Surf the Streets Smoothly With Surfskate Bearings

A good set of bearings is key to having a smooth riding experience when out on your surfskate. Most bearings are measured on the ABEC scale, which assesses precision and accuracy. The ABEC scale ranges from 1 to 9, with higher numbers indicating greater precision. Bearings are typically made from steel or ceramics.

How Do You Clean Surfskate Bearings?

First, use your skate tool to remove the wheels from the trucks and then take the bearings out of the wheels. Once you have done this, you’ll need to remove the rubber shields using a sharp edge like a knife.

Next, place the bearings in either a jar or a specific bearing cleaner containing an alcohol or acetone solution. Shake the jar for around 10 seconds or until the solution becomes dirty. Remove the bearings and let them dry. To ensure they are clean, give them a spin. Are they spinning smoothly? Finally, lubricate them with some bearing oil. You are now ready to reassemble your setup and start riding again.

To make sure you have the right tools to clean your bearings, head over to our Surfskate Tools page.