How long does it take to break a skateboard?

Depending on how often you skate and your style, skateboard decks can last between 2 weeks and 6 months. If you only skate mini ramp a deck can last for years, technical street skaters can destroy a deck within weeks.

How fast can you go on a skateboard?

Typical skateboard speed falls in the 5 – 12 mph range. Experienced skateboarders frequently commute at average speeds of 7 – 8 mph on 1-2 miles flat trips. Average cruising skateboard speeds tend to be in the 5 – 7 mph range.

How fast can you go down a hill on a skateboard?

The goal of downhill skateboarding is to reach the fastest speed possible while maintaining complete control of your board—some downhill skaters have been able to break speeds of over 85 miles per hour.

How fast can the fastest skateboard go?

91.17 mph
The fastest skateboard speed achieved in a standing position is 146.73 km/h (91.17 mph) by Peter Connolly (UK), at Les Éboulements in Quebec, Canada, on 16 September 2017. The successful record took place at L’Ultime Descente which is a gravity sports event.

Why is razor tail bad?

For starters, a razor tail causes the deck to lose pop, affecting how high the board gets from an ollie and other flip tricks. If you notice that your board has a razor tail but it’s not affecting your ollies or continuing to chip badly when attempting tricks, then you can keep riding it for a little while.

Are long boards fast?

Longboards are typically faster than skateboards due to their larger wheelbase (distance between trucks) and bigger wheels. Just how fast can you go on a longboard? Longboarding speed typically ranges from 6 mph when cruising, to 50-65 mph when downhill riding.

Can water ruin your skateboard?

Start and Enjoy Skating As much as possible, try to avoid getting your skateboard wet. Water is bad for the bearings, board, trucks and bolts. Plus, you might have to deal with hydroplaning, which could affect your ability to control the skateboard. So, try not to skate in the rain or through puddles.