--- title: "Skate | Boardriders" language: "en-gb" canonical_url: "https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skate/" source_url: "https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skate/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- # Skate [![Street League Skateboarding](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/street-league-skateboarding-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/street-league-skateboarding-explained/) Skate > Non classé > Non classé > Skate ### [Street League Skateboarding (SLS) : the complete lowdown](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/street-league-skateboarding-explained/) Since its launch in 2010, SLS has completely flipped competitive skateboarding on its head. This professional league pulled off something massive: turning an initially underground culture into a global spectacle, all whilst staying true to the highly technical, creative roots of street skating. Whether you’re a purist or a total newcomer, understanding how SLS works... [![Skate in town](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/skate-ville-urbanisme-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboarding-asphalt-choreography/) Skate > Skate ### [What if skateboarding became an asphalt choreography?](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboarding-asphalt-choreography/) The city isn’t just a machine built for production and consumption. It’s an unfinished canvas. Down at wheel level, the skater reshapes the landscape. The photographer, meanwhile, captures its lines and flaws. Together, they unveil an ‘invisible urbanism’ – a poetic perspective on our public spaces. Right where the concrete still conceals its beauty. Concrete... [![Element SEARCH](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/element-search-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/element-search-movie/) Skate ### [Element unveils SEARCH: A Year of Raw, Unfiltered Skateboarding](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/element-search-movie/) Every skater is constantly scanning their surroundings, looking for spots that can spark creativity and demand commitment. That is the essence of SEARCH, Element’s latest film, born from twelve months on the road across Europe and beyond. No time wasted in skateparks. This one is all about hunting down the unexpected spot. One team, countless... [![Bien choisir ses roues de skate](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/choisir-roues-skate-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboard-wheel-hardness/) Skate ### [Skateboard wheel durometer guide: finding the right hardness](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboard-wheel-hardness/) Your wheels directly dictate how your ride feels. Too soft, and you’ll lose speed on smooth surfaces, though you’ll gain comfort by absorbing rough ground and reducing noise (handy on city cobblestones). Too hard, and every crack in the pavement becomes an obstacle, but you’ll fly on the flat and slide with ease. Wheel hardness,... [![tailles de planches de skateboard](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/tailles-planches-skateboard-scaled-1-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/choose-skateboard-deck-size/) Skate ### [Skateboard size guide : how to find your width](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/choose-skateboard-deck-size/) Choosing the right deck size is one of the most important decisions for any skater. Too narrow, and you’ll lack stability. Too wide, and it will hinder your responsiveness and trick execution. This guide will help you find the deck that matches you perfectly, based on your build, shoe size, and riding style. Skate culture... [![](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/lexique-skateboard-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboard-glossary/) Skate ### [Skateboarding terms & slang explained : the A-Z guide](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboard-glossary/) Skateboarding has its own culture and its own jargon: a blend of English, technical terms, and quirky slang. To make sure you’re not lost during a session – or worse, mistaken for a “poser” – this skateboard glossary provides clear and effective definitions of all the essential words. The skater’s gear Deciphering your board (deck)... [![Goofy ou regular skateboard](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/skate-regular-goofy-300x142.webp)](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboard-goofy-regular/) Skate ### [Finding your skate stance : the regular and goofy guide](https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/skateboard-goofy-regular/) Before you even set foot on your first board, one question arises: which foot goes in front? This decision determines your stance and directly influences your learning curve. Contrary to popular belief, there is no “right” or “wrong” stance—only the one that feels natural to you. Why is it essential to know your stance? Identifying...