¶ JMK RIDE
"Since 2015, JMKRIDE has been dedicated to growing and supporting the sport of freeskating. While other freeskate-selling companies facelessly profit on the freeskate market, we at JMKRIDE reinvest our time and money in the freeskating community both in-person, through local events and meetups, as well as online by maintaining several social media pages and group forums in the United States and worldwide." — JMKRIDE About Us
JMKRIDE is the central pillar and definitive backbone of the modern freeskating scene. While original freeskate designs emerged years prior under different brands, JMKRIDE completely revitalized the sport by refining hardware durability, standardizing trick progression, and capturing a near-total monopoly on the global market and media landscape.
¶ Product Line
JMK offers a variety of products in their online shop. These include, but are not limited to:
- JMK Freeskates: The brand's signature flagship model, known for its durable metal frame and highly customizable color decks and grip tape.
- Tudex Intro Freeskates: A budget-conscious, beginner-aimed entry model designed to lower the financial barrier to entering the sport.
- Accessories: The primary source for official custom components, including specialized wheels, bearings, and replacement parts.
- Edge Guards: While not strictly mandatory, many top skaters highly recommend installing edge guards. They protect your decks from impact damage and can actually assist with certain tricks.
Installation Tip: Edge guards can be tight to fit. Many skaters use a large flathead screwdriver to gently lever them into place, or apply heat with a hairdryer for a few seconds to expand the plastic and make installation much easier. JMK published a video on this here.
Note: The accessories links point to the US shop. To find your local supplier, check the regional shop list.