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The skateboard truck is one of the most important parts of a skateboard which can make a huge difference in your skating experience. With time the truck starts to get loosen thus regular tightening is very important for a smoother ride. Most of the people who do skateboarding know how to tight the truck.

However, if you are a beginner in skateboarding or do not know how to tighten skateboard trucks then this article is for you as I will talk about it in detail.

So, go through the whole article to get detailed information about tightening a skateboard truck.

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How Tight Should Skateboard Trucks Be?

There is no proper adjustment as the truck tightness of a skateboard. It is a matter of personal choice. The one who rides it will fit the trucks the way he likes it.

However, there are a few things you have to consider while tightening the skateboard truck.

If you are a beginner, then you should keep the trucks tight as one can easily control the skateboard with tight trucks.

On the other hand, loose trucks give a better flow to the skateboard and allow one to do tricks in a better way.

So the tightness is your personal choice and there is no perfect tightening adjustment of a skateboard truck.

How To Tighten Trucks On Skateboard With Skate Tools?

Tightening skateboard trucks is not a difficult job as it can be done by anyone. The task gets easier if you have the skate tool. A skate tool is given with most of the skateboards so that you can do necessary adjustments to the trucks.

Before tightening the truck first think how much you want to tighten it. A tighter truck gives more control and stability to the skateboard but over-tightening is not recommended.

Flip your skateboard and check the truck with your hands by tilting them back and forth. If the trucks are tilting too much that means, it’s very loose. Now use the skate tool and place it in the big nut that is right in the middle of the truck. This nut controls the tightness of the truck of a skateboard.

Now, turn the nut clockwise with the skate tool to tighten it as much as you want but do not over tighten it. As there is no perfect measurement of tightening a truck you have to decide how much you want to tighten it.

This is how you can use the stake tool to tighten skateboard trucks. After tightening you should always check it by going on a ride with the skateboard. If you feel it should be tighter you can adjust it again using the skate tool.

How To Tighten Skateboard Trucks Without Tools?

Above we learnt to tighten a skateboard truck with tools and now we will know how we can do it without any tools.

You don’t necessarily need a skate tool to do any adjustments. You can tighten the nuts by using a wrench or screwdriver as well. The screwdriver has to match with the nuts size in this case because only then you will be able to adjust it.

So, if you don’t have a skate tool find a wrench or screwdriver in your house. The method of tightening with a screwdriver or wrench is almost the same as the method of tightening with a skate tool.

You have to place the screwdriver or the wrench whichever you use in the nut and turn it clockwise. The nut will keep turning until it gets too tight so you can tighten it as your choice.

In this way using a wrench or screwdriver you can tighten skateboard trucks easily without the skate tool.

FAQs

What Tool Do You Use To Tighten Trucks On A Skateboard?

Most of the skateboarders use the skate tool to tighten the trucks of a skateboard. Other than that, skateboarders also use wrenches or screwdrivers to adjust the trucks.

Tightening trucks is a very easy job so it can be done without the skate tool as well.

However, the easiest way is using the skate tool that’s why it is used the most rather than any other types of tools.

Can You Over Tighten Skateboard Trucks?

Yes, you can over tighten skateboard trucks but in that case, you will not be able to take easy turns. Moreover, you will not be able to control the board and skate easily if the trucks are over tighten.

Even though there is no appropriate measurement of tightening the trucks, over tightening it is also not recommended.

Why Won’t My Skateboard Trucks Tighten?

If you are not able to tighten your skateboard trucks either they broke or the blushing has split. Sometimes the trucks broke and in this case, it will not tighten any more. You have to take the skateboard to repair the truck.

Also, sometimes for tightening too much the bushings split. No matter how much you keep tightening it if the bushing splits the trucks won’t tighten anymore.

Should My Skateboard Trucks Be Loose Or Tight?

This question has no accurate answer as the adjustment of the trucks will totally depend on how you like to skate. Many skaters like loose trucks and many like tight trucks.

Tight trucks give better stability, control and help to skate easily thus mostly beginners like tight trucks. On the other hand, skaters who like doing tricks like to have loose trucks.

In the End…

As you are at the end of the article, I hope you have come to know how to Tighten Skateboard Trucks with and without tools. You can now tighten the trucks anytime you want according to your choice. There is no need to take someone else’s help anymore.

If you are a beginner take the tool with you for the first few days so that you can do the necessary adjustments while skating. After a few adjustments, you will be able to understand how much tightness seems good to you for skating smoothly.

If you ask my opinion on skateboarding in the rain or wet… then I have no direct answer for this. Some say riding skateboards in the rain is fun and a totally new experience. While others say they cannot skate properly in rain or wet place and it’s just a waste of energy.

Skateboarding in the wet or rain can never give the same feeling and fun as a dry place. You will not be able to try any tricks as the ground will be wet.

Moreover, you have a high chance to slip on the wet ground which can give you a serious injury. If you are not a professional skater then skateboarding in rain or wet is not recommended. 

Can You Skateboard In The Rain?

People who do skateboarding on a regular basis can be seen skating on rainy days as well. Skateboarding can be done in the off-seasons but in the rainy season, it is really risky. If you have a basement or indoor place then you can practice skateboarding there rather than practicing in a wet place. As much as possible try not to get your skateboard because,

• The bearings will slowly deteriorate from inside
• The grip tape could peel off
• The deck can get water clogged
• The bolts and nuts can rust

Is it bad to ride a longboard in the rain? It is a very common question many people ask. You can longboard in the rain but it is not a wise idea. Some may say longboarding in the rain is fun and a great way to learn different skating techniques. And some will say it is risky for you and not good for the skateboard as well. The skateboard can soak water and it becomes heavy. This can make the skateboard slow and will not provide a smooth ride like before. 

However, if you want to ride a longboard and have the experience you should dry your longboard as soon as you are done riding. Do not keep it wet and dirty. 

If you have an electric skateboard with remote, you may think it will be easy to ride in the rain… But you are wrong!
Think about it… Electric boards are powered by batteries and are also filled with wires. How can you think about mixing your fastest electric skateboard with rain or wet!

FAQs

1. Where can you skate when it rains?

You can do skateboarding in your basement, garage, or indoor playroom when it rains outside. You can also practice on a carpet in your room if you don’t have a basement or garage. People also skate on their rooftops but that seems risky to me. So I will not recommend anyone to do skateboarding on rooftops.

You can also look for any abandoned buildings or garages near your house if you want to skate with your friends. You can also search for indoor skating places which are used for skating on off-seasons mainly. 

2. How do you protect your skateboard from the rain?

If you really want to have a new experience and do skateboarding in the wet, there are a couple of ways to protect your skateboard to some extent. Firstly, change your wheels to rain wheels. Rain wheels are used in the place of normal wheels just to do skating in the rain. Then use a floor sealer or an artist’s fixative spray on the board. It will protect the wood board but it will not last long so it has to be reapplied after every wet ride.

After skateboarding takes a clean cloth and wipe the full skateboard properly and keep it in a dry place. 

3. Can you ride penny boards in the rain?

Penny boards are fun to do skateboarding with but it is not recommended to use in the rain. Penny boards are small thus while riding in the rain you will not be able to hold the grip. It can easily slip and you may get a serious injury. Moreover, you will not be able to do any tricks with the penny board in rain. 

Conclusion…

In conclusion, I would like to say, it is better not to do skateboarding in the rain or wet place. Find a dry place if you don’t want to keep yourself away from skateboarding during the rainy season.

However, if you want to experience skateboarding in a rainy day then don’t forget to take some of the protections that I mentioned above to protect your skateboard. 

Yes, you can do skateboarding in the winter as skateboarding can be done in the off-season as well. Skating in off-seasons may not feel the same, however, if you follow some tips you can have fun and enjoy skateboarding. 

During winter days you can skate in indoor skate parks or outdoor parks near your house. You can also skate on the roads near your house if it is not slippery or covered with too much snow.

However, if the weather is too bad and it’s too snowy outside then skating at that time is not a good idea. Now, many people may ask ‘Do you skateboard in the winter?’ and my answer to this question is yes, I do. I really like skateboarding during winter.

Tips for skateboarding in the winter

Many people in parks or roads are seen skateboarding in winter. So, you also can do skateboarding in winter and have a rewarding experience following some easy tips. 

• Firstly, find a dry place for skateboarding near your house because a dry place is best for skateboarding. Wet places are risky for skateboarding as there is a high chance of slipping.
• You will not be able to stake and enjoy it if you choose a wet place. If you don’t find a dry place outside, you can do skateboarding in your garage or basement. 
• My second tip will help you if you want to do skateboarding in a place completely covered in snow. You can use snow skates which are like mini snowboards to take the advantage of skating in the snow.
• It is mainly designed to give you the fun of skateboarding in snow during winter. People who love skateboarding are seen skateboarding every season to keep practicing their skills. 
• Another tip is to cover yourself with layers of clothes because the cold wind will hit you and freeze you. You will not be able to skate properly if you don’t cover yourself with proper clothes. Your body will get warm very easily as your body will continuously move while skating.
• But, if you don’t cover yourself with enough clothes you may catch a cold easily. Your body will freeze as well if you stand still for some second. This is why wear a good amount of clothes if you want to enjoy skating in winter. 
• This last tip I am going to give is for your safety purpose. If you are willing to do skateboarding in the winter, you must maintain some safety measures. As I already mentioned, many places get wet during winter so there’s a high chance to slip while skating. So, put on a helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, closed shoes, etc. to ensure your safety.

Although skateboarding is a fun activity it can give you serious injury if you don’t maintain enough safety. There are some people who also have this common question which is, can I skate in extreme cold weather? The answer is yes you can, but it is better not to. I personally don’t recommend anyone to do skateboarding in extremely cold weather for safety purposes. If you are not a professional skater, then going skating in extreme cold weather is a very bad idea. 

Where do you skateboard in winter?

In winter people search for dry places if they want to do skateboarding outside. They go to skating parks or normal parks near their houses. Some are also seen skating on the roads as well if it is not covered with too much snow.

Other than outdoor places, people also skate indoor in winter. They use their garage and basements mainly for skating. Many are seen practicing their skating skills on abandoned buildings or basements. Those who have big houses practice skating in their living room or empty room too.  

Skateboarding is a really fun activity do to which helps to keep the fitness of one’s overall body. In winter days for the cold whether we cannot do every kind of activity but skateboarding can be done in winter as well.

I hope after reading my article you will not have any confusion regarding whether you can do skateboarding in the cold weather or not. So, keep the safety measures and tips that I mentioned above in your mind and enjoy doing skateboarding in winter. 

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