So you want to be a skater. Well we're here to steer you in the right direction when picking out that perfect, custom complete. Here are your skateboard-buying tips straight from skaters and core shop ...

One of the most intimidating tricks for beginner skateboarders is dropping in on a ramp. The thought of throwing yourself down a ramp can be terrifying, especially for those with a fear of heights.

The first and last time I stepped on a skateboard, I was 8 years old. I tried to go down our driveway (it was sloped), I hit a crack, the board flew out from under me, I fell, and I vividly remember ...

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After decades of daydreaming and trepidation, I decided it was finally time to learn to skate. I was born and raised in Southern California, so not learning how to carve down streets or drop into ...

Say what you want, but skateboarding has undeniably transitioned from a niche hobby for outcasts to a mainstream sport over the past decade or so. We can thank the Olympics for that, social media, or ...