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Skateboard Bearings - A Small But Important Piece of Your Skateboard

All You Need To Know About Finding the Right Skateboard Bearings

This will tell the reader how to distinguish the different types and styles of skateboard wheel bearings and also give useful information about where to find and purchase the correct ones.

A skateboard, when assembled properly has many pieces to it and the wheel bearings are one of these.Skateboard wheel bearings are important for your board to roll smoothly. Good bearings also help to keep you safe as they help to support your weight on the board and keep your wheels intact.

There are so many competing skateboard bearing manufacturers and each company offers a wide array of styles, colors, sizes and options. The skateboard bearings' quality and price will probably be two of the major factors you will consider when you purchase them. Skate shops usually offer a decent selection of bearings, but in today's market it is usually more convenient and less costly to find your bearings online.

The ABEC scale, standing for Annular Bearing Engineers' Committee, is the scale that rates bearings. The ABEC scale rates all bearings on their tolerance and precision. Bearings that are rated a one are not very precise and bearings rated a nine are extremely precise, but sometimes at the cost of durability. Many variables weigh upon a bearing's quality for skateboards, so sometimes a more precise bearings won't be as good - for this reason many skaters choose a bearing that has an ABEC rating of five. Some brands do not rate their bearings on the ABEC system believing it inaccurate for skateboard bearings. Experiment with different types of bearings to find the ones best suited for you and your skating style, or ask a more seasoned veteran which kind they would recommend.

When looking for good skateboard wheel bearings, these cannot be beat:

Bones Bearings Swiss Ceramics - Instead of steel these bearings are made from ceramic so they are not only lighter, but faster and more durable as well. The roll you will get from your wheels using these bearings is incredible. Bones offers a warranty but it is almost unnecessary - these are some durable bearings.Though these bearings are a little more costly than others, they will almost certainly be the only brand of bearings you ever use after you try them - they are really that good.

Rush - If you want an almost zero friction rate, check out these lightweight titanium bearings. Rush makes a great quality bearing at an affordable price which makes them excellent bearings for both the novice skater and the seasoned pro. Rush has so many different types of bearings, from ceramic to ABEC rated, you can't go wrong with these guys. Rush is just one of those bearing companies that you really should check out.

Speed Demons - Speed Demons have been in the skateboard bearing making business for over ten years so they have quality behind them for sure.These bearings are gonna hold up for a long time and offer a pretty smooth ride as well. Speed Demon offers bearings between ABEC three and seven - right in the sweet spot for skating.

FKD Bearings - FKD Bearings have a unique Pro Signature line and also the more standard ABEC rated models. With such a fast and light bearing that is also so durable, these will last a really long time.

You've learned how invaluable good bearings are for your smooth ride and how to make the right choice, too. At least after reading this you will possess the knowledge to make the right decision to keep you riding smoothly and safely.

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Steve is an avid skateboarder and action sports enthusiast.

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