Which parts should I focus on to keep the price down?

In recent years, demand for skateboards has increased worldwide more than ever before.
At Prime, people who are looking for new skateboards come in every day and we assemble them.

However, if you want to build a skateboard within a fixed budget,

Which parts should not be compromised?

I would like to talk about that today.

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Skateboarding is mainly

・DECK: Refers to the board or board ・TRUCK: Axle part that determines turning performance and lightness ・WHEEL: Wheel ・BEARING: Power part that goes inside the wheel

It consists of these four points.

A professional setting that assembles everything with high-spec parts will cost around ¥40,000.

However, if your budget is limited, which parts should you focus on?

Now let's take a look at each part.

＞About the deck

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The average price for a deck is around ¥13,000 to ¥15,000 . The so-called " pro deck" at such a price is made using Canadian maple, which is the best material for skateboards.

This ``Canadian Maple'' has ``considerable strength'' and ``high repulsion,'' and is designed to withstand intense sliding.

However, for `` beginners'' or ``if you want to build a cruiser base,'' such ``strength'' may not be necessary.

There's nothing better than practicing with a good one from the beginning, but if you're on a limited budget, you can use a cheap wooden deck such as a blank deck .

In other words, the deck is a part that you can keep costs down.

＞About the truck

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The track is the axle, the central part of a skateboard that determines turning performance and lightness. There is a wide range of prices from ¥10,000 to ¥20,000 .

Trucks are the longest-lasting part of a skateboard. And the lightweight truck allows you to control the skateboard with less force. If you want to do tricks in the future, we recommend that you actively use a light truck.

Also, if you want to build a cruiser, you should also spend money on the truck. The trucks used for low-priced complete cars on the market are

It takes a person's weight and turns while running, so it requires a lot of strength. You don't have to choose a lightweight model, so be sure to use a skateboard brand with a long history.

＞About wheels

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Wheels are the wheels of skateboards, and they can be broadly divided into two types: ``trick wheels'' and ``cruiser wheels (for city riding only).''

There is a wide range of prices, ranging from ¥4,000 to ¥12,000 .

High-grade wheels have high performance, such as grip performance and friction resistance. It can be said that each skater chooses the parts with great care, as the more expert they become, the diameter down to the millimeter, thickness, hardness, etc.

In my personal opinion, I think it would be difficult for beginners to feel the difference . If you just want to start or want to ride

I think it would be a good idea to keep the price down on wheels.

Once you use it and it gets smaller, it's a part that can be easily replaced in about 5 minutes, so it's a waste of time to worry about it too much.

You can enjoy skateboarding even with low-priced trick and cruiser wheels.

＞About bearings

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A bearing is a bearing that is press-fitted into the center of a skateboard wheel. It is the only power part . The price range is the widest among all the parts, from ¥2,000 to ¥30,000 .

As expected, the specs of this bearing determine how long a skateboard can continue to run .

In other words, if you increase the specs, you can run long distances and achieve high speeds, but if you lower the specs, you will end up with a skateboard that will stop immediately.

If you want to assemble it for tricks, I would like you to use a bearing that costs about ¥5,000. Use a grade that is at least ¥3,000 class.

The impact of landing and lateral pressure during turns and drives are applied directly to the bearings.

If you use a cheap bearing that costs only a few hundred yen, it will be destroyed in no time.

Cruisers are meant for driving, so there shouldn't be much shock. It is possible to have fun with a ¥1,000 class bearing, but if you want to ride comfortably or cover a long distance with one push, upgrade to a higher grade.

This is a part that allows you to experience a dramatic improvement in running performance.

＞Finally

I briefly explained my personal opinion. As a result,

I don't want you to compromise on "trucks" and "bearings."

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Let's start skateboarding. These two parts are the key to having fun and riding comfortably from the beginning. There are so many different parts and grades that it can be confusing, but if you can make a skateboard for a total of around ¥25,000 by paying attention to the two parts above, it will be the best one for beginners .

Let's get started! If you have any questions, please come to Prime anytime.