How Do You Build A Complete Blank Skateboard?
Building a skateboard setup remains a vital piece of knowledge for any skateboarder. Setting up a skateboard only requires a few simple tools and the various components of the modern skateboard. The wooden element of the skateboard setup, referred to as the deck, supports the skater’s weight. The sandpaperlike grip tape, applied to the top of the deck, permits traction between the skater’s shoes and the board itself. The eight ball bearings of the skateboard setup allow the four wheels to roll. The two aluminum trucks, connected to the skateboard deck, hold the wheels in place. Purchase a blank deck, available online or from a local skate shop, one sheet of grip tape, a set of eight bearings, a set of four wheels and one bag of hardware. Acquire a skate tool, a Phillips screwdriver and a utility knife. Peel off the backing from the grip tape to reveal its sticky underside. Apply the grip tape to the top of the blank skateboard deck, starting at either end. Slowly apply the grip tape to
