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  • DIY: HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DROP THROUGH DECK

    by Uru Boards
    Drop Through boards have a hole where the truck is mounted. This lowers the board, making it more stable and easer to push. Building your own boa...

  • BIG OR SMALL? THE CHARACTERISTICS OF WHEEL SIZE

    by Uru Boards
    Wheel size contributes to speed, grip, and agility. In general, larger wheels are used for downhill and smaller wheels are used for cruising.  Lar...

  • COLD WEATHER GEAR: WE DON'T BELIEVE IN OFF SEASON

    by Uru Boards
    The Summer is over and it's time to revamp your cold and wet gear for the winter. The change in temperature adds extra obstacles during skate sess...

  • DIY: HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BEARINGS

    by Uru Boards
    If your bearings start to feel rough, noisy, or are visibly dirty, it's time for a clean up! Bearings should also be cleaned when there is a notic...

  • SHORT AND SWEET: TRUCK BASEPLATE DEGREE

    by Uru Boards
    The baseplate is the part of the truck that is physically attached to the deck. The angle of the baseplate also effects the angle of the hanger....

  • CRUNCH TIME: HOW TO PREVENT WHEEL BITE

    by Uru Boards
    The dreaded wheel bite occurs when a wheel comes into contact with the deck during a turn, stopping the forward motion. This causes a rider to lo...

  • DIY: HOW TO APPLY GRIP TAPE

    by Uru Boards
    To remove the old grip tape, slip a flat edge or razor under the tape and pull #1Use a piece of old grip tape or sand paper and scratch the top of...

  • DIY: HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TRUCK SIZE

    by Uru Boards
    Trucks control the turn radius of your deck. Ideally, trucks should be the same width of your deck. Setting up a complete with trucks that are too...

  • WHEEL DUROMETER: WHAT IS IT?

    by Uru Boards
    Durometer is the measurement of how soft or hard a wheel or bushing is. All wheels are placed on a scale ranging from 75a to 101a. The lower the n...

  • TRUCKS: REVERSE KINGPIN VS STANDARD KINGPIN

    by Uru Boards
    The two most common styles of truck are "reverse" and "standard". Both designs offer different characteristics that change the feel of a board. Th...

  • SLIDE GLOVES 101: THE BASICS

    by Uru Boards
    Slide gloves protect you during "Hands Down" slides or falls. Like many of the previous topics we've discussed on this blog, gloves are chosen aro...

  • QUICK TIPS FOR THE DAILY COMMUTER

    by Uru Boards
    1. Wearing a durable and well fitted backpack will help you stay balanced. Pack the heavy items on the bottom and lighter towards the top. This ke...