https://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 https://skatetested.com/guides/80mm-vs-90mm-inline-skate-wheelshttps://skatetested.com/guides/80mm-vs-90mm-inline-skate-wheelsCompare 80mm and 90mm inline skate wheels by frame compatibility, ride height, maneuverability, speed goals and the surfaces you skate.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://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 https://skatetested.com/guides/longboard-truck-rkp-vs-tkphttps://skatetested.com/guides/longboard-truck-rkp-vs-tkpCompare reverse kingpin and traditional kingpin skateboard trucks for longboards by deck style, turn feel, clearance and manufacturer sizing.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://skatetested.com/guides/low-profile-vs-classic-skate-helmetshttps://skatetested.com/guides/low-profile-vs-classic-skate-helmetsCompare low-profile and classic skate helmet shells by head fit, coverage, size options, ventilation and certification labels for your activities.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://skatetested.com/guides/outdoor-vs-indoor-quad-skate-wheelshttps://skatetested.com/guides/outdoor-vs-indoor-quad-skate-wheelsCompare outdoor and indoor quad skate wheels by hardness, diameter, surface grip, shock absorption, rink use and the plate clearance on your skates.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-truck-and-wheel-fit-comparisonhttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-truck-and-wheel-fit-comparisonCompare skateboard truck axle width and wheel dimensions as separate fit decisions, using exact manufacturer size charts and a clearance check.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-truck-width-vs-deck-widthhttps://skatetested.com/guides/skateboard-truck-width-vs-deck-widthMatch skateboard truck axle width to deck width using manufacturer size charts, mounting fit, wheel clearance and the complete setup rather than hanger labels alone.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://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 https://skatetested.com/guides/steel-vs-ceramic-skateboard-bearingshttps://skatetested.com/guides/steel-vs-ceramic-skateboard-bearingsCompare steel and ceramic skateboard bearings by ball material, races, maintenance, corrosion resistance, product fit and the details makers publish.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT