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Deck: The deck is the main part of the board. It's what you stand on.
Trucks: Consist of a hangar, a base-plate, a kingpin bolt/nut, two truck bushings, a pivot cup, a riser pad* (optional) and a set of four nuts and bolts that are used to fasten the truck to the skateboard. The base-plate is the rectangle shaped portion of the truck that is fastened to the skateboard. This is also where the kingpin is located. On the circular portion of the bottom of the base-plate is where one of the truck bushings is located. The wide portion of the truck, known as the hangar, is where the wheels are fastened. The second truck bushing is located on the circular portion of the hangar, similar to the base-plate, and sits right above the other bushing. The pivot cup is the small black circular hole that is located on the base-plate. This is another important, but often over-looked part of the truck. The tip of the bottom of the hangar fits into the pivot cup, and if the pivot cup is damaged, the truck may not turn at all, which may be dangerous. Note, there are two trucks per skateboard.
Bushings: Bushings are what allows the truck to turn. They do wear over time, so check them regularly, just like any other part of the skateboard. If the bushings are damaged, they can start to split apart. This can cause the board to turn improperly, or jeer to the left or right when attempting to ride straight.
Wheels: Wheels are probably replaced more than any other part of a skateboard. They can wear down, crack, and even "cone" after prolonged usage, especially if you like to slide your skateboard. There are four wheels to each truck, and each wheel must have two bearings. Wheels may also have two wheel-washers, and one bearing-spacer** (optional, but recommended).
Bearings: Bearings, like wheels, are often replaced quite quickly, due to wear. Bearings are the small, circle-shaped, metal pieces that go into your wheels. They are fairly cheap and are important for going fast on your board, and for going for a long time. If your bearings are too worn-down, your ride will not be as enjoyable. To test your bearings, simply pop them out of your wheel, and spin them on your truck hangar or by holding one carefully with the tips of your fingers. If the bearing chunks, or makes a cracking noise and does not spin well, then it is recommended you replace said bearing.
*Riser pads lift the truck from the board, and depending on the material, can cushion the ride. Riser pads can also prevent the skateboard from getting wheel-bite, if the risers are large enough. Wheel-bite occurs when the wheels are too big for a skateboard, and they "bite" the bottom of the board when the rider attempts to turn. Certain skateboards are crafted with wheel-wells, which allow the wheels to be larger, due to a cut-out in the wheel-area of a skateboard.
**Wheel-washers and bearing-spacers are not exactly needed, but they reduce tension on the bearing, which prolongs the life of the bearings, and allows you to go faster and longer when skating.
What else can I help you with?
What parts of a skateboard do you need the most when doing an ollie?
you need all the parts of a skateboard to ollie
How do you get a skateboard in Dizzywood?
look for the different parts of the skateboard hidden all around dizzywood. The locations change every now and then
How much does all skateboard parts cost?
It depends and what kind of parts your getting, so you never know.
Do skateboard accessories come with the skateboard?
Normally the skateboard sellers like "Betterscooter" providing all basic parts and accessories of a skateboard. If you are looking for other things like tools and fresheners then you have to buy this from other places.
Where are the trunks on a skateboard?
There are no trunks on a skateboard, you are probably referring to the "trucks" which are the parts the wheels attatch to.
What type of product is Tech Deck?
Tech Deck is a brand of miniature skateboard. It has all of the working parts of an average skateboard, but it is about the size of one's finger. They often have unique designs and owners use them to do tricks.
Does a skateboard need grip tape?
grip tape is one of the most important parts to any functioning skateboard. it helps you stay on.
What are the names of skateboard trucks parts?
hanger base bushings kingpin and axel
Can you skateboard in action all-stars?
Yes but you need the gear with the skateboard symbol underneath
Do you need education to skateboard?
no you do not really need to be educated to ride a skateboard. all you really need to know about the skateboard is how to ride it and do tricks and have good enough balance
What is a complete skateboard?
a Complete Skateboard is a fully assembled deck, wheels, trucks and grip-tape ready to for you to skate. Often, complete skateboards (called "completes") have most of their parts from one brand, and there are a lot of good quality completes out there. There are a lot of brands, shapes and sizes of complete skateboards available on the market. Knowing which one to buy could overwhelm you to the point of giving up! The key points to establish before going shopping, is to make a discussion on what kind of skateboard you are after: A classic skateboard, a long-board or a street/vert board. Here, I will try to explain and help you in finding what kind of skateboard you after and what skateboard brands are out there. Good Luck!
Are all skateboard bearings the same size?
no
