As the skateboard does not feature a braking mechanism, avid riders must utilize a special technique known as the powerslide. The powerslide involves sliding the wheels of the skateboard across the pavement to slow your momentum. While the powerslide remains an effective method of braking, it will cause your wheels to deteriorate slowly. Wheels that have been worn down into a cone shape will not allow your board to roll straight. Rotate your wheels to prevent cone wheel.
Step 1
Turn your skateboard upside down and place it onto a worktable. Rotate the skateboard to a horizontal position. Align the skate tool over the center nut of an adjacent wheel.
Step 2
Rotate the tool handle counterclockwise to loosen the nut. Remove the wheel from the hanger of the metallic truck. Repeat the process with the remaining three wheels of your skateboard.
Step 3
Rotate the wheels 180 degrees so the inside edge faces out. Align the wheels onto the opposing sides of the metallic trucks. Tighten the nuts over the wheels to complete the rotation process.
Step 4
Repeat the rotation process on a regular basis to prevent the wheels from retaining a cone shape.
Things You'll Need
- Skate tool
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