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San Leandro, CA – Skate Industry News: Where Did Bearings Come From? and Who Do…

Though the early Cadillac Wheels had revolutionized skateboarding with the buttery smooth ride of urethane, they still had one giant flaw: the bearings. Like all the earlier skateboard and roller skate wheels, the first Cadillac wheels had simple ball bearings, which were exposed and easily contaminated by the smallest grains of sand and grit from the ro…

San Leandro, CA – Skate Industry News: Why Are Skateboard Wheels Made From Ureth…

In the late 1950's, the first commercial skateboards appeared, though most boards were still homemade. By the 1960's, some advances in roller skate design led to the appearance of clay wheels. These were an improvement over metal wheels, but not by much. As one early rider described the ride, circa 1961: "It was wobblier than hell, moved way too fast, and v…

San Leandro, CA – Skate Shop News: Thrasher announces SOTY 2019: Milton Martinez…

Milton Martinez is threw his hat into the ring with the debut of his “Demolición” part at the Volcom HQ in Costa Mesa. The response was pretty insane to say the least.. The Bevel group rolled through with free weed, the people at Fat Tire provided the fresh brews, Rhino presented all his mental photos of Milton and NYC’s Slashers and Bay Area’s Big Hongry…

San Leandro, CA – Skate Industry News: Who will be Thrasher SOTY 2019?

Who should be the 2019 Skater of the Year? There are so many heavy hitters on the ballot this year!!! How could you only choose one! Amazing parts and crazy bangers have gone off this year. Milton Martinez's redemption kick flip, Mark Suciu's quick footed ninja tricks, Youness getting all comfortable, Yuri doubling up on everybody, and Miles…

San Leandro, CA – Skate Industry News: Are You Thankful for Skateboarding This Y…

It's that time of year again... Family dinners, knit sweaters and grandparent stories. That moment when it's your turn to tell the family exactly what you are thankful for this year.. some kids will get the "look" when they say they are thankful for skateboarding... but let's unpack that for a minute. It is possible that skateboarding can be something…

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BIO: When you come to Orbit, you can find everything from skateboards and skateboarding equipment to cool and unusual collectibles. Visit our website to check out some of our products, or stop by our store in San Leandro. Orbit Skate Shop is a full service custom skate boarding shop and boutique located in the East Bay Area