Rocket Skateboards Complete Skateboard - Blocks Mini, Multi-coloured, 7.5 IN

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You can adjust the setup to your liking and swap the wheels for Bones or Spitfire once you progress. You also won’t have any trouble skating street and parks with this setup.

If they’re too tall you could shorten them, but it will leave sharp edges, don’t do that. Custom Skateboard and Styles Suggestions Here a are examples of different skateboard setups for different styles: All-Around Beginner Skateboard Setup Most shops will apply grip tape and you get free grip tape as a bonus. Standard grip tape is fine but fancy prints aren’t always the best. Wheels – sold in sets of four and made from polyurethane, skateboarding wheels are measured in millimeters and come in all manner of shapes, sizes, and densities. A soft wheel will provide a smoother ride, which is often preferred by transition skateboarders, whereas a hard wheel will be more responsive and are widely used by street skateboarders. Bare this in mind when choosing wheels or visit our Skateboard Wheel Buying Guide for more information.Wheels are often made of low-quality polyurethane and may flat spot more easily. Higher quality wheels sometimes cost twice as much but last four times longer. The wheels are not too hard and not too soft, 100a to be specific, which means they can be used on the street and in parks but not for cruising. Wheels suggestions: Spitfire Classics 52 mm-54 mm/99D, Bones STF. These are the most common (high-quality) wheels every street skater likes. If you don’t know what style you prefer, are new to skateboarding or just want something that works for all styles, go with this setup. There are other costs involved if you include gear. I summed up all the costs of skateboarding you might not think about at first. What Size Skateboard Should I get?

It comes in different sizes starting at 7.0″ wide, anything up to 7.5″ wide is for kids under 10, 7.75″ to 8.25″ is great for technical skaters but you could go for an even wider board if you want more stability. I was pleasantly surprised because I thought these cheap Tony Hawk branded skateboards we’re terrible. They’re actually pretty decent and cheap if you shop smart. Why you should buy this electric skateboard:You want a safe and reliable board for your excitable preteen to beat up on. I skated transition on Thunders for years before I moved on to Independent but don’t have any preference. Don’t worry about the length of a skateboard. Wider boards are longer and narrow skateboards are shorter, manufactures adjust the size accordingly. Skateboard, Cruiser, or Longboard?Ventures provide stability, Indys are a bit more carvy and Thunder is a good choice for street skating. Over the years I have tested about 40 skateboards and close to 20 cruiser skateboards. Many of the complete skateboards are exactly the same and have flaws, few are the best. The width of a board can impact its stability, with wider boards generally offering more foot space and stability, especially for beginners or for cruising. Pros and Cons of Buying a Complete Skateboard

Bearings: Often made of cheap materials, leading to issues like improper wheel spinning or not spinning at all. The skateboard brands mentioned here ( Arbor, CCS, Santa Cruz (NHS), Birdhouse, etc) offer both high and low quality skateboards, but a few skateboards really stand out. Who it’s for:Those looking to test the electric skateboard waters without going all-in on a high-end model.

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The cheapest we bought and recommend is the CCS complete which is a great starter skateboard for skate parks. Some tape will come off because of poor quality so don’t go shopping for fancy stuff unless you don’t mind replacing it when it peels off. Size: Smaller than longboards, often around the size of traditional skateboards but with different shapes; Width: Varies, but typically between 7 to 10 inches. Wheels: bigger and softer for comfort and rougher surfaces.