# SkateTested

> Skate gear guides: skateboards and completes, decks, trucks, wheels and bearings, longboards and cruisers, roller skates, inline skates and protective gear, with sizing and setup explained.

SkateTested publishes skate gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://skatetested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://skatetested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://skatetested.com/glossary): skate gear terms defined
- [How we test](https://skatetested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Skateboards](https://skatetested.com/category/skateboards): Complete skateboards, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, bushings and grip tape.
- [Longboards & cruisers](https://skatetested.com/category/longboards): Cruisers, carving and commuting longboards, downhill and dancing boards.
- [Roller skates](https://skatetested.com/category/roller-skates): Quad roller skates for recreation, rink, park, derby and outdoor skating.
- [Inline skates](https://skatetested.com/category/inline-skates): Fitness, urban, aggressive and speed inline skates.
- [Helmets & pads](https://skatetested.com/category/protection): Skate helmets, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads and impact shorts.
- [Shoes & maintenance](https://skatetested.com/category/shoes-maintenance): Skate shoes, skate tools, bearing care, replacement parts and maintenance.
- [Ramps & practice](https://skatetested.com/category/ramps-practice): Backyard ramps, rails and boxes, practice obstacles, storage, and youth and beginner setups.

## Buying guides
- [Inline Skate Buying Guide: Boots, Frames, Wheels and Sizing](https://skatetested.com/guides/inline-skate-buying-guide): Choose inline skates by use: recreational skates have comfortable soft boots, heel brakes and 72 to 84 mm wheels; fitness skates use larger 90 to 110 mm wheels for speed; urban skates have hard boots and maneuverable frames; aggressive skates have small wheels and grind plates. Outdoor wheels around 82 to 85A balance grip and wear. Size by the maker's chart, with a snug heel.
- [Longboard vs Cruiser vs Skateboard: Which Should You Ride?](https://skatetested.com/guides/longboard-vs-cruiser-vs-skateboard): Street skateboards are built for tricks, ramps and skateparks with hard, small wheels. Cruisers are short boards with soft wheels for getting around and portability. Longboards are longer and stable, with big soft wheels and wider trucks for commuting, carving and downhill. Pick by where you ride and how far, not by looks.
- [Quad Roller Skates vs Inline Skates: Which Should You Learn?](https://skatetested.com/guides/quad-roller-skates-vs-inline-skates): Quad skates have two pairs of side-by-side wheels, feel stable standing still and suit rink skating, dance, roller derby and park. Inline skates have a single row of wheels, roll faster and smoother over distance and suit fitness, commuting and aggressive skating. Neither is strictly easier; pick the one that matches how and where you want to skate.
- [Skate Helmet Certifications: CPSC, ASTM F1492 and Dual-Certified](https://skatetested.com/guides/skate-helmet-certification-guide): Many skate-style helmets are certified to the US CPSC bicycle standard, which tests a single serious impact. ASTM F1492 is a skateboarding standard that also covers multiple lower-level impacts. Dual-certified helmets meet both. In Europe, look for EN 1078. A helmet should sit level, low on the forehead, snug without pressure, with the chin strap closed. Replace it after a serious impact.
- [Skateboard Bearings and ABEC Ratings Explained](https://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-bearings-abec-explained): Almost all skateboard, longboard and many skate wheels use 608 bearings: 8 mm bore, 22 mm outer diameter and 7 mm wide, eight per board. ABEC ratings describe manufacturing tolerances, not speed or durability under skating loads, and several well-regarded skate bearings carry no ABEC rating. Choose quality steel bearings, removable shields for cleaning, and spacers to keep them aligned.
- [Skateboard Deck Size Guide: Width by Style and Shoe Size](https://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-deck-size-guide): Deck width matters more than length. Narrower decks around 7.75 to 8.0 inches flip easily for street and technical tricks; 8.0 to 8.25 inches is the all-round middle; 8.25 to 8.5 inches and wider gives stability for ramps, bowls and bigger feet. Young kids ride mini and youth decks around 7.0 to 7.5 inches. Match truck axle width to the deck so wheels sit near the edges.
- [Skateboard Wheel Hardness and Size: Durometer Explained](https://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-wheel-hardness-and-size): Wheel hardness is measured in durometer: soft wheels around 78 to 87A grip and roll smoothly over rough ground for cruising, while hard wheels around 99 to 101A slide and stay fast on smooth skateparks and street spots. Diameter changes speed and clearance: 50 to 54 mm suits street, 54 to 58 mm parks and bowls, and 58 mm and up cruising. Big soft wheels may need risers to avoid wheel bite.

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