Skate Wheels

There are different types of wheels too ( by texture ) . There are Hard wheels, medium wheels , and soft wheels. They all have their own perks towards skateboarding. The hard wheels are used for rough terrain, like rough concrete or dirt to loosen up the traction. The medium wheels are the most commonly used wheels for skateboarders because they are almost the perfect wheels the skate with on the streets, parking lots, and other smooth surfaces to skate on. Soft wheels are used for rough terrain to keep as much traction as they can. Soft wheels are also used for smooth surfaces, like smooth concrete or smooth wood. I like using soft wheels when I’m going to the skate park, so that I can have a much traction as possible on the half – pipes and ramps, so I do not slip and fall while I’m riding. I will only use hard wheels when I street skate, they keep good traction on the rough concrete, but I still have the ability to slide with my wheels if I really wanted too. I rarely use medium wheels, because I feel like I need the right wheels for the right terrain and I want it to be easy for me to ride on that certain type of terrain without having any problems. Having the right wheels does not make you a professional skater, but it really does help a lot, and makes it a lot easier to practice for the skater.