Skateboarding in water and dirt is actually not a good idea simply because it may damage the skateboarding bearings that protect your skateboard’s wheels and axles.

Dirt in the skateboard bearings will result in the pitting of your races and balls. Not only that, it will also increase the friction that may cause further heat and sooner or later can cause the skateboarding bearings to stop rolling or freeze up. If this happens to the bearings, your skateboard will suddenly stop causing you to fall off the ground and be injured.

Aside from dirt, riding in water is not also advisable. When the bearings of the skateboard get wet, as mentioned earlier it cause damage. For instance, the skateboard bearings will rust and breakdown afterward that can bring dangers to the skateboarder. Learn about it here.

*    Using a wrench, remove the axle nut in the middle of the wheel. Then remove the wheel by prying it in a downward angle.

*    You must have 2 bearings one on the bottom and one on the top and a bearing spacer.

*    In a safe cleaner that is capable of dissolving grease, oil, and removing dirt from the steel, soak the bearings for a couple of minutes. You can also put the bearings in a bottle that has a cleaning solution and shake it.

*    Once all the bearings are clear, dry the using a clean cloth or paper towel, However, if you want to remove all moisture to avoid rusting, consider using a hairdryer.

*    Put the bearings and wheels back and you’re all good.

What to Do When The Skateboard Bearings Get Wet and Dirt?

Unfortunately, the vast majority of skateboard bearings don’t recover. But if you act fast and care for them immediately, you will be able to save the bearings of your skateboard.

Nevertheless, here’s what you need to do when your skateboard bearings get wet and dirty.

How Often Should You Replace Skateboard Bearings?

If you are using high-quality skateboard bearings, you need to replace them once or twice a year to ensure that your skateboard is in a good condition even though you did not ride in dirt or water.

On the other hand, if you upgrade in engineering speed, you can change the bearings any time you want. And even if your current bearings start to slow down.

Now that you already that dirt and water may damage your skateboard bearings make sure to avoid such surfaces much as possible.