I found one other Northwest company who produces skateboard wax from recycled material. Based in Bellfair, Wash., One Ball creates products for various board sports.

Skate wax, skateboarding wax, curb wax, ledge lube, they all refer to the same thing: a wax product to prep your skate surface for tricking, sliding, grinding, and boosting traction.

Skate wax can help with rougher board slides (and protect your skateboard at the same time). Start mastering these nine easy skateboard tricks until you can pull them off easily.