Santa Cruz has been making skateboards since 1973. That’s not a marketing line — that’s longer than most skateboard companies have existed at all. The Screaming Hand graphic by Jim Phillips is one of the most recognizable images in all of skating. But legacy doesn’t automatically mean a brand is …
There are two completely different skateboard products bearing Tony Hawk’s name. Most people buying one have no idea the other exists. That’s why this question is so tricky to answer, and why most of the advice out there is either too vague or flat-out wrong. So let’s sort it out …
What if I told you the most important part of your skateboard costs less than a cup of coffee? It’s not your deck, wheels, or bearings. It’s your bushings. These two small and colorful rings in your trucks are the secret to everything. They control how you turn, how stable …
I still remember the first time my son stood on a skateboard. He was just a little older than four, and watching him take those first little pushes was amazing. Over the past weeks, I’ve tested a bunch of boards with him, and I can say the right board makes …
Getting into skateboarding shouldn’t break the bank, but you still need a deck that won’t hold you back. Finding the best skateboard decks that balance price and quality can be tough. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you. These are the boards we’d recommend to a friend—solid, reliable, …