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What kind of skateboard should I buy?

12/15/2015

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Many SkateMD parents tell us that they want their children to keep up their skateboarding in between clinics but that they aren't sure what kind of skateboard to buy or where to buy one. Here are some helpful tips for buying a skateboard!
  • Do not buy cheap skateboards at Wal-Mart, Target, or sporting goods stores. Although they are cheaper and you may think they will be better for "beginners," buying a cheap skateboard, which is more of a "toy," can actually make your child's experience worse and may have negative effects. Since the cheaper designs and products often do not roll or turn well, your child will not have the same experience as they have had on the boards provided at the SkateMD clinics.
  • Also, small boards such as the trendy "Penny Boards" are not recommended for children learning to skateboard because they are too small for stability. And, longboards are fun too but they are more for downhill racing and cruising.
  • The best thing to do is to go to your local skateboard shop for good service and to seek help from knowledgeable skateboarders. Local to the Sacramento region, you can try Boulevard or Lines skate shops (Sacramento), Hangtown (Placerville), or Goodtimes (Grass Valley). These are core shops in the area and they are friends to SkateMD! Shopping online is not such a hot idea if you do not know exactly what you are looking for in your first skateboard purchase.
  • You will need to decide if you want to piece together a skateboard for your child (purchase separate parts including the deck, trucks, wheels, grip tape, and bearings) or buy a "complete" (an already assembled skateboard). For a beginner, you may be okay to buy a "complete" rather than being specific about parts. You can expect to pay $90-$150 for a good skateboard.
  • The reps at the skate shop will help you with size. For the teeny shredders, they will probably recommend mini size decks (like 7.25 or 7.5) and up from there for our older participants. Size is also personal preference. Bigger boards can serve to provide more stability but they can be harder to maneuver. This is why it is also best to shop in person at the skate shop.
  • Most of the trucks come with relatively hard "bushings." You may want to ask about that and replace them with soft bushings which will make for easier turning for the little ones because they are so lightweight.
  • Wheels do not have to be so specific for beginners but if your child will be skateboarding rough surfaces mostly, a softer wheel may provide a smoother ride.
  • If you are still confused, you could also have your child try different SkateMD set-ups and sizes at the next clinic and see what your child is most comfortable riding before purchasing.
  • The local skate shops can also help you with your helmet and pads purchases while you are there!
  • Enjoy the ride!
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9/30/2017 08:00:10 pm

I am not really a big fan of skateboards, but I do know what type you should buy! I suggest that you invest in an expensive skateboard because expensive skateboards are made of strong, hard material. If you buy cheap ones, you will end up buying a few more cheap ones because they break easily. The wheels on expensive skateboards are also way smoother than the cheap ones so you can guarantee that you will be able to skate with no hassle at all. Make sure that you buy the skateboard that is big enough to carry your weight.

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3/5/2016 08:21:19 pm

thanks for the great information, it make me choose the skateboard easier to my kids :)

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Chris
9/9/2016 11:44:56 am

looking for kids first skateboard can be challenging, theres so much product out there its hard to think about where to start. One thing to remember when buying a skateboard for your lil guy or gal. Skateboards come in different sizes for different age groups, micro mini sizes for kids aged 5 and under, mini deck size for kids aged 6-8 and mid size boards for kids aged 9-12 and anyone over 12 can buy a full size board 7.75-8.0. And its always good to support your local skateshop they should have anything you need , if not you can always check out www.streetdreamzboardshop.com the owner is a skateboarder who became a paraplegic so I like to support him and his shop he knows his stuff and still ships stuff to me in the U.S. Hope this helps.

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9/21/2016 02:31:05 am

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12/9/2016 06:51:33 am

Thank you for all this helpful information about buying a skateboard. I really like that you say to not buy cheap ones. It would be nice to get something nice that will last them a while.

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3/3/2017 01:45:25 pm

Hey man Thanks For Such A great Article I really like it.
Thanks Again Mate :)

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3/16/2017 05:38:09 pm

Thanks for share the article.
Thank you so much.

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7/29/2017 10:27:08 am

Thanks for the great tips, i will definitely bookmark this article. But i just want to add something important.Appropriate maintenance of skateboard is critical for having the best possible performance from it. When the skateboard that you're making use of is not effectively taken care of, you might not get great speed or convenience while riding it.

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7/30/2017 06:12:56 am

I am new to skateboarding and learning it this time, was looking for a new skateboard but was confused, now I have read this post, I know what I should buy. Thank you for sharing it with us

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1/17/2018 05:19:37 pm

I really love skateboards when I was a kid. So fun and I enjoyed it. Nice to bring back those memories.

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1/17/2018 05:28:17 pm

How I wish to do it again. It is so much fun.

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Kendall Everett link
4/4/2018 08:53:41 am

My daughter just got into skating and I have no clue what I am doing. Thanks for the tips about which skateboards to get and not to get, especially the one about not getting penny boards. I will have to take her into Zumiez or Vans and see what they would suggest.

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7/8/2018 07:33:18 pm

To be able to do this trick you for your riding you need to have your kick flips and backsides down really well.

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9/18/2018 11:11:42 am

Great resources. thanks a lot

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10/21/2018 07:12:09 pm

Choosing a skateboard for the beginner is a difficult task, but its easy if you know that what kind of the skateboarding you want to do. If you want to go cruising around a mostly flat area for fun, so a longboard maybe is best choice. Or a double kick skateboard for learn tricks, or a classic skateboard for the rider.

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11/3/2018 12:31:25 am

For the new riders, how to choose the perfect skateboard is something tough.
First of all you should know the different categories of skateboard s to serve varied functionalities, rider skill and how rider is going to use it.

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11/3/2018 12:34:34 am

For the new riders, how to choose the perfect skateboard is something tough.
First of all you should know the different categories of skateboard s to serve varied functionalities, rider skill and how rider is going to use it.

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11/8/2018 11:08:23 pm

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1/10/2019 08:13:47 pm

A great skaters beginners guide! Thanks a lot for sharing!

Tim

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5/13/2019 01:20:11 pm

This is an excellent post about choosing a skateboard. I think it's a complete guide for newbie. Thank you author.

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7/25/2019 01:13:37 am

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6/15/2020 11:59:54 pm

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7/13/2020 12:37:54 am

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8/17/2020 01:18:23 am

Nice Article

I’m getting my first board tomorrow and I really don’t know which one to get. I’m too shy and nervous to do some tricks and I probably will just use it to cruise around my neighborhood (when I build up the confidence haha) and I’m kinda stumped on which one to get. It’s either the longboard or the regular standard one- Incase I decide to learn some basic tricks in the future

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9/2/2020 12:41:49 am

Very Informative information. But I think all skateboard in Walmart, Target are not bad. There are some high skateboards I found few months ago. And their customer reviews are very good as well. For better product I prefer Amazon. Yes Pennyboards are not good for beginner children as well. Morfboard is suitable for beginners kid.
Thanks

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Earlier I was thinking of buying a cheap electric skateboard (http://www.laderaskateboards.com/electric/) for my kid but as you said it can make the child’s experience worse so I will not make this mistake. I want my child to gain stability so I will go for penny boards and I read more in detail about the penny boards and it seems good. I will buy a complete assembled skateboard and I think it will be a wonderful experience for my kid. Thanks for helping me make a good decision.

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