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Month: October 2019

San Leandro, CA – Skate Shop News: Do You Know What Your Trucks Are Made Of??

Tue, October 29 2019 - 10:02 AM
There are two common ways of making skateboard trucks: Die casting and gravity casting. Both require two moulds with the shape of the preferred truck shape - a lower and an upper mould. The two moulds are placed on top of each other and filed with an Aluminum metal mix which makes the trucks light, hard, and durable. Gravity casting means that the metal…

San Leandro, CA – Cruiser Shapes and Longboards: Which is the Best?

Tue, October 22 2019 - 2:03 PM
Which longboard suits me best? If you just want to get around or want to ride down the steepest mountain roads, there is a longboard or cruiser for you. The easiest way to buy a longboard or cruiser is as a complete, this way the whole setup comes ready to ride, straight out of the box. A cruiser is probably the most commonly seen style o…

San Leandro, CA – Skate Shops News: Headphones Or No Headphones? That is the Que…

Mon, October 14 2019 - 9:34 AM
Just found a new track. About to hype the sesh up! Pop in the ear buds and throw your board down... or..... Listen to the sound of the wheels on the pavement. The pleasing sound of the wood pop blended with the rush of fabric brushing up grip tape, the grit when metal hits coping. Two schools of thought. Headphones or No Headphones while skating.…

San Leandro, CA – Skate Industry News: Did Instagram Change Skateboarding Foreve…

Fri, October 11 2019 - 9:32 AM
We used to treasure a trip to the local shop to see if a new video had appeared in the case yet... one we hadn't devoured already. Skate videos were more than just entertainment for my generation. Pro videos were a look into what was possible. My friends and I used to watch videos to see the process of the tricks, the flow of linking things together,…

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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