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Teen Skaters Try To Get Kissed

Teen Skaters Try To Get Kissed If you have not seen any Steven Kennedy videos on Youtube, definitely hook up with his channel and check out his seriously funny videos. This guy has lots of inner fortitude and is fun to watch. Here is one example one of our crew experienced with him. You can see much more on his Steven Kennedy YouTube Channel, I would not play Truth or Dare with him.

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Skateboard Wheels

Skateboard Wheels The part you will probably need to replace the most, so always have an extra quad set with you, along with your All-In-One Skate tool. Wheel Parts   Axle: The axle is a metal rod which runs through the hanger and extends from it on either side. Wheels are inserted on either end and secured with the axle nut. Wheels: usually made of polyurethane and sized between 39 and 70 millimeters in diameter; their hardness is measured by durometer, a number ranging from 0 to 100—soft wheels have…

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Skateboard Bearings

Bearings Eight bearings, two bearings for each of the four wheels. Animation of a ball bearing. Red dots show direction of rotation. The two concentric circles that the ball bearings ride on are called races. Bearings: In skateboarding bearings allow for the smooth turning of a wheel on its axle. Bearings consist of 6, 7, or 8 balls enclosed in races between two shields encased in a disc-like body. Bearings can be measured by an ABEC rating. Skateboard bearings typically come in sets of eight and are inserted into both…

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Skateboard Truck Parts

Skateboard Truck Parts  A skateboard truck is a very important element of the whole skateboard. Trucks: The truck is the collective name for the front and rear axle assemblies that connect the wheels to the deck and provide the turning capabilities for the board. The major components of the truck includes the base plate, axle, and the hanger. Also to sustain the weight bearing of the load on top. Axle: The axle is a metal rod which runs through the hanger and extends from it on either side. Wheels are…

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Skateboard Words To Know

Skateboarding trick terminology 180: An ollie with a 180 degree board and body turn either backside or frontside. 180 heelflip: A heelflip with a 180 degree board and body turn either backside or frontside. 180 kickflip: A kickflip with a 180 degree board and body turn either backside or frontside. 360 flip or Tre flip: A 360 shove it and a kickflip. The board does one full rotation. 50-50 grind: A grind on both trucks. 5-0 grind: A rear truck grind with the front of the board elevated over the…

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