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Skate Basics

A collection of skateboarding tricks and tips to get you started in skate basics. Check out our guides and simple How To’s for beginner, intermediate and advanced skateboard tricks with step by step instruction and video tuition to point you in the right direction. Plus we've got a few words of Sidewalk skateboarding advice to get you going. From buying guides to a history of skateboarding, skate etiquette, and how to progress through sponsorship and attending events.
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Skate Basics

Choosing Skateboard Wheels and Bearings | Sidewalk Basics

Skateboard wheels come in a variety of colours, sizes and degrees of hardness...

Choosing Skateboard Wheels and Bearings | Sidewalk Basics
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Skateboard Tool Kit | Sidewalk Basics

Luckily for you, everything that's required to fix, replace and adjust all the components of your set up is available in one skateboard tool...

Skateboard Tool Kit | Sidewalk Basics
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Choosing Skateboard Trucks | Sidewalk Basics

Once you’ve selected and gripped your deck you need to pick your trucks, wheels, bearings and mounting hardware so that you can set up your...

Choosing Skateboard Trucks | Sidewalk Basics
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Choosing Your First Skateboard Deck | Sidewalk Basics

Buying your first deck and getting the right set up is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make as a skater...

Choosing Your First Skateboard Deck | Sidewalk Basics
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Skateboarding History | Sidewalk Basics

It might still be a fairly new activity - but the short history of skateboarding has a lot of depth...

Skateboarding History | Sidewalk Basics
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How To Grip and Fit Your Hardware | Sidewalk Basics

There are several processes needed to grip and set up your board and each one needs time and attention paid to it to maximise the...

How To Grip and Fit Your Hardware | Sidewalk Basics
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Skateboard Helmet and Pads | Sidewalk Basics

Whilst it’s not compulsory to wear a skateboard helmet and safety equipment, it’s strongly advised, especially for beginners in busy skateparks.

Skateboard Helmet and Pads | Sidewalk Basics
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Skate Spots - Where To Skate | Sidewalk Basics

Deciding where and what you skate will usually be determined by where you live. If you're looking for skate spots, it's worth giving these a...

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