Journal · Technical Skate Shop
Notes from the skate shop
Riding, maintenance and choosing a first scooter, written in Norwell.
Jul 2026Scooter boards in PE classSit-and-scoot boards are gym equipment rather than toys. Wheel type, hand guards, weight limits and what a set needs.Read →
Jun 2026A first trip to the skateparkWhat to bring, when to go, how the unwritten rules work, and the two things that make a first visit go badly.Read →
Jun 2026Scooter maintenance basicsFive minutes a month keeps a scooter tight and quiet. Clamp bolts, wheel nuts, bearings, grip tape and the noises that mean something.Read →
May 2026Fitting a helmet and padsTwo fingers above the eyebrows, a V under each ear, and a strap you can just fit a finger under. Plus what pads actually do.Read →
May 2026Sizing a scooter for a childBar height, deck length, wheel size and weight limit. How to measure at home and why buying big is worse than buying small.Read →
Apr 2026Kick scooters and stunt scooters are not the sameOne folds and steers by leaning; the other does not fold and steers by turning. Buying the wrong one is the most common mistake on this shelf.Read →