Maintaining Skateboarding Decks
Keep Your Board in Good Order

Maintaining skateboarding decks might not seem that important. They look like simple pieces of equipment with very little that could go wrong but don't be fooled. While maintenance is not difficult, a good board can cost a lot of money and it should be properly taken care of.

So, how to you keep your deck in tip top condition? Firstly, keep it clean. After each skating session, check your board over and remove any dirt or moisture from the board.

Keep it dry. Skateboard decks are made of laminated layers of wood. If moisture is allowed to seep into them the wood will swell and the glue between the laminations will deteriorate causing them to come apart.

Try to skate in covered areas if it's raining and be sure to dry your board well if you do get it wet.

Check the deck regularly for cracks and wear. Skateboarding decks are fairly tough but they're regularly subjected to major stress during skating.

Landing tricks with your feet in the wrong place can put a lot of pressure on the board. It can cause damage or even break the board. If you do notice damage it may be time to replace your deck.

Try to land your tricks with your feet over the trucks to prevent damage to the deck.


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