| Unlike many other sports, in skateboarding, you're | | | | also more of a fun project and it feels like a huge |
| only as good as your equipment. You could be the | | | | accomplishment when you are holding the board you |
| best on the board, but if you're board is the wrong | | | | put together and take it out for its first run. |
| size or poor quality, you're not going to get very far | | | | 2) The next step, is to decided what kind of board |
| and will end up frustrated. If you really want to | | | | you want. You can opt for the more cruiser |
| succeed and get the most of it, you're going to want | | | | longboard, or a classic street/vert board. Typically, |
| to get the best, most complete skateboard for you. | | | | the longboard is more expensive so take that into |
| But there are thousands of companies that sell | | | | consideration when making your purchase. Classics |
| skateboard decks, skateboard trucks, and other | | | | and street verts can run any where from $50-$400, |
| essentials, that make it hard for you to decide which | | | | so just keep you budget in mind when selecting one |
| one is right for you and your skill level. Skateboard | | | | of these as well. |
| decks and skateboard trucks, wheels, and the other | | | | 3) If you're opting to build your own board, you need |
| parts you need to make a complete skateboard, can | | | | to find a good skateboard deck. You want this board |
| be a little pricey. So you should do your research | | | | to last, so don't buy one from K-Mart, Target, etc. |
| before you make the purchase. Here is a little guide | | | | Decide what kind of skating you're going to do. If |
| to help you choose the right skateboard decks and | | | | you're thinking about riding streets you may need a |
| skateboard trucks for you. | | | | 7.5 or 8.0 deck. If you're planning on riding vert, you |
| 1) The first thing you should do is establish a budget. | | | | should look into skateboard decks that are 8.0 and |
| How much are you willing to spend on your new | | | | up. |
| board? If you want a good board for less money, | | | | 4) The skateboard trucks are another crucial part of |
| you should look into complete skateboards. These | | | | the skateboard. When purchasing skateboard trucks |
| are pre-assembled and a much cheaper option for | | | | you should look for these characteristics: |
| someone just starting out who isn't sure if they want | | | | - No more than 10 inches in length - A width that fits |
| to shell out a ton of money for skateboard decks, | | | | the deck. So if you're board is 7.5 in width, you will |
| skateboard trucks, wheels, and the other parts | | | | need trucks that are 7.5 - You want it to be |
| necessary to make your own board. But if you're | | | | lightweight, especially if you're planning on using it for |
| interested in spending a little more money to have a | | | | vert - You want it to grind well. There are several |
| customizable board that is more your style, with | | | | truck companies that offer cool designs, but if you're |
| parts that work with your weight, body and skate | | | | on a tight budget skip the frills and just go for the |
| style, you should opt to build your own board. It's | | | | basics. |