Stoked School

How To
Modify and Improve Cast LDP Trucks
Introduction to Modding
WARNING: The modifying of any truck or skateboard part from the original factory specifications could create an unstable and unsafe product, resulting in injury or death...

Informational
What's a Mid? All Wheel Cores Explained
We hear about Mids and cores all the time. Someone might ask, "Are those mids?" or "That's a triple round." But what is a mid? Where do these terms come from? What properly classifies a wheel?
Ger...

How To
How to Stop on a Longboard
So you just got a skateboard, and man is it sweet. You're havin' a blast spinning wheels, but aren't you curious how this thing stops? Not only will learning some speed control methods allow you to...

How To
How To Create 3D Concave
Getting 3D
Oh yes, 3D concave, an invention that we downhill skaters and freeriders have come to know and love. Some of y'all don't know what 3D concave is. So we'll explain! 3D concave is afterma...

How To
Avoid the Deadly Speed Wobble!
Table of Contents
Proper Practice Makes More Perfect
My Current Longboard Set Up Wobbles, Help!
Stance and Carving Out
Recommended Wheels
Recommended Trucks
Ah speed wobbles. They are a bundl...
Opinion
The Best Longboard Wheel? Hint: There Isn't One
Table of Contents
Introduction
Rad Longboard Wheels
Durometer
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How To
6 Tips When Traveling with a Skateboard & Regulations by Airline
The trick to air travel is finding a way to check as little as possible while yet avoiding the ill-fated circumstances that will ultimately end up with your board being checked at the gate. In some...

Sponsorship
How to Get Sponsored (Not Sponcered)
Table of Contents
Great is Only a Starting Point
You Are a Brand
Look for Needs
What Do You Do Well
Respect Those Who Helps You
Contribute To the Community
Present What You Do in a Concise Email...

Bushings
Khiro LDP Bushing Set Ups Explained
Words by David Rajewski
Setting up the bushing in a long distance pumping board can be incredibly tricky, especially for someone just getting into the sport. In this article, I explain how to best...