-Many skaters underestimate the importance of firm, fresh, crack free bushings. Your bushing take tons of pressure and stress and should be changed often (pivot cups also, depending on what trucks you have).
-Watch for cracks in ur wheels which may develop over time due to stress and age. "Fresh" wheels offer greater grip and control after a break-in period.
When Grinding: Stay in focus and look at the end of the rail at all times to prevent from bailing!!! Lol i learned that the hard way...
-Make sure that u have control of ur board and gravity and that this little nasty force of nature does NOT control u. Be sure u can control your s.p.e.e.d and turns and know how 2 break and stop quickly before u go on higher level meneuvers. And oh yeah DO NOT SKATE IN THE STREET!!!
-You need to check ur board often and know it well. Keep an eye out for loose and broken parts!
-Look for sharp edges and sepertation in ur board, BOTH are dangerous. Presure cracks eventually appear around the hareware holes which may affect ur boards "pop"
-Skating with worn grip is another maintenance issue and also can be more dangerous then u think, so be sure to change it regularly also!
-Smooth bearings are also important to the smooth execution of tricks ( particularly on ramp maneuvers). A bumpy or "glitchy" bearing or even a bearing that rubs or has a bit too much friction (due to a lack of lubrication OR excess wear) can HIGHLY effect your ability to improve!
Well i hope i helped u a little... or a lot...
