Setting Up a Slide Deck

Sliding can be one of the most enjoyable facets of downhill skateboarding. Few things simulate the feeling of slashing a wave or throwing an edge into deep powder like sliding can. Besides the fun, there’s utility: a well-placed slide in a moment of danger can save your life. One of the best things about sliding is that so much can be done with a simple deck, some hard wheels and bearings that can take a beating. From a technical standpoint, there are some basics for tuning your board setup that I’ll cover here. So, get your deck we’ll do a few tweakers and it’ll be time to screech on the street. Read Setting Up a Slide Deck!

• Ready to slide? Read How to Coleman Slide to learn how!

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