge, and independence and destroyer are heavier. However, it should be pointed out that almost all bridges weigh between 10 and 13 ounces. If you think you can play better by removing 6 ounces from your skateboard, that's good. Maybe you can't tell the difference with your eyes closed. Different bridges have different widths. Which one suits you? If it is too wide, wider than your board, your skateboard looks like a turtle, but if it is too narrow, you can't see the wheels when you stand on the skateboard. The most suitable width is that one side of the panel is aligned with the nut at the end of the bridge, which means that the width of the bridge depends on the panel you choose.
In the past few years, bridges have also changed several times, and now bridges are more diverse. For example, Tensor's bridge board is filled with a piece of plastic in the gap under the base, which makes it easier for you to make the head and tail of the board smoother. Some manufacturers mark "high" or "low" and the length of the central column on the bridge, and some companies promise never to cross the shaft. Just like shoes, bridges will become more and more suitable for you or you will get used to them over time. Once you find the feeling, you will know which bridge suits you and which one doesn't.
Selection of skateboard wheel:
Wheels are a neglected part of your skateboard, but wheels determine how you feel when you skate. It depends on where you skate-street, U-pool, swimming pool or indoor cricket field-which will determine what kind of wheels you choose (including size and hardness). When you face all kinds of wheels in a skateboard shop, you will drool. You may think that they just look different and use the same, but you are wrong.
When selecting wheels, color and pattern may be important factors, but function is more important. If you want to choose the best set of wheels, there are several keys: no wheel can fit all the ground (you will think, oh, do you want me to bring several sets of wheels and change them at any time? If you skate on the same ground most of the time, you don't have to worry. You can refer to the following instructions or consult an experienced skater to make the best choice.
Wheels are made of polyurethane, which is a chemically synthesized hard rubber. Improve the performance of wheels by changing the proportion of chemical components. Every company has its own formula, so you will feel a little different when you use it. The ideal wheel you are looking for must have good elasticity, certain hardness, high speed and durability. Famous companies try to do this by changing different formulas.
When you get a set of wheels, you need to pay attention to two factors: hardness and size. Hardness (10 1A) is the hardest grade in a wheel. Most wheels have only one hardness, but there are also two hardness. Usually, the inner layer or interior of a wheel is made of hard material, and the outer layer or exterior is made of soft material.
The dimensions of wheels are recorded in millimeters (for example, 55 millimeters). Generally speaking, the bigger the wheel, the faster the speed, but the weight will naturally increase. The wheel also has a width value, which we seldom mention. Regardless of the wheel weight, the wider the grip, the better. Of course, the wheels should match your board, and the smaller board should match the smaller wheels.
Wheel selection guide
difficulty
87A- Very rough ground (steep slope, etc.). )
95A- Rough ground (block)
99A- Smooth floor (various markets, skatepark, U-shaped pool, swimming pool)
10 1A- Not suitable for rough or very smooth ground (poor grip because it is too hard).
size
52-55mm- Suitable for most users. Market, skateboard park. Little skater.
56-60mm- Suitable for most users. Market, skateboard park. Adult skater.
60+mm- special skater. Lengthening the board, downhill, mud.
Beginners had better choose wheels with lower hardness, because they can't drive skateboards well to avoid pebbles, glass and debris on the road. If the hardness is too high, these fragments will jam their wheels, while experienced skaters usually choose harder wheels.
If you are a beginner, you'd better consult your friends or try several wheels with different hardness and size to help you make a decision.
Some experiences of practicing Ollie (beginners);
Action sequence of 1 Ollie:
A certain sliding speed, and pay attention to the standing position of your feet;
(Note: After landing, the speed is too slow to slide; Improper standing is not conducive to take-off! The forefoot is close to the middle of the board, and the forefoot of the hind foot lightly steps on the ankle of the board tail to relax and adducte)
B. After squatting, both feet take off (slightly lean forward), and when the forefoot heel is about to leave the board, the ankle joint of the hind foot exerts force on the board (with a certain force). The front foot is lifted by jumping (to adapt to the strength of the back foot, feel that the front foot should stick to the board head);
(Note: Too many squats are not easy to control the center of gravity; Before and after pedaling, the ankles should be relaxed and adducted, and suddenly exert force when pedaling; The point board of the hind leg depends on the strength of ankle joint, thigh and calf, which is mainly used for take-off; The strength and timing of each action in this part are very important. The strength and timing of the board and the cooperation of the strength and timing of the feet determine whether the board can be lifted! Too early board, front foot pressure plate head, too late board, weak strength; The forefoot is closed too early, the takeoff is weak, and the pressure plate is pressed too late; Not if the strength of the point board is too small, not if the strength (speed) of the foot is too large ...)
C when the front foot and the board head rise to the highest point (the front foot can be ignored in the early stage of Ollie's practice), the front foot presses down or steps down along the downward trend of the board head, and the rear foot rises along the board tail, and the rear foot should feel stuck to the board tail;
(Note: If there is no sense of rising after the completion of step B, it will naturally lead to the inability to retract the hind legs. )
D When the hind feet receive a certain height along the board tail (the feeling of sticking to the board tail cannot be lost), both feet have the feeling of sticking to the board. By this time, they have already vacated, and then they just need to reduce the backward buffer.
2. The problem of rising feeling:
A the coordination of take-off strength, the timing of hitting the board and the timing of closing the foot basically determine whether you can get a sense of rising!
Point B board uses ankle strength to get a sense of rising, but only thigh and calf strength can't!
C take off, point the board and adduction of the front legs, the upper body should be in a fully extended state, not curled up, which is conducive to getting a sense of rising!
3. The problem of dropping the plate:
Answer: Incorrect direction of force on the back foot board can easily cause the board to fall off!
B the ankle joint of the front foot is too stiff, and if the ankle joint of the instep is not relaxed, it is easy to make the board head deviate!
C look down at the side when lifting the board head with the front foot, which is easy to cause the board to deviate and fall off. Ollie, try to keep your head in the plane formed by the center of gravity and the running direction of the board, and keep your face forward. Try to use corner light when watching your feet!
D the front foot is closed too fast, which makes it easy for the front foot to step out of the board, for fear of falling!