8 Best Skateboard Wheel Companies

Not only is creativity shown through skateboard deck designs, but its also displayed through other parts as well, like the wheel.

 

Skateboard wheels are commonly made from polyurethane and come in many different shapes and sizes due to the different types of skating. Smaller wheels (48-54 mm) keep the board closer to the ground and allow street skaters to pull off tricks easier. Larger wheels (65-90 mm) roll faster which is perfect for vert skaters. Design is also important because it adds a sense of individuality to a skater.

 

The following is a list of 8 companies that have taken skateboard wheel designs to a whole new level.

 

Almost Skateboard Wheels

Chocolate Skateboard Wheels

Darkstar Skateboard Wheels

Enjoi Skateboard Wheels

Filmore Skateboard Wheels

Gold Skateboard Wheels

Mystery Skateboard Wheels

Spitfire Skateboard Wheels

 

Which company do you think makes the best skateboard wheel designs? Are there any other companies you know of that should have been mentioned? Please note that this is not a top 8 list. Instead it highlights the work skateboarding companies have done!

So, what is organic anyway?

I’ve mentioned ‘organic’ a lot here before, and everywhere you look you can see it on labels in the shops. But what does it mean, and how important is it when you’re choosing what to eat or wear?

Organic means products that have been grown without pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilizers, and have been processed without additives (if they need any processing at all). If the word is applied to meat or dairy products, it means that the animals involved have been fed organic food, and have not been given antibiotics or growth hormones. The Wikipedia entry on organic food is quite good.

There are many environmental benefits to growing crops and raising animals this way:

• it reduces pollution: organic farms don’t release pesticides and herbicides into our soil and waterways, where they can harm animals (including us!) or accumulate over the years.
• it creates healthier eco-systems, as organic farming methods allow a more diverse population of insects, small animals, and non-crop plants, when compared to the monoculture you get when you spray chemicals intended to kill any plants and animals except the crop.
• it’s a less energy-intensive method, with less need for processing and packaging for chemicals.
• it reduces our reliance on fossil-fuels by using natural fertilizers, since artificial fertilizers are petroleum-based.

The jury still seems to be out on whether there are any health benefits to eating organic food. It’s the kind of research that will take decades, as we wait to see long-term effects on people, but so far the results look good. A large study by the European Union showed that organic foods had larger quantities of anti-oxidants and other micro-nutrients. Personally, I prefer to reduce the amount of pesticides going into and onto my body wherever possible. With clothes the cotton is actually a higher quality softer fiber, that's just a fact. My philosophy is if you can do better, then why not?

Rubber Duck- Julia Shoe

These kind of remind me of the Toms Shoes that I introduced to you a few weeks ago. With the popularity of flats for chicks this summer Rubber Duck has come out with the Julia Shoe. If you're looking for a ridiculously comfortable and relaxed looking shoe, look no further. From its hemp and rubber sole that reads "smile" the Julia Flat from rubber duck is going to be one of the most popular flats this summer and fall.

Rubber Duck- Julia Shoe