Product Info & Buying Guide
Product Info & Buying Guide
For many beginners, it can be difficult to choose from all the sizes and types of products we offer. We're here to help you make that choice. Our advice is not a rule, but a guideline. Advice represents an average and that means you can still have just as much fun with a different choice. We start with skateboards and gradually expand.
Buying Guide Skateboard
Are you planning to practice tricks or mostly ride around for now? Whether tricks succeed depends a lot on your board. How wide is the deck? How are the wood layers glued? And what type of wood is used?
For cruising through the neighborhood, the construction and size of the deck doesn’t matter too much. But if you want to jump, it certainly does. To land tricks successfully, the width of the board needs to match your shoe size. Here you’ll find the info:
Which skateboard size fits me
Deck: Many beginner boards are made of several layers of (Chinese) maple, pressed together with basic glue. Jumping with these boards is quite hard.
Decks made from Canadian or American maple wood, glued with a mix of resin and glue, perform significantly better.
Buying Guide Stunt Scooter
Which stunt scooter suits your needs? What height do you need, and what are the differences between compression systems?
Wheel Size: There are three standard sizes: 100 mm, 110 mm, and 120 mm. Larger wheels handle rough surfaces better and roll longer. Smaller wheels accelerate faster and are better suited for skateparks.
Bar Height: For cruising: about belly button height. For tricks: measure from the ground to your wrist with arms at your side.
Compression Types:
- Threaded: Basic systems for beginners. Less durable under heavy use.
- IHC & HIC: Low-maintenance, lightweight, and stable. The difference is in fork and bar diameter.
- SCS: Very strong, doesn’t require a slit in the bar. Usually used on high-end scooters.
- ICS-10: Similar to IHC/HIC, but adjusted from below.
Buying Guide Longboard
Which longboard is right for you? That depends on what you want to do with it. Key factors: board type, deck length, and wheels.
Shapes:
- Top Mount: Deck sits on top of the trucks. Higher board = more control.
- Pintail: Surfboard-shaped. Great for cruising.
- Kicktail: Raised tail(s) for maneuvering and tricks.
- Drop-Down: Lowered deck for added stability.
- Drop-Through: Deck is mounted through the trucks for a lower ride.
- Dancer: Long, flexible, and trick-oriented. Not ideal for casual cruising.
- Twin Tip: Symmetrical board.
Deck Length: Longer decks = more space and stability, shorter = more agile. Sizes in inches:
- 35" = 89 cm
- 39" = 99 cm
- 44" = 112 cm
- 48" = 122 cm
Wheels: Larger = smoother ride, smaller = faster acceleration. Softer = more grip and comfort, harder = more durable and slide-friendly. For cruising, we recommend max. hardness of 83A.
Buying Guide Skimboard
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, choosing the right skimboard depends on your skill level, body type, and riding conditions.
1. Determine your skill level
- Beginner: Go for a stable and forgiving board.
- Intermediate: Choose a more responsive board for tricks and turning.
- Advanced: Opt for high-performance materials suited for big waves and advanced techniques.
2. Choose the right size and shape
- Size: The bigger you are, the bigger the board. Beginners: 45-51 inch, Advanced: 40-45 inch.
- Shape: Round = more stability. Pintail = more control.
3. Choose the right material
- Wood: Affordable and durable, but heavier.
- Fiberglass: Lightweight, great performance, more expensive.
- Carbon: Ultra-light and top-performance, but costly.
4. Consider your riding conditions
- Shallow water: look for a stable gliding board.
- Waves: choose a responsive and fast board.
- Beach type: sand vs. rocks changes what you need.
Longboards
Here you’ll find information about all parts of longboards and the most common models.
Stowboard
Here you’ll find details about the only foldable cruiser longboard.
Skatecycle
At first glance, a Skatecycle may look like a waveboard, but it's something entirely different.
Pulse Kick 'n Go Steps
Can you kick it... Yes you can. A timeless design of a pedal-powered scooter.
Aquaskipper
The “water bike” with hydrofoils. One thing’s for sure — you’ll learn to swim!
Dirtsurfer
The Dirtsurfer isn’t available yet, but when it is, we’ll be ready.
Pogosticks
Since the first design in 1918, pogo stick technology has come a long way.
Fuzion Step
With its rear steering wheels, the Fuzion is the ultimate carve scooter.
Maddgear
MGP remains one of the trendsetters in the world of stunt scooters.
Penny Board
The only real plastic skateboards are the original Penny Boards from Australia.
Ripstik Air
The Ripstik is stronger, faster and quieter than other casterboards.
Slider Scooter
The most versatile scooter there is. You can glide, scissor, slalom and simply ride!
Stunt Scooters
All information about stunt scooters, headsets and wheels can be found here.
Waveboards
The Streetsurfing waveboards are the most well-known — here you’ll find all the details.
Landrollers
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