You basically have 2 choices when buying a new skateboard: buy a complete skateboard (the one that is assembled for you) or buy parts and assemble them together to create you own skateboard according to your personal preference. Now, buying a complete skateboard is simple. Go to a sports store, choose the board you want and ride it home. Building your own skateboard is a bit complicated. You have to carefully choose your parts to enjoy the ride.
So before you start shopping, focus your attention on the two of the most crucial skateboard parts: the deck and trucks.
Deck.
When choosing one, take note of the size as it will definitely affect the way you ride. Thus there are specific sizes for each skateboarding activity. If you skate more at skate parks and pools, go for the board 7.87" to 8.25" in width. The 7.5" to 7.87" wide board is ideal for street skating and doing technical tricks. The length of the board should be based on your height. If you are over 6' tall, 32" or longer boards are better. If you are 5'3" to 5'8, go for 31.5" to 32" long boards. If you are 5'3" and below, choose a board that do not go beyond 31.5" long. Graphics may influence your decision but prioritize on the size first before anything else.
Trucks.
You need 2 of them. Match the truck width to the width of your deck. Sizes of the trucks are 5.25", 5.0", and 4.75". Obviously, match the size of the trucks with the size of your deck. Consider the brushings, those that look like rubber donuts inside the trucks. Their purpose is to cushion trucks during turns. Stiffer brushings are more stable. This is recommended for beginners. Softer brushings make easy turns but make tricks difficult to perform. For more experienced skaters, medium brushings are a perfect choice. Truck height is important. Higher trucks allow you to use larger set of wheels, and are ideal for speed and distance. Lower trucks are good if you want to use smaller wheels. They are more stable and make flip tricks easier. Medium trucks are recommended for beginners.
There is no hard rule on the ideal size of the deck and trucks that you should buy. These are just guides to make your selection easier. If you beg to differ, it's okay. Feel free to get the parts you are comfortable riding with.
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