DianeOrtiz1Participant
Now you may think that a wheel is a wheel right, well not in skateboarding. Wheels can make all the difference on how it feels when you're riding your skateboard. Wheels come in different sizes. The bigger the wheels you have the faster you will roll. If you're a skateboarder who tends to go on ramps more than street, then larger wheels will be better for you, but if you are a more stationary skateboarder then smaller wheels are more efficient. Harder wheels will provide more stability while softer wheels will grip the ground better. Wheels highly depend on what type of skateboarding you plan on doing. Bearings are important because if you have bad bearings it will be harder to ride your skateboard and it won't be nearly as smooth. A way to test if you have good bearings is to spin the wheel of your skateboard and see how long it goes until it stops. The longer it spins the better your bearings are. Bearings are rated on a scale from 1 to 9. The higher the number means the bearing is more precise but weaker. Most skateboarders choose a 3 or a 5 since they are strong and last long.
Diane Ortiz
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