SkateTestedhttps://skatetested.comSkate 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.en-us Inline Skate Buying Guide: Boots, Frames, Wheels and Sizinghttps://skatetested.com/guides/inline-skate-buying-guidehttps://skatetested.com/guides/inline-skate-buying-guideChoose inline skates: hard vs soft boots, frame types, wheel size and hardness, recreational, fitness, urban and aggressive skates, brakes and how to size them.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Longboard vs Cruiser vs Skateboard: Which Should You Ride?https://skatetested.com/guides/longboard-vs-cruiser-vs-skateboardhttps://skatetested.com/guides/longboard-vs-cruiser-vs-skateboardLongboards, cruisers and street skateboards compared for commuting, carving, tricks and portability, with deck shapes, trucks and wheel sizes for each.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Quad Roller Skates vs Inline Skates: Which Should You Learn?https://skatetested.com/guides/quad-roller-skates-vs-inline-skateshttps://skatetested.com/guides/quad-roller-skates-vs-inline-skatesQuad skates vs inline skates compared: stability, speed, maneuverability, braking, uses from rink and dance to fitness and commuting, and how to choose.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Skate Helmet Certifications: CPSC, ASTM F1492 and Dual-Certifiedhttps://skatetested.com/guides/skate-helmet-certification-guidehttps://skatetested.com/guides/skate-helmet-certification-guideSkate helmet standards explained: CPSC bicycle, ASTM F1492 skateboarding, EN 1078, single vs multi-impact helmets, fit, and when to replace a skate helmet.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Skateboard Bearings and ABEC Ratings Explainedhttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-bearings-abec-explainedhttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-bearings-abec-explainedWhat ABEC ratings mean (and don't), the standard 608 bearing size, steel vs ceramic, shields, built-in spacers and how to clean skate bearings.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Skateboard Deck Size Guide: Width by Style and Shoe Sizehttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-deck-size-guidehttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-deck-size-guideChoose a skateboard deck width: 7.75 to 8.0 inches for street, 8.0 to 8.25 for all-round, 8.25 and up for ramps and bowls, plus kids sizes and trucks.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Skateboard Wheel Hardness and Size: Durometer Explainedhttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-wheel-hardness-and-sizehttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-wheel-hardness-and-sizeChoose skateboard wheels: durometer on the A and B scales, soft vs hard wheels, diameters for street, park and cruising, wheel bite and risers.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT