What you should know about skateboard bearings | skatedeluxe Buyer's Guide

In this episode of the skatedeluxe buyer’s guide, you’ll learn all you need to know before you buy a new set of skateboard bearings. Check this out as well: https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/w...

How is a skateboard bearing constructed and of what kind of materials is it made? All that and the big question about the importance of ABEC will be explained in the fourth episode of the skatedeluxe skateboard buyer’s guide. As a bonus, Arthur shows you how to clean your bearings correctly to make them last as long as possible.

✘ CHAPTER OVERVIEW ✘

Intro | 00:00

➊ Construction of Bearings | 01:08

Although bearings are quite small, they are rather complex. In this chapter, you’ll learn how bearings are constructed and what functions the small parts have.

➋ The Meaning of ABEC Ratings | 01:56

A lot of skaters talk about ABEC, but what does it mean? Here we’ll show you where the word comes from and why it isn’t important when it comes to skateboard bearings.

➌ The Different Materials | 02:44

Whilst classic bearings are made of steel, there are also types that are made of ceramic or special alloys. Arthur explains the different characteristics, pros and cons of those types.

➍ Spacers & Speed Rings | 03:23

With the help of spacers and speed rings, your bearings can achieve their best performance. What they look like and what function they have can be seen in this chapter.

➎ Care & Cleaning | 05:15

If you take good care of your bearings, they will run smoothly and last very long. Arthur shows you what you need to clean your bearings correctly, how to do it and what you should keep in mind.

✘ ALL IMPORTANT LINKS & MORE ✘

• Construction of skateboard bearings:
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/w...
• More info on ABEC ratings of skateboard bearings:
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/w...
• All information on cleaning your skateboard bearings:
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/w...

➥ All skatedeluxe buyer’s guide videos:
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➥ Skateboard bearings in the skatedeluxe skate shop:
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/skateb...
➥ All info about skateboard bearings in the skatedeluxe skateboard wiki:
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/w...

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Film & Edit: Nils Heck, Dennis Arnold
Speaker : Arthur Oudini
Music: Blunted Beatz – Miles To Go


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