Skateboard bearings play a vital role in the functional performance of your skateboard and are as important and essential as any other component on your board. The bearings can be steel, ceramic, titanium or a combination of materials in an assortment of colors and are mounted inside the wheels and on the axle of the truck. There are many common misconceptions when it comes to skateboard bearings and the most common is that the higher the ABEC rating (3, 5, 7, 9) you purchase, the faster the bearings will rotate and the longer they will last. Unfortunately, this is incorrect because the ABEC rating is simply a tolerance rating and a higher ABEC rating does not necessarily guarantee faster rotation or a longer lasting bearing. For this reason, some companies like Bones have decided not to include the ABEC rating of their bearings to avoid further confusion, focusing solely on providing skaters with handcrafted quality at an affordable price. The best way to ensure a fast rotating and long lasting bearing is to properly maintain and lubricate the bearings with a grease or oil based lubricant and to clean the bearings on a regular basis to keep them free of any dirt that tends to clog them resulting in a loss of speed. Maintaining and cleaning the bearings correctly and consistently will cause the bearings to turn quickly increasing their longevity of life, so you spend less time replacing the bearings due to wear or slow speeds. At Sportmission you can find a large assortment of bearings to buy in a wide range of colors, brands and materials, including Andale, Bones, Bronson, Independent, Jart, Mini Logo bearings. Discover the great variety of bearings and different price levels that you can buy and make your board slide today.