We have a great selection of complete skateboards that can be delivered to your doorstep, ready to skate. Protective equipment is by no means uncool — professional skaters like Mark Gonzales or Lizzie Armanto prove just the opposite. As a beginner, you should definitely wear a helmet. Additional protective equipment for knees, elbows and wrists is also advisable. You can of course find a wide selection of helmets and protectors online in the skatedeluxe skate shop.
Protective gear is particularly recommended when skating ramps, bowls and transitions, as the speeds and heights are usually more extreme than in skate parks or street skating. If you want to learn more about skateboarding and the individual components such as decks, trucks and wheels, have a look at the skatedeluxe skateboard Wiki or watch the skatedeluxe Buyers Guide videos.
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Table of Contents. Table of Contents 1. Skateboards for beginners — things to consider 1. Complete skateboard or custom skateboard 2. Skateboards by terrain 3. Protective gear 5. More information Buyers Guide Videos. Things to keep in mind. Skateboards for beginners — things to keep in mind Although the individual parts of a skateboard hardly differ at first glance, there are a few things to consider so you can find the right complete skateboard that is tailored to your needs.
Popsicle Decks The Popsicle Shape is the most widely used form of skateboard decks for street and park areas. Shaped Decks Unlike popsicle decks, shaped decks do not have a uniform shape. Check shaped decks in the shop. Browse the skateboards for children. Cruiser Cruiser skateboards differ from normal skateboards in length, width and shape. Longboards Longboards have particularly long and differently shaped decks with mostly larger wheels and other trucks.
To the skateboard configurator Everything about decks in the skateboard deck Wiki. GPs subtract the rail's sharpness, and decrease the concave. Gas pedals give you better control and comfort when doing slides. What your rails can do also depends on the concave of the board. Concave is a major factor in board performance. Skateboard manufacturers are always experimenting with new concave shapes to accommodate new types of skateboarding. Most concave shapes allow riders more foothold than a flat skateboard, which can take sliding, drifting, and turning to the next level.
The lengthwise curve of your skateboard deck also plays a role in how the deck feels and what kind of skateboarding you can do on it.
Skateboard decks with a raised middle are known as camber skateboards , and those with dropped middles are called rocker skateboards. The angle of camber and rocker is typically mellow, but even the subtle difference in shape can affect the flex of your board. The majority of skateboard decks have a neutral deck camber not to be confused with deck concave , though some cruisers and longboards feature camber-style decks. In decks with positive camber, there will be much more flex because of the higher center of gravity.
Rocker decks have a low center of gravity, and many riders find the sloped shape more comfortable to stand on. The minimal flex makes rocker boards a good choice for carving and going downhill at high speeds.
The upward curves on the ends of your skate deck are known as kicktails. If you plan on doing any tricks on your skateboard, you will need a deck with kicktails. Kicktails makes it possible to ollie, which is the first step to the vast majority of skateboard tricks.
Most decks have kick on both the nose and tail, which allows for even more advanced skate tricks. Kicktails and kicks are also important for sharp turns, pivots, slides, and general maneuvering in street skating. Some longboards also feature kicktail, although it is usually mellow. Most riders don't do advanced tricks on their longboards, but kicktails still help during turns, and lifting the front trucks over sidewalk cracks and debris.
Before you learn to master riding your skateboard, it's a good idea to learn how the skateboard deck is actually constructed.
Though manufacturers tweak their processes to achieve specific results, the basic steps and materials have remained the same for decades. Maple wood is an ideal wood type for skateboards; it is flexible, yet durable, allowing it to be easily shaped without sacrificing strength. It's still the most common material used for skateboard decks.
Even within maple decks, the amount of ply can vary. Ply is the measure of how many thin sheets, or veneers, of wood make up the deck. These wood veneers together actually make for a stronger board than a single, solid plank. The most common construction is 7-ply, though decks may increase or decrease veneer to either increase strength or decrease weight.
Constructing a skateboard deck begins with placing the veneers on top of one another. Beyond the amount of ply, the direction the wood grain is facing can make a big difference in the board's performance. Alternating between veneers that run lengthwise and veneers that run widthwise, or cross-beaming, can increase the board's durability.
Once the veneers are glued into place, they are formed under a hydraulic press, which compresses the wood layers into a single, sturdy strip. This is also the stage of the process where the unique nose, tail, and concave of the board are formed--the press bends the wood layers into shape.
Check out our range of Full Size Complete Skateboards here If you are under 10 years old or smaller for your age under 5" then a Junior size skateboard will be a more appropriate size. Junior skateboards are made proportionally smaller to feel comfortable for smaller skaters.
As a smaller rider, you can use a full-size skateboard but we recommend a Junior size to give you the best possible start. Junior boards typically come in widths 7. Check out our range of Junior Sized Complete Skateboards here The best skateboards for beginners are usually good quality complete skateboards that allow you to learn the basics without spending loads or having to learn lots of technical information.
Your aim should be to simply get rolling and learn to skate! We only stock good quality skateboards that will help you progress and learn, so you don't have to worry about buying junk found in toy shops or on Amazon!
Top Tip: Pick a quality skateboard that you love the look of, you should want to skate it every time you see it! You may have the most technically amazing board with all the latest fashionable parts, but if it doesn't inspire you to skate it then it's not right for you! We have a great selection of perfect beginner skateboards to choose from, take a look at these boards here A great age to start skateboarding! At this age, kids are most likely to be simply learning to ride and enjoying the feeling of moving on a skateboard.
The best thing you can do is to encourage them to feel comfortable on a skateboard, they should not be concerned with learning tricks or riding ramps at skateparks yet. We don't advise investing loads of money on a top-end skateboard for this age as they simply won't get the benefits. There are lots of budget-friendly options for them to try skateboarding, look for a junior-sized complete skateboard.
Like a lot of things, same with skateboarding you get what you pay for! We pride ourselves on only stocking suitable skateboard products that work well, so you can be sure all of the skateboards on our website are great quality. There are cheaper skateboards out there but they are mass-produced using very cheap materials. They might be fine to use a couple of times but they will wear out or break quickly. Also, cheap skateboards, are a lot harder to learn on, which can be very frustrating and demotivating for beginners.
We recommend you go for a quality mid-range skateboard to start with, this will give them the best balance of quality and value for money.
This way they can see if they like skateboarding on a good board without you investing loads of money, just in case they decide it's not for them after all! Brands like Venom and Enuff are very good quality starter boards. But riding style is only part of the equation in picking out the right size of board for you. Parks, pools, rails, stairs. Choose a board that works well with your body size.
Simply put, if you're mini - you'll want to skate a smaller board. If you're a taller adult, you should be skating a full-size board. While most street skateboard decks are similar in length, deck width is one of the more noticeable differences.
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