How to choose bearings

 Skateboard bearings are round metal balls that fit inside the wheel. The bearings are always the same size. The only difference is the ABEC categories, from 1 to 9. These categories do not tell anything about their quality, only about accuracy of production as well as its speed. The higher number says that the skate will go faster and better.

Bearings on the whole set need the most of your care, so we must not forget to clean and lubricate them.


ABEC 1 - bearings are the cheapest, the most crude, and the least accurate. Steel quality is not too high.

ABEC 3 - are generally inexpensive, but they also allow a smooth and fast ride.

ABEC 5 - standard for most types of skateboarding. Higher speed at an affordable price.

ABEC 7 - very fast, longer keeps constant speed, so it is better suited to the pool.

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