How To Setup And Repair A Complete Skateboard: Everything You Need To Know About Skateboard Care. (Paperback)

by Tim Swike (Author)
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Product Description
This book covers everthing you need to know about skateboard maintenance: tools needed for repairs, griptape installation, griptape removal, hardware installation, hardware sizes, riser pad installation, riser pad sizes, truck installation and adjustments, wheel installation, wheels sizes, wheel hardness, wheel bite, the best wheels for skateboarding, bearing installation, bearing removal, bearing lubrication, bearing cleaning, bearing rating system, breaking bearings in, kingpin bushing installation, kingpin bushing removal, pivot bushing installation, kingpin bushing removal, kingpin removal, kingpin installation, deck concaves, maple vs. composites, when to use riser pads, how to repair chips and cracks, how do trucks work, skateboard varnish, why do decks delaminate, how do graphics affect a deck's performance, how does moister affect deck strength, what makes a deck have pop, how is a skateboard made, what are stress cracks ... and more !!!

Product Details

• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (December 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434824322
• ISBN-13: 978-1434824325
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Setup And Repair A Complete skateboard, May 21, 2008

By	Ray Barela "Fat Duke" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have teens you know that skateboarding is what they want to do. Safty is the key here. I found that how to Setup And Repair A Complete Skateboard helped me get involved with my teen. Easy to read and quick to the point. Best wheels, replacment and ajustments is a great section.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I needed to know and more, April 16, 2008

By	M. Hickler - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want to customize your skateboard, build one from components or refurbish your "oldie but goodie" this book has all the detailed information you need. In addition to an excellent description of all mechanical aspects of skateboard construction, the author offers tips that affect the performance of your skateboard, including types of wheels and how they grip the surface you're riding on. That's just one of many points that helped me get a positive outcome on my skateboard projects. I recommend this book without hesitation.

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful guide, May 13, 2008

By	T. Grinold "Hanx!" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I received this book in the form of an ebook, as I was asked if I could have a look at my neighbours skateboard. I admit that before reading this book, I knew nothing about skateboards, so when I was asked to look at my neighbours, I was a bit wary. This book not only guided me through all the things I should know, but with detailed guidance, I was able to accomplish the things I didn't know. I was suprised with all the theory, as I believed that a skateboard was simply a board with wheels. I now know different, as a properly built and maintained skateboard is a precision tool. many thanks for an easy to follow guide.